Mainlining

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Mainlining is a point-and-click hacking adventure where players assume the role of a newly recruited MI7 agent tasked with enforcing the BLU Pill Act. The game follows the protagonist navigating a simulated desktop environment to gather digital evidence against cybercriminals. Players must balance speed and thoroughness when investigating suspects, as rushing risks missing high-profile connections while delaying may lead to suspects detecting and escaping. The narrative explores techno-ethics through the lens of real-world surveillance legislation, mirroring the UK's Investigatory Powers Bill. The game emphasizes strategic evidence collection to secure maximum custodial sentences while maintaining plausible deniability of the protagonist's actions.