Hard Reset - First Impressions
I got Hard Reset the day it was released on Steam.
...have about 3 hours in and just wanted to say I really like this game so far.
Really takes me back to the days when a shooter was based on shooting, skill, fast reflexes and just having fun.
Kind of has that old school Unreal Tournament 2004 feel but merged in with another game that I really liked called Singularity.
The game has these futuristic dark environments, lots of cool weapons that you yourself must choose when to upgrade/acquire them via the upgrade system and when/how to use them. Environment plays a big role in combat; you have to use it to both kill enemies more easily and stay safe from them.
Graphics engine is amazing and runs well, it just looks simply stunning on Ultra, but scaled back well to lower settings for when I needed a higher frame rate for my more extreme resolution testing (5940x1200)
Well when I see a game this fun I just think it deserves a post, and it's a Indie title so I always feel they deserve any coverage I can give them since they don't get the same attention as the big name devs.
Bottom line, if you want a fast paced, eye candy filled, edge of your seat shooter with lots of creative weapons and combat take a look.
If you want a long story driven narrated linear shooter don't even take a peek.
$30.00 may seem a bit steep for a semi short length shooter title, but I have to admit it's the first game in a long time that gave me that feeling of nostalgia and that I really enjoyed playing. If I can beat the game and then decide to play it 1 or 2 more times I will consider the money well spent, also this engine is amazing so supporting this game may mean seeing future titles from the developer that are even more refined using there engine.
Note: I am still waiting on the multi-monitor HUD fix we were promised. When that is implemented I will produce a surround feature video. Other than the release day patch the game has not seen any updates yet so hope for word on the next patch ETA and contents soon.