Hyperforma

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Hyperforma is a single player casual action adventure game with fantasy and science fiction themes. It was developed by Nord Unit and was released on March 27, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

Hyperforma is a fantasy arcade game with an interesting plot, featuring hacking sophisticated virtual systems across 80 unique levels. The game boasts spectacular gameplay, ingenious graphics, and sensational music, but some players may be disturbed by ads and find the grinding excessive. Overall, Hyperforma provides a dense atmosphere and a new take on classic puzzle-based arcade games.

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 5,627 reviews

graphics555 positive mentions

monetization352 negative mentions

The graphics and sound design are stunning, creating an immersive experience.
The gameplay is unique and engaging, offering a fresh take on the block breaker genre.
The storyline is intriguing and keeps players invested in the game.

The game is riddled with ads, which disrupt the flow and immersion.
Some levels are excessively difficult, leading to frustration for players.
There are issues with the game crashing or not loading properly on certain devices.

graphics
720 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
77%
23%
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their stunning quality, vibrant colors, and unique art style, often described as beautiful, immersive, and reminiscent of high-end visuals typically seen in PC games. Many users highlight the seamless integration of graphics with the soundtrack, enhancing the overall gaming experience, while some note that the visuals are a significant draw despite gameplay challenges or ad interruptions. Overall, the game's graphics are consistently praised as a standout feature, contributing to its appeal and enjoyment.
- “The graphics are soothing and beautiful.”
- “Amazing graphics and atmosphere, amazing music, gameplay is completely unique.”
- “The graphics are beautiful yet simplistic and the gameplay is satisfying.”
- “I'm honestly gonna say the graphics and storyline aren't even worth it for all the ads.”
- “Even the art style shown in the icon is nowhere present.”
- “Games that have no graphics settings deserve the lowest possible score.”
story
503 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
65%
32%
3%
The game's story has received widespread praise for its intriguing and immersive narrative, often described as captivating and beautifully crafted. While many players appreciate the depth and originality of the storyline, some have noted that it can be confusing or difficult to follow at times. Overall, the combination of engaging storytelling, stunning graphics, and a compelling soundtrack enhances the gaming experience, making it a standout in the mobile gaming landscape.
- “The story is captivating and interesting, and I wish I could read more about it to fill all the gaps.”
- “This game has outstanding graphics, and the storyline is also nice.”
- “The story is amazing, but the gameplay is something else; please upgrade your gameplay in the next update.”
- “I'm honestly gonna say the graphics and storyline aren't even worth it for all the ads.”
- “The bad: unclear, slow plot, somewhat restrictive controls, excessive monetization; the game gives little in the way of story other than vaporous hints.”
- “However, the story is kind of confusing.”
gameplay
438 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
36%
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The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its unique mechanics and engaging graphics, while others criticize it for being confusing, repetitive, or overly reliant on luck. Some users noted that the tutorials are insufficient, leading to frustration, especially during boss battles, and the frequent ads disrupt the experience. Overall, while the game shows potential and offers an interesting concept, improvements in gameplay clarity and balance are needed to enhance player satisfaction.
- “The gameplay is amazing!”
- “The gameplay is original and truly works with touchscreen controls.”
- “The gameplay is fun, the story is intriguing and the art and music are damn great.”
- “The only negative opinion I have is the gameplay.”
- “But the gameplay is frankly weird; the main gameplay is a mashup of breakout with Rez, while the boss levels riff on Super Hexagon.”
- “The gameplay is largely repetitive and makes the levels so complicated that you just spam abilities and the attack button.”
music
417 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
65%
34%
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The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many users praising its immersive and atmospheric qualities. However, a common complaint is the lack of an option to turn off or adjust the music volume, which some players find frustrating as it prevents them from listening to their own music while playing. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
- “The music, story, setting, and the entire development team are great and it shows that they made this game with a lot of love.”
- “The graphics, music, game play are so good.”
- “The soundtrack is what sold it to me and the way how it looks didn't know a mobile game can be so good.”
- “Why can't I turn off the music?”
- “No ability to silence the soundtrack, or the sound effects.”
- “Good game but there should be an option to mute the SFX and music.”
monetization
373 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
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The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, with many expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads that interrupt gameplay, often appearing after every level. While some players understand the need for ads in a free game, they feel that the frequency and intrusiveness of these ads detract from the overall experience, leading to a loss of immersion. A few users have opted for the premium version to eliminate ads, but even then, some report encountering ads, indicating a lack of clarity in the monetization model.
- “I like that I can pay once for the full experience without microtransactions.”
