Developer: Cosmocat
At a glance
19 Steam reviews rate it “Positive” (84% positive). Released on December 28, 2016 by Cosmocat. Current price: $4.99.
Description
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
Game Features
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
Supported languages: english
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System Requirements
Windows
- OS *: Windows 7+
- Processor: Dual-core 2.4 Ghz or faster
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: DX9 (shader model 2.0) capabilities
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 300 MB available space
Mac
- OS: Mac OS X 10.8+
- Processor: Dual-core 2.4 Ghz or faster
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce 320M or higher
- Storage: 300 MB available space
- Additional Notes: Some gamepads may require third party drivers
User Reviews
My personal review: ★★☆☆☆
It's a cool shooting game, but kinda glitch.
This game is utter smelly lines of plasma mans attitude arranged with a demolition derby car fisted a pump with volume bulbing cola striking a stupid hilarious preference globally...its decent but it doesnt really take a far knotch to be successful as a contra clone or a metal slug ripoff i give this game a 7.9/10 love the burrito master its an indicator of a incubus moon landing standalone piece of crap
Go right. Shoot dudes.
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.
Great 2D game nice and short
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Additional Information
| Developer | Cosmocat |
| Platforms | Windows, Mac |
| Age rating | None |
| Release date | December 28, 2016 |
| User reviews | 84% positive (19) |