HARDCORE MECHA

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. IGN Japan
    Aug 1, 2019
    88
    Hardcore Mecha wonderfully pays homage to the Super Robot Wars series, and comes with cutscenes of high quality. Stages have been cleverly designed to prevent the game from becoming tedious, and the voluminous scenario and deep gameplay make it easy to get lost in Hardcore Mecha’s anime world. It’s too bad that with the exception of your character’s arch rival, other enemies don’t leave a lasting impression.
  2. Vandal
    Jan 22, 2020
    85
    If you like mecha games, give this one a try. It has some flaws, but overall it’s one of the best 2D mecha games we’ve played this generation.
  3. Meristation
    Feb 18, 2020
    80
    An interesting title that shines in both its single-player and multiplayer game modes, offering intense clashes between giant robots with a simple but effective combat system.
  5. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Feb 9, 2020
    80
    Such customisation even translates to Hardcore Mecha’s multiplayer mode, where you can duke it out with another person’s mech either locally or online. The result is an incredibly robust package, and the ultimate small-scale homage to robot anime. [Issue#172, p.86]
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  6. Push Square
    Jan 27, 2020
    80
    The campaign alone is worth playing, but Hardcore Mecha's extras give the package a real boost. Once you're done with the main missions (which can be replayed at any time), you unlock Simulation Mode, which pits you against a never-ending horde of enemies. Shooting them down nets you currency that you can then use to buy upgrades and new mechs for the simulation, resulting in a fiendishly addictive grind. On top of that, there are local and online multiplayer modes. The former can be quite good fun with the right opponent, but we struggled to find other players in the latter.
  7. GameSpew
    Jan 21, 2020
    80
    Hardcore Mecha is a gorgeous, robotic thrill-ride with more than enough variety to keep you hooked from beginning to end. Even if mechs leave you cold, it’s well worth strapping in for.
  8. Video Chums
    Jan 19, 2020
    80
    If you enjoy 2D action games then you owe it to yourself to try out Hardcore Mecha with its varied and supremely fun gameplay.
  9. Multiplayer.it
    Jan 22, 2020
    75
    Hardcore Mecha is a title suspended halfway between the brawler and the platformer: it will certainly satisfy the lovers of big robots.

Awards & Rankings

75
#75 Best PS4 Game of 2020

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User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 24 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 24
  3. Negative: 5 out of 24
  1. SilverOracle
    Feb 6, 2020
    10
    I love MegaMan games and this really scratched the itch funny enough.

    Highlight is definitely the controls. I felt like maneuvering well    I love MegaMan games and this really scratched the itch funny enough.

    Highlight is definitely the controls. I felt like maneuvering well was so rewarding.

    It's pretty much impossible to get multiplayer going which would be fine if all the Mecha were available in the Simulation mode, but really cool ones are locked there. I don't understand why they put so much on multiplayer when it's not that big but here's hoping the high marks encourages more solo Mechas to use or better yet, local Simulation mode and 2v2 online matches.    … Full Review »
  2. Rangertwin2020
    Feb 3, 2020
    7
    For a China hero title, I was pleasantly surprised. The gameplay is pretty fun and gives the player a decent amount of options in battlefieldFor a China hero title, I was pleasantly surprised. The gameplay is pretty fun and gives the player a decent amount of options in battlefield and customization. I especially like the characters and the j-rock like music. Multiplayer was pretty fun, although it's also the game's biggest drawback since most of the game's additional stuff is accessed there, which is very questionable. There's survival mode which more or less fixes that issue but it hinders the campaign, making it rather repetitive. The story was especially not that interesting (though they atleast tried) and it sucks that you only play as one mech in the campaign. A lot of questionable design choices holds the game back. Still, it's an enjoyable game nonethless. Some flaws here and there, but overall, if you love mechas, then I recommend this game. If you're not a fan of multiplayer games, then I suggest waiting till it drops to maybe $15.… Full Review »
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