Midnight Protocol

Midnight Protocol is a hacking game in which you play Data, a prominent hacktivist who has been doxxed and targeted for blackmail by a shadowy government branch. You work through a home terminal, using your keyboard to interact with the virtual environment.

Choices and reputation

Your decisions shape the story and the kind of hacker you become. You can respect other people’s privacy and bank accounts, or leave no stone unturned. For example, you can help the police track down a rogue hacker or blackmail a desperate husband trying to recover dubious pictures. Your actions build black-, grey- or white-hat reputation, changing the story’s direction.

Hacking and equipment

The game focuses on digital warfare without complicated hacking mechanics. You type commands to eliminate or evade security programs, with your keystrokes becoming part of the soundtrack. Cracking digital safes and extracting classified data require careful planning; you can use digital jackhammers, cloaks and daggers against cybersecurity.

You can buy programs and hardware on the black market and customize your deck to suit your playstyle.

Optional missions

Dozens of sidequests include easter eggs and references. You can gather extra intel on targets before starting a mission, take on optional missions for additional content, or play hacker chess.