Cargo Hunters is a brutal evacuation shooter in which the main objective is to search for artifacts in the ruins of civilization. Controlling a remote humanoid robot provides incredible scope for upgrades. Defeated enemies leave behind mechanical components suitable for integration into the protagonist's steel frame. The availability of 127 body fragments allows for radically changing combat tactics. The firearm arsenal consists of 38 weapons with support for 230 upgrades, and a choice of 15 ammunition calibers determines the outcome of any encounter. Death results in the irreversible loss of loot, turning forays into a serious test of nerve. Each successful operation yields valuable materials necessary for the continued functioning of the cyborg.