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Hard Reset Extended Edition
2012
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Quick resume
Over-the-top destruction, loads of enemies & a beautifully realized cyberpunk setting. Hard Reset is here to shake up the shooter scene. Try the demo now.
Global score
82/100
Genres
Action, Indie, Shooter
Pros
- Fast-paced and challenging combat
- Impressive cyberpunk atmosphere and graphics
- Weapon upgrade and environmental interaction system
- Good optimization and performance
- Engaging old-school shooter gameplay
Cons
- Short campaign length
- Minimal and confusing story
- Limited enemy variety
- Frustrating checkpoint system
- No multiplayer or cooperative modes
Motivations
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Autonomy3
"Players have control over weapon upgrades and firing modes, but the game is mostly linear and corridor-based."
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Competence4
"The game offers challenging combat requiring skillful weapon switching and environmental usage, especially on higher difficulties."
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Competition-3
"Focus is on single-player experience without multiplayer or leaderboards; players progress at their own pace."
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Continuation2
"Short campaign (4-12 hours) with some replayability through upgrades and achievements, but some frustration due to difficulty."
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Cooperation-5
"Single-player only with no cooperative or multiplayer elements."
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Creativity3
"Weapon upgrade system and environmental interactions encourage creative combat strategies."
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Domination-5
"No social or PvP elements; interactions are individual and balanced."
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Escapism4
"Cyberpunk setting and intense action provide immersive escape from real life."
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Expectation-4
"Players engage voluntarily for fun and challenge, not out of obligation."
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Experimenting3
"Players experiment with weapon modes and environmental kills to find effective tactics."
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Exploration1
"Mostly linear levels with some secrets and hidden areas encouraging limited exploration."
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Expression-2
"Limited character customization; expression mainly through weapon upgrades."
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Fantasy3
"Futuristic cyberpunk world with robots and sci-fi elements, providing imaginative fiction."
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Fellowship-5
"No multiplayer or community features; solo experience."
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Growth4
"Players learn enemy weaknesses, upgrade weapons and skills, improving over time."
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Health-4
"Requires long sedentary play sessions with intense focus; no physical activity involved."
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Idle-4
"Requires constant attention and focus due to challenging combat and no pause during missions."
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Intimacy-5
"No social or emotional connections; purely individual gameplay."
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Leadership-5
"No leadership or group management roles; single-player only."
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Progression4
"Progression through weapon and character upgrades using in-game currency collected from secrets and enemies."
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Relaxation-3
"High tension and challenge with frequent deaths; not a relaxing experience."
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Sensation4
"Strong sensory stimulation with impressive graphics, explosions, and sound effects."
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Status-5
"No social recognition or ranking systems; individual focus."
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Story1
"Story is minimal, presented via comic-style cutscenes; not a major focus."
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Strategy3
"Combat requires tactical weapon switching and use of environment to overcome enemies."
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Thrill4
"Fast-paced, intense combat with suspenseful boss fights and challenging enemy waves."
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Value3
"Good value for price especially on sale; short but high-quality gameplay."
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Violence5
"Heavy emphasis on combat, destruction, and violent robot battles."
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Survival4
"Players must survive waves of enemies and manage resources carefully to progress."
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