The cult-classic mobile game, 868-Hack, which brilliantly captured the essence of hacking into cyberpunk mainframes in a roguelike digital dungeon crawler format, is set to make a comeback. With the launch of a crowdfunding campaign for its sequel, 868-Back, fans of the original are buzzing with excitement.
Cyber warfare often sounds thrilling in theory but seldom meets those cinematic expectations, like those set by Angelina Jolie's cool demeanor in Hackers. Unlike the clichéd "password inspector" trope, 868-Hack and its upcoming sequel, 868-Back, offer players the chance to experience the thrill of hacking in a more authentic and challenging way. Drawing comparisons to the revered PC puzzler Uplink, 868-Hack successfully translated the complexity of programming and information warfare into an engaging game.
In 868-Back, players will once again delve into the art of stringing together Progs to execute sophisticated action sequences, akin to real-life programming. This time, however, the game promises a more expansive world, with revamped Progs, new rewards, enhanced graphics, and upgraded soundscapes.
With its gritty art style and a cyberpunk vision of the future, 868-Hack has always had a strong appeal. Supporting the crowdfunding campaign for 868-Back feels like a no-brainer, though we must acknowledge the inherent risks of such ventures. While we hope for a smooth journey, potential hiccups cannot be ruled out.
Nevertheless, we wholeheartedly wish Michael Brough the best of luck in bringing 868-Hack back to life with 868-Back!
