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Desktop Hacker

$14.99
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Developer:
cybercritics
Publisher:
cybercritics
Platforms:
Windows
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About This Game

A narrative driven hacking game that takes you on a journey of an accidental hacker that is at the core of global conspiracies. Game is played from a perspective of a desktop and takes place in an alternative reality somewhat resembling early 2000s.

You can expect to be using the console to scan servers, ports, exploit those servers, download and upload critical information. You can also use graphical helpers for those functions, in the later stages of the game you will be in possession of the newly developed Pandora software which maps computer systems in a graphical manner allowing for more advanced hacks. Game features a news service sub-plot which has you influence the world on a global scale.

You are running from the law and take refuge at a friend's cottage, lucky for you your friend is well connected in online grey area dealings. Coincidentally it seems that the reason you are on the run is also the reason that the UN has recently started pushing for a global identification system for all Internet users.

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User Reviews

Mixed
3 user reviews
67%
Positive
5 hrs at review
Recommended

Very nice hacking game. Very causal, good little story. Enjoyed it a lot.

3 helpful
3 hrs at review
Recommended

Game isn't bad... I enjoyed many of the game play elements (except for pandora). I even found the story enjoyable. With that said the game doesn't feel finished. There are features that don't feel fully realized. It is also buggy. Some are just annoying (Terminal text disappearing and not coming back till you restart the game) Some game breaking (I just somehow lost my save file after opting to save Mike - not willing to play through the last 3 hours again so sadly that has ended my journey with this game) Overall the concept is good and I hope the developer continues to work on the game and iron out so of its' issues. I recommend this game but you should absolutely BACKUP your save so you don't end up like me.

1 helpful
1 hrs at review
Not Recommended

Feels unfinished. At first it's extremely simplistic but mostly fine, but once you get the graphical hacking interface you're thrown into a new gameplay system that is not explained or documented at all. There are other systems that are nothing but useless annoyances too - notably how you can go to sleep, and the game forces you to do so by continually dimming the screen as you play, with the only way to reset it being to sleep. But the time-of-day system doesn't seem to do anything else, so it's just a pointless distraction. The hacking is neither realistic nor fun, and the story, as far as I got, is very generic and not especially well-written. This seems like something that should be in the first stages of Early Access, not a "complete" released game.

System Requirements

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel i5 5xxx
  • Graphics: 2D Graphics
  • Storage: 500 MB available space
  • Sound Card: ANY

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel i7 5xxx
  • Graphics: 2D Graphics
  • Storage: 500 MB available space
  • Sound Card: ANY

FAQ

How much does Desktop Hacker cost?

Desktop Hacker costs $14.99.

What are the system requirements for Desktop Hacker?

Minimum: Minimum: OS: Windows 10 Processor: Intel i5 5xxx Graphics: 2D Graphics Storage: 500 MB available space Sound Card: ANY Recommended: Recommended: OS: Windows 10 Processor: Intel i7 5xxx Graphics: 2D Graphics Storage: 500 MB available space Sound Card: ANY

What platforms is Desktop Hacker available on?

Desktop Hacker is available on Windows PC.

Is Desktop Hacker worth buying?

Desktop Hacker has 67% positive reviews from 3 players.

When was Desktop Hacker released?

Desktop Hacker was released on Apr 26, 2023.

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