The cult-classic mobile game, 868-Hack, is making a comeback with a new crowdfunding campaign for its sequel, 868-Back. This roguelike digital dungeon crawler lets players experience the thrill of hacking into cyberpunk mainframes, bringing the fantasy of cyber warfare to life in a way that's both engaging and challenging.
Cyber warfare often sounds more exciting in theory than in practice. While it's easy to imagine yourself as a suave hacker like Angelina Jolie in "Hackers," the reality is often less glamorous. However, 868-Hack and its upcoming sequel, 868-Back, offer a unique opportunity to live out that fantasy. These games manage to make the complex world of hacking feel accessible yet demanding, much like the beloved PC puzzler Uplink.
In 868-Back, players can once again string together Progs to create intricate sequences of actions, simulating real-life programming. The sequel promises an expanded world to explore, with revamped Progs, new rewards, enhanced graphics, and improved sound design.
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 is a way to help bring this vision to life, though as with any crowdfunding effort, there are inherent risks. While we hope for a smooth development process, potential issues can arise.
We wish Michael Brough, the creator behind these innovative games, the best of luck in realizing the vision for 868-Back. Here's to hoping that this sequel will successfully bring back the thrill of hacking in a cyberpunk world.