Sleep-Deprived Protocol

As seen in 2020's demo, I really like Midnight Protocol's slick aesthetics, engrossing technobabble, and immersive keyboard-only interface.

I do not like its dice-roll intrusion traces, its anti-save-scum randomizations, and other chance-based twists.

It's awkward how most of Midnight Protocol's mechanics lean into careful, puzzle-like planning -- but unlucky rolls can ruin your plan and stick you in an unwinnable state.

I didn't even get far enough in the story to unlock any hardware upgrade options. ... like, I might have done some currency grinding to out-level the game's randomness, if it had given me the opportunity.