Hacker II: The Doomsday Papers C64 box art

Commodore 64 · Puzzle

Hacker II: The Doomsday Papers

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SystemCommodore 64
GenrePuzzle
DeveloperActivision
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Hacker II: The Doomsday Papers is a puzzle game released for the Commodore 64, developed by Activision.

Activision also made Pitfall!, Alter Ego and The Great American Cross-Country Road Race for the C64.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the C64 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want story, exploration or action
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Hacker II: The Doomsday Papers is like

Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.

Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.

Hacker II: The Doomsday Papers gameplay screenshot on C64
In-game screenshot (C64)

Hacker II: The Doomsday Papers walkthroughs & guides

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Playing C64 games today

C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.

Hacker II: The Doomsday Papers FAQ

Who made Hacker II: The Doomsday Papers?

It was developed by Activision.

Is Hacker II: The Doomsday Papers multiplayer?

No. Hacker II: The Doomsday Papers is a single-player game.

How long does Hacker II: The Doomsday Papers take to play?

As a puzzle game, Hacker II: The Doomsday Papers typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Hacker II: The Doomsday Papers on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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