Root

Root is a cyber-espionage stealth FPS in which you play as expert hacker Edward Summerton, breaching the network of a powerful, mysterious corporation to gain total ROOT access to its System. You can sneak through corridors or burst into rooms and attack hostile programs, but damage cannot be recovered and a mistake can put your chance of reaching the next level at risk.

The System

The Systems Administrator designed the System from the ground up and holds immense power within the network. He uses the resources at his disposal to stop Edward from reaching his goal. You also have a companion, SHELL, who talks about various things that may or may not relate to the story; you can turn his dialogue off in the options.

Stealth and combat

You must move quietly and check corners; crouching does not make you invisible. A dot-shaped crosshair has no accuracy cones or reticule bloom, and shots land where you aim. Each level ends with a difficult boss fight against a dangerous enemy.

The environment

Objects can be moved, shot, shattered, picked up and thrown. The game presents the inside of a computer through abstract visuals, and keeps you in control of your actions without quick-time events or long animated cutscenes.