In 'The Cuckoo's Hunt', players step into the shoes of a quirky, determined digital detective, inspired by the true story of Cliff Stoll. Tasked with uncovering the origins of a minuscule accounting anomaly at a prestigious lab, your investigation quickly spirals into a high-stakes chase through the nascent Internet. Interact with eccentric characters, unravel clues hidden within network protocols, and confront ethical dilemmas as you track a shadowy hacker connected to espionage and conspiracy. Solve puzzles, lay traps, and leverage early cyber security techniques while navigating complex relationships and mounting pressure from authorities. Will you manage to catch the hacker and redefine digital security, or will you too become a pawn in their game?