Hardcore Games

Mapendo Team
October 17, 2022
Hardcore Games 

Games that require players a high level of engagement and time are usually called hardcore games. The main purpose is to test the skills of the player in a top-level competition environment. 

What is a hardcore game? 

The successful demonstration of skills is at the base of every hardcore game, which requires a significant investment of time and effort. It aims to lead players to an efficient win with the strain of improving. Overthrowing opponents and obtaining in-game achievements is very essential for this kind of video game. 

Due to their in-depth battles and storytelling, they are featured in very long sessions where the game can be resumed. Multiplayer online role-playing games are the most common hardcore game genres, as well as multiplayer online battle arenas (MOBA). For this reason, many hardcore games are employed in esports competitions. A typical feature of a hardcore gamer is the game streaming on online platforms like Twitch. 

The best thing for a game developer of this genre is that the user is committed to the game for the long haul. In this case, the User Acquisition strategy is different because game developers acquire the users they know will engage with their game.

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What do you need to know about hardcore games?   
  • Hardcore games require a high level of engagement and time: very long sessions of gaming 
  • The main goal is the acquisition of specific skills that lead the player to an efficient win with in-game achievements 
  • Multiplayer online role-playing game is the most popular genre in hardcore games 
  • The UA strategy is developed through the awareness of the types of users