While I appreciate the level to which the game has implemented meta-programming, it's undermined by the difficulty of code navigation and comprehension.
The difficulty curve is too steep for non-programmers, and navigating the bytecode is too tedious for programmers.
Not to mention the game's own buggy nature.
Regardless of your skill level, an online hacking competition is far more fun and educational.

While I appreciate the level to which the game has implemented meta-programming, it's undermined by the difficulty of code navigation and comprehension. The difficulty curve is too steep for non-programmers, and navigating the bytecode is too tedious for programmers. Not to mention the game's own buggy nature. Regardless of your skill level, an online hacking competition is far more fun and educational.