The narrative follows classic revenge and anti-hero tropes in a surveillance-state Chicago setting, with supporting characters including his sister Nicole and hacker ally Clara Lille (who uses the alias BadBoy17). No character creation system exists, no romance mechanics or gender-agnostic dating, and no pronoun or identity customization.

The game presents a straightforward protagonist without any race or gender swaps, allowing the story to focus purely on personal stakes and urban hacking rather than contemporary identity considerations. Themes revolve around privacy, hacking infrastructure, and personal vengeance without identity politics, systemic oppression narratives, or critiques of traditional norms. The 2014 release shows no LGBTQ+ focal characters, pronoun normalization, or DEI-driven casting and consultancy influence, keeping the experience centered on gameplay and plot mechanics. This approach delivers an unencumbered revenge-driven story that prioritizes entertainment over any activist framing or lecture moments.