The 1 level demo for HQ2 is out! We would like to that everybody for their support during the development of this mod. HQ2 turns Doom3 into a Side scroller similar to contra, metal Slug and Duke Nukem. The demo might only be one level, but it includes all the features of the mod and an example map for those interested in making custom levels for it. HQ2 is for windows, linux and mac.
Any problems with the mod, please feel free to comment on them at our mod db site.

Cheers & Enjoy!

Manual Install mirrors:
PlanetDoom
Mod Database
AtomicGamer

The last month of development has been very exciting & smooth. All the main bugs have been fixed. Because development has gone this good, we used the extra time to add in more new features to the mod. A new screen shot has been added to the gallery which show cases off some of these features and hud modifications.

Some of the enhancements include:
-Smart Camera system which tracks the player better
-Breakable objects system. Mappers can make anything breakable.
-The player carries 2 weapons at a time similar to Contra 3
-Keyboard aiming option has been added. Great for Joysticks.
-Dynamic 2d movement. The player can now move into the background & foreground at given points.
-Interaction Key. Classic style use/interact button.
-Double Jump boots & jet pack items
-More new weapons added including a pick axe.

Progress wise, we are still on track for a 1 level demo release August or September 2009.

HardQore is back in action and ready to stomp a mud hole in some demon ass. We've updated the web site with HQ2 sections, a new banner and plenty of info for the sequel. We have also moved the web site to a new host. This was done because ign/gamespy has ended hosting free web sites, which included HardQore's.

Development of HQ2 has gone great, and much smoother than the original's. We have finished everything for the mod except the levels. Considering this mod was started last month, & we are still working hard on the Ruiner mod at the same time, it was quite an achievement for our team. HQ2 is our 5th mod and like Ruiner, will be released this year.

In an unplanned move, work has begun on HardQore 2! HQ2 will not be on Quake 4, but instead Doom3. The mod size and scale will also be much smaller and less ambitious than the original HQ. The HQ/AA team has spent many years working on the Ruiner Mod for Doom 3 and in return have gained enough knowledge and assets to help us create a sequel very fast.

As of today, HQ2 is playing identical to the first one and is 25% complete. We will be adding more new features to the mod and improvements to the 2d game play over the original HQ. We plan on releasing the first one level build this summer. Around that time, the web site will also receive a face lift. More info and screen shots are coming soon.

In Other news, the source code for HardQore has also finally been released. You can download the source code HERE. There is also a thread on Doom3world.org with info about the release HERE.