Hyper Universe

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"Hyper Universe is a sci-fi real-time strategy game that combines action-packed combat with team-based strategic gameplay. Team up with friends in 4v4 battles, conquer enemy bases, and choose from a diverse roster of over 40 playable characters. Experience epic fast-paced battles and non-stop action in this co-op, multiplayer, and single-player game with good graphics and ingenious gameplay."

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69%

Audience ScoreBased on 222 reviews

gameplay17 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique blend of 2D side-scrolling and MOBA gameplay, making it refreshing and fun to play.
Character designs are diverse and interesting, with a variety of playstyles that keep the game engaging.
The game has a solid foundation with good mechanics, and many players find it enjoyable despite its flaws.

The game suffers from a low player base, leading to long queue times and difficulty finding matches.
Censorship of character designs has upset many players, leading to negative reviews and a loss of community support.
There are significant balance issues with certain characters, making gameplay frustrating for some players.

gameplay
59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
66%
5%
The gameplay of this 2D MOBA is praised for its depth, fluid mechanics, and unique character designs, offering a blend of traditional MOBA elements with fast-paced, beat-em-up style action. While some players note issues with balance and control responsiveness, the overall experience is described as fun and engaging, with a variety of characters and customization options that enhance replayability. Despite controversies surrounding art changes, many reviewers emphasize that these do not detract from the core gameplay, which remains enjoyable and innovative.
- “At first, the game seems overly simplistic, but as you begin to play, you see that there are deep mechanics like positioning, objectives, roaming, and map awareness.”
- “The gameplay is crisp, the characters are unique, and the game, above all else, is just fun.”
- “Some of the most fun and unique gameplay out of a MOBA in recent years for me, coming from someone who plays a lot of different varieties of MOBA.”
- “Unfortunately, this game suffers from clunky and unresponsive controls, slow gameplay, and long wait times.”
- “This game's mechanics are not suited for competitive play; it feels more like random button mashing and hoping for the best.”
- “As for the game itself, the concept and mechanics are great but ruined by balance issues, and the fact that item builds are all pretty much the same in the end, so it ends up being left to whoever has a more broken character.”
graphics
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
47%
8%
The graphics of the game receive generally positive feedback, with many users praising the solid animations, well-polished art style, and the effective blend of 2D and 3D elements. However, some players have reported technical issues, such as frame drops and crashes, which detract from the overall experience. Despite some controversy over artwork changes, the aesthetic appeal remains a highlight for many, contributing to the game's unique charm within the MOBA genre.
- “The art style, both the anime-looking story bits they provide you as well as the in-game graphics, are well polished and fun.”
- “Great graphics, clear to see (much better than Awesomenauts, in my opinion).”
- “No half measures, beautiful animations and graphics for all the characters, worth it.”
- “Take it from me, I've been playing this game for about a year to support it and review it. My account is level 52 now, and it's disappointing. They've added a lot of censorship in the artwork and game. Maybe if they stopped spending so much money on advertising and used it for upgrading the game, it wouldn't feel so dead.”
- “Simply put, my biggest gripe is that I start the game and literally 10 to 15 minutes in, I experience a severe drop in frames followed by a crash, forcing me to reboot my computer because my graphics card crashes along with the game.”
- “It's come to light that artwork and in-game character models and animations were altered for this game's North American release. The alterations were made to cover up cleavage and reduce breast size and jiggling, in order to appease easily offended people.”
story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
46%
23%
The game's story is praised for its depth and character development, with each character featuring a well-crafted backstory and unique personality traits. Players appreciate the polished art style and engaging narrative elements, although some note that quest clarity could be improved. Overall, the story adds significant value to the gameplay experience, making it a standout aspect of the game.
- “The gameplay is really great and fast, with many characters featuring different skins and interesting personalities, each having their own story.”
- “Story - 9/10. One of the first MOBA games I've played that has character backstories and heartfelt moments.”
- “And the backstory—every character has an unexpectedly large amount of lore for a game of that kind.”
- “The quests need work because they are not clear on how they should be achieved.”
- “The story seems a bit odd, but I don't care about that; it's really a good MOBA if you are looking for something different or similar to say Awesomenauts.”
- “The character design is great, and I like how the more you play a character, the more story you can earn.”
character development
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
78%
22%
