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