Mainlining is a point and click adventure that simulates hacking.[1] Mainlining was released on January 26, 2017 for Microsoft Windows.[2][3]
| Mainlining | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Rebelephant |
| Publisher(s) | Merge Games |
| Engine | GameMaker Studio |
| Platform(s) | Windows |
| Release | 26 January 2017 |
| Genre(s) | Point and click adventure |
| Mode(s) | Multiplayer |
Gameplay
editMainlining is a point and click adventure game. The game takes place on the simulated desktop of the player character's computer. Assuming the role of a newly recruited MI7 agent and working within the remit of the Blu Pill Act, the player must use their skill, judgment, and cunning to gather evidence by hacking suspects' computers and phones. As a member of MI7, the player must investigate around in files, folders, websites, online profiles, bank statements, trying to find evidence on a target. The player must submit their evidence, along with the suspect's location, to an "arrest system". If the player gets the right piece of evidence, on the right person and the right place, they get locked up and it is on to the next day's case file.[3][4][1][5]
Reception
edit| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | 73/100[6] |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Hardcore Gamer | 3.5/5[5] |
| KeenGamer | 6.8/10[4] |
Critics gave the game "mixed or average" reviews, according to review aggregator Metacritic.[6]
Hardcore Gamer gave the game a score of 3.5/5,[5] while KeenGamer gave it a 6.8/10.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b Benson, Julian (February 26, 2016). "I Got a Software Developer Imprisoned for 25 Years". Kotaku. Archived from the original on June 6, 2018. Retrieved February 26, 2016.
- ^ Morrison, Angus (March 16, 2016). "Heading down the rabbit hole in hacking sim Mainlining". PC Gamer. Archived from the original on June 6, 2018. Retrieved March 16, 2016.
- ^ a b Caldwell, Brendan (January 26, 2017). "Wot I Think: Mainlining". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Archived from the original on June 6, 2018. Retrieved February 26, 2017.
- ^ a b c Mitra, Ritwik (March 3, 2017). "Mainlining Review". KeenGamer. Archived from the original on June 6, 2018. Retrieved March 3, 2017.
- ^ a b c Helm, Jordan (January 26, 2017). "Review: Mainlining". Hardcore Gamer. Archived from the original on June 6, 2018. Retrieved January 26, 2017.
- ^ a b "Mainlining for PC Reviews". Metacritic. Archived from the original on June 6, 2018. Retrieved January 26, 2017.