Essentials Build now live!

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.

The Essentials Build is now live! This brings the game up to date with the Switch version, plus a few extras. It's mostly quality of life stuff, but I've also made it a bit easier to access some content as well (super secret level, ending cut scene). [list] [*]add loading screens in many places [*]remove fugly "Gamepad recommended" screen [*]change "Buy" key to E for keyboard/mouse, add dedicated icon [*]always show Space secret exit [*]always show ending (even if not starting from first level) [*]add Cosmocat splash screen [*]add support for D-pad movement/aiming (note: the game was designed for precise aiming with analog stick, so there are many places you'll want to use this instead) [*]improved HUD [*]add Discord link to pause menu [*]drop 32-bit Windows support [/list] If you don't currently own the game and are interested in checking it out, I've got a few keys up for grabs via the [url=https://cosmocatgames.com/discord/]Cosmocat Discord[/url]--just drop me a line in the #operation-hardcore channel.