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Mainlining

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First release
Jan 26, 2017
Developer
Rebelephant
Publisher
Merge Games
Engine
GameMaker
Genres
Indie, Adventure, Simulator · Mystery
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch

After MI7 has been hacked, your primary goal is to bring a cyber-criminal network to justice. Played entirely from within the environment of your computer's desktop, Mainlining is a thrilling point and click hacking adventure that features a gripping narrative which will have you hooked from the very first case.

Also known as MainliningGame.exe

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Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Jan 26, 2017
Nintendo Switch
Jun 20, 2019
Age ratings
ESRB TPEGI 12
Game modes
Single player
Where to buy
Keywords
cyberpunk, hacking, digital distribution, pax east 2016, pax west 2016
… All 6, simulated operating system

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