
Operation Hardcore is an action-packed 2D side-scrolling shooter inspired by classic twitchy action games of yesteryear, but with modern touches and conveniences.
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Dateline: Earth, 1999. An unprovoked alien invasion is underway. You, a total badass, don't really appreciate it. You won't stand for it. You're downright outraged. You pack up some essentials--guns, cigars, whiskey--and head out into the night. Little do you know that tonight you will make history. This is: Operation Hardcore.
Operation Hardcore is an action-packed 2D side-scrolling shooter inspired by classic twitchy action games of yesteryear, but with modern touches and conveniences.
Fight your way past enemies using a range of weapons
Double-jump your way around obstacles and hazards
Activate your traditional plasma-based shield to deflect enemy fire
Drink some whiskey to slow time and increase damage (...at the expense of mental clarity)
Strap on a jetpack and get airborne for some classic forced-scrolling challenges
Collect coins to purchase items, weapons and upgrades between levels
Meet or beat level par times to earn yourself a brag-worthy Badass Rank(™)
Grab a friend for some friendly and/or competitive 2 player local co-op
12 levels of fiery, bloody, explosive-y alien-blasting mayhem
4 playable badasses
Analog controls for precise 360 degree aiming
Modern sound design and electronic soundtrack by Snug
Intense 2 player local co-op
Modern particle/atmospheric and lighting effects
Multiple difficulty settings, upgrade paths and secret areas
Achievements and unlockables for the overachieving, enterprising badass
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Cheap price, decent game. It felt short but that's perhaps due to the ability to continue forever on your highest stage completed after losing all of your lives. If they took that out it would be just like Contra or Super C for Nintendo. It is my favorite game as a child. So glad someone thought about remaking an updated graphics version for the modern age. If they made DLC for this to double the game length with new bosses, levels, aliens - I would definitely buy it. If you were a fan of Metal Slug titles, you'll love this!
He pasado un buen momento con este shooter de desaplazamiento 2d, me recordo a muchos juegos clasicos, el juego presenta una buena dificultad y variedad de escenarios, la musica es muy agradable y acompaña correctamente. La historia no es muy larga pero si algo dificil, a mi me tomo poco mas de 5 horas, luego tienes la opciones de juego como competicion y desafios (esta ultima si que la han hecho dificil y se agradece). Ademas el juego cuenta con la posibilidad de jugar de a 2 en local el cual funciona correctamente. Si te gustan los shooter en 2d este es juego muy recomendable.
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Languages: English
Hours played at review time, across 30 reviews with recorded playtime.
A fun run' n gun/platformer with a healthy dose of difficulty. Game has made some great progress, I certainly recommend the purchase! Lots of charm and challenge!
This brings me back to the CONTRA days!!! Sick game by very talented developers!!!
A great platform and action game. Graphics that go completely to this retro game style . We take pleasure in take down aliens and replay the adventure with 4 different characters. We would like more different upgrades. A highly recommended game for all metal slug fans.
Not a bad little contra type game. I like the graphics and music. Controls don't feel *quite* as tight as I prefer but it doesn't ruin it. My biggest complaints are every time you shoot a bullet you kick back a bit and the so-called permanent upgrades like weapon cool down and rate of fire go back to zero when you continue.
Операция Hardcore - это эффектный 2D бокс-прокручивающий шутер, основанный на классических играх с твистскими действиями прошлых лет, но с современными штрихами и удобствами. Мой стрим https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCcBGJxm97w&t=623s
A lot of fun! Really cool 2D side scrolling adventure and action from alien planets and in to space.
Great 2D game nice and short
Sehr kurzweilig, nett fürs Zwischendurch spielen. Man kann diverse Modi ausprobieren, aber abendfüllend wird es nicht. Sicher lustig im Zuge einer Party zu spielen =)
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