Hyper Knights

70%
Game Brain Score Based on 250 reviews
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  • graphics
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In "Hyper Knights," players slash and dash through hordes of enemies while commanding their own army. Recruit allied knights, learn powerful combos, and engage in castle sieges to reclaim your land. Defend against enemy attacks and participate in duels to emerge victorious.

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70%
Audience ScoreBased on 250 reviews
gameplay19 positive mentions
replayability3 negative mentions
  • The game offers fast-paced and addictive gameplay, combining hack-and-slash mechanics with strategic elements.
  • The character progression and unique abilities for each knight add depth to the experience, making battles feel engaging.
  • The multiplayer mode enhances the fun, allowing players to team up for epic battles.
  • The gameplay can become repetitive quickly, especially after the initial excitement wears off.
  • There are several bugs and technical issues, including problems with achievements not registering and lag during large battles.
  • The combat mechanics can feel simplistic, often reducing battles to mindless button mashing without much strategy involved.
  • gameplay41 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by its simple yet addictive mechanics, blending fast-paced combat with strategic territory conquest, reminiscent of titles like Dynasty Warriors. While many players find the core loop engaging and enjoyable, some criticize it for becoming repetitive and lacking depth over time. Overall, the game offers a fun experience, particularly for those who appreciate straightforward mechanics and action-oriented gameplay.

    • “The gameplay loop is satisfying to me and it's a good way to kill some time and have fun in a Mount & Blade lite style.”
    • “This is a very fun game that, once you get the mechanics, can put you into a sort of 'flow' state.”
    • “The gameplay is fast-paced and addictive, where you feel a sense of urgency at all times.”
    • “Although the potential for some changed-up gameplay seems to be there with combos and multiple heroes, it's just not enough to balance out the monotonous nature of the game for me.”
    • “Then realized that the core gameplay loop just isn't compelling enough to finish the grind of a game that a match becomes.”
    • “My only problem with this game is that there can be a lot of repetition in the gameplay, especially when farming enemies for gold.”
  • story14 mentions

    The game's story is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the depth added by individual knight backstories and well-crafted quests with unexpected twists, others criticize the lack of a cohesive narrative and depth, describing it as repetitive and lacking in character development. Many feel that the absence of a substantial campaign or overarching plot detracts from the overall experience, suggesting that a more developed storyline could enhance the gameplay. Overall, the game's focus seems to lean more towards action and mechanics rather than storytelling.

    • “I love how every knight has their own backstory, adding depth to the experience and making you really invested in the journey.”
    • “The quests are well-crafted and often come with unexpected twists that keep you on your toes.”
    • “Overall, Hyper Knights offers a perfect blend of action, strategy, and storytelling.”
    • “This game doesn't need a story, because that's not what the game concept was designed for.”
    • “There is no diplomacy, character building, kingdom management, equipment, or story.”
    • “Campaign... or the lack of it because what we get is a small intro showing you lost everything because you were betrayed and you have to fight starting from almost nothing - multiple maps with increasing difficulty and a bit more plot behind them would do wonders.”
  • graphics13 mentions

    The graphics of the game are generally described as simple and basic, yet charming and fitting for its theme, reminiscent of titles like RimWorld. While some players appreciate the art style and find it easy on the eyes, others feel it could benefit from improvements. Overall, the visuals are not graphically demanding, making the game accessible on various systems, and they complement the engaging gameplay.

    • “From the stunning, yet basic, visuals to the engaging gameplay, this game has it all.”
    • “I personally dig the graphic style and the almost Dynasty Warriors-type gameplay.”
    • “+ Simple art style is charming and easy on the eyes.”
    • “The game isn't graphically demanding and should run on all modern day systems, gaming or not.”
    • “Lmfao what a simplistic, low graphic piece of... genius... I love this time waster and the maker is still updating it, making it better.”
    • “Graphics 6/10”
  • music7 mentions

    The music in the game is generally appreciated for its relaxing and addictive qualities, with some users noting that it features a good soundtrack despite being somewhat repetitive. While the sound effects are considered adequate, the music primarily consists of a single looping track, which some players feel could be improved. Overall, the audio experience is seen as enjoyable but not exceptional.

