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HyperRogue

97%Game Brain Score
gameplay, music
story, stability
97% User Score Based on 744 reviews

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About

HyperRogue is a unique, non-Euclidean adventure game where you gather treasure in a stranger-than-usual world. Traverse different worlds with unique challenges, evading monsters and collecting treasures. The game features minimalist roguelike elements, inspired by M.C. Escher and puzzle games, with a focus on hyperbolic geometry that affects gameplay, making for a mind-bending experience.

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HyperRogue screenshot
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HyperRogue screenshot
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97%
Audience ScoreBased on 744 reviews
gameplay62 positive mentions

  • Unique gameplay that effectively utilizes hyperbolic geometry, providing a fresh experience in the roguelike genre.
  • A vast amount of content with over 60 different lands, each featuring unique mechanics and challenges.
  • Engaging and challenging, requiring strategic thinking and planning to navigate the complex environments and enemy behaviors.
  • The user interface can be confusing and not very intuitive, making it difficult to navigate settings and options.
  • The game can be punishingly difficult, with a steep learning curve that may frustrate new players.
  • Lack of a comprehensive tutorial or guidance, which may leave players feeling lost or overwhelmed initially.
  • gameplay
    250 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of HyperRogue is characterized by its unique integration of hyperbolic geometry, offering a deceptively simple yet deeply strategic experience. Players navigate through a vast array of lands, each with distinct mechanics and challenges, encouraging exploration and tactical thinking. While some may find the core mechanics basic, the game's depth and variety keep it engaging, making it a standout in the roguelike genre.

    • “It's a really deep game with lots to do, but still each mechanic is thought out and plays well into the theme.”
    • “The hyperbolic space has a huge effect on the gameplay; the massive increase in space makes most tight situations easier to escape from, encouraging a more fast-paced playstyle.”
    • “The gameplay is surprisingly deep, and you can easily sink many hours into exploring and surviving in this strange world.”
    • “Gameplay may be boring, but the concept is mesmerizing.”
    • “The gameplay gets old really fast.”
    • “It stays entertaining for a while, but the lack of variety in the graphics aside from colors starts to drag, and only gets worse when you realize there's little variety or strategy to the gameplay, too.”
  • music
    58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally well-received, with a varied and fitting soundtrack that enhances the atmosphere of each unique land. While some players find it relaxing and enjoyable, others note that it can become repetitive over time, leading to a desire for more diverse tracks. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the gaming experience, though options for customization are available for those who prefer alternatives.

    • “The music is very fitting and adds to the unsettling atmosphere.”
    • “Its vast range of lands and environments and the music that goes with them make every game a new and varied experience.”
    • “The music is also lovely and relaxing, changing with every new area you enter.”
    • “Hyperrogue is barely documented and unfocused, unpolished, unbalanced and has this terribly cheap music which resets settings even if I turn it off.”
    • “The music is unremarkable, and I eventually took to listening to podcasts while playing.”
    • “The soundtrack is solid, but after getting so many new lands in all the updates, I wish there were more songs in the game.”
  • graphics
    58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are characterized by a minimalist and simplistic style, often described as charming yet basic, reminiscent of early computer games. While some players appreciate the clean vector art and its performance on high-resolution displays, others find the visuals lacking in variety and depth, which can detract from the overall experience. Overall, the graphics serve their purpose in supporting gameplay, but they may not appeal to those seeking more elaborate visuals.

    • “With sharp, minimalist graphics, and 'simple to pick up, difficult to master' gameplay, it comes off something like the best 'Microsoft Entertainment Pack' game that never was.”
    • “Very fun with stunning visuals and great soundtrack.”
    • “The graphics are good and run at 60fps on highest settings even on my five year old laptop.”
    • “In terms of potential drawbacks, this is a roguelike: the graphics are nothing to write home about, and death is permanent.”
    • “My only complaint is that the graphics look like something drawn by a 5-year-old.”
    • “Unfortunately, combining the fairly low quality graphics, gameplay that, while novel, isn't fun at all, and issues with fullscreen/scaling, the result is a game which is certainly different, but also not very enjoyable, so it's just too hard for me to recommend this to other gamers.”
  • story
    40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in HyperRogue is minimal, primarily revolving around the player's quest to find the legendary orb of yendor while exploring a hyperbolic plane. While the main narrative is straightforward and lacks depth, players can engage in a variety of interesting side quests, such as rescuing a princess, which contribute to the game's replayability. Overall, the focus is more on gameplay and exploration rather than a rich narrative experience.

