This game is average and depends on your tastes. If you are a Linux enthusiast and enjoy terminal commands, you might like this game. If you're a DOS enthusiast and actually enjoyed DOS commands, you'll enjoy this game. If you don't fit those categories or if you were born anytime after 1990 then you might not like this game. I'd sincerely suggest going to the publisher website and grabbing/playing the demo. That will let you know just whether this type of text-based game is your thing or not. Honestly, they could've turned this into a MUD or MOO and it could've been better with other opponents that you're hacking. This game uses computer terms very liberally for the sake of artistic license but it gets very old after a while of repeating the same few actions. You can hack banks, hack standard computers, or do LAN hacking. The LAN hacking might bring memories for those of you who played Deus Ex Human Revolution. Guess where Squeenix stole the idea from? :P One star for originality and one star for (intial) thrill and appealing to the specific niche audience for this type of thing. There are many other similar (and better) hacking games out there, but many prefer the simplicity of this one. Up to you. Enjoy :)
Phil Fish is an asshole, plain and simple. He doesn't give a shit about his fans and treats them like disposable wallets. Don't bother downloading or trying to pay for or play this game. It is worthless. In fact, go play Diakatana instead; same experience w/o supporting Phil Fish. This game has major issues starting or running and is a terrible port. :P
I found this in the bargain bin at a local retro-gaming shop a few years ago. It was listed for 50 cents. This game is worthless. Not worth a single penny. Don't waste your time unless you really feel that your time is useless. It is an affront to retro games to have this for 'sale'. What garbage and major FAIL on GoG for selling it. If anything it should be listed as $1 permanently (to cover their costs/taxes or whatever) and that's it. Maybe even have it 'free' but it isn't worth a damn thing even if it is free. Don't waste your time.