Character development in the game is highly praised for its beautiful and stylish designs, with detailed models and fluid animations that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the unique and varied character options, which range from superheroes to magical girls, and the inclusion of unlockable backstories adds depth to each character. Overall, the high production value and engaging character designs contribute significantly to the game's appeal.
- “The art is beautiful, character models are great looking, character designs are smart and stylish, animations are fluid, and there is a built-in simple backstory for each individual.”
- “Production value is extremely high and character designs/models are highly detailed, vivid, and unique.”
- “The blend of 2D side scroller and MOBA is sublime; the character designs are beautiful and varied, allowing players to choose anything from a superhero to a sentient plant, power ranger to magical girl, and they even include stories you can unlock after playing a certain number of times!”
monetization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The monetization strategy of the game has evolved from initial light advertising to a more aggressive approach, raising concerns among players, particularly due to perceived "bait and switch" tactics. While the price point is considered reasonable and microtransactions are primarily focused on cosmetic items, the overall sentiment reflects a mix of anticipation and skepticism regarding the game's full launch monetization model.
- “I can't say how the monetization will work at full launch, but the price point seems decent all considered, especially compared to how other games handle character unlocks.”
- “It definitely trumps Brawlhalla and Awesomenauts; the microtransactions in this game are really just 'hey, if you want to collect cosmetics, here you go.' With the game's current state of 24 playable characters, it seems balanced for the most part.”
- “I still want to play, but the bait and switch advertising has left a bad taste in my mouth.”
- “They started off with a few ads here and there to get the hype out... then it just kept shrinking rapidly amidst the 'censorgate' nonsense.”
- “Even outside of the game, you can tell the effort that they put into this game based on the continued advertisements and trailers for it, even when people were previously convinced it was already dead.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
40%
20%
Overall, the game's optimization is generally praised for providing smooth gameplay, even on foreign servers, with manageable lag. However, some users express concerns about poor optimization, suggesting that the game should run on lower-end systems but fails to do so effectively.
- “Gameplay and optimization: smooth, even when I'm playing on a foreign server, the lag is manageable.”
- “Optimized very well.”
- “Take a look at the system specs above; ideally, it would appear this game should run on a toaster, so one has no conclusion to draw other than poor optimization to be the culprit.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is derived from the stark contrast between experienced players and newcomers, with seasoned players finding amusement in dominating less skilled opponents. While some negative reviews highlight frustrations, many players appreciate the comedic aspects of the gameplay and the absurdity of the situation, suggesting that the humor adds to the overall enjoyment despite the criticisms.
- “Although the bad reviews, I have to say that it's highly funny to play.”
- “I find it funny that there are so many bad reviews about Hyper Universe.”
- “Calling beginner AI better than the average player is rude, funny, and mostly untrue.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly when trying to achieve a variety of builds. While the shared gold system allows for cooperative farming benefits, the developers are actively working on adjustments to reduce grindiness and enhance overall enjoyment. Customizable loadouts add some flexibility, but once a build is selected, it cannot be changed during gameplay.
- “In short, the farming is going to be tedious if you want to get a variety of builds.”
- “The other issues have been addressed by the devs on their daily stream, and they are working on tweaks to make the game even more enjoyable and less grindy (this is a Korean game, after all).”
- “The game has a shared gold system, allowing everyone to benefit from the player who is always farming mobs, but once you start, you can't change your chosen build.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is generally considered enjoyable, receiving a score of 7/10, with users noting that while it may not be exceptional, it is fun to listen to and complemented by good voice acting.
- “The voice acting is pretty good, and the music is also fun to listen to.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users report significant stability issues with the game, citing persistent problems that have remained unresolved despite troubleshooting efforts such as redownloading and contacting technical support. Many have expressed frustration over being unable to play the game for extended periods, indicating a lack of reliability.
- “I've been trying to figure out the problem by doing various troubleshooting such as redownloading and contacting technical support. It's been a week since I've been doing this, and even today, I still can't get the game to work.”
- “The game crashes constantly, making it nearly impossible to enjoy any gameplay.”
- “I experience frequent disconnects and lag, which completely ruins the experience.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that the emotional impact of the game is diminished due to censorship of character designs, which some players feel detracts from the intended expression and connection with the characters. This decision has sparked disappointment among users who believe that such elements contribute to the overall emotional experience.