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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.
86%Game Brain Score
gameplay, music
story, character development
94% User Score Based on 281 reviews
Critic Score 71%Based on 5 reviews

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About

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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94%
Audience ScoreBased on 286 reviews
gameplay26 positive mentions
story2 negative mentions
  • Incredibly fun and engaging when played with friends, making it a great couch multiplayer experience.
  • The game features a unique perk system that adds depth and strategy to each match, keeping gameplay fresh and exciting.
  • Stunning visuals and an excellent synthwave soundtrack enhance the overall experience, making it a joy to play.
  • The online matchmaking is largely inactive, making it difficult to find matches unless playing with friends.
  • Limited content with only a few characters, maps, and weapons, which can lead to repetitive gameplay over time.
  • Some players have reported issues with controls feeling sluggish and a lack of variety in gameplay modes.
  • gameplay
    59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is fast-paced, polished, and engaging, featuring a variety of mechanics that encourage strategic play and skill development. Players appreciate the unique match customization options, cooperative elements, and a rewarding perk system that enhances the competitive experience. While the game excels in aesthetics and fun multiplayer interactions, some reviewers note a lack of content variety and balance issues in competitive play.

    • “Gameplay feels pretty polished.”
    • “The gameplay alone is enough to get you hooked and addicted, and if the game's music isn't enough, the upgrading system is balanced and fair.”
    • “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.”
    • “The mechanics are well thought out and there's a lot of things on screen you need to keep track of all the time or you'll get killed.”
    • “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
    38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, particularly for its energetic 80's synthwave soundtrack that enhances the fast-paced gameplay and overall aesthetic. Players appreciate how the soundtrack not only complements the visuals but also elevates the gaming experience, making it feel immersive and exciting. Many reviews highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, with some even describing it as "absolute bangers" that perfectly match the game's intense action.

    • “Great 80's synthwave vibe music, characters, and landscapes; what is not to love about this game? With some friends, it's just pure mayhem.”
    • “The soundtrack absolutely bangs, and the gameplay is fast and satisfying with some extremely fun modifiers that keep the game fresh.”
    • “The aesthetic of this game, combined with the adrenaline-pumping synthwave soundtrack from popular producers, really makes this game a top-notch beat 'em up arena experience!”
    • “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 synth-wave/retro aesthetic is killer and the soundtrack is to die for.”
  • graphics
    34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning visuals, beautiful art style, and strong aesthetic, particularly appealing to fans of the 80s and synthwave themes. Players appreciate the smooth controls and satisfying combat, noting that the visuals enhance the overall gameplay experience, despite some criticism regarding the camera distance affecting detail visibility. Overall, the combination of impressive graphics and a captivating soundtrack contributes to a highly enjoyable and immersive gaming experience.

    • “Beautiful graphics and art style in general.”
    • “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 synth-wave/retro aesthetic is killer and the soundtrack is to die for.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game's replayability lacking, particularly due to limited matchmaking options and a need for more content, such as additional maps and weapons. While the game is enjoyable, the lack of active multiplayer features and couch co-op variety diminishes its long-term appeal.

    • “The game offers a variety of modes and challenges that keep me coming back for more.”
    • “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the different strategies and approaches I can take.”
    • “The random events and unlockable content make every session unique and exciting.”
    • “It's a great game, but I would say replayability is lacking, especially in couch co-op.”
    • “Matchmaking isn't active, and I have to get someone on with the game to play a real person. It would be really nice if it was $5 or $6 for a while, or if a couple more maps and weapons were playable.”
  • 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.”
  • humor
    2 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!”
  • character development
    1 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 or evolution throughout the game are less emphasized, suggesting a focus on visual appeal over narrative progression.

  • 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.”

71%Critics’ scoreBased on 5 critic reviews

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