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Cover of Operation Hardcore

Operation Hardcore

by Cosmocat Games

An action-packed 2D side-scrolling shooter inspired by classic twitchy action games of yesteryear, but with modern touches and conveniences.

Nintendo Switch · Released Jun 1, 2018

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Age rating content: Blood and Gore, Language, Tobacco Reference, Use of Alcohol, Violence.

Languages: English

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About this game

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. - 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 - Unlockables for the overachieving, enterprising badass

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Click a country to see how to buy there; new to buying abroad? Here is how it works. Prices are as each eShop lists them: VAT included where the eShop includes it, US prices before sales tax, and for Canada we add the 5% federal tax Nintendo leaves out · fetched up to 2026-11-05 12:09 UTC · not sold in 4 countries.

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