History VideoGame / HardcoreMecha

* ShowWithinAShow: Metallictron, an in-universe SuberRobot anime that also serves as the game's tutorial.

** When hot-dropping the Thunderbolt down into the battlefield for Tarethur to board, Edgar calls out [[VideoGame/Titanfall "THUNDERFALL!"]].

* ShowWithinAShow: Metallictron, an in-universe mecha anime that also serves as the game's tutorial.

The game was funded via Website/{{Kickstarter}} and was released in Asia on PC via UsefulNotes/{Steam}} and UsefulNotes/PlayStation4 in June 2019. It will release in the West on January 14, 2020 for the UsefulNotes/PlayStation4.

'''''Hardcore Mecha''''' (originally ''Code: HARDCORE'') is a 2D action-platforming MechaGame in development by Beijing-based indie studio [=RocketPunch=] Games. The game features a campaign mode following a conflict between Martian colonists and the Earth military as one of several unique pilots who can use one out of fifteen available, highly-stylized {{Mecha}}. In addition, a multiplayer mode of upwards to four players can compete against one another. The game was funded via Website/{{Kickstarter}} and was released in on PC and UsefulNotes/PlayStation4 in June 2019.

* BigDamnHeroes: [[spoiler: Tarethur has ultimately given hope after having its mech damaged during the space battle around Station Sigma, but he is ultimately saved by The Phoenix, a frigate that also serves as Hardcore Corporation's headquarters. They not only save him, but help turn the tide of the battle in favour of the NUN]].

* ArtShift: Used dramatically in several scenes, such as the [[spoiler:CQC fight between Tarethur and Vulphaes in the abandoned outpost after the destruction of Fervenca.]]

* BoardingParty: A ''mecha'' one, for the final level.

* EnergyBlade: One of Thunderbolt's primary melee choice is a weapon literally named Energy Blade, which attacks with quick, green-colored slashes. Interestingly, in contrast to the [[Franchise/StarWars lightsaber]]-style handheld weapons typically used in the ''Franchise/{{Gundam}}'' series and its many imitators, the Thunderbolt's is [[BladeBelowTheShoulder built into its arm]].

* HopeSpot: Just when it looks like [[spoiler:the NUN reinforcements have arrived to save the day and be BigDamnHeroes, Xerxes wipes them out with his flagship's improvized main gun.]]

* WaveMotionGun: Several, really. The Thunderbolt has a miniature one as an Ultimate from overcharging its beam rifle, the company's flagship/frigate has a particle beam cannon strapped to the side of it, Vulphaes has his chest blaster, and finally [[spoiler:Xerxes overcharges a mining ship's planetcracker laser to wipe out the NUN reinforcement fleet.]]

* HeelFaceTurn: [[spoiler: Following the destruction of Fervenca City, Vulphaes abandons the Steel Dawn and ultimately helps arthur in the final battle against Xerxas Nomad, the leader of the Steel Dawn.]]
* HeroicSacrifice: First, [[spoiler: Edgar convinces Tarethur to to let him go so he can save himself. Later, Vulpahes ensures that Tarethur and the rest of the NUN forces aboard the Leviathan get enough time to escape at the cost of his own life.]]

** Thunder Bolt, a unit design to work and adapt to any battle situation. The most humanoid-looking unit, it's meant to be an {{Expy}} of the mobile suits in the ''Franchise/{{Gundam}}'' franchise.
** Round Hammer, a ''TabletopGame/BattleTech'' or ''Franchise/MetalGear''-esque heavy duty mecha.

* RedOniBlueOni: Tarethur and Vulphaes.

* TheRevolutionWillNotBeCivilized: The Steel Dawn has no qualms about killing innocent civilians if they stand in the way of its goals. The game starts with them salughtering innocent workers, in a mine. [[spoiler: Later on, during the battle of Orcus city, they are shown attacking civilians with no rermose. They also sacrifice Fervenca city and its entire population as a means to weaken the NUN presence on mars.]]

'''''Hardcore Mecha''''' (originally ''Code: HARDCORE'') is a 2D action-platforming MechaGame in development by Beijing-based indie studio [=RocketPunch=] Games. The game features a campaign mode following a conflict between Martian colonists and the Earth military as one of several unique pilots who can use one out of fifteen available, highly-stylized {{Mecha}}. In addition, a multiplayer mode of upwards to four players can compete against one another. The game was funded via Website/{{Kickstarter}} and will be released on PC and UsefulNotes/PlayStation4, and is slated for release in June 2019.

