Hypergate
- December 20, 2018
- Geoff Nagy
Get on SteamHypergate is a sci-fi action game featuring single-player and multi-player modes. The game offers a 2-hour campaign with a simple tutorial mission, and an Instant Action mode for custom battles with up to 3 fighters, 24 upgrades, and various space-based locations. Expect large-scale space combat similar to Freespace 2 or Star Wars: X-Wing, with enemy factions, diverse ship types, and dynamic reinforcement gates.
Reviews
- The developer has removed always online DRM, which is a significant improvement.
- The game offers fun and casual space combat with tight controls and nice visuals.
- It has responsive developer support and runs well on low-end systems, making it accessible to a wider audience.
- The controls can be confusing and frustrating, particularly with mouse steering and limited ship options.
- The campaign is short, consisting of only 10 missions, which may leave players wanting more content.
- Voice acting and story depth are lacking, making the overall experience feel basic and repetitive.
- story27 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 78 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal and largely serves as a backdrop for the gameplay, with a basic plot and little character development. Players noted that the campaign consists of 10 missions plus a tutorial, but the missions tend to feel repetitive and lack depth, resembling an arcade-style shooter. While the action is enjoyable and offers replay value, many reviewers expressed a desire for a more engaging narrative and varied mission types.
“The campaign story is pretty typical of the genre, but I found the controls and action were just the right mix to make it challenging but a lot of fun.”
“While the 'story mode' is very short, the battles do play out differently each time, giving the game quite a lot of replay value.”
“The story could have been so much more, but it seemed to be glossed over due to the short nature of the campaign.”
“The story could have been so much more but it seemed to be glossed over due to the short nature of the campaign.”
“The story of the game is very basic, with not much depth to the plot, and virtually no character development.”
“There are several missions; all of which are so similar they begin to blend together.”
- gameplay11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by solid controls and enjoyable dogfighting mechanics, reminiscent of titles like Freelancer, though it is relatively basic and lacks the depth found in more complex games like X-Wing Alliance. The campaign is short but fun, offering arcade-like mechanics and large-scale space battles that are accessible even on lower-end systems. Overall, while the gameplay may not be deep, it is well-executed and provides a satisfying experience for those seeking straightforward action.
“A somewhat short campaign with fun gameplay.”
“While the gameplay and skirmish modes are not as deep as X-Wing Alliance, the game offers exciting dogfighting and a small variety of guns and missiles to help give the game some flavor.”
“However, if clean gameplay, well-executed large scale space battles (perhaps not so much variety) and quite solid performance for even a potato machine is appealing, you've come to the right place.”
“However, the gameplay itself is very basic.”
“On its own merits, it is a fairly simple game with, as mentioned in other reviews, arcade-like mechanics that dispel any claim of being an actual simulator.”
“The tech is basically at the same level, and the gameplay is strikingly similar to me.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with users noting nice visuals that perform well even on low-end hardware. While the overall style may be considered bland and some aspects feel underpolished, the explosions are highlighted as a standout feature. Overall, the graphics are deemed good for a space shooter, reminiscent of classic titles but not groundbreaking.
“A really well made and fun space shooter, it feels very much like the old Star Wars classics to me with better visuals.”
“Graphics-wise, it's pretty good; the style is a bit bland but it gets you by.”
“Any expectation of mind-blowing graphics.”
“Graphics are okay but not terrific (explosions are great though), and it feels a little under-polished.”
“Runs on potatoes and still looks good (like my old i3 laptop with integrated HD5500 graphics).”
- stability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been criticized for frequent crashes and numerous glitches, including sound and physics issues. While players appreciate the potential for improvement with future updates, many recommend waiting for a more polished experience before diving in.
“The game runs incredibly smoothly, with no noticeable bugs or glitches, making for a truly immersive experience.”
“I was pleasantly surprised by the stability of the game; it feels polished and well-crafted, even for a recent release.”
“The developers have done a fantastic job ensuring that the game is stable, allowing players to enjoy it without interruptions.”
“I like games that don't crash every 10 seconds or annoy me with random sound and physics glitches all the time.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is praised for delivering solid performance, even on lower-end machines, while facilitating clean gameplay and impressive large-scale space battles, though some users noted a lack of variety in these battles.
“Performance was great for me.”
“If clean gameplay, well-achieved large-scale space battles (perhaps not so much variety), and quite solid performance for even a low-end machine is appealing, you've come to the right place.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Hypergate offers decent replayability due to its varied battle scenarios, despite a short story mode. Players must adapt their strategies for each encounter, enhancing the game's longevity and engagement.
“Hypergate is not very difficult by any means, but you do have to keep moving and tackle large targets from the right angle, unless you have a death wish. While the story mode is very short, the battles do play out differently each time, giving the game quite a lot of replay value.”
“Hypergate is not very difficult by any means, but you do have to keep moving and tackle large targets from the right angle, unless you have a death wish. While the 'story mode' is very short, the battles do play out differently each time, giving the game quite a lot of replay value.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players have noted that the grinding aspect of the game can become tedious, particularly as they progress towards the end, leading to a less enjoyable experience.
“However, I did find the gameplay to become somewhat tedious towards the end.”
“The grinding feels endless and takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
“I spent hours doing the same tasks over and over, which made the experience feel monotonous.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game features a simplistic storyline that lacks depth, resulting in minimal character development throughout the experience.
“The story of the game is very basic, with not much depth to the plot, and virtually no character development.”
“The characters feel one-dimensional and lack any meaningful growth throughout the game.”
“There is little to no backstory provided for the characters, making it hard to connect with them.”
