*** (BEST PLAYED IN FULL SCREEN FOR OPTIMAL SCALING!!!) ***
*** On Mobile devices, you can scroll the user: root window up and down to see the rest of your Active Scripts, Potions list, Active time, cooldown timers, etc. ***

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All Tools Allowed — A Critics Arcade AI Game Jam

Hosted by Critics Arcade · #AllToolsAllowed

Images and code made with AI (Google Gemini 3.1 Pro Extended). ChatGPT used for assistance scaling across desktop and mobile devices

Hours spend coding: roughly 5-10+

R0CK.exe // Terminal Uplink

Infiltrate the network. Exploit the algorithms. Take down the gatekeepers.

Step into the terminal of R0CK.exe, a tactical, cyber-themed progression game where high-stakes Rock-Paper-Scissors combat meets strategic script-decking and resource management. Battle your way through 25 encrypted network ranks, outsmart custom enemy AI algorithms, and amass a fortune in cryptocurrency to execute the ultimate offshore cash-out.

Key Features

  • Tactical Network Combat: Engage in Best-of-3 clash battles against 25 unique opponents, each programmed with distinct behavioral algorithms, defensive routines, and attack patterns.
  • Store Breaches & Powerup Exploits: Infiltrate local data nodes mid-battle or between matches to download up to 20 powerful executable scripts, including Keyloggers, DDoS Strikes, Logic Bombs, and Firewalls.
  • Persistent Leveling & Economy: Fixed XP rewards and scaling bounties ensure smooth RPG progression. Level up to unlock higher target ranks, increase your maximum HP, and expand your tactical capabilities.
  • Potion System: Collect and manage Minor, Half, and Full health restoration potions to sustain long network runs.
  • Automated Routines: Engage Autobattle mode to let internal algorithms execute tactical decisions for you during high-intensity operations.
  • Prestige System: Defeat the ultimate origin node—Rank 1's The Genesis Block—to trigger the purge sequence, cash out your earnings, and track your lifetime system resets.

System Requirements: Any modern Web Browser

Interface: ASCII Terminal Uplink / Cyberpunk UI

Comments

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only issue i found was that after replying, the cursor comes off the text bar. If it stays there it keeps the game runni g smoother. i kept habing to us ethe mosue the reselect the prompt bar. Could just be me though

Hi there! Thanks for your feedback. Hmmm, what web browser and type of device are you using? I'm using Firefox and don't notice that behavior. Are you playing in windowed mode or fullscreen mode?

I'm on chrome and it was full screen. Again, could have just as easily been something my end. otherwise great concept 

Thank you! 😎 Interesting. Do you have Adblocker on? If so, I would test without it. If not, let me see if I can make an update to the game really quick and have you test again.

*** scaling for mobile devices improved. Let me know if you have any feedback ***

*** Might not scale properly on mobile devices. Best played on a computer browser for now. Will fix in a future update. ***

FIXED: *** Emergency Hot-fix v0.2 - tutorial: upon entering Y for yes or N for no after beating the game, terminal responds "command not found error" ***