Uplink: Hacker Elite

Yeah, it's One of My Gems, so my advise is very old, but it's very funny - order are multiful accepted, and and using pen & paper, this reason, you earn time. also check the light :D, off light is very important of this game's mood

its a fun game, but some tiny things just bug me, like when reducing someones credentials, They tell you to give them a "third rate diploma" which means instead of giving them a bullshit diploma, means give them a class 3 one. but overall its a very nice games, 4.5 if i could

Bought this in a case back then and enjoyed this a lot. Game starts slowly and mistake may be fatal. This is for those who like to do Hollywood hacking.

I bought this when it was on sale for C$1.59. Honestly, I wouldn't recommend purchasing this game for the $8 they usually ask. There just isn't enough content. Uplink is basically THE original hacking sim. It was released in 2001, so don't expect stellar graphics. If the text shows up too small for you to read, lower the resolution of the game. You really don't need a lot of screen real estate for this game anyway. If you don't like the dated UI, check out UplinkOS, a mod that redoes the entire interface (the difference is night and day). If you want more of a challenge, Onlink is a mod that completely changes the game, but it has a steep learning curve, so I'd recommend playing this first. This game is very unforgiving. Some people like that; some people don't. If you are caught, in most cases, your run is over and you will have to start anew. You are also given very little information on what you did wrong. This adds a lot to the atmosphere, but it is frustrating if you're stuck. The in-game tutorial and information centre are also pretty bare-bones, but if you pay attention, it isn't too much of an issue. And there are lots of guides available online, my personal favourite being guide.modlink.net. The soundtrack is great. Keep an eye on the news. There's often interesting stuff in there. And it feels great to see your actions broadcast there :-)

Uplink is one of the most immersive and thrilling games you could ever find, since you play as none other than a person sitting at a computer. You will live a cyberpunk dream, complete with viciously competing corporations, thumping electronic music, and a cold, clean interface to help you delve into the inky blackness of e-spionage. This game does not tolerate failure. You must learn to cover your tracks, use command prompts, and navigate the internal politics of the net. If you can pull it off, then each server crash or bank heist will feel immensely satisfying. Otherwise, your "retirement" will be quick and painful. Buy Uplink. This game cannot be recommended enough.