Hyper Scuffle

About

Hyper Scuffle is a decidedly bizarre fighting game with fluid gameplay and a vibrant, minimalist style. Play as one of nine unusual fighters and brawl to be the last thing standing.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

81%

Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Hyper Scuffle features a creative roster of characters, each with unique abilities and play styles, making for engaging gameplay.
The game has a fun and vibrant aesthetic, reminiscent of retro arcade games, and the music is highly praised for its quality.
It's an affordable and enjoyable experience, especially for local multiplayer sessions, providing quirky entertainment for friends.

Character balance is an issue, with certain fighters consistently outperforming others, particularly against AI opponents.
The game's visuals and overall quality are criticized for being low, attributed to the use of GameMaker Studio and outdated pixel art.
Online multiplayer requires port-forwarding and sharing IP addresses, which can be a barrier for players looking to join games easily.

gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Hyper Scuffle features fluid and unique 2D fighting gameplay with innovative mechanics like screen wrapping and infinite mobility, though some players find it a bit tricky to grasp. While the game is enjoyable and offers a diverse range of characters and abilities, there are suggestions for balancing to enhance the experience. Overall, multiplayer matches are expected to elevate the fun factor significantly.
- “Hyper Scuffle is a decidedly bizarre 2D fighting game with fluid gameplay and a minimalist style.”
- “Interesting fighting mechanics not present in other games, such as screen wrapping and infinite player mobility.”
- “Overall, I find the gameplay fun, if a bit tricky to understand.”
- “Gameplay is a bit wonky in some ways.”
- “I feel as though the gameplay might improve if all characters had such a quick, short-ranged attack to go along with their specials, but that would require a rebalancing across the board to accommodate.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics feature a charming retro pixel art style reminiscent of early arcade games, appealing to fans of nostalgic aesthetics. Despite its simplistic design, the vibrant visuals are well-received, and the low download size ensures accessibility for a wide range of computers.
- “I'm in love with the aesthetic of the game, which seems to take notes from the retro stylings of games like VVVVVV.”
- “They chose to use obsolete retro pixel line art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “With a download size of under 50MB and charmingly simplistic graphics, any computer that can run Steam should be able to run it.”
- “A simple, vibrant art style inspired by early arcade games.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in Hyper Scuffle has received high praise from users, with many highlighting its fantastic chiptune style and overall appeal. Reviewers recommend the soundtrack as a key reason to purchase the game, emphasizing its enjoyable and engaging quality.
- “The music in Hyper Scuffle is utterly fantastic.”
- “Seriously, if nothing else, buy it for the soundtrack.”
- “I love the chiptune music and design of characters, and their different mechanics.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is completely free, which contrasts with the common criticism of Gamemaker Studio being used for low-effort cash grabs.
- “Very often, game maker studios are used to create shovelware and lazy cash grabs, although in this case, the game is completely free.”