75
Probably the closest you'll ever get to be a hacker. A truly unique and fun game.
100
Simple and complex, HackNet is a thrilling and eye opening look into the world that keeps making headlines in the news. Kudos to Team Fractal Alligator for making something so complex feel accessible to everyone.
81
Hacknet lacks the depth and freedom of the close relative TIS-100. But it gives you a sense of what goes on in the real hacking world – an interesting experience.
9
Great and simple game, some instructions for emails might be a bit unclear though and some parts feel a little unfair, but the game is great and I 100% it in 1 day because it was so addicting. Very replayable and easy to learn but I think for me that was only because I played a **** knock-off version beforehand. 9/10 would recommend to any person who is at least semi-interested in coding. Story is also very good.
10
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8
Hacknet, developed by Team Fractal Alligator, is a unique and captivating hacking simulation game that offers players an immersive dive into the world of cyber intrusion and **** of Hacknet's most impressive features is its authenticity. Unlike many hacking-themed games that opt for a more fantastical portrayal, Hacknet grounds its gameplay in real-world techniques and commands. Players interact with a Unix-like operating system, using genuine terminal commands to navigate networks, exploit vulnerabilities, and uncover secrets. This dedication to realism not only provides an educational glimpse into the world of hacking but also creates a deeply engaging and immersive experience. The game's narrative is another strong point. Players take on the role of a hacker who receives a mysterious message from a recently deceased hacker named Bit. This sets off a chain of events that unravel a larger conspiracy, blending mystery and intrigue. The story is well-paced, with each mission revealing more about the game's world and its characters. The writing is sharp, and the plot twists keep players hooked from start to finish.Gameplay in Hacknet is both challenging and rewarding. The game gradually introduces new commands and tools, ensuring that players are never overwhelmed but constantly learning and adapting. The puzzles and missions are thoughtfully designed, requiring players to think critically and creatively. Successfully breaching a system or solving a complex problem provides a great sense of accomplishment.
Hacknet
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Aug 12, 2015
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82
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8.0
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Sep 24, 2015
100
Simple and complex, HackNet is a thrilling and eye opening look into the world that keeps making headlines in the news. Kudos to Team Fractal Alligator for making something so complex feel accessible to everyone.
Aug 19, 2015
88
The premise of Hacknet and my preexisting interest in the idea of a UNIX-based hacking sim had me going into this excited and hopeful. The quality gameplay and sense of reward from figuring things out kept me playing hours on end, and excited to tell others how cool of a game this was.
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Aug 31, 2021
10
One of my favorite games I just love how it feels to play, at some points, I needed help and had to look stuff up but not getting help just adds to the feeling that you really are an amateur hacker they have to look stuff up too. my only critic would be that there are so many ways you can expand this game. labyrinth did it but that just gives me more ideas.
Aug 21, 2015
81
Hacknet lacks the depth and freedom of the close relative TIS-100. But it gives you a sense of what goes on in the real hacking world – an interesting experience.
Aug 19, 2015
80
Hacknet is a beautiful example of compelling non-linear storytelling. While it is still a game about hacking, it is far more about solving the mystery around Bit's death using the tools he (she?) has given you. Combining an enthralling story with a truly impressive learning curve and a stellar soundtrack, Hacknet is definitely something special.
Aug 14, 2015
80
The best hacking simulation videogame to date, Hacknet leaves us wanting more of its honest and detailed portrayal of the hacking underworld. Without a doubt, is the greatest (legal) hacking experience available.
Oct 7, 2015
75
Probably the closest you'll ever get to be a hacker. A truly unique and fun game.
Aug 21, 2015
72
Play it because it’s different, play it because it’s a far cry from anything you’re likely to in the coming months.
Oct 22, 2017
10
A very enjoyable experience, with a (very) engaging story, engaging visuals, can get very fast paced in certain parts of the game, there are jokes littered in a few places, & I'm very glad I didn't spoil it for myself or use a walkthrough, the payoff is very worth it, there's a lot of things that are very well done, beautiful game. Earlier today I played it more than six & a half hours straight, & entirely forgot I was playing it. A few minor points are that the music, while very good, gets extremely repetitive, & using the mouse every now & again to connect to a new machine is a little bit of a hassle. There are also some other issues in which the game may become uncompletable if you do certain missions out of order, that was only an issue once for me, but be aware of it.
May 26, 2017
10
game-play is good music is really good i am loving playing it hats off to the dev i brought it in a stream sale and i watched the trailer first and was very impressed hours of fun breaking in to systems
Jan 21, 2016
7
This game was somewhat of a disappointment. It was a really good idea, and It has a lot of polish, but I feel the polish is perhaps in the wrong areas. The terminal itself is far too basic to even really call it a terminal (doesn't even have the "echo" command). I would love to see a game like this with a more fully fledged terminal (complete with vim, emacs, grep, awk etc.), and perhaps one that even included such tools as "metasploit" that a true pen-tester would be using on a regular basis. However, given that it is virtually the only modern "terminal emulator" game, it deserves a look, at least until someone makes a better version of the same concept.
Oct 16, 2015
7
It's not bad. A hard game, that really immerses you in the world of hacking. It feels so realistic that you forget you're playing a game after a while, which is weird. But any game where you need to either look up a tutorial on how to bounce back from a game-over detection situation, or deal with a perma-broke game, is replacing fun with realism.
Oct 20, 2015
6
The Version i played was bugged and i couldn't continue the Story, after the next Patch my Savegame didn't worked anymore and i wasn't motivated to start all over again. Kinda disappointed in that Game.
SummaryHacknet is a terminal-driven hacking game with competitive multiplayer, a fully internally-consistent network simulation and a realistic interface. It follows the story of recently deceased hacker "Bit", whose death may not be the 'accident' the media reports. You stand in for no one, as most games have you do - play for yourself, make y... Read More
Rated Tfor Teen
