Operation Deep Magic: Cryptanalysis (2020)
- Developer
- 1013133 Simulations
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Genres
- Simulation
- Rating
- 2.0 of 5, 5 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 40 minutes
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A methodical, puzzle-driven cryptanalysis simulator that feels like solving complex mathematical problems in a retro, singleplayer environment.
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What players say
Players split on whether it teaches or just tests: some call it an excellent authentic trainer for real code-breaking, while others say it assumes you already know the material and offers no real instruction. Many say it was abandoned by its developers, with promised DLC never delivered.
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