Hyposphere
- May 5, 2016
- Atum Software
Get on Steam"Hyposphere" is a challenging marble platformer using Unreal Engine 4 for stunning graphics. With over 100 levels, non-linear paths, and hidden places, players must navigate through tests generated by a malevolent AI to save the information age. Collect bonuses like extra points, size and weight increases, and a magnet for items in this intense adventure.
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Reviews
- The game has a unique marble mechanic that can be enjoyable once adapted to.
- Some levels are interesting and varied, providing a mix of platforming and racing challenges.
- The graphics and music are pleasant, contributing to an engaging atmosphere.
- The controls are frustratingly loose, making precision jumps difficult and leading to a poor gameplay experience.
- The game suffers from performance issues, including low frame rates and long reset times after failing a level.
- Many levels feel repetitive, with later stages recycling earlier designs and lacking a clear difficulty curve.
- music7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it relaxing and enjoyable, while others criticize it for being inconsistent and sometimes out of place. Issues include music stopping on certain levels, a lack of music in some areas, and repetitive sound effects that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the soundtrack has its highlights but also significant shortcomings.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“The graphics and music are pleasant.”
“Some of the music is good.”
“Strange, out of place music in the main menu, and on the topic of sound, jumping sounds like something out of a PowerPoint.”
“Some of the music stinks.”
“Music stops looping on certain stages, so you're stuck with the sounds of the level, which is typically one 2-3 second sound that constantly repeats.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics received mixed reviews, with some players praising the art style as beautiful and pleasant, while others experienced significant frame rate issues and noted that the graphics appeared ugly at lower resolutions. Frame drops were reported in specific levels, and adjusting the graphics settings did not yield noticeable improvements.
“The graphics and music are pleasant, but I did notice some frame dropping - but that happened only on certain levels.”
“The graphics are great in-game, but if you fall off a level, the game hesitates.”
“The art style is beautiful and varied.”
“But seriously though, I'm at 5 frames per second on the lowest graphics settings possible. Why can't there just be a way to disable the backgrounds to the levels? Surely that's what's causing it.”
“And at this resolution, the graphics are ugly.”
“Turning the graphics up or down yielded no distinguishable difference.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Gameplay is engaging from the start, with players quickly immersed in the action. The unique marble mechanic adds an intriguing layer to the overall experience.
“You get right to the heart of gameplay - immediately.”
“The marble mechanic is really interesting.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is criticized for loose controls and frame stuttering during gameplay and loading, indicating a need for patches and performance enhancements. Despite these issues, players find the game enjoyable, particularly appreciating the gamepad functionality.
“Could be decent without extremely loose controls and frame stuttering both in-game and when loading.”
“The game really just needs a couple of patches and some performance enhancements; overlooking the bad, the game is quite enjoyable (I also like the gamepad functionality).”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
