Hackers! At this point, the demo is starting to show its age and with development reaching a new milestone, we feel like it was time to polish up the demo a bit more based on some overdue bug reports and feature requests. What can you expect in this new version?

• Brand new writing! Almost all of the emails in the demo have been rewritten to better fit the narrative of the final experience.
• A more polished experience with updated visual effects
• Updated audio! We switched to using wwise as an audio engine (which has also increased the download size quite a bit). The soundscape will now change dynamically, giving the game a more defined musical identity.
• An in-game search engine (intranet) which you can use to search for companies, people or terms referenced in the game.
• Tons of bugfixes! Including a bug where the game would freeze when attempting to start cloak, ICE being indestructible and better support for different resolutions.
• A bunch of small quality of life improvements such as the ability to scroll through your console output (hold down shift and use the arrow keys), turn off the camera sway, a popup that appears when you would end your turn prematurely, etc.

You'll also notice the background changed from the classic black. Don't worry if you miss the comfort of that void, the full game will allow you to change the background theme and the classic black will still be an option. Another much requested feature was the ability to rearrange the UI elements. That feature will be present in the full game but is sadly not available in the demo. Happy hacking!

[ 2020-11-30 16:20:18 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hack into servers, beat security and steal encrypted data in a world where your identity is just another network address. An engaging story, agonizing dilemmas, and an easily accessible hacking system turn every player into a network hacker in Midnight Protocol.

Midnight Protocol is a tactical narrative-driven RPG set in a near future filled with labor automation, big data, controversial AI applications, legal gray zones, and the nebulous nature of online identity. You assume the mantle of a prominent hacktivist who has been targeted for blackmail by a shadowy branch of government.

The player interacts with their virtual environment through text commands, hacking into countless challenging networks. Character development and roleplay choices made during and in between missions affect the storyline and outcome of the game.