Desktop Agents: Covid-999

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Desktop Agents: Covid-999 is a chaotic shooter where you battle a rogue virus spreading across your computer screen. The sickness hijacks movie clips and system files to multiply, forcing you to click and shoot while managing your desktop. Switch between browser tabs to research cures, pause YouTube clips mid-video to freeze the infection, and dodge pop-up alerts that double as enemy waves. The single-player campaign blends arcade reflexes with light strategy as you clear each infected folder. The game’s meta humor and real-time desktop integration set it apart. Released in 2020, its timing and jokes about masks/handwashing earned it a cult following, though mixed reviews call it more gimmick than masterpiece. Fans praise the creative use of PC interfaces, while critics note repetitive enemy patterns. At 30 minutes long, it’s a quick, quirky distraction for those who enjoy games that play with their own mechanics.