Hyposphere

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

30%

Audience ScoreBased on 87 reviews

graphics10 positive mentions

optimization5 negative mentions

Beautiful graphics and nice music enhance the overall experience.
The game offers a variety of levels and challenges, making it engaging for players.
The simple premise and mechanics are easy to understand, allowing for quick gameplay.

Controls are frustratingly loose and imprecise, making navigation difficult.
The game suffers from numerous bugs, including issues with level resets and broken achievements.
Level design becomes repetitive and lacks creativity, especially in the later stages.

graphics
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
43%
13%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the beautiful art style and decent visuals, particularly for an indie title. However, several players criticize the graphics for being inconsistent, with some effects being overly bright or distracting, and performance issues such as frame drops on lower settings. Overall, while the visuals are often described as eye-catching and atmospheric, they are sometimes overshadowed by poor controls and technical problems.
- “Beautiful graphics, nice music, and hard ball physics on a thin platform with very low guard rails.”
- “Graphics are amazing; the music could be better, but the visuals are stunning.”
- “With that being said, the visuals are nice as the atmosphere changes throughout the game and transports you to another dimension each time.”
- “Awful controls, awful visuals, bad everything.”
- “Shame to see decent graphics wasted on what turns out to be a poor game, but I hope whoever did the graphic design and digital art moves on to better things.”
- “But seriously though, I'm at 5 frames a 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).”
music
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
43%
14%
The music in the game is generally described as pleasant and relaxing, with some standout tracks that enhance the experience. However, there are notable issues, including inconsistent playback, instances of silence, and a lack of looping on certain levels, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. While the soundtrack is appreciated, it could benefit from more variety and reliability throughout the gameplay.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “I enjoy this game because of its addictive qualities, soundtrack, and unrealistic challenges.”
- “+ soundtrack is good”
- “Sometimes the music doesn't start on the menu and in-game.”
- “One of the music samples only takes 20 seconds to end and never replays again, leaving you with total silence.”
- “Some levels have no music.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
50%
25%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its unique mechanics and minimalistic graphics, while others criticize it for poor physics and frustrating life/shop systems that detract from the experience. Many find the level design repetitive and the consequences of failure insufficient, leading to a lack of engagement. Overall, while there are elements that could be enjoyable, the execution leaves much to be desired.
- “Great game, I enjoyed it for a change of pace and to get away from my usual type of gameplay.”
- “You get right to the heart of gameplay - immediately.”
- “The maple mechanic is really interesting.”
- “The gameplay is awful due to horrible physics.”
- “Gameplay oriented at making you burn lives.”
- “The only real consequence for the player is the few seconds it takes for the game to reload the level, which is not only annoying, but from my perspective a bad design of the game mechanic.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
83%
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, requiring players to lower resolution settings to achieve playable frame rates, even on high-end hardware like the GTX 980ti. Many users report severe frame stuttering and poor control responsiveness, indicating a need for patches and performance enhancements to improve the overall experience. Despite these challenges, some players find the game enjoyable when these issues are addressed.
- “The game is poorly optimized; I need to run it at 800x600 to achieve fluid FPS.”
- “I have never bought a game before that was this badly optimized.”
- “And the optimization... well, there isn't any.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be initially challenging due to the need for precise controls, but it becomes more tedious as the game progresses, particularly with visual obstructions from artifacts and effects. Additionally, there is a reliance on coin grinding to purchase extra lives, which can add to the overall repetitiveness.
- “The controls require a careful amount of precision, but they become easier in the later part of the game; however, it just gets more tedious with artifacts and effects obstructing vision.”
- “Grinding for coins to buy extra lives is frustrating and feels like a chore.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is subjective, with players finding it either enjoyable and funny or frustrating, largely depending on their personal reactions and interactions with the content.
- “The humor in this game is spot-on, making even the most frustrating moments enjoyable.”
- “I found myself laughing out loud at the clever jokes and witty dialogue throughout the game.”
- “The comedic timing and absurd situations kept me entertained from start to finish.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is criticized for being poorly optimized, sluggish, and buggy, yet it is considered one of the better offerings from Atum Software, albeit with low expectations.
- “A poorly optimized, sluggish, and buggy marble run game. It claims to be one of the better Atum software/sometimes you games, although that really isn't saying much.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I experienced constant frame drops and glitches that ruined the overall experience.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its visually appealing design, which effectively shifts throughout the gameplay, immersing players in different dimensions and enhancing the overall experience.
- “The visuals are stunning, and the atmosphere shifts throughout the game, transporting you to another dimension each time.”
- “The immersive atmosphere draws you in, making every moment feel unique and engaging.”
- “Each environment is crafted with such detail that it truly enhances the overall atmosphere of the game.”