    • “It has a good, albeit a little repetitive, soundtrack with fun fast action that doesn't beat around the bush.”
    • “This game is so addictive and nicely done, with a good soundtrack.”
    • “The music is just one song looping over and the sound effects are fine, nothing special but not bad either.”
    • “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
  • replayability7 mentions

    Overall, the game's replayability is considered limited, with many players noting that the identical map and overpowered abilities in new game modes diminish the experience. While some users mention potential for increased replay value through future updates and workshop support, the current state offers little incentive to replay.

    • “May have some limited replay value, especially with workshop support.”
    • “The other modes add some nice replayability.”
    • “The game isn't very replayable as the map is identical even with New Game Plus, which arguably makes the game worse since you become even more overpowered with all your existing abilities maxed out, practically making you unbeatable.”
    • “Not much in the way of replay value at the moment, but I'm excited to see what comes next.”
    • “There also isn't much replay value as, in the game's current state, the map is the exact same when creating a new game.”
  • grinding4 mentions

    Players find the grinding in the game to be tedious and repetitive, often involving the same actions to farm resources or level up. While some achievements do not necessitate extensive grinding, many feel that the forced grinding sessions to progress through new zones detract from the overall experience.

    • “The repetition does get tedious, but it takes a while.”
    • “The game is pretty much mashing the same two buttons all the time, with forced grinding sessions to be strong enough to beat the new zone.”
    • “My only problem with this game is that there can be a lot of repetition in the gameplay, especially when farming enemies for gold.”
  • humor3 mentions

    The humor in the game is highlighted by its chaotic gameplay, where players can deploy hundreds or even thousands of units, leading to amusing and fast-paced scenarios. Reviewers appreciate the comedic elements, suggesting that the game's balance enhances the overall fun and hilarity.

    • “Speaking of being overrun, I've yet to even mention the best (and most hilarious) part about this game: you can have hundreds and even thousands of units on the field.”
    • “Very funny game; the balance was perfect.”
    • “Fast-paced, funny game.”
  • stability3 mentions

    Overall, users report a generally stable experience with the game, noting a lack of significant glitches. However, some players have encountered occasional freezing issues, particularly when attempting to re-map actions during battles, suggesting that saving frequently is advisable.

    • “Still some glitches, so save often.”
    • “When in a battle, the game freezes when I try to re-map an action.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    The game experiences significant performance issues during large battles, particularly when player armies exceed 800 troops, leading to noticeable frame rate drops. This is disappointing, especially considering that other visually demanding games manage better performance with larger numbers.

    • “The only time I faced performance issues was during the final few battles when I had amassed an army of around 800+ troops, which significantly impacted the FPS.”
    • “It does unfortunately have performance issues in larger battles, which is disappointing considering that far more visually demanding and complex games run better with greater numbers.”
    • “The only time I faced performance issues was during the final few battles where I had amassed an army of around 800+ troops, which significantly tanked the FPS.”
    • “It unfortunately has performance issues in larger battles, which is disappointing given that far more visually demanding and complex games run better with greater numbers.”
  • monetization2 mentions

    Reviews indicate that players are frustrated with misleading advertising and the intrusive promotion of other games within the game itself, suggesting a negative perception of the monetization strategy employed.

    • “Do not fall for their misleading advertising.”
    • “Stop advertising your other games on the game screen.”
  • character development2 mentions

    Character development is completed within the first two hours of gameplay, often going unnoticed by players, suggesting a lack of depth and engagement in the characters' growth throughout the game.

    • “The character development is finished in the first 2 hours; you will not even notice it.”
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Critic Reviews

60% average critic score

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Play time

6hMedian play time
6hAverage play time
6-6hSpent by most gamers
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