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❤ Typing as a Weapon

The game immerses players in the role of a hacker by requiring them to control the entire experience through keyboard commands. Players must type specific instructions to navigate the digital environment, execute hacking programs, and interact with various systems. This keyboard-only approach makes the player's keystrokes an integral part of the soundtrack and gameplay.

❤ Tactical Maneuvers in a Digital Battleground

The core gameplay revolves around a turn-based, tactical approach to hacking. Players carefully navigate a network of interconnected nodes, avoiding or disabling security measures known as "ICE" while managing a constantly ticking "trace" counter that threatens to expose their location. Each turn allows players to move, execute hacking programs, and attempt to progress towards their objectives.

❤ Customizable Hacking Arsenal

A key aspect of the gameplay is the ability to customize the player's "deck" of hacking programs. As the experience progresses, players can unlock and acquire new programs with various offensive, defensive, and utility capabilities. Crafting the optimal deck for each mission requires strategic planning and adapting to the specific challenges presented.

❤ Moral Dilemmas and Consequences

The game presents players with meaningful choices that impact the narrative and gameplay. Players' actions are measured by "white hat", "black hat", and "grey hat" reputations, which unlock different missions and programs based on their moral alignment. Balancing these reputations and making difficult decisions creates a sense of tension and investment in the outcomes.

❤ Diverse Hacking Scenarios

The game features a diverse set of hand-crafted missions, each with unique challenges and objectives. Some tasks may involve infiltrating secure networks, extracting sensitive data, or even aiding (or hindering) other hackers. The varied mission design encourages players to approach each challenge with different tactics and loadouts, adding to the replayability.

❤ Tense and Immersive Atmosphere

The constant threat of the trace counter, the unpredictable nature of security systems, and the high-stakes narrative all contribute to a tense and immersive atmosphere. The game's minimalist visual style and atmospheric soundtrack further enhance the sense of being a hacker navigating a digital battleground.