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Rainbowcore Hypernova

81%Game Brain Score
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story, stability
81% User Score Based on 290 reviews

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Unleash your inner fighter in Rainbowcore Hypernova, the explosively fun and free fighting game featuring vibrant characters, easy controls, and dynamic battles

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81%
Audience ScoreBased on 290 reviews
music26 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique and vibrant art style, with a catchy soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
  • RainbowCore Hypernova is praised for its fun gameplay mechanics and depth, making it accessible for beginners while still offering complexity for experienced players.
  • The game is free to play, which adds to its appeal, and many players find it enjoyable to play with friends.
  • The controls are often described as clunky and unresponsive, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
  • Many players report issues with the menu navigation and overall user interface, making it difficult to set up and play the game.
  • Balancing issues among characters lead to some being perceived as overpowered or underwhelming, which can detract from the competitive experience.
  • music
    74 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many players praising the soundtrack as one of the best they've ever heard, highlighting its catchy and unique qualities. While some users noted issues with specific tracks or the overall sound design, the majority agree that the music significantly enhances the gaming experience, making it a standout feature. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a major strength of the game, contributing to its fun and engaging atmosphere.

    • “Not to mention the soundtrack which is expertly crafted with the voice of angels.”
    • “Fun game, cool characters, amazing soundtrack.”
    • “Best soundtrack of the year 10/10”
    • “Controls are cancer, laggy as fuck, music is ear rape.”
    • “The simple act of moving around characters feels completely awful and matches take forever, which is extra terrible when combined with the decidedly chill soundtrack.”
    • “Look bad, plays bad, has terrible music and navigating the game is a pain; you'd have to be really desperate to play this.”
  • gameplay
    52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of Rainbowcore Hypernova is praised for its unique mechanics, combining elements from traditional 2D fighters and platform fighters, offering a range of moves and combos that encourage chaotic and engaging matches. However, players note issues with button mapping, vague tutorials, and bugs that hinder the overall experience, suggesting that further updates and refinements are needed to enhance gameplay balance and clarity. Despite these concerns, the game is recognized for its depth and potential, with many players eager for improvements and additional content.

    • “Rainbowcore Hypernova delivers solid and satisfying gameplay mechanics, providing players with a wide range of moves, combos, and special abilities.”
    • “It combines traditional 2D fighting game mechanics with platform fighter twists.”
    • “Don't let the silly colors fool you, this game has deep mechanics and characters that will leave you spamming