Hyper-5
- January 28, 2022
- hyper-5
Get on SteamHyper-5 is an indie cinematic shmup inspired by classics from the “golden era” of the 90’s.
Nintendo Switch
PC
Playstation 4
Playstation 5
Windows
Xbox One
Xbox Series X|S
PlayStation
Xbox
Reviews
- The game features impressive graphics and unique boss battles, providing a visually stunning experience.
- Gameplay is engaging with a variety of weapons and upgrades, allowing for experimentation and replayability.
- The game offers multiple modes, including Story, Arcade, and Time Trial, catering to both casual and skilled players.
- The user interface is inconsistent and can be frustrating to navigate, especially with controller support.
- Collision detection can be unclear, leading to frustrating moments where players collide with terrain unexpectedly.
- The initial difficulty spike and underpowered starting weapons can create a steep learning curve for new players.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a mixed experience, with well-paced levels and enjoyable weapon mechanics, but hindered by graphics issues and unclear hitboxes. While the moment-to-moment action is generally solid, numerous minor annoyances detract from the overall enjoyment, particularly in the final level, which feels tedious. The indie charm and features like player upgrades and animated cutscenes add to its appeal, despite the flaws.
“The actual gameplay is good, the levels and waves generally feel well-paced and challenging to master, and the weapons are fun to experiment with and power up.”
“With lovely camera mechanics, player upgrades, and animated cutscenes.”
“The moment-to-moment gameplay is fine, but there are a few minor annoyances that bring it all down.”
“The graphics often get in the way of the gameplay, with the hitboxes of certain enemies being tricky to discern.”
“I could go on for a while, the moment-to-moment gameplay is fine but there's a billion minor annoyances that bring it all down.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while many players praise the stunning visuals, animation, and detail, some express frustration with hitbox clarity that can hinder gameplay. Overall, the graphics are generally considered impressive, particularly in boss design, but inconsistencies in functionality are noted.
“Mind-blowing graphics; the animation, visuals, color, and detail are incredible.”
“Graphics are nice; the bosses are well done and several of the ideas in the game are fantastic.”
“Mind-blowing graphics; the animation, visuals, color, and detail are incredible.”
“The graphics often get in the way of the gameplay, with the hitboxes of certain enemies being tricky to discern.”
- story10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The story mode features a progression system where players must upgrade their arsenal using resource points collected between rounds, creating a replayable upgrade loop. While the arcade mode offers a more traditional shoot 'em up experience with upgrades collected during gameplay, it is perceived as less engaging compared to the story mode. Additionally, the time trial missions provide unique levels that deliver a more enjoyable arcade-like action.
“The levels feel designed for the replay/upgrade loop of story mode more than arcade mode, though I don't find it as fun.”
“At the outset of story mode, you won't have a very effective arsenal, which you have to upgrade in-between rounds using collected resource points.”
“I only tried the story mode, but there are also arcade and time trial modes for those who wish for more challenge.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding process for upgrading gear to be tedious and time-consuming, particularly due to the lengthy animations involved, while noting the convenience of being able to remove upgrades all at once.
“It seems odd to me that you can remove all upgrades for a piece of gear at once, but upgrading is always a tedious process with a long animation.”
“The grinding feels excessively repetitive and doesn't add any meaningful progression to the game.”
“I find the grinding mechanics to be frustratingly slow, making it hard to enjoy the overall experience.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players consistently highlight the game's catchy cyber/techno music and smooth controls, contributing to its high replayability. The engaging gameplay mechanics encourage players to return for multiple playthroughs.
“Very catchy cyber/techno music, smooth controls, loads of replay value.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is characterized as very catchy, featuring a cyber/techno style that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the smooth controls and note that the engaging soundtrack contributes to the game's high replay value.
“Very catchy cyber/techno music, smooth controls, loads of replay value.”