* EnergyBlade: One of Thunderbolt's primary melee choice is a weapon literally named Energy Blade, which attacks with quick, green-colored slashes.

** Round Hammer, a ''Franchise/MetalGear''-esque heavy duty mecha.

** Crimson Flame, a close combat SuperRobot-inspired mecha, which comes with a ChestBlaster and RocketPunch.

* HeelFaceTurn: [[spoiler: Following the destruction of Fervenca City, Vulphaes abandons the Steel Dawn and ultimately helps arthur in the final battle agains Xerxas Nomad, the leader of the Steel Dawn.]]

* TheRevolutionWillNotBeCivilized: The Steel Dawn has no qualms about killing innocent civilians if they stand in the way of its goals. The game starts with them salughtering innocent workers, in a mine. [[spoilers: Later on, during the battle of Orcus city, they are shown attacking civilians with no rermose. They also sacrifice Fervenca city and its entire population as a means to weaken the NUN presence on mars.]]

* TheRevolutionWillNotBeCivilized: The Steel Dawn has no qualms about killing innocent civilians if they stand in the way of its goals. The game starts with them salughtering innocent workers, in a mine. [[spoilers:: Later on, during the battle of Orcus city, they are shown attacking civilians with no rermose. They also sacrifice Fervenca city and its entire population as a means to weaken the NUN presence on mars.]]

By the year 2219, humanity has been existing under the singular banner of the [[TheFederation New United Nations]] (NUN), who has stretched out as far as the colonies established on Mars. The game follows the footsteps of Tarethur O'Connell, a mercenary pilot working for the Hardcore Corporation, and soon both him and his employers find themselves involved in a conflict between the NUN and the [[LaResistance Steel Dawn]], an insurgecy movement bent on liberating Mars.

* TheRevolutionWillNotBeCivilized: The Steel Dawn has no qualms about killing innocent civilians if they stand in the way of its goals.

By the year 2219, humanity has been existing under the singular banner of the [[TheFederation New United Nations]] (NUN), who has stretched out as far as the colonies established on Mars. The game follows the footsteps of Tarethur O'Connell, a mercenary pilot working for the Hardcore Corporation, and soon both him and his employers find themselves involved in a conflict between the NUN and the [[LaResistance Steel Dawn]], and insurgecy movement bent on liberating Mars.

* HeelFaceTurn: [[spoiler: Following the destruction of Fervenca City, Valphaes abandons the Steel Dawn and ultimately helps arthur in the final battle agains Xerxas Nomad, the leader of the Steel Dawn.]]

By the year 2219, humanity has been existing under the singular banner of the [[TheFederation New United Nations]] (EUN), who has stretched out as far as the colonies established on Mars. The game follows the footsteps of Tarethur O'Connell, a mercenary pilot working for the Hardcore Corporation, and soon both him and his company find themselves fighting with the NUN against the [[LaResistance Steel Dawn]] insurgency, who managed to recruit a massive army right under the NUN's nose.

* SmokeOut: The alpha build showed that the Round Hammer artillery mecha is able to fire smoke shells to confuse the enemies. It is also the only ability of that mech with infinite ammo.

By the year 2219, humanity has been existing under the singular banner of the [[TheFederation Earth United Nations]] (EUN), who has stretched out as far as the colonies established on Mars. However, new residents of the red planet are unsatisfied with the government, thus staged a grand insurrection, amassing a giant army right under the EUN's noses. Soon, the [[LaResistance Mars Rebel Forces]] (MRF) have taken over most of colonized space, occupying the Jump Stations needed for space travel and isolated the Earth from its space colonies. Victory for the MRF is all, but assured, yet despite their losses, the EUN is planning a final, desperate offensive, which could turn the tide of war in their favor.

* EnergyBlade: The Assault Thunderbolt mecha in the alpha possesses a melee weapon literally named Energy Blade, which attacks with quick, green-colored slashes.

* RocketPunch: In the alpha, Crimson Flame's primary attack is a literal rocket punch, which flies off a couple seconds' of charge-up time. Then, a replacement fist drops in from above in place of the old one.
* ShockAndAwe: Assault Thunderbolt mecha in the alpha build possesses an Electric Shock secondary attack ability. Like the Energy Blade, its range is limited to melee, but it is seen to do less damage in favour of briefly stunning the enemy.

%%* GraphicsInducedSuperDeformed: All robots look like they were taken right out of ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWars''. They were, however, first designed in a realistic manner, only to down-scale them later in production.

