MICHELLE This game is fresh and exciting--the near-perfect cure for the jaded Mac gamer. Uplink's deceptively simple, pared-down interface is simply brilliant. From the moment you open the game, you are drawn into the (slightly seedy and extremely geeky) world of Uplink. The lack of arty graphics works exceedingly well for the game's subject matter. The musical accompaniments are also well-chosen. The insistent electronica has an edge of paranoia, which lends an extra air of anxiety to your missions as you struggle to avoid being caught. The aesthetics are paired with an equally compelling depth of gameplay. The firm that you work for provides a great deal of information, as well as a mission pool from which to choose. You can purchase new hacking tools or upgrade your machine--even negotiate with your potential employers for a higher payoff. All of these traits combine gloriously to provide a willing and even eager suspension of disbelief. By the way, in addition to the abovementioned assets, the game has a reasonable price tag ($25--oh, come on, you know you spend $50 on video games), and Ambrosia Software provides excellent technical support. Oh, and did I mention? The game is insanely addictive. But don't just take my word for it. At least download the demo. Unless I miss my guess, you'll be buying the full version faster than you think.
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