Hypnorain

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Hypnorain is a single player arcade shooter game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Keyreal and was released on July 8, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Hypnorain is a vertical bullet hell shooter. The player guides a character through handcrafted levels, shooting and dodging their way through an army of enemies and their mesmerizing bullet patterns. Each stage is divided into two parts - it starts with you being thrown into an area full of varied enemies and ends with an intense boss fight. Hypnorain is different from most other Shoot 'Em Up (…

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Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

music3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features catchy music that enhances the overall experience and provides plenty of replay value.
It offers a fun and challenging bullet hell experience with colorful visuals and engaging gameplay mechanics.
The game runs well on various systems, maintaining a stable frame rate and supporting controller input seamlessly.

The game suffers from a large hitbox that makes maneuvering difficult, detracting from the bullet hell experience.
There are significant bugs, such as losing a bomb when selecting the next stage, which can frustrate players.
The game lacks depth and originality, feeling bland and not meeting the expected standards of the genre.

music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is noted for its catchy quality, contributing to replay value and creating an atmospheric experience. However, some users find it lacking in charm, comparing it to simplistic compositions, and there is a minor issue with the music continuing to play when the game is minimized. Overall, opinions on the music are mixed, with some appreciating its role in the game's ambiance while others criticize its execution.
- “Plenty of replay value because the music is catchy.”
- “The music and art are perfectly atmospheric.”
- “Nice music work, although there is one problem - if you minimize the game, you still hear the music.”
- “It's utterly charmless; every non-boss enemy sprite is from stage 1, patterns never really do much, and the music is like baby's first Casio.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers significant replayability, largely attributed to its catchy music, which encourages players to return for more enjoyment.
- “There's plenty of replay value because the music is catchy.”
- “The game offers a variety of choices that make each playthrough feel unique.”
- “I love how different strategies can lead to entirely new experiences every time I play.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by its exceptional music and art, which work together to create an immersive experience.
- “The music and art are perfectly atmospheric.”
- “The game immerses you in a hauntingly beautiful world that feels alive.”
- “Every sound and visual detail contributes to an incredible sense of place.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is a challenging, Touhou-inspired scrolling shooter that features a large hitbox, requiring players to be cautious. While the easiest difficulty may still pose a significant challenge, the game introduces unique mechanics like a magnet button and a powerful offensive attack that differentiates it from other titles in the genre. Overall, it offers a solid experience for fans of shoot 'em ups, though practice is essential to master its demands.
- “The gameplay is a classy Touhou-like scroll shooter; even on the easiest difficulty, it's already challenging. You have a huge hitbox, so be careful and don't get your character shot down. The option to make the hitbox permanently visible is very helpful, but the game remains quite challenging.”
- “This is a solid shoot 'em up that incorporates some unique changes to set itself apart from more well-known entries in the genre, like Touhou and Cave shooters. The inclusion of the magnet button and the offensive attack offers a different experience compared to Touhou's bomb mechanic, as it's highly damaging but won't save you.”
- “The easiest difficulty is already hard for me; I guess you need some practice. You have a huge hitbox located in your rear, so be careful and don't get your character shot off. You have the option to make the hitbox permanently visible, which is pretty helpful, but the game is still very challenging.”
- “Solid shoot 'em up that uses some minor changes to differentiate itself from more well-known entries in the genre, like the inclusion of the magnet button and the offensive attack, which differs from Touhou's bomb mechanic in that it's highly damaging yet will not save you.”
- “The gameplay is quite challenging, even for those familiar with the genre, and the unique mechanics may not be enough to ease the difficulty.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally well-received, featuring a great overall design with appealing menus and HUD. While the projectiles and character designs, particularly the anime-style girls, are praised, some users find the cartoonish appearance of mobs to be acceptable.
- “The overall design is great, with a visually appealing menu and HUD. The projectiles and character designs look fantastic, and while the mobs have a cartoonish style, it fits well with the game's aesthetic.”