- January 30, 2020
- GLITCH
- 3h median play time
HyperDot
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Mac OS
PC
Phone
Windows
Xbox One
Xbox Series X|S
Linux
PlayStation
Tablet
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HyperDot is a minimalist arcade game where you must dodge everything in over 100 hand-crafted levels in Campaign mode or in local multiplayer battles. With a level editor, you can create unique challenges and customize gameplay with over 1 million enemy, arena, and modifier combinations. HyperDot is accessible with high contrast and colorblind modes, Xbox Adaptive Controller integration, and flexible features optimized for all players.
- HyperDot features beautiful visuals and a smooth soundtrack, creating an engaging and relaxing atmosphere.
- The game offers a variety of gameplay modes, including local multiplayer and a level editor, enhancing replayability and customization.
- It is highly accessible, supporting various input methods including eye tracking, and provides a fair challenge that encourages player improvement.
- Some mechanics do not work as intended with mouse controls, leading to inconsistencies in gameplay, particularly in ice levels.
- The game's price point may not justify the amount of content, with some players feeling it lacks sufficient gameplay hours for the cost.
- While the game is generally well-designed, a few levels are criticized for poor design and randomization that can lead to frustration.
- gameplay26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The gameplay in Hyperdot is engaging and varied, featuring different projectile types, modifiers, and objectives that keep it fresh and exciting, though it is best experienced with a controller due to issues with mouse controls. While the game offers around 2-3 hours of playtime for its price, its simple mechanics and fast-paced levels make it suitable for party settings, providing a real challenge without feeling repetitive. The design effectively minimizes distractions, allowing players to focus on the action, although some may miss the visual artistry of the arena during intense gameplay.
“With different projectile types, gameplay modifiers, and objectives, there's no shortage of fun combinations.”
“So many good little design points that telegraph gameplay, and the game has a wonderful self-contained language for mechanics so that even when they evolve, they almost instantly make sense.”
“Because of the simple gameplay and fast level times, Hyperdot can make for a good party game.”
“However, for the full price of over 15€, you'd probably expect to get something more than just 2-3 hours of gameplay.”
“What might be a bit confusing is that the game exclusively uses the input device you use to enter a game for movement - all other input methods will be disabled for gameplay.”
“Make sure to play with a controller, since some mechanics don't work as intended with mouse controls.”
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