It is brilliant. A keyboard, patience, and a willingness to learn what "chmod +x" means. Playtime: 10 minutes to quit in frustration, or 1,000 hours to build your first botnet. Real-world risk: Moderate. You will start using real Linux commands more confidently. You might accidentally try to rm -rf a folder on your actual desktop. Don't.
You try to write your own script. You forget a semicolon. The debugger yells at you. You try to hack a "Level 2" server. It logs your intrusion, traces your IP in 45 seconds, and the local police server freezes your bank account. You lose everything. You stare at the blinking cursor. You close the laptop lid. Grey Hack
You start with a basic PC, $500, and zero reputation. You follow a YouTube tutorial. You copy-paste a "bank hacker" script from the game’s forums. You run it. Your balance goes up. You feel like a god. You are not a god; you are a tourist. It is brilliant