- January 16, 2015
- Zeno Rogue
- 29h median play time
HyperRogue
Platforms
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.











- 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.
- gameplay250 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.”