HYPERFIGHT
- December 3, 2018
- joh
- 78h median play time
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Reviews
- The game is incredibly fun and easy to learn, making it accessible for both newcomers and experienced fighting game players.
- The unique one-hit KO mechanic and risk-reward system add depth to the gameplay, allowing for intense matches.
- It's a free game with charming visuals and a quirky character roster, making it a great choice for casual play with friends.
- The game suffers from balance issues, particularly with certain characters like Dr. Kero, who is often considered overpowered.
- The online multiplayer experience is lacking, with a small player base and reliance on Discord for matchmaking.
- The sound design and voice acting can be annoying, detracting from the overall experience.
- gameplay41 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this fighting game is praised for its simplicity and depth, offering a fun and addictive experience with unique mechanics like wagering rounds for special moves. While some players find the mechanics well thought out and engaging, others criticize the gameplay for being overly simplistic or frustrating due to a lack of guidance. Overall, it combines charming characters and fast-paced action, making it a standout in the free-to-play fighting genre.
“This game has an ingenious gameplay system and is quite fun to play.”
“The mechanics are simple and easy to quickly understand, but have lots of depth to figure out if you put the time in.”
“Despite how simple the game looks, the dash mechanic, high-risk specials and supers, and varied normal moves and playstyles amongst the cast provide for more depth to the fighting system.”
“Plus, the gameplay is too simplistic, and the announcer's voice is incredibly annoying.”
“There is absolutely nothing worthwhile; the mechanics are dumb.”
“It's just not fun; the tutorial doesn't tell you what to press, and that you're one shot with any attack is just not a nice mechanic.”
- music18 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising its electronic and 8-bit style as fitting and enjoyable, while others find it annoying and repetitive. While certain tracks are noted for enhancing the gameplay experience, many players criticize the soundtrack for being basic or even unbearable, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game. Overall, the music seems to be a polarizing aspect, with a significant divide between those who appreciate it and those who find it lacking.
“The music uses purely electronic sounds to create its tracks, which sound great.”
“All stages have a great song to accompany them.”
“Very good game, the story for each character is well designed, the music is gorgeous, the variety of attacks for each character makes combos so fun, and don't even get me started on the voice acting, it's the best since Max Payne 1 for the Dreamcast.”
“Fun game at its core, but the soundtrack and sound effects are awful.”
“The music that is in the game is annoying and will get old fast.”
“And the vs CPU fights are borderline unfair with lots of slowdown, and the music is terrible, loud, and a pain to listen to.”
- graphics17 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising its charming art style, fluid animations, and vibrant colors, while others criticize the use of outdated pixel art and low-quality visuals due to a poor engine. Although the graphics may not be cutting-edge, many players find them acceptable given the game's free price tag and simple design, making it accessible for beginners. Overall, while the visuals may not impress everyone, they contribute positively to the game's overall experience for many players.
“The game has a charming graphic style complete with fluid animations and popping colors.”
“It is incredible, from its RTX graphics and its ray tracing reflections, this game truly includes it all.”
“A nice, creative roster selection and very good backdrops, graphics, and sound effects contribute to this.”
“Some effort was made in terms of fighter design and moves, but this is essentially wasted on such a poor quality engine with poor quality visuals.”
“They chose to use obsolete retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
“While controls can be customized, resolution is locked, so there's no way to attempt to improve the low quality graphics.”
- humor11 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it both fun and engaging, featuring a mix of clever jokes and amusing character designs. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to maintain a lighthearted atmosphere, making it enjoyable to play with friends. Overall, the humor is described as refreshing and not overbearing, contributing positively to the gaming experience.
“I died laughing.”
“This game is very fair, balanced, and really funny.”
“Has some funny jokes thrown in there for good measure.”
- story9 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game lacks a dedicated story mode, which many players feel is a significant drawback, as they express a desire for more narrative depth and character unlocks to enhance replayability. While some appreciate the character-specific stories and unique mechanics, the overall consensus is that the absence of a comprehensive story mode limits the game's potential. Despite this, players find the gameplay enjoyable and hope for future updates that could introduce more content.
“Very good game, the story for each character is well designed, the music is gorgeous, the variety of attacks for each character makes combos so fun, and don't even get me started on the voice acting; it's the best since Max Payne 1 for the Dreamcast.”
“It is a great concept, but a longer story would make this game a lot more fun.”
“I did wish that there was a little more something out of the game, like a story mode or anything like that, but the bite-sized nature of this game is pretty good, so it gets a pass for that.”
“Cons are that the inputs are simple, there isn't a story mode (hopefully they do that in an update).”
“No story mode.”
“I did wish that there was a little more out of the game, like a story mode or anything like that.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it lacks long-term engagement, others appreciate its unlimited replayability and accessibility for free play, making each match exciting and tense.
“It has unlimited replayability, and an easy way to play for free.”
“Really fun fighting game, but there isn't much replayability; every match is exciting and tense, but once you've played through, there's not much incentive to return.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its lack of intrusive in-app purchases and advertisements, making it a refreshing option for players seeking a fun, free experience without the typical monetization pitfalls.
“The monetization model is overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
“I feel like the game is designed to push players towards making in-app purchases rather than allowing them to progress naturally.”
“The constant barrage of ads and prompts to buy in-game currency really detracts from the overall experience.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its emotional depth, combining wholesome elements with complex themes that resonate with players.
“A deeply moving experience that resonates on many levels.”
“The emotional depth of the characters truly pulls you in.”
“This game beautifully captures the complexities of human emotions.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, particularly related to control customization, which can lead to softlocks and prevent gameplay. The game is described as very buggy, hindering the overall experience.
“I literally can't play the game because I was trying to change my attack buttons, but you can only change them to 'Enter'. When I accidentally changed my attack buttons to 'Enter', I couldn't click anything because I would click 'Enter' in an online match, then click 'Enter' again to start, which would send me back. Also, I can't change the controls for the same reason, so I'm softlocked, and the game is very, very buggy.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to enjoy any gameplay. I've lost progress multiple times due to these stability issues.”
“I experienced constant lag and disconnections during matches, which ruined the overall experience. The stability of the game is a major concern.”
