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Hard Lander

HardLander is a tough-as-nails "Rocket Wrestling" arena designed for up to 4 players. Invite three of your friends to compete for bragging rights and couch cred in what might be the most advanced rocket wrestling simulation ever created!

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April 12, 2021
5 years and 112 days ago
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About the Game

Hard Lander is a tough-as-nails "Rocket Wrestling" physics-based arena game designed for up to 4 players. Invite three of your friends to compete for bragging rights and couch cred in what might be the most advanced rocket wrestling simulation ever created! Practice your piloting expertise through 40 punishing challenge courses that will be sure to have you throwing your controller across the room as you hone your skills.

Multiplayer

  • Buy one copy, and play with 3 friends locally or through Steam Remote Play together!

  • Fully simulated physics that would make Old Musky proud.

  • Grab, throw, and push opponents into hazards.

  • 7 vastly different multiplayer levels including zero gravity, race, zone control and more

  • 4 characters to choose from

Single Player

  • 40 difficult training levels to hone your piloting skills and learn advanced acrobatics

  • Play against AI opponents in the arena.

Credits:
Executive Producer: Philip Conrod

Visual Development: Norm Grock

Sound & Music: James Marantette
Game Design: Nic Biondi