Action · June 3, 2016

Hard Reset Redux (2016)

trophy115 achievementslocal_offer-90% current discountgroup100k–1M ownersrecommend1.8k recommendations
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. New Features Brand New Cyber-Katana Weapon: A powerful new weapon which provides an effective close range combat option Brand New Enemy Type: Various variants of a threatening new Cyborg Zombie now lie in wait for unsuspecting players New Quick Dash Move: Provides players with a new movement option in battle to help avoid incoming attacks and enemies Enhanced Visuals: The game has been updated to the newest version of the RoadHog engine and includes improved lightning and effects Improved Performance: Enjoy faster Load times, a new Quicksave feature and full joypad support Rebalanced Gameplay: The game now includes improved difficulty levels and better pacing Different Enemy Placement: Enemies are introduced differently throughout the game, and provide a new challenge for even the most seasoned Hard Reset veteran Story: The world as we know it ceased to exist. Humanity is at the verge of extinction, living in the last closed city of Bezoar. Mankind wages war against the machines controlling vast areas of what became the 'Barrens'. Machines want to control and assimilate 'The Sanctuary' a network that holds billions of digitalized human minds. Our hero, Maj. Fletcher, is a soldier of CLN - a corporation combat unit, established to protect the city. Machines are constantly assaulting the walls of Bezoar. Fletcher moves in when Bezoar's protective barrier is breached.

Action releases from 2016

168 Action titles launched in 2016 — top 6 by review volume.

Peer Action titles

Comparable titles in the same genre and review-volume band — ranked by Steam positive percentage.

Position in Action

MetricThis titleGenre position
Review volume2.2k Steam reviewsTop 93% in Action
Positive rating81% positiveGenre average: 83% — this title sits in top 67%
Metacritic73/100Genre average 77 — top 73% of Action titles
Engagement hours5 h averageTop 74% for session depth among Action

Community Tag Signals

Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.

  • Action · 74
  • FPS · 56
  • Adventure · 47
  • Cyberpunk · 44
  • Shooter · 39
  • Robots · 33
  • Singleplayer · 31
  • Sci-fi · 19
  • First-Person · 17
  • Fast-Paced · 8
  • Multiplayer · 8
  • Nudity · 8
  • Horror · 7

Reception Metrics

Steam community

81%Mostly Positive · 2.2k reviews

1.8k positive · 427 negative

Metacritic

73/100 critic aggregate

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Metacritic user score

6.6/10

Curator recommendations

1.8k

Press Quotes

“Even if you played the initial game, the rearrangements and enhancements made in Redux are worth checking out. Hell, the game’s good enough that it’s just a good excuse to go back and play again.” 8.5/10 – Jim Sterling “Whether you’re new to Hard Reset or have played the previous versions, there’s plenty to be enjoyed in Redux.” 8.5/10 – Hooked Gamers “Fast-paced shooting, combined with some great visual design and a few upgrades to keep your arsenal fresh. If…

Localization Coverage

Interface / Subtitles (5)

  • English volume_up
  • French
  • German
  • Polish
  • Russian volume_up

Full audio (2)

  • English
  • Russian

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Engagement Profile

All-time avg

5h

short (5–15 hours)

Median

3h

Typical completion time

Achievements

115

Steam unlocks available

Release & Availability

Release dateJun 3, 2016
DeveloperFlying Wild Hog
PublisherGood Shepherd Entertainment
Base price$1.99 -90%
PlatformsWindows
Estimated owners100k–1M
External linksMetacritic page · [email protected]

Features & Capabilities

Community

  • Steam Achievements
  • Steam Trading Cards
  • Remote Play on TV

Input & Comfort

  • Full controller support

Other

  • Single-player
  • Family Sharing

Editions & Packages

  • Buy Hard Reset Redux