Clone Drone in the Hyperdome

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"Clone Drone in the Hyperdome" is a VR sword-fighting game set in a roguelike tournament. As Blink, a teleporting robot gladiator, you must battle waves of enemy defendroids and other looprunners, avoiding hazards and collecting their weapons and powers to upgrade your own abilities. Between rounds, interact with other characters, take sides in their rivalries, and uncover the secrets of the Crashloop.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

93%

Audience ScoreBased on 765 reviews

story49 positive mentions

stability14 negative mentions

Incredibly satisfying melee combat with responsive handling and voxel destruction mechanics.
Engaging character interactions and voice acting that add depth to the gameplay experience.
Innovative power-up system with 'Turbofists' that allow for unique combat strategies.

The game is relatively short, with many players completing it in around 3-6 hours.
Lack of variety in weapons and enemies, leading to repetitive gameplay after multiple runs.
Some players experienced issues with movement speed and the effectiveness of two-handed weapons.

story
147 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
61%
6%
The game's story is generally well-received, praised for its creativity, humor, and engaging character interactions, though many players note that it is quite short, typically lasting around 2-6 hours. While the narrative adds depth to the gameplay, some feel it lacks significant replayability and depth, with a desire for additional content or challenges post-story completion. Overall, the story is seen as a fun and enjoyable aspect, albeit with room for expansion.
- “The story of the game is fantastic too.”
- “The story itself is very creative and fun, always love the idea of a silent protagonist.”
- “Immensely fun, great storytelling, many weapons and turbofist combinations.”
- “The main story is incredibly short, and I wish it had some sort of extra gameplay to do, such as the challenges in Clone Drone in the Danger Zone.”
- “There's no real motivation to keep playing after the 3-hour story except a little dialogue or something.”
- “The game doesn't do a great job of explaining a whole lot other than 'you're in a loop where you fight and you can defeat people,' and half of the game felt like it was talking and story, so I was really hoping that part would be good when it just felt like filler.”
gameplay
103 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
49%
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The gameplay is highly praised for its unique combat mechanics and engaging gameplay loop, blending strategic elements with comedic interactions. Players appreciate the depth of the sword fighting mechanics and the destructible environments, although some note the game is relatively short and lacks variety. Despite minor bugs and a few gameplay restrictions, the overall experience is described as fun and addictive, with potential for future updates to enhance its features.
- “I played a while and I think this is a great game for VR; this game has really nice combat mechanics and great characters.”
- “The gameplay loop is very addicting, and I keep coming back.”
- “Overall, I'm incredibly happy with the experience so far, and can see myself jumping back into this one a lot just due to how fun and great feeling the gameplay is.”
- “The final gameplay loop feels restricting and a little bland compared to the original Clone Drone, with enemies being simplified to tier 1-4 swordsmen, archers, spears, and the new addition of fencers.”
- “It makes sense, but for gameplay, I feel like it's more annoyingly tedious than it is challenging.”
- “However, as a part of the Clone Drone games, it feels off, both in gameplay and lore. The turbo fist upgrades feel nowhere near as developed as the first game's upgrades, and the crashloop/hyperdome feels way too fair to be made by the bots.”
graphics
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
42%
11%
The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming voxel art style that many players find engaging and a significant improvement over its predecessor. While some reviews note that the graphics may not be groundbreaking and can feel simplistic, they effectively complement the gameplay and immersive combat experience. Overall, the visuals are appreciated for their retro aesthetic, though opinions vary on their quality, especially in VR adaptations.
- “Environments are gorgeous for the voxel art style and an insane jump from the first game.”
- “The game’s design complements the voxel graphics beautifully, with sparks flying during battles and the sounds of enemies in pain, creating an immersive experience that surpassed my expectations.”
- “Very amazing and interesting art style that, despite its pixilated nature, could easily immerse you in this fun yet simple game.”
- “Graphics are poor, but somewhat fun to watch.”
- “The graphics are admittedly a slight letdown.”
- “Graphics are poor due to being phone VR (this is a Quest port made for the ultra-slow Adreno 650 phone GPU in the Quest 2) - but the crude graphics are somewhat fun to watch.”
humor
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with many players highlighting its funny characters, hilarious dialogue, and amusing gameplay mechanics, such as the comedic flailing when on fire. While some note that the humor may not resonate with everyone, it effectively enhances the overall experience, keeping the game engaging and lively. Overall, the blend of humor and action contributes significantly to the game's charm and replayability.
- “This game is incredible, it's got a great sense of humor, is decently challenging, and the combat feels amazing.”
- “Story is really funny and has a good gameplay loop, some lovable and funny characters.”
