Hardcore Mode



Hardcore Mode is the third mode and the second to have to be unlocked. It is a hard difficulty starting at a fast running speed pace.

 In Hardcore Mode, Riku starts out running very quickly, compared to Classic Mode and Golden Mode. It's a swift pace.

 Newbie players (for this mode) can get by just as easily as more experienced players. Newbies should probably stay on the lower platforms though to get used to this mode and the Cannonballs. Probably the hardest thing to get used to is Cannonballs. They are fast and unexpected. It takes time to get used to them flying at Riku and being able to dodge them, even in the tightest situations. Other than that, Hardcore Mode is basically the same as Golden Mode

 Tip for the newbies (to this level): It's easier to survive the cannonballs by staying on the lowest platform and only jumping when surviving requires Riku to.

 Pro: This way, it's less of a chance to get hit by Cannonballs

 Con: Riku receives less points by not collecting as many Baby Hamsters

 More experienced players (of this or any mode) should go for the higher platforms and take on the "Cannonball challenge." This way, they will get used to dodging them and go for the top Openfient score or Game Center score.

 Remember, as said in Golden Mode:

 For higher platforms, you do have you jump more, because if you fall, you may be surprised with a Samurai Cat. There are more hamsters and less Samurai Cats though.



 Middle platforms have a medium amount of Baby Hamsters and Samurai Cats.

 Lower platforms don't require a lot of jumping, so it's easier to survive, though there are more Samurai Cats and less Baby Hamsters

 All bonus points hamsters (Flying Hamster and Golden Hamster) appear on all platforms at any random time. If you have sound on, when Golden Hamsters appear, then there will be a different sound.

 Also, Cannonballs, Flying Hamsters, and Golden Hamsters can appear on all platforms and modes, so be alert!