Hard Reset: Redux
Jun 03, 2016 10 years ago
The acclaimed First-Person Shooter returns fully upgraded, and more beautifully challenging than ever. Hard Reset: Redux is a brand new version of the cyberpunk classic that includes all the content of previous editions, and adds new improved gameplay, enhanced visuals and additional content to make this the Definitive Edition of Hard Reset. Hard Reset: Redux is an action-packed and hardcore single-player shooter which embraces the best qualities that the genre has it offer. It includes over-the-top destruction, loads of enemies, great weapon variety, a challenging campaign and a beautifully realized cyberpunk setting. Having been originally developed to shake-up the shooter scene on PC, Hard Reset now returns to do it again on a new generation of hardware.
What it’s like
Hard Reset: Redux delivers a relentless, arcade-style first-person shooter experience set in a neon-drenched cyberpunk dystopia. You pilot a high-tech mech suit through linear, corridor-heavy levels designed for pure kinetic adrenaline. The core loop focuses on fast-paced combat against waves of robotic enemies, emphasizing fluid movement, weapon variety, and spectacular environmental destruction. While the narrative provides a thin framework of a lone hero fighting against a corrupt system, it serves primarily as a backdrop for the action rather than a focal point. The atmosphere is thick with futuristic aesthetics and heavy electronic soundscapes that complement the chaotic gameplay. Structurally, the game prioritizes intensity over complexity, offering a straightforward but demanding challenge that rewards reflexes and aggression. It captures the essence of early 2000s arcade shooters, updated with modern visual fidelity and smoother mechanics, creating a visceral, high-octane ride for fans of uncompromising action.
Strong in CombatGameplay / MechanicsPacingAtmosphere / MoodAudio / MusicDifficulty / ChallengePolish / PerformanceProgression / ReplayabilityVisuals / Art
Keep in mind The narrative is extremely thin and often forgettable, serving only as justification for the shooting. The linear level design offers little freedom or exploration, which may feel restrictive to players seeking open-world immersion.
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Releases
| Platform | Region | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| PC (Microsoft Windows) | Worldwide | Full release | Jun 03, 201610 years ago |
| PlayStation 4 | Worldwide | Full release | Jun 03, 201610 years ago |
| Xbox One | Worldwide | Full release | Jun 03, 201610 years ago |
