Panic! At the Datacenter

The year is 20XX. Cybernetic implants have become so ubiquitous that fully biological humans are a rarity. In a world where the line between man and machine is blurred, cyber attacks and malware wreak havoc not only in cyberspace but also in the physical world.

You play as Andrew T. Virus, a cyber law enforcer at the Black Sun Agency, a covert intelligence unit specializing in cyber conflict resolution. An expert in both kinetic and cyber warfare, [PC] is unexpectedly deployed to handle a violent ransomware incident at the headquarters of a multinational pharmaceutical giant. 

But what begins as a routine response quickly spirals into something far beyond the capabilities of a standard cybersecurity team…

"Panic! At the Datacenter" is a cyberpunk-themed 2D shooter where players battle hacked cyborgs and rogue AI while purging malware from compromised systems. 

As you fight off digital and physical threats, you’ll access infected terminals, using a unique command-line interface to solve puzzles and learn Linux and cybersecurity fundamentals in real-time. 

Blending fast-paced action with hands-on hacking, the game offers a thrilling fusion of combat and cyber warfare.

• Cybersecurity plays a critical role in maintaining a safe and prosperous future
• Trends in IoT and Artificial Intelligence are bringing us toward a world where advanced cybernetics are no longer fiction
• Panic! At the Datacenter provides gamers with an entertaining environment for learning skills fundamental to working in IT and cybersecurity while appealing to the gamer spirit with fast-paced gameplay and increasing demand to quickly learn new skills

Controls:

WASD - Move

R - Reload

1, 2, 3 - Weapon Select

F - Interact

Created for the Bluebird Studios Game Jam in 48 hours.

Credits:

Adyn Skowronski - Programmer

Noah Strekow - Art Design

Wyatt Peabody - Art & Sound Design

Kamel Ghali - Project Manager (and moral support <3)