Operation Hardcore
Side Scroller
December 28, 2016
Player limits vary by edition — see table below
Local Co-op
Available on:
Nintendo Switch
PC

Co-op support by platform
Compare the recorded player limits and release dates for Operation Hardcore. Support can differ by edition; check the linked sources before buying.
| Platforms | Release | Online players | Local players | Combo players |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Switch | June 8, 2018 | Not recorded | 2 | Not recorded |
| PC | December 28, 2016 | Not recorded | 2 | Not recorded |
Sources and further information
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.
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-opGame 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
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-opGame 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
Game Details
- Developer
- Adam McLellan, Ricardo Chirino
- Publisher
- Adam McLellan, Greenlight Games
- Average Playtime
- 4 hours