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Hyper Jam

It's light on content, but it's a fantastically frantic multiplayer brawler with style and some great gameplay ideas.
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85%Game Brain Score
gameplay, music
character development, story
93% User Score Based on 284 reviews
Critic Score 71%Based on 5 reviews

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Hyper Jam is a single player and multiplayer hack and slash game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Bit Dragon and was released on February 12, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

Hyper Jam is an intense neon-lit arena battler featuring fierce gunplay and close-quarters combat. Customize your loadout with a variety of weapons, perks, and fists to defeat your opponents in fast-paced, strategic battles. With each round, your chosen perks level up, adding a layer of strategy as you balance power and sustainability. Fight solo or team up with friends in heated local or online matches.

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93%
Audience ScoreBased on 284 reviews
gameplay26 positive mentions
character development3 negative mentions
  • Hyper Jam offers fast-paced, engaging gameplay that is easy to pick up but hard to master, making it perfect for competitive play with friends.
  • The game's vibrant neon aesthetic and synthwave soundtrack create an immersive and enjoyable atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
  • The perk system adds strategic depth to matches, allowing for unique gameplay experiences and comeback mechanics that keep every round fresh and exciting.
  • The game suffers from a limited selection of characters, maps, and modes, which can lead to a lack of long-term engagement and replayability.
  • Online matchmaking is often dead due to a small player base, making it difficult to find matches unless playing with friends.
  • Some players have reported issues with the controls feeling slightly unresponsive or delayed, which can detract from the overall combat experience.
  • gameplay
    61 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of Hyper Jam is characterized by its fast-paced, engaging mechanics that keep players involved, even after elimination, and offers a blend of simplicity and depth that appeals to both casual and competitive players. The game features a unique perk system that introduces strategic elements and comeback mechanics, enhancing the overall experience, while its stylish visuals and energetic soundtrack contribute to its appeal. However, some players note that the limited scope and character variety may detract from long-term enjoyment.

    • “One of the game’s most distinctive mechanics is how it keeps eliminated players involved.”
    • “The gameplay of Hyper Jam is fast and frantic, with rounds often lasting only a minute or two.”
    • “The combat feels like it's hit the perfect spot between too simple and too complex - everyone can understand and use each mechanic, but there's enough depth for die-hards and experienced players to perfect and start pulling off impressive plays.”
    • “While the core gameplay is strong, Hyper Jam's limited scope becomes more noticeable over time.”
    • “As a fan of complex fighting games, the choice to have a 'throw weapon' mechanic and not an additional 'alternate fire' mechanic feels like a missed opportunity for even more depth.”
    • “What the game lacks in variety at the moment, it more than makes up for in mechanical depth and graphical quality.”
  • music
    39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its energetic and immersive synthwave soundtrack, which enhances the fast-paced gameplay and complements the vibrant visuals. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack's ability to evoke a nostalgic 80s vibe, making it a standout feature that elevates the overall gaming experience. Many players express a desire for the soundtrack to be available for purchase, underscoring its popularity and impact on the game's atmosphere.

    • “Bright outlines, glowing effects, and stylized environments are paired with a pulsating synthwave soundtrack that reinforces the game’s relentless pace.”
    • “The game boasts a solid synth-filled electronic soundtrack which complements the gameplay and sci-fi aesthetic, although some maps seem a little out of place with the theme - a sunny hotel balcony by the beach anyone?”
    • “The music is a) absolute bangers, and b) really helps set the mood for the fast, intense fights of the game.”
    • “The aesthetic of this game makes the style of the gameplay feel fresh, plus the adrenaline-pumping synthwave soundtrack from popular synthwave music producers really makes this game a top-notch beat 'em up arena game!”
  • graphics
    35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics are widely praised for their stunning visuals and vibrant neon aesthetic, which effectively complement the high-energy gameplay and synthwave soundtrack. Reviewers highlight the beautiful art style and smooth animations, noting that the visuals enhance the overall experience, even if some details may be less visible due to camera distance. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal, making it a standout in its genre.

    • “Visually, the game commits fully to its neon-drenched aesthetic.”
    • “Stunning graphics, smooth controls and combat.”
    • “The aesthetic of this game makes the style of the gameplay feel fresh, plus the adrenaline-pumping synthwave soundtrack from popular synthwave music producers really makes this game a top-notch beat 'em up arena game!”
    • “What the game lacks in variety at the moment, it more than makes up for in mechanical depth and graphical quality.”
    • “The game boasts a solid synth-filled electronic soundtrack which complements the gameplay and sci-fi aesthetic, although some maps seem a little out of place with the theme - a sunny hotel balcony by the beach, anyone?”
    • “The aesthetic of this game makes the style of the gameplay feel fresh, but the graphics could use more variety to match the adrenaline-pumping synthwave soundtrack.”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development is noted for its strong design, with users highlighting the depth and uniqueness of the characters. However, specific details on their growth and evolution throughout the game are less emphasized, suggesting a focus on visual appeal over narrative progression.

    • “The character design is very lackluster and uninspired.”
    • “I found the character development to be shallow and predictable.”
    • “The characters lack depth, making it hard to connect with their stories.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the humor in the game to be effective, particularly enjoying moments when characters walk out of bounds or fall into holes, which adds a comedic element to the gameplay experience. Overall, the game is described as funny and entertaining.

    • “When someone walks out of bounds or falls into a hole, it's absolutely hilarious!”
    • “This game is genuinely funny!”
    • “The humor in this game keeps me laughing throughout!”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game lacks a traditional story or campaign, focusing solely on battle royale and PvP gameplay. However, some users express a desire for a single-player mode that could incorporate a narrative element.

    • “I could see this style of gameplay extended out to have a story mode for a single player experience.”
    • “If you haven't figured it out yet, the game also doesn't have a story or campaign; it's just pure battle royale and PvP.”
    • “I could see this style of gameplay extended to include a story mode for a single-player experience.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game boasts strong performance and optimization, but its low player base significantly hampers matchmaking, making it difficult to find games unless playing with friends.

    • “The game has excellent performance, but unfortunately, the player base is currently very low, making it difficult to find matches unless you play with friends.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    While the game is enjoyable, many users feel that its replayability is limited, particularly in couch co-op mode.

    • “It's a great game, but I would say replayability is lacking, especially in couch co-op.”
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Hyper Jam is a hack and slash game with science fiction theme.

Hyper Jam is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

Hyper Jam was released on February 12, 2019.

Hyper Jam was developed by Bit Dragon.

Hyper Jam has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its character development.

Hyper Jam is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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