%%* SuperDeformed: All mecha are rendered in-game in this style reminiscent of ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWars''.
%%* SuperRobot: The Crimson Flame s a SuperPrototype that fights like one, complete with RocketPunch, EyeBeams, and ChestBlaster.

* SmokeOut: The alpha build showed that the Round Hammer artillery mecha is able to fire smoke shells to confuse the enemies. It is also the only ability of that mech with infinite ammo.
%%* TransformingMecha: The Geier can transform into a flying vehicle, granting it flexibility in mobility and fighting prowess.

** Crimson Flame, a close combat SuperRobot-inspired mecha, which comes with a ChestBlaster.

* HumongousMecha: The game will feature a wide plethora of robots of different sizes, shapes and abilities. As stated by the developers themselves, they take inspiration for the mechanical designs from as many as sources as possible - Japanese-style, Western-style, {{Super Robot}}s, {{Real Robot}}s, etc., to satisfy the need of any {{Mecha}} fan. The units revealed in the trailers and alpha footage are:

%%* HumongousMecha: The game will feature a wide plethora of robots of different sizes, shapes and abilities. As stated by the developers themselves, they take inspiration for the mechanical designs from as many as sources as possible - Japanese-style, Western-style, {{Super Robot}}s, {{Real Robot}}s, etc., to satisfy the need of any {{Mecha}} fan. So far the revealed units are:
%%** Thunder Bolt, a unit design to work and adapt to any battle situation. The most humanoid-looking unit, it's meant to be an {{Expy}} of the mobile suits in the ''Franchise/{{Gundam}}'' franchise.
%%** Round Hammer, a ''Franchise/MetalGear''-esque heavy duty mecha.
%%** Geier, a TransformingMecha capable of turning into a jet.
%%** Crimson Flame, a close combat SuperRobot-inspired mecha, which comes with a ChestBlaster.

%%NOTE: This is an unreleased work that is currently not available to the public. If you would like to add a trope based on promotional materials, please come discuss it in this thread: https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=15514631230A64268600

* GraphicsInducedSuperDeformed: All robots look like they were taken right out of ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWars''. They were, however, first designed in a realistic manner, only to down-scale them later in production.
* HumongousMecha: The game will feature a wide plethora of robots of different sizes, shapes and abilities. As stated by the developers themselves, they take inspiration for the mechanical designs from as many as sources as possible - Japanese-style, Western-style, {{Super Robot}}s, {{Real Robot}}s, etc., to satisfy the need of any {{Mecha}} fan. So far the revealed units are:
** Thunder Bolt, a unit design to work and adapt to any battle situation. The most humanoid-looking unit, it's meant to be an {{Expy}} of the mobile suits in the ''Franchise/{{Gundam}}'' franchise.
** Round Hammer, a ''Franchise/MetalGear''-esque heavy duty mecha.
** Geier, a TransformingMecha capable of turning into a jet.
** Crimson Flame, a close combat SuperRobot-inspired mecha, which comes with a ChestBlaster.
* SuperDeformed: All mecha are rendered in-game in this style reminiscent of ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWars''.
* SuperRobot: The Crimson Flame s a SuperPrototype that fights like one, complete with RocketPunch, EyeBeams, and ChestBlaster.
* TransformingMecha: The Geier can transform into a flying vehicle, granting it flexibility in mobility and fighting prowess.

'''''Hardcore Mecha''''' (originally ''Code: HARDCORE'') is a 2D action-platforming MechaGame in development by Beijing-based indie studio [=RocketPunch=] Games. The game features a campaign mode following a conflict between Martian colonists and the Earth military as one of several unique pilots who can use one out of fifteen available, highly-stylized {{Mecha}}. In addition, a multiplayer mode of upwards to four players can compete against one another. The game was funded via Website/{{Kickstarter}} and will be released on PC and UsefulNotes/PlayStation4; no release date has been announced.

'''''Hardcore Mecha''''' is a 2D action-platforming mecha game in development by Beijing-based indie studio [=RocketPunch=] Games. In addition to a multiplayer fighting mode, the game features a campaign mode following a conflict between Martian colonists and the militaries of Earth.

The game is in development for PC and Playstation 4. No release date has been announced.

!!Tropes

* SuperDeformed: The mechas are rendered in-game in an SD style reminiscent of ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWars''.
* SuperRobot: The Crimson Flame mecha is a SuperPrototype that fights like a super robot, complete with a RocketPunch, EyeBeams, and ChestBlaster.