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Hyper Sentinel

An addictive dose of crazy fast retro gaming goodness.
77%Game Brain Score
graphics, gameplay
music, replayability
84% User Score Based on 43 reviews
Critic Score 76%Based on 5 reviews

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Hyper Sentinel is a retro-style shoot 'em up game that pays homage to classic arcade titles. As a lone starship pilot, players must defend the galaxy from an incoming alien threat by upgrading their ship and destroying enemies in frenetic, fast-paced combat. With multiple difficulty levels and leaderboards, Hyper Sentinel offers a challenging and rewarding experience for fans of the genre.

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84%
Audience ScoreBased on 48 reviews
graphics5 positive mentions
replayability3 negative mentions
  • Fantastic re-imagining of the classic Uridium, capturing the essence of retro shoot 'em ups with modern twists.
  • Addictive gameplay with a variety of power-ups and challenging bosses, providing a satisfying arcade experience.
  • Runs smoothly on Steam Deck with great graphics and sound, making it a nostalgic yet fresh experience for fans of the genre.
  • Many achievements are broken and have been since 2018, indicating a lack of support from the developers.
  • Visuals can be overly flashy and distracting, making it difficult to see important gameplay elements.
  • Controls are not customizable, which can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences, especially for players using arcade sticks.
  • graphics
    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game evoke a nostalgic retro aesthetic with vibrant pixel art and various filters reminiscent of classic systems like the C64 and Spectrum. However, many users find the flashy visuals overwhelming and distracting, with some criticizing the lack of modern graphical options and resolution settings. While the homage to old-school graphics is appreciated, there are calls for improved quality and customization to enhance the overall visual experience.

    • “Most noticeable are the colourful pixel graphic art style, particle effects, the power-ups, and the bosses.”
    • “Excellent retro graphics, nice bright colors, and they move at a blistering pace. There are some retro filters in there as well such as C64, Spectrum, and CRT, which is a great touch. Animations and movements work really well and no slowdown, so it pays great homage to the original game but in a much more colorful way.”
    • “Uridium's spiritual successor Hyper Sentinel is a fast-paced side-scrolling shoot 'em up with great music and sound effects and visually stunning graphics that are eye candy for the senses.”
    • “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
    • “There's no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
    • “My only niggle would be the C64 and Spectrum graphics mode - I can't seem to get them without having a CRT TV effect applied, which makes the visuals horrendous!”
  • gameplay
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally praised for its fun, challenging mechanics and nostalgic 8-bit style, offering a variety of actions such as blasting, dodging, and timing. Players appreciate the depth provided by weapon upgrades and energy mechanics, although some express frustration over broken achievements in an otherwise enjoyable experience. Overall, the game captures the essence of classic arcade action while maintaining addictive and engaging gameplay.

    • “An astonishing 8-bit explosion simulator with a wonderful variety of gameplay from blasting to avoiding to dodging to timing to hiding to going in guns blazing.”
    • “Addictive (and tough) gameplay, a great selection of weapons (the ball and chain is a personal fave) and several different modes all add to the game's depth and longevity.”
    • “With mechanics such as an energy bar (allowing you to take multiple hits over a single one), the dizzying assortment of weapon upgrades letting you sow chaos on the playfield - to the bosses which offer a dexterity challenge, along with the desire to beat your times, truly make you want to come back to it.”
    • “I think it has something to do with the simple gameplay.”
    • “A fine tribute to the original Uridium, so if you ever played that during the 8-bit period, then you will be sure to love this. Design, gameplay, graphics, and sound are all very similar to what came before, but difficulty has changed a little. Sure, it is still a challenge, but it's not as difficult as it could be; it can get quite insane at later levels, so do be prepared for that.”
    • “After several years of not having played the original, I was quickly reminded of the heart-pounding gameplay.”
  • music
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it catchy and nostalgic, reminiscent of Commodore 64 soundtracks, others criticize it as poor, preferring to listen to their own music instead. Overall, the soundtrack is noted for its retro appeal and variety, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.

    • “The music is nice as well.”
    • “The weapons provide a lot of variety; the C64-inspired music is catchy and has enough distortion to give that nostalgic feel.”
    • “Loving the nasty Commodore 64-like soundtrack!”
    • “Very bad soundtrack.”
    • “I turned it off and turned on my own chiptune music.”
    • “6/10 for graphics & music.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game highly replayable and even addictive, challenging the notion that arcade games lack replay value. Hyper Sentinel stands out by providing engaging gameplay that encourages multiple playthroughs.

    • “This makes the game very replayable and even a bit addictive.”
    • “Some may say that arcade games don't offer replay value or significant challenge; Hyper Sentinel is a title that proves otherwise in my book.”
    • “After completing the game, I found little incentive to play again. The lack of varied content really diminishes its replayability.”
    • “While the initial experience was enjoyable, I quickly realized that there isn't much to draw me back for a second playthrough.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the grinding aspect for its vibrant and dynamic gameplay, highlighting that it remains engaging and fast-paced without interruptions from lengthy narratives.

    • “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “I find myself doing the same tasks over and over, which quickly becomes boring.”
    • “The amount of grinding required to progress is frustrating and detracts from the overall experience.”
  • story
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is characterized as vibrant and dynamic, focusing on fast-paced action without lengthy narrative interruptions, appealing to players who prefer continuous gameplay over extensive storytelling.

    • “The story feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “Character development is shallow, leaving players with little emotional investment in the narrative.”
    • “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or depth.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's humor is enhanced by its social media integration, allowing viewers to interact with the player in amusing ways, such as throwing asteroids or providing unexpected assistance, creating a dynamic and entertaining experience.

    • “Using a social media implementation through Mixer, viewers can mess with the player/streamer in all sorts of distracting and humorous ways, from hurling asteroids to even helping with shields if they feel merciful enough.”

76%Critics’ scoreBased on 5 critic reviews

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