Hyper Scape
- August 11, 2020
- Ubisoft Montreal
Hyper Scape Review – Faintly Pushing The Borders Of The Battle Royale
Hyper Scape is a free-to-play urban futuristic battle royale game where 100 contenders engage in first-person combat. Set in a megacity's immersive online environment, players fight to win the Crown Rush and change their lives. In this fast-paced game, master close-quarters combat and climb the ranks to become a global superstar.
Reviews
- Fluid and responsive movement enhances the gameplay experience.
- Unique weapons and abilities allow for diverse playstyles and memorable firefights.
- Smooth gameplay with mostly bug-free performance and interesting concepts like leveling up guns and abilities on the fly.
- Slow time to kill and balancing issues detract from the overall experience.
- Bland aesthetic and generic feel make it hard to stand out in a saturated market.
- Lack of engaging story and character development, along with confusing navigation due to the zone closure feature.
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay in Hyper Scape is characterized by distinctive weapons and hacks that promote diverse loadouts and playstyles, alongside a vertical-focused map that enhances firefights and creates memorable moments. Players appreciate the smooth, mostly bug-free experience, strong mobility mechanics, and the ability to level up guns and abilities dynamically. However, despite these engaging elements, the game struggles to differentiate itself from other titles in the battle royale genre.
“Distinctive weapons and hacks allow for a variety of loadouts and playstyles. The vertical-focused map is an interesting take for a battle royale game, encouraging fun firefights that lead to enjoyably memorable moments. Respawn mechanics keep squadmates engaged in the fight, even after death.”
“Mostly bug-free, smooth gameplay with strong mobility and verticality mechanics. The neat concepts of leveling up guns and abilities on the fly, along with some fun hack pairings, enhance the experience. Microtransactions have no effect on gameplay.”
“Hyper Scape has some interesting ideas that create fun and thrilling gameplay scenarios.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story is generally perceived as boring and uninteresting, failing to engage players or develop its shallow characters. Additionally, gameplay mechanics, such as weapon effectiveness and zone closure, complicate navigation without providing meaningful rewards for completing challenges.
“The story is boring and uninteresting, doing little to promote the shallow characters.”
“Certain weapons and hacks are better suited to victory than others, skewing the in-match meta.”
“Though cool to look at, the zone closure feature can make it particularly difficult to navigate an already confusing battleground.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The graphics have been criticized for their bland aesthetic, contributing to an overall impression of a generic battle royale experience. While the visual representation of weapons is deemed acceptable, it does not elevate the game's visual appeal.
“The graphics are bland and lack any real visual appeal.”
“The overall aesthetic feels generic and uninspired.”
“The visuals contribute to the game feeling like the most generic battle royale.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The monetization model is generally well-received, as microtransactions do not impact gameplay, allowing for a bug-free experience with smooth mechanics and enjoyable features like leveling up guns and abilities. Players appreciate the fun hack pairings and the overall design that prioritizes player experience over pay-to-win elements.
“Microtransactions have no effect on gameplay.”
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