- “It's really smart to have the game be free but also give the ability to have full access with premium and no ads if you want.”
- “One of the only mobile games I've played that feels more focused on fun than in-app purchases; a wonderful 3D twist on the pinball style block-breaker classic.”
- “The free version of the game is so badly disrupted by constant appearance of ads as to be almost unplayable.”
- “Every game is a stupid ad loaded copy of another game with fake ads and nothing worthwhile.”
- “The whole idea of immersion is ruined by the ads.”
atmosphere
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its stunning graphics, immersive sound design, and unique artistic style, creating a captivating experience that enhances gameplay. Many players appreciate the combination of beautiful visuals and atmospheric music, although some express a desire for options to customize sound settings. Despite occasional gameplay frustrations, the overall ambiance is described as engaging and reminiscent of cinematic experiences, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
- “The artwork, music, and unique atmosphere the game creates is top notch.”
- “Beautiful, atmospheric, immersive, unusual!”
- “Great atmosphere and interesting 3-dimensional gameplay.”
- “Played a few levels but didn't really get any sense of why anything was happening, only that I had more skills to spam and sometimes I could directly hit the core while some other times I'd die from doing so and/or maybe had to clear out other blocks even if they weren't in the way...? The atmosphere/vibe is fine, but occasional framerate issues aren't accounted for which sends the cursor flying... maybe it's the ads?”
- “It ruins all the atmosphere.”
- “Decent gameplay, great music, great art style, immersive atmosphere, mediocre story.”
optimization
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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18%
Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews. While some players report smooth performance and good graphics, others experience significant issues such as crashes, overheating, and sluggishness, particularly on lower-end devices. Many users suggest that further optimization is needed to enhance the gaming experience and address performance-related concerns.
- “The graphics and performance of the game are very smooth, and the soundtracks are awesome.”
- “You will really like this game; the animations are nice and it runs smoothly. It's really cool and addicting in my opinion.”
- “One of the best games that I have ever played. I have a low-end device, but it still runs smoothly with music playing in the background.”
- “And my entire phone crashed while playing it, so I'm suspicious of its optimization.”
- “The performance is so awful I literally didn't even get to play it for 3 seconds.”
- “But I believe it could be more optimized; my phone skyrockets over 50°C in just a few minutes playing the game.”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, often requiring significant effort to progress, especially when aiming for maximum stars on levels. While there are power-ups and free chapters available, many feel that the fixed progression and paywall create a frustrating experience, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
- “The progression is fixed behind a paywall unless you're willing to spend hours grinding each level to 3 stars.”
- “Sure there are power-ups to unlock and keys to be gathered (all the standard bells and whistles), but the gameplay itself gets tedious quickly.”
- “You can get other chapters in the game for free, but it takes extreme grinding.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a mixed bag, with users reporting various bugs and glitches, particularly during gameplay and loading sequences. While some players experience freezing and slowdowns, especially due to intrusive ads, others note that the game generally runs well aside from minor issues. Overall, stability concerns detract from the enjoyment, but reinstalling the game can temporarily resolve some glitches.
- “The only major flaw in the game is that it's kind of buggy in some situations.”
- “Was fine until ads took over the screen and caused it to run slow and get buggy.”
- “It's so annoying because sometimes it just freezes up and will not register my actions quickly... it's a fun game but I can't experience it.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the humor in the game to be enjoyable and engaging, often noting that it elicits positive emotions and laughter. The sound design is highlighted as a key element that enhances the comedic experience, contributing to the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “Funny game makes sounds and activates the happy chemicals in the brain. This game is really well made, and the sound design is amazing!”
- “The game is so cool and funny.”
- “Funny enough, it only took me about 3 days to finish.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews highlight that the character design and development are well-executed and visually appealing, contributing to an enjoyable gameplay experience. Overall, the characters are noted for their clarity and creativity.
- “Character design and character development are clean.”
- “Awesome character designs, fun gameplay.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by a relatable and heartwarming storyline, which resonates with players. Additionally, elements like Elon Musk's quote and the sci-fi netrunning hacking contribute to an immersive experience that evokes a strong sense of identity within the cyberpunk genre.
- “The storyline is relatable and heartwarming.”
- “The emotional depth of the characters really drew me in.”
- “The game made me feel a profound connection to its themes and characters.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While players are enjoying the game, many reviews suggest that it has limited replayability, indicating that once completed, there may not be enough incentive to revisit it.
- “Enjoying the game so far, although other reviews have indicated limited replay value.”
- “Once you complete the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
- “The lack of varied endings makes it hard to justify multiple playthroughs.”