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Hermit Computer

Hermit Computer is a horror-puzzle game set in 2001. Deep within the Hermit Kingdom, you play as an outsider tasked with extracting critical intelligence using a secretive state-controlled computer operating system.

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VIA Studio (Visual Interactive Arts)
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VIA Studio (Visual Interactive Arts)
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About the Game

Welcome to the Hermit Kingdom, an isolated country under brutal hardship. Here, you must use their secure computer operating system and gather intel on the country.

Overview 

Hermit Computer is a horror-puzzle game set deep within a secretive hermit kingdom. You play as an American operative, captured while covertly gathering intel on the government. Now imprisoned in a high-security facility, your only tool is a restricted, state-run computer system. Use it to uncover secrets, navigate censored networks, and reach out to the U.S. Embassy—all while avoiding detection by patrolling guards.

There are ears everywhere.

Careful not to be too loud-- there are ears everywhere in the Hermit Kingdom.

Gather intel.

Find and take pictures of all the secrets found on the computer.

Crack the puzzle.

Don't be deterred by some passwords.

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