: Look for a specific point where your input is compared against a hardcoded (but encrypted) string. 💡 Key Insights for Solving

The "Epic_VM" series involves a custom-built virtual machine architecture. Instead of standard x86 or ARM assembly, you are given a proprietary instruction set.

: If you have the runner binary, use GDB or Ghidra to set breakpoints at the instruction dispatcher to see values in real-time.

: Find where the program asks for a "Flag" or "Password."

Custom VMs usually implement basic operations. You must map the hex values in the .anom file to their logic:

: Use strings or a hex editor to look for magic bytes or custom opcodes.