Hypersomnia
- December 28, 2023
- Patryk Czachurski
Get on Steam"Hypersomnia is a hardcore action multiplayer game with PvP modes Bomb Defusal and Gun Game, featuring 24 firearms, magic spells, grenades, and melee weapons. An in-game map editor lets you instantly playtest and iterate maps, while choosing allegiance to the Metropolis, Atlantis, or Resistance factions. Written in C++, it's free, open-source, and only 50 MB."
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Reviews
- Fast-paced and fun gameplay with a variety of mechanics and weapons, reminiscent of games like Hotline Miami and Counter-Strike.
- The game is free and open-source, making it accessible to a wide audience, and it features a passionate developer who actively engages with the community.
- Includes a built-in map editor, allowing players to create and share custom maps, enhancing replayability and creativity.
- The game suffers from a lack of players, making it difficult to find matches and diminishing the multiplayer experience.
- As a multiplayer-only game, it can feel lifeless when the community is offline, leading to frustration for those wanting to play.
- Some players have reported issues with server stability and bugs, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.
- gameplay17 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its fun and engaging mechanics, offering a mix of fast-paced action and strategic depth, reminiscent of classic shooters like Counter-Strike and Quake. Players appreciate the variety of maps, movement mechanics, and the extensive tutorial that effectively teaches the game's complex systems. However, the multiplayer-only format limits player engagement, and some users express a desire for a single-player campaign to further explore the mechanics.
“This game is actually really fun; the gameplay is really cool regardless if it's 2D, and I like the maps and the variety of the maps in there.”
“Incredible attention to detail and many intelligent mechanics.”
“It's a load of fun - basically the tactics of Counter-Strike at the speed of Quake in a stylish 2D environment, with very deep mechanics to learn for those who want to master the game.”
“Only thing keeping it back is the lack of players since it's multiplayer only. I wish it had a single-player campaign to further learn mechanics and experiment with the levels.”
“The gameplay is very fast and very slow at the same time, depending on what game mode you want to play and on what map you are playing.”
“It has a ton of mechanics, like being able to throw grenades and knives in every situation, whether that be reloading or planting a bomb.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game lacks a significant narrative, with users noting that it primarily focuses on gameplay mechanics reminiscent of old-school flash games rather than a compelling story. Despite this, some players find it more enjoyable than other titles with more developed narratives, such as Starfield.
“Still better story than Starfield”
“---{ story }---”
“☐ no story”
- monetization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game currently lacks microtransactions, which some users feel could enhance the experience, suggesting the addition of a battle pass and themed skins similar to Fortnite. Overall, while the current model is acceptable, there is a desire for more monetization options.
“No microtransactions.”
“Could use more microtransactions, battle pass, and Rick & Morty skins like Fortnite, but it will have to do for now.”
“Could use more microtransactions, a battle pass, and Rick & Morty skins like Fortnite, but it will have to do for now.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the multiplayer version of Hotline Miami are noted for their unique art style, which sets it apart from the original game while maintaining a vibrant and engaging visual aesthetic.
“Multiplayer Hotline Miami with its own unique art style.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users find the emotional aspect of the game to be heartwarming, highlighting the wholesome nature of the developer's approach and interactions.
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its chaotic nature, which players find both amusing and appealing.
“The chaotic nature is funny and cool at the same time.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express a positive sentiment towards the music in the game, with one user inquiring about the possibility of creating their own music for it, indicating an appreciation for the musical aspect and a desire for creative involvement.
“The soundtrack is absolutely captivating and enhances the overall experience of the game.”
“I love how the music perfectly matches the game's atmosphere, making every moment feel more immersive.”
“The variety of tracks keeps the gameplay fresh and exciting, and I find myself humming the tunes long after playing.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of time akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
