Hardboiled

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Hardboiled is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Game Dev Team and was released on May 18, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Hardboiled" is a turn-based combat game set in a post-apocalyptic world where survivors fight for survival. Players control Max, who's on a mission to reclaim his life and get back stolen car parts. The game features a dangerous town to explore, various weapons and loot, and a reputation system, with atmospheric graphics and sound.

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Single-Player

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77%

Audience ScoreBased on 432 reviews

story11 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic RPGs like Fallout, with engaging turn-based combat.
Despite its short length, the gameplay is challenging and rewarding, making it a fun experience for fans of the genre.
The graphics and controls are well-executed, providing a decent mobile gaming experience without ads or in-app purchases.

The game is criticized for being too short and lacking depth, with many players feeling it ends abruptly after minimal content.
Difficulty spikes and unbalanced enemy encounters lead to frustration, especially with the inability to escape battles once engaged.
The lack of a compelling story, quests, and character customization leaves players wanting more, making the overall experience feel incomplete.

story
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
62%
12%
The game's story has received mixed feedback, with many players expressing a desire for a deeper and more engaging narrative. While some appreciate the existing storyline, they feel it is too short and lacks depth, with calls for more quests, character interactions, and a richer plot. Overall, players see potential in the game but believe that enhancing the story could significantly elevate the experience.
- “Great game, interesting story and fun to play!!!”
- “Had so much potential, would love to see a second one with an actual story and other locations, closest thing to Fallout 1, 2 or Tactics we can get on mobile, so better than nothing haha.”
- “Good storyline would put this game to the top!”
- “Shallow story; don't compare yourself to Fallout with such a vapid game plot.”
- “Didn’t age well at all, very boring, no storyline, little to no real anticipation; even at the $1 price point, it's too pricey.”
- “Kinda throws you into the game with no story aside from 'dude, where's my car?'”
gameplay
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
28%
12%
The gameplay is generally praised for its mechanics and engaging challenges, though many players find it overly difficult and unbalanced, particularly in the early stages. While the graphics and weapon options are well-received, several reviews highlight the game's short length and lack of depth, leading to a mixed overall experience. Some players appreciate the potential of the turn-based system, but frustrations with enemy difficulty and a lack of intuitive gameplay mechanics detract from the enjoyment.
- “The gameplay is pleasantly challenging and engaging.”
- “The graphics are good, the equipment and weapons options are great, loved the overall gameplay and going around the map to survive.”
- “Amazing game with classic gameplay and system.”
- “The karma or reputation mechanic ends up not making much sense.”
- “Totally unintuitive gameplay and overly difficult enemies.”
- “The gameplay is too short; I played it for one day then game over with a happy ending.”
graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
35%
18%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as good and charming, particularly for a mobile title, while others criticize them as subpar or in need of improvement. Many users appreciate the visual style and its fit within the game's post-apocalyptic theme, but there are calls for enhancements such as HDR and better effects. While the graphics are generally deemed acceptable, opinions vary widely, with some labeling them as the worst they've encountered.
- “The graphics are good, the equipment and weapons options are great, loved the overall gameplay and going around the map to survive.”
- “I suggested this game to my bro and he was too amazed by the graphics, thank you so much.”
- “Good game if we talk about graphics, music, tactics, and weapons.”
- “Even for a mobile game, these graphics are awful.”
- “Worst graphics ever, worst controls ever, worst game ever.”
- “Please work on the graphics.”
monetization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The game is praised for its straightforward monetization model, featuring no ads or in-app purchases, which enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the fair pricing that reflects the game's limited scope, making it a solid choice for casual gaming without the annoyance of microtransactions.
- “Not very memorable, just a decent way to make the commute go faster - but it's aware of its limited scope and is priced based on that, with no ads or (thank the gods) in-app purchases.”
- “Great game, no microtransactions.”
- “Plus no ads or in-app purchases!”
- “The game is simple and fun, but there are no microtransactions or spammy ads.”
- “Can you add in-app purchases to this game?”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is noted to be unintentional, as players find the item management system absurdly cluttered, with non-stackable ammo contrasting with stacking items like cigarettes. This has led to comparisons with other media, suggesting a chaotic and frustrating experience rather than a genuinely humorous one. Overall, the humor appears to stem from the game's design flaws rather than intentional comedic elements.
- “The humor in this game is reminiscent of Mad Max, which adds a unique charm to the experience.”
- “The quirky item management system, where cigarettes stack but ammo doesn't, adds a humorous touch to the cluttered backpack screen.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, with limited variety in weapons and resources, and a lack of NPCs leading to repetitive gameplay. While some appreciate the open-world farming opportunities, many feel that the grind for skill points and the sparse enemy respawn mechanics detract from overall enjoyment. Overall, the grinding experience is seen as a significant factor in the game's mixed ratings.
- “Reason for the ratings: As we can see in the screenshots, there are guns, yet there are only a few types of varieties. Food only has healing purposes; nonetheless, there's no hunger or thirst. Skill points are a grind in this game just for a single level. There are few NPCs, lots of hostiles, and very few neutrals. They don't even respawn once they're dead, meaning you can always wipe out the entire map.”
- “Very tedious.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its immersive and engaging qualities, reminiscent of classic PC RPGs and similar to the Fallout series, albeit with less character customization. Reviewers highlight the effective control of mood and logic, contributing to a rewarding and enjoyable experience.
- “Fantastic atmosphere, rewarding difficulty, classic PC RPG feel.”
- “Good atmosphere, very close to Fallout with less character customization.”
- “Jolly good in control, mood, atmosphere, logic.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game is generally well-received, complementing the graphics and gameplay effectively. Players appreciate the sound effects alongside the music, although some express a desire for the option to disable the music while keeping sound effects active. Overall, the audio elements contribute positively to the gaming experience.
- “Good game if we talk about graphics, music, tactics, and weapons.”
- “Good sound effects and music, and pretty decent graphics, but the game makes you think.”
- “How can I turn off the music but keep the sound effects?”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is generally considered short with limited replayability, as players feel there isn't much incentive to revisit it after completing it. While it is enjoyable for a free game, its brevity and lack of additional content diminish its long-term appeal.
- “The whole game is pretty short, and there isn't much replay value.”
- “It's a fun little free game, but it's short and lacks replay value.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs affecting gameplay and AI performance, which many players find nearly renders it unplayable. Additionally, the lack of a compelling story and simplistic combat mechanics further detract from the overall experience.
- “Very buggy, no story, and combat is plain stupid.”
- “AI needs some serious improvement; it almost makes the game unplayable due to buggy AI.”