Bug Bash Binary
A narrative-driven cybersecurity defense game made in Unity: squash malicious code "bugs" and answer security questions to survive a cyberattack.
Details
- Built with
- Unity 2022+, C#, Unity UI System
- Page updated
Overview
A defense game set during a massive cyberattack. You play a new employee at a small accounting firm who has to keep the company's systems running. Play it free on itch.io with the "Live demo" button.
- Bug Bash: malicious code shows up as interactive "bugs" that you clear with the cursor.
- Security questions: answer cybersecurity questions under pressure to keep the system intact.
- Two ways to lose: let the bugs pile up and the system is breached; answer questions wrong and you're fired.
Contributors
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Project Overview
Bug-Bash-Binary is a narrative-driven defense game developed in Unity. Players take on the role of Beau Bockus, a new employee at Bockus Accounting, who must defend the company's infrastructure during a massive, undisclosed cyberattack.
Gameplay Mechanics
- Bug-Bash-Binary Suite: A visualization system that represents malicious code as interactive "bugs." Players must neutralize these threats via cursor interaction.
- Security Decision Points: To simulate the pressure of a real-world breach, players must answer cybersecurity-related questions to maintain system integrity.
- Failure States: * System Overload: Failing to clear bugs leads to a full-scale security breach.
- Administrative Failure: Incorrect responses to security questions result in immediate termination.
Development Reflection
This project highlights a pivot toward a more focused UI-centric design. By leveraging Unity’s UI systems and a streamlined "point-and-clear" mechanic, we created an experience that effectively communicates the high-pressure environment of corporate cybersecurity.
Built With
- Unity 2022+
- C# Scripting
- Unity UI System
Play for Free Here: https://sambdev096.itch.io/bug-bash-buster