Hyper Dash
- February 25, 2021
- Triangle Factory
Get on SteamHyper Dash is a fast-paced multiplayer VR game that offers intense competition. Players can join forces in online matches with various game modes, including Team Deathmatch and Capture the Flag. Customize your loadout with a variety of weapons and abilities to outmaneuver and eliminate opponents.
PC
Virtual Reality
Windows
Oculus Quest
Reviews
- Fast-paced and engaging gameplay with a unique movement system that combines dashing and teleportation.
- Strong community support with helpful players and a competitive scene, making it enjoyable for both new and experienced players.
- Polished graphics and solid performance, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end hardware.
- The game has a significant presence of younger players, which can lead to a frustrating experience due to their behavior.
- Limited content and updates since the last major release, leading to feelings of stagnation among players.
- Some players find the dual-wielding mechanic and movement speed to be frustrating, impacting overall enjoyment.
- gameplay19 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its fast-paced, smooth mechanics, featuring a well-implemented dashing and rail grinding system that enhances movement and adds excitement. Players appreciate the dual-wielding gunplay and the social experience provided by persistent lobbies and open mic features. Overall, the game delivers a solid and enjoyable experience with minimal bugs, though some players note a learning curve with certain mechanics.
“The gameplay is solid; the feeling of speed that dashing and grinding rails give you feels really good.”
“The gameplay is smooth, fast-paced, and always exciting. Aside from a few server-side issues every once in a while, I haven't found any noticeable bugs.”
“Gameplay mechanics - the game uses joystick control along with a teleport and rail grinding mechanic to allow quick and fun travel around the maps.”
“The main gimmick here is the 'dash' mechanic, which is essentially just short-distance teleportation movement in VR combined with traditional locomotion or smooth motion movement.”
“Gameplay mechanics - the game uses joystick control along with a teleport and rail grinding mechanic to allow quick and fun travel around the maps.”
“It has a unique movement mechanic where you slide on the rails, which I thought would be kind of gimmicky, but it really is a necessary part of the game.”
- optimization7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is highly praised for its excellent optimization, running smoothly across various hardware, including achieving 144Hz on the Index. Users report no performance issues, though some suggest reconfiguring certain controls for a better experience. Overall, it is considered well-polished and enjoyable to play.
“Very well polished and optimized (easy for me to hit 144Hz on the Index compared to most games).”
“It's the only game I can actually run on my Index at 144Hz thanks to its Oculus Quest optimization.”
“Looks great, plays fantastic, both performance-wise and fun-wise, on any hardware.”
“It's the only game I can actually run on my Index at 144Hz thanks to its Oculus Quest optimization.”
“Very well polished and optimized; it's easy for me to hit 144Hz on the Index compared to most games.”
“No performance issues.”
- story5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 80 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is not explicitly discussed in the reviews, but players express a deep enjoyment and long-term engagement with the game, highlighting its polished experience and community appeal. The focus seems to be more on gameplay and performance rather than a narrative, suggesting that the story may not be a central feature for these players.
“I have been playing this game since April 2020 on Oculus Quest, and it's such an enjoyable experience. I must have spent at least over 1000 hours playing this.”
“I have been playing this off and on since it was still only on SideQuest in beta. It's a really polished, really fun game, and I want more people to discover it so I have more people to play it with!”
“It's the only game I can actually run on my Index at 144Hz thanks to its Oculus Quest optimization.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 80 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics are described as clean and crisp, with no performance issues such as slowdowns or stuttering. While some users find the graphics decent but not exceptional, the art style compensates for any shortcomings, contributing to a cohesive visual experience alongside solid gameplay mechanics.
“The sound effects, the music, the graphics, they all fit very well together.”
“No slowdowns, no stutter, clean and crisp graphics, no fiddling around with graphic settings, no weird tracking errors.”
“Fun shooter with a crisp style and UI; the graphics are not so good (quest strikes again), but the art style kind of makes up for it.”
- music4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with players noting that it complements the gameplay and sound effects effectively. The soundtrack is described as engaging and energizing, enhancing the overall experience and motivating players during action sequences.
“The sound effects, the music, and the graphics all fit very well together.”
“This game is a banger, and the soundtrack makes you want to take down robots in style.”
“The music is very well made.”
“The music is very repetitive and lacks variety.”
“The soundtrack feels out of place and doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”
“The music is forgettable and doesn't enhance the overall experience.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by playful interactions among players, such as sarcastic compliments for good shots and amusing exchanges, particularly with younger players using unexpected language. The community is described as friendly and entertaining, contributing to an overall enjoyable and funny gaming experience.
“People telling you 'good shot' when you actually shoot them solid or make a good play (not happening in any other game, lol), having fun and laughing.”
“I don't know how the majority of players in the game are young children, but it's pretty funny when they swear at me!”
“Lovely community and overall a funny game to play!”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the solid gameplay mechanics, particularly the enjoyable speed and fluidity of dashing and grinding on rails, which enhance movement across maps. The combination of joystick control with teleportation and rail grinding creates a fun and dynamic travel experience.
“The gameplay is solid, but the grinding feels repetitive and tedious after a while.”
“The grinding mechanics can become frustrating, as it often feels like a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
“Grinding for upgrades takes too long and detracts from the overall experience.”
- stability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game demonstrates excellent stability, running smoothly without errors or glitches, even during intense gameplay. Many players experience consistent high frame rates, contributing to an enjoyable and immersive gaming experience.
“The game runs great, unlike a lot of other VR games. I can easily get 144 FPS all day long with no hiccups, no matter how chaotic the game is at the time.”
“The stability of the game is impressive; I haven't experienced any crashes or significant lag during my sessions.”
“Even during intense gameplay moments, the frame rate remains smooth and consistent, making for a seamless experience.”
