Hyphen

About

"Hyphen" is a single-player Science Fiction Action game with good music, featuring 36 challenging levels and an 11-song original soundtrack. As you navigate a constantly rotating stick through neon mazes, avoiding obstacles and enemies, the no-nonsense game design and increased difficulty will appeal to fans of classic games like "Irritating Stick" and "Kuru Kuru Kururin." Unlockable bonus mini-games and keyboard/Xbox 360 Gamepad support add to the gameplay experience.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

music5 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

The gameplay is highly addictive and offers a great challenge, reminiscent of classic arcade games.
The checkpoint system allows for strategic gameplay, making it accessible for average players while still providing a hardcore challenge for veterans.
The visuals and techno soundtrack create an engaging atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.

The game can become excessively frustrating due to its high difficulty and pixel-perfect precision requirements.
Some design decisions, such as the lack of a quick restart option and long cutscenes, can disrupt the flow of gameplay.
The visuals and soundtrack may feel bland or repetitive to some players, detracting from the overall enjoyment.

music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising the energetic techno tracks that enhance the gameplay experience, while others find the soundtrack bland or jarring, opting to play their own music instead. Overall, the soundtrack is noted for its adherence to classic flash game styles, but opinions vary on its effectiveness in complementing the visuals and gameplay.
- “It has great techno music and I was enjoying it.”
- “Music is awesome and keeps you pumped up and rearing to go; the UI is crisp and the objectives are super clear.”
- “The smooth neon look, the epic soundtrack, the various obstacles and their difficulty... it's got me hooked.”
- “The visuals and soundtrack are a little bland, but the gameplay holds up and is addicting.”
- “I thought the music was not that great, but the visuals are quite nice, and you can turn the sound off and play your own tunes if you want.”
- “They were also a bit disparate for my tastes, making the moment when the game changes songs feel occasionally jarring.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game is described as addictive and satisfying, with fresh mechanics that stand out in the genre. However, some players find the surrounding elements frustrating and feel that the overall experience does not justify the price, leading to mixed feelings about its value compared to similar games.
- “That's not to say it's not a fun game because the base gameplay is still intensely satisfying.”
- “If you're sick of games that check all the boxes but fail to deliver the goods where it counts - in the gameplay - give hyphen a try.”
- “Visuals and soundtrack are a little bland but the gameplay holds up and is addicting.”
- “I really like the base mechanics, but a lot of the elements surrounding it push me away.”
- “My rating is six stars - the mechanics are fairly fresh because there are not many games like this, but the price ruins everything; it's too simple of a game for such money.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The graphics are generally considered appealing, with a neon aesthetic reminiscent of Geometry Wars, though some users find the visuals and soundtrack to be somewhat bland. The glow effect around elements can hinder precise movements, but players appreciate the option to mute the sound and play their own music.
- “The neon geometry wars knockoff aesthetic is appealing, but the glow around elements can be frustrating when you're trying to make tight movements.”
- “The visuals and soundtrack are a little bland, but the gameplay holds up and is addicting.”
- “I thought the music was not that great, but the visuals are quite nice.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the humor in the game's deceptive simplicity, as its challenging nature leads to frustration and rage, often resulting in exaggerated claims about the number of peripherals they would break in the process. This darkly comedic take on the difficulty adds a layer of amusement to the overall experience.
- “This game looks so nice and easy, but it is so hard that by the end of your life, you would have had to buy 5 new computer monitors, 10 new mice, and 100 more keyboards just from playing this game and raging so much about how difficult it is. The funny thing is, you probably wouldn't even have completed the game by the time you die in real life.”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch! The witty dialogue and hilarious character interactions kept me laughing throughout my entire playthrough.”
- “I love how the game uses absurd situations to create humor. It’s refreshing to see a game that doesn’t take itself too seriously and can make you laugh out loud.”