- “That intertwined with hilarious dialogue and interesting characters that certainly help keep this game from feeling like a bland roguelike game.”
replayability
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
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Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag; while many players find the combat and abilities engaging enough for multiple runs, concerns about repetitive levels and a lack of variety in enemies diminish long-term replay value. Some players express hope for future updates to introduce new modes or content, as the current experience can feel limited after completing the main story, which typically takes around 3 to 6 hours. Despite these issues, the game's fun mechanics and satisfying gameplay keep players coming back for more.
- “Loved Clone Drone in the Danger Zone! This game is amazing, good story, and I love the loop runners. It feels too easy; I beat the whole game in just a few hours. That being said, it's got great replayability. I love hopping on for a few runs and then hopping off. I'd give this game an 8/10 if only there was an extreme mode that you unlock after you beat the captain for the first time.”
- “At the time of writing this, I have 3.1 hours in the game. I have beaten it and am sad that I already finished the story. However, I’m severely satisfied with the game itself and could see myself playing it over quite a lot. It's a rogue-like, so it's very replayable.”
- “Pros: great replayability and a decent learning curve for the weapons and turbofists.”
- “The replayability is much worse than the first game considering that there isn't too much else to do besides the story, which takes about 3+ hours if you're quick. I really hope an endless mode or something similar will be added.”
- “Some replay value seems evident, but it's definitely not as exciting long-term as its non-VR predecessor.”
- “So good, the formula is perfect, but the only issue is a lack of replay value past about 10 hours. This could be easily remedied by updates, and it's well worth the price, especially if you're a fan of Clone Drone in the Danger Zone.”
stability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game's stability is characterized by minor glitches and bugs that, while present, do not significantly detract from the overall enjoyment. Many players find these quirks add to the game's charm, describing it as a "buggy mess" that remains fun to play. Despite the issues, the consensus is that the game is still enjoyable and engaging.
- “A buggy mess but so damn fun.”
- “I love the game, but I'm honestly sad that multiplayer most likely won't be added since my friend and I were excited to kill drones together. There are some glitches, like sometimes my left hand just decides to wander off.”
- “There are a few minor glitches here and there, but they aren't bad; they just add to the game's entertainment.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious rather than challenging, often feeling it requires an unrealistic time investment. Suggestions for improvement include implementing a New Game+ feature to retain progression and reduce the repetitiveness of the grind.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “It makes sense, but for gameplay, I feel like it's more annoyingly tedious than it is challenging.”
- “Could also use the roguelike formula but have new game+ where the looprunners all come back and you keep your own progression from that run as well (though it could do without the final boss, that guy is just tedious for me).”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is described as decent but not particularly outstanding, complementing the charming voxel art style. Overall, while it may not be a standout feature, it effectively supports the game's atmosphere.
- “The voxel style is charming and well done, the music hasn't been outstanding but was also decent so far.”
- “[b]+ soundtrack.”
- “[b]+ soundtrack.”
- “The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety.”
- “The music doesn't fit the game's atmosphere at all.”
- “The sound design feels outdated and uninspired.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is criticized, with users noting that even high-end setups like the RTX 3090 struggle to deliver an impressive experience. While the game is considered reasonably priced, the lack of optimization hampers playability on decent specifications.
- “This game is good for its price; unfortunately, the lack of optimization makes it hard to play on decent specs.”
- “Using an Index and RTX 3090, the performance was fine, but nothing in this game impressed me.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, feeling empowered and immersed in the experience, akin to being a Jedi. The fluid combat and unique physics-based mechanics enhance this emotional engagement, despite some minor concerns about the floaty feel of the gameplay.
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers praise the character development, particularly highlighting the impressive designs of the robots and the engaging interactions players have with them. Overall, the character design is noted as a standout feature of the game.
- “The character design and the way you interact with them are all so good.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is characterized as simple yet effective, successfully creating an engaging mood that draws players in.
- “It is simple and yet creates just the right mood and atmosphere to be engaged.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a blatant cash grab, with users expressing frustration over its outdated mechanics and poor performance, particularly in VR.
- “Absolutely awful cash grab; VR is well past blink-only movement, and this mess is incredibly stuttery.”