    • “The story of HyperRogue revolves around the potentially infinite journey of you - a rogue - on a hyperbolic plane, as you embark on a quest for the Orb of Yendor, the legendary treasure.”
    • “Absolutely incredible game with a nigh-infinite amount of replayability thanks to a very high number of quests and things to do.”
    • “How about saving a princess or undertaking a quest for an order of knights?”
    • “There isn't much of a plot though, so I don't feel like I'm missing out on too much.”
    • “There is no story.”
    • “The current few special quests are interesting but not very fun to try to go for too often.”
  • replayability
    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game boasts exceptional replayability, with a vast array of content, diverse biomes, and unique challenges that keep players engaged. Many reviewers highlight the near-infinite replay value due to the continuous addition of free content and the game's depth, making it easy to learn yet difficult to master. Overall, players find it a worthwhile investment, especially given its low price and high replay potential.

    • “High replayability, lots of content to explore, easy to get into yet hard to master, low price - there's no reason not to buy this hidden gem in my opinion.”
    • “Absolutely incredible game with a nigh-infinite amount of replayability thanks to a very high number of quests and things to do.”
    • “When you combine that with the fact there are dozens of different biomes, you get a really interesting game with near infinite replayability.”
    • “Absolutely incredible game with a nigh-infinite amount of replayability thanks to a very very high amount of quests and things to do.”
    • “Instead this game has a surprising amount of replayability due to the unique rules and enemies in each of the (as of writing) 54 lands you can explore.”
  • grinding
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews indicate that the game features minimal grinding, as there are no player stats, item RNG, or character upgrades, aside from temporary special abilities. However, some players find the repetitive starting location and the task of collecting crystals to be tedious. Overall, the lack of grinding is seen as a positive aspect, allowing for uninterrupted gameplay.

    • “There is no grinding involved as there are no classes or character upgrades, excluding special abilities which are granted to you by magical orbs and last for limited periods of time.”
    • “There's no player stats, no item RNG (no loot boxes), no grinding, nothing that will break your runs.”
    • “You always start in the ice caves, which gets tedious. I just collect ten crystals and get the hell out of there.”
  • stability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is reported to be quite buggy, particularly in certain special modes like shoot'em up, which affects overall stability. However, it performs well on Linux systems.

    • “Also runs great on Linux :)”
    • “It is also very buggy, especially with some of the special modes, like shoot 'em up.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by a fitting and unsettling soundtrack that complements the dynamic movement of the world, creating an immersive experience. While initial visuals may not impress, the overall ambiance is significantly elevated by the music and environmental interactions.

    • “The music is very fitting and adds to the unsettling atmosphere.”
    • “On the screenshots, I thought it didn't look great, but the movement of the world adds a lot of atmosphere when paired with the nice soundtrack.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has been criticized for not being tailored to specific geometric tiling, as the developer opted for a 3D engine that allows for various perspectives, including first-person view. This decision may have impacted performance and efficiency.

    • “The developers have done an impressive job optimizing the game, allowing for smooth performance even in complex environments.”
    • “I appreciate how the optimization allows for a seamless experience, making it easy to navigate through intricate levels without any lag.”
    • “The game's optimization is top-notch, ensuring that players can enjoy stunning graphics without sacrificing performance.”
    • “The developer could have optimized everything for a particular hyperbolic geometric tiling, but they put in a 3D engine and let you play the game in first person (and other projections).”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is characterized by its quirky power-ups with amusing effects and the lighthearted nature of collecting treasures and battling monsters across diverse worlds, each with unique gimmicks. This blend of whimsical elements contributes to an entertaining and fun experience.

    • “It's simple, you collect treasure in the form of diamonds, spice, and other things, explore the various world types, all of which have their own unique little gimmick, collect power-ups that have all sorts of funny and strange effects, and of course, kill tons of monsters.”

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29h Median play time
26h Average play time
18-33h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 4 analyzed playthroughs

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