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Hardcore Sniper

A precision shooting simulation game featuring realistic ballistics, mil-ranging, wind correction, breath control, bullet drop and barrel heat drift. Complete dynamic assassinations, rescues, counter-sniper and high-speed target engagements while breaking enemy morale through psychological warfare.

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About the Game

Become a True Sniper

Sniping is not simply about aiming at a target and pulling the trigger.

Distance, wind speed, wind direction, weapon condition, breathing rhythm—every detail can affect the final result.

Here, every shot requires observation, calculation, and judgment. Learn ballistic principles, master mil-based range estimation, control your physical state, and deliver your own precise shot in complex environments.

Precision Shooting Simulation

The game is designed around the real sniping process. Players need to consider:

  • Target distance;

  • Bullet drop;

  • Wind speed and direction;

  • Barrel temperature;

  • Breathing and aiming stability.

There is no simple crosshair correction. Every bullet requires your judgment.

Realistic Ballistics System

The game builds its ballistic model based on real shooting data.

Bullets are affected by distance, gravity, and environmental factors, causing trajectory changes. Players need to use range data, adjust aiming positions according to wind conditions, calculate ballistic changes, and find the best shooting opportunity.

Hitting targets at long range requires more than shooting skills—it requires calculation ability.

Mil-Based Range Estimation and Realistic Optics

Different firearms and aiming devices feature independent reticle designs.

The game is created with reference to real-world materials:

  • Sniper scope reticles;

  • Iron sight notches;

Use scopes to estimate target distance and make ballistic corrections, experiencing the complete decision-making process a sniper goes through before taking a shot.

Weapon Condition and Shooting Control

Firearms do not always remain in their best condition.

Continuous shooting causes barrel temperature to rise, affecting shooting performance.

Players need to control shooting rhythm, manage weapon condition, and choose the best shooting opportunity.

Breathing Control

A sniper must control not only the weapon, but also themselves.

Players can:

  • Master breathing rhythm and shoot at the best moment;

  • Use breath-holding assistance to complete critical shots;

  • Choose challenges that match their own skill level.

Progression System

Complete missions and training to gain experience, increase levels, and unlock abilities.

Upgradeable abilities include:

  • Wind awareness;

  • Wind direction judgment;

  • Distance estimation;

  • Rapid mental calculation ability.

The progression system helps players gradually improve their abilities, but the final result still depends on your understanding of shooting.

Main Story: From Hunter to Sniper

The game contains three chapters, where players gradually grow through a major turning point in their lives.

  • Years in the Mountains

Life in the mountains far from war becomes the beginning of shooting training.

This chapter contains 10 training missions. Players will learn shooting techniques from their uncle while hunting. These skills will become the foundation for survival in future battles.

  • Tracking Through the Wilderness

A rebel attack on the village breaks the peaceful life.

To search for clues left behind by their uncle, players travel through forests and wilderness.

By observing animal behavior, tracking targets, and completing hunts, players continuously improve observation skills and shooting techniques.

  • Passing Down the Flame

After joining allied forces, players begin accepting real sniper missions:

  • Dynamic target shooting;

  • Rapid switching between multiple targets;

  • High-speed moving targets;

  • Mobile combat environments;

  • Psychological intimidation operations;

  • Sniper duels;

  • Extreme precision challenges;

From a marksman, grow into a true sniper.

Training Center

Besides the main story, players can freely improve their skills in the Training Center.

  • Free Shooting

Experience classic firearms and aiming devices from different historical periods.

Freely choose equipment and study the ballistic characteristics of different weapons.

  • Training Courses

Contains 50 shooting challenges that gradually increase from simple to difficult.

During training, talent abilities are disabled. Players must rely entirely on their understanding of ballistics, environment, optics, and shooting techniques to complete challenges.

  • One Shot Challenge

Special challenges are updated weekly.

Players use designated legendary firearms combined with special environmental parameters.

Players need to analyze distance, wind, weapon characteristics, and shooting angles to find their own perfect shot.

Career Statistics

Every shot will be recorded.

Whether successful or failed, all shooting data will be stored in career statistics.

If you pursue a higher level:

Every calculation, every adjustment, and every bullet deserves serious attention.

Achievements and Leaderboards

Complete special objectives, unlock achievements, and challenge other players through leaderboards:

  • Main story mission scores;

  • Training course scores;

  • One Shot Challenge scores;

Legendary Firearms and Historical Equipment

The game includes various classic firearms and authentic aiming device combinations.

  • Main Story Custom Rifle + Custom Scope

  • Kar98k + ZF39, experience the classic equipment combination of legendary sniper Matthäus Hetzenauer

  • Lee-Enfield + No.32, experience the classic British sniper rifle system

  • Mosin-Nagant M28/30 + Iron Sights, experience the precision shooting style represented by Simo Häyhä

  • Mosin-Nagant M1944 + Iron Sights, experience the Mosin-Nagant rifle series used by legendary sniper Zhang Taofang

  • Mosin-Nagant 1891 + PU, experience the classic sniper equipment of Vasily Zaytsev

  • M1903A4 Springfield + M73B1, experience the shooting characteristics of the classic American sniper rifle