Hyper Fighters

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"Hyper Fighters is a classic rail shooter game, where players battle through 14 stages as one of three modern fighters, taking down numerous enemies and colossal bosses. The game is fast-paced, action-packed, and highlights high score competitions for trigger-happy players seeking arcade-style fun, either solo or with a friend."

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

21%

Audience ScoreBased on 178 reviews

music7 positive mentions

graphics17 negative mentions

The game is simple and has easy controls, making it accessible for new gamers and children.
Some players found it entertaining for short periods, likening it to classic arcade experiences.
The soundtrack received some praise, adding a bit of enjoyment to the gameplay.

The game is a poorly executed port from the Wii, with terrible graphics and no options for resolution or control customization.
Gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, with many players finding it boring and frustrating.
The control scheme is awkward, requiring players to use the arrow keys for movement and the mouse for aiming, which complicates dodging mechanics.

graphics
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
52%
34%
The graphics of the game have been widely criticized as bland, low-resolution, and outdated, with many reviewers noting a lack of graphical options and an unfinished user interface. While some players found the graphics acceptable for low-end computers, the overall consensus is that they are among the worst seen in recent years, detracting significantly from the gameplay experience.
- “But it is a good game for junk computers, has good graphics for computers not so powerful and I say this because my computer is not very good and I loved this game.”
- “Graphics: not bad.”
- “The graphics are passable.”
- “The graphics are bland, the UI is unfinished, and it’s like they slapped it on Steam just to laugh at anyone dumb enough to buy it.”
- “The graphics are not just bad, they are low resolution (800 x 600) and forced to fullscreen.”
- “Terrible graphics are one thing, but when the resolution is fixed at 800x600, you can't play without your eyes starting to bleed.”
gameplay
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
59%
25%
The gameplay is widely criticized for being tedious, repetitive, and lacking depth, with many reviewers noting poor controls and a lack of engaging mechanics. Players feel little ownership over their actions in this rail shooter, which features monotonous enemy patterns and minimal options for customization. While some nostalgic elements and a unique missile lock-on mechanic are mentioned, they are overshadowed by the overall blandness and frustration of the gameplay experience.
- “On the other hand, the gameplay is nostalgically evocative of older, better titles.”
- “The only interesting mechanic in the game is drag-based missile lock-on - you can fire multiple missiles (which in-game are named as rockets) at multiple targets by dragging the mouse cursor at the targets you want to hit and releasing it to fire the missile salvo.”
- “There was some craft put into the models and the simple shooting mechanic makes it accessible.”
- “Very poor effort, with tedious and repetitive gameplay and sloppy controls.”
- “Gameplay is incredibly repetitive -- start a level, shoot down a bunch of fighter jets, even more fighter jets come by but your gun is in cooldown so you soak a bunch of damage, you soak a bunch more damage from a turret you saw for two seconds that scrolled offscreen but it can still shoot at you for a few moments afterward, then boss fight.”
- “The gameplay is dull, the graphics are dull, you have no options to configure your controls...”
story
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
68%
18%
The game's story is widely criticized for being minimal, nonsensical, and poorly executed, with many players noting a lack of engaging narrative or character development. While some find the premise of a fighter pilot saving the world intriguing, the execution is deemed lackluster, with repetitive missions and inadequate voice acting contributing to an overall disappointing experience. Many reviewers express frustration over the absence of a coherent storyline, leading to a general consensus that the game fails to deliver a compelling narrative.
- “The voice acting is poor, but the story seems interesting (for this genre).”
- “There isn't much of a story, but you play as a fighter pilot whose task is to save the world from villains across the world.”
- “First, the storyline is ridiculous.”
- “If you're looking for a full-on game with a story and all that, then this isn't the game for you.”
- “The story is lackluster and almost completely nonsensical at times; the voice acting ignores the situation completely, and the soundtrack is repetitive.”
- “There is almost no story to the game, except for the little tidbits you get at the beginning of the mission.”
music
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
41%
18%
The music in the game is generally praised, with many reviewers highlighting the soundtrack as a standout feature, describing it as enjoyable and fitting for the game's atmosphere. However, the overall experience is marred by a lack of variety and repetitiveness, with some players noting that the music cannot compensate for the game's other shortcomings. Additionally, the limited options for adjusting sound settings detract from the overall presentation.
- “The one positive I have is that the soundtrack is pretty awesome.”
- “I liked the in-game music.”
- “The music is truly enjoyable.”
- “The soundtrack is repetitive.”
- “Background music sometimes appears during levels, but they aren't good either.”
- “Nothing exactly stood out to me, but the music did give the game a feel that it was more exciting than it actually was.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including bugs that prevent accurate detection of win and failure states, and a problematic Steam overlay that causes the game to freeze for an extended period. Overall, these technical flaws detract from the gameplay experience.
- “It is buggy and does not detect win and failure states correctly, and seems to have been simply rigged to not require coins.”
- “Trying to bring up the Steam overlay freezes the game and takes about a minute.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
Reviews on the humor aspect are mixed, with some users finding it awful and cheesy, while others describe it as quite funny, particularly in an arcade context. Overall, the humor may not resonate with everyone, leading to a polarized reception.
- “Quite a funny arcade.”
- “It's awful as hell, not funny, cheesy, and just not funny at all!”
- “The jokes fall flat and feel forced, lacking any real wit or charm.”
- “I expected some clever humor, but instead, it was just cringeworthy and dull.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players criticize the grinding aspect for being tedious and repetitive, often describing the gameplay as lacking effort and plagued by sloppy controls.
- “Very poor effort, with tedious and repetitive gameplay and sloppy controls.”
- “The grinding feels endless and lacks any meaningful rewards, making it a chore rather than an enjoyable experience.”
- “I found myself doing the same tasks over and over again, which quickly became boring and frustrating.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
The game offers strong replayability, allowing players to revisit completed levels with the option to select different planes or adjust the difficulty settings, enhancing the overall experience and encouraging multiple playthroughs.
- “The replayability is fantastic; you can revisit levels you've already completed and choose a different plane or increase the difficulty for a fresh challenge.”
- “I love how the game allows you to replay levels with new planes and difficulty settings, making each playthrough feel unique.”
- “The option to replay levels with different planes and difficulty settings adds incredible depth to the game, keeping it engaging every time.”
- “Replayability is limited; once you've completed the levels, there's not much incentive to go back.”
- “The game lacks meaningful choices in replaying, making it feel repetitive after the first playthrough.”
- “While you can replay levels with different planes or difficulty settings, it doesn't significantly change the overall experience.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional impact of the game is overwhelmingly negative, leaving players feeling hollow and disconnected.

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