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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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About Operation Hardcore
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.
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Fight your way past enemies using a range of weapons
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Double-jump your way around obstacles and hazards
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Activate your traditional plasma-based shield to deflect enemy fire
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Drink some whiskey to slow time and increase damage (...at the expense of mental clarity)
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Strap on a jetpack and get airborne for some classic forced-scrolling challenges
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Collect coins to purchase items, weapons and upgrades between levels
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Meet or beat level par times to earn yourself a brag-worthy Badass Rank(™)
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Grab a friend for some friendly and/or competitive 2 player local co-op
Game Features
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12 levels of fiery, bloody, explosive-y alien-blasting mayhem
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4 playable badasses
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Analog controls for precise 360 degree aiming
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Modern sound design and electronic soundtrack by Snug
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Intense 2 player local co-op
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Modern particle/atmospheric and lighting effects
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Multiple difficulty settings, upgrade paths and secret areas
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Achievements and unlockables for the overachieving, enterprising badass
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