There were loads of really amazing entries to HackerJam - the quality and variety of the entries blew me away. I'm so impressed by the whole community, and am excited to see what's still yet to come. Without further ado, here are the winners:

First Place:

Hacker Wars by Admiral Joshua https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=937939681 Once Hacker Wars hits it's stride (after a kind of slow start), it's absolutely packed with tension, intrigue and excitement. It's such a creative and interesting use of the Extensions tools to make something that feels really new and unexpected. The extensive use of Hacker scripts, the characters, and the structure of it feels totally new -it was amazing to play through. It's a convincing look at what Hacknet Multiplayer could feel like, and also doesn't require the Labyrinths expansion to run - Amazing work!

Second Place:

World.exe by Adamantite https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=942118213 I didn't expect anything as huge, complex and well made as World.exe to be ready by the end of the Jam, but here we are. It's a huge new expansion to the game - probably as big as Labyrinths itself, and it's incredibly well made. To have executed something this big this well, so quickly is incredible. If you're looking for 'more Hacknet' - this is for you.

Third Place:

Core by Kwiper https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=941562980 With a really strong original story, Core keeps a smooth difficulty curve, and makes good use of some of the new Extensions-only features. Like World.exe, it's a huge new experience that's basically a new expansion in it's own right. There were a few other extensions in the category of huge new campaigns, but World.exe and Core really stood apart as great experiences and stories.

Honorable Mentions:

There were honestly way more amazing entries than I was expecting to get for this Jam, so I thought it'd only be right to point out some of the other great Extensions here.

Overall:

CODENAME : Downfall by TheLoneStryder and Jammy http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=942757413 This was a really close call for third place - it's an amazing re-introduction to Hacknet if you've been out of practice for a while. If you was to check out some of the extensions, but feel like you've forgotten some of your skills, play this one first! DNET by Hydra and no_pressure_now https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=936663943 Another strong contender, DNET makes really good use of the new dynamic Actions system to give a good sense of teamwork. Great final mission sequence too!

Exceptional Writing:

Remote Desktop by Soup'um http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=941760782 This was one of my personal favorites, because it's story feels very different to Hacknet's. It uses the tools in a really interesting way, and is incredibly well written to support it. Highly recommended. Ad Astra by Cripion101 https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=941299328 Full of personality and charm, this one had some of the best design and narrative feel of the entire set. I'd love to see this taken even further!

Best UI Theme:

DedSecOS by Kaguya http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=933954338&searchtext=hackerjam Super stylish!

Most brain-melting Mechanics:

The Hypercluster by Lion Doge https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=937030386 This absolutely pushed even my Hacknet skills to their limits. Brutal and unforgiving, this Extension is a proper test at how well you know your way around a terminal, and how you perform under pressure. On the upside, if you spent most of Hacknet thinking "everything except the terminal is useless" - this is for you!
Huge thanks to everyone that participated in the jam. The Hacknet workshop has hundreds of hours of new and exciting gameplay on it now - a lot of which I never could have expected. I've also been working on a small patch to fix a few small bugs in Extensions, and add some small new features - notes for that below:

v5.069 Patch Notes

Highlights: FTPSprint.exe no longer requires Labyrinths to be usable in Extensions FTPBounce.exe runs 2 seconds faster Added -s argument to HexClock.exe to allow execution without UI theme change Improved the PositionNear tag for computers Added SetLock action to show/hide and lock/unlock display modules Other Fixes and Changes: Fixed case in which HackerScript testing would report the wrong computer as the target Fixed ShowNode action Fixed some cases in HackerScripts where the player would not get an alert notification Fixed an issue where invalid charachters would break the Intro text sequence HackerScripts will no longer open your CD tray when you're just testing them Fixed many issues where blank lines or spaces in the wrong places would break HackerScripts Fixed a case where the upload command would upload to the current directory instead of the directory where it was originally run Fixed the top bar going missing on CustomConnectDaemons Fixed many cases in which #PLAYERNAME# and other wildcards were not supported in Daemons The ChangeIP action now supports #RANDOM_IP# for a randomly generated IP Fixed some small issues with ESequencer.exe spin up time

[ 2017-06-26 03:45:39 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hacknet is an immersive, terminal-based hacking simulator for PC. Dive down a rabbit hoIe as you follow the instructions of a recently deceased hacker, whose death may not have been the accident the media reports. Using old school command prompts and real hacking processes, you’ll solve the mystery with minimal hand-holding and a rich world full of secrets to explore.

Bit, a hacker responsible for creating the most invasive security system on the planet, is dead. When he fails to reconnect to his system for 14 days, his failsafe kicks in, sending instructions in automated emails to a lone user. As that user, it’s up to you to unravel the mystery and ensure that Hacknet-OS doesn't fall into the wrong hands.

Exploring the volatile nature of personal privacy, the prevalence of corporate greed, and the hidden powers of hackers on the internet, Hacknet delivers a true hacking simulation, while offering a support system that allows total beginners get a grasp of the real-world applications and commands found throughout the game.

Features

Real Hacking
Based on actual UNIX commands, Hacknet focuses on real hacking, not the Hollywood-style version of it. This creates a truly immersive experience and puts players right in the thick of trying to break through the firewalls.

Unlock the mystery of Bit
A hacker is dead and the media reports don’t add up. When you are contacted by his “ghost” - an automated failsafe system - you’re drawn into the dark and murky world of underground hackers.

Full immersion
You are thrust into a persistent virtual world with no “levels” or obvious game elements to break the illusion. Follow the guidance of the emails from Bit or just dive down the rabbit hole, chasing down clues and snippets of information you find as you explore different systems.

Accessible but uncompromising
Whilst not holding your hand or dumbing down, the design of the game and the learning curve enables those with no prior terminal experience to enjoy it whilst delighting those in the know.

Killer tunes
Hack to the beat of a soundtrack featuring underground artists including Carpenter Brut (Hotline Miami) and Remi Gallego (AKA The Algorithm).
Soundtrack produced in association with The Otherworld Agency.