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About Hong Kong 2097
Hong Kong 2097 is a chaotic twin-stick shooter from HappySoft and Kanipro Games. Released in 2026 for PC, it follows the events of the 1997 Hong Kong takeover but jumps ahead 100 years to a cyberpunk dystopia. You play as a mercenary armed with over-the-top weapons, tasked with wiping out entire cities in fast-paced combat. The game leans into absurdity with its mission structure, you’ll bomb civilian areas, hack enemy defenses, and trigger nuclear meltdowns, all while dodging hordes of AI-controlled foes. It’s not about strategy or stealth; it’s about carnage. Think of it as a shooter where you’re rewarded for collateral damage.
Gameplay
Controls are pure arcade: one stick moves, the other aims, with rapid fire and grenades mapped to face buttons. Each level gives you objectives, but the real goal is to maximize destruction. You’ll start with basic rifles but quickly unlock missiles, flamethrowers, and even a drone swarm. The map is split into sectors, and your score depends on how many enemies you kill, buildings you collapse, and civilians you “convert” into chaos. Missions escalate wildly, by the end, you’re piloting a mech to level skyscrapers. The combat is relentless, with waves of enemies and environmental hazards. Respawns are frequent, but the action never slows. It’s not deep, but it’s addictive in its simplicity.
What Players Think
PlayPile users rate it 4.3/5, with 82% completing the base story. Average playtime is 8.5 hours, and 78% of sessions end with players laughing at the sheer madness. Critics gave it 85/100, calling it “a guilty pleasure wrapped in neon.” Community moods: 78% chaotic, 65% satisfying, 55% overwhelming. One review: “It’s like a child with a military budget, which is exactly why I can’t stop playing.” Achievements include “City Killer” (destroy 10 buildings) and “Ethics Optional” (kill 1,000 civilians). 90% of players unlock 12 of 25 achievements, but the final boss requires a perfect destruction score, only 2% achieve it.
PlayPile's Take
Hong Kong 2097 is a short but explosive ride. Pay $39.99 if you want a no-frills shooter where the rules are “kill everything, laugh often.” It’s not for strategy fans or those who care about narrative. But if you crave raw, unapologetic destruction and don’t mind a 9-hour campaign, it’s worth the price. The achievements add replayability, though most players won’t hit 100%. Skip this if you prefer thoughtful gameplay, it’s a game that plays like a joke, and the joke’s on you if you take it seriously.
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