What Is A "Hardcore Game"?

[SHMUPGurus]

Garcian Smith said:

SHMUPGurus said:

Garcian Smith said:
@ SHMUPGurus: So a hardcore game is simply one that's difficult? Would you consider Tetris a hardcore game?

Yep, I definitely would. I never got past the last few levels! xD

But isn't Tetris a favorite of "casual gamers"?

Like I said, it depends on the time you spend with the game. If you're a parent of 3 kids and like to have little Tetris sessions from time to time, it doesn't make you a hardcore gamer so much. It doesn't change the fact that the game is hardcore though, because there are some people that are CRAZY good at this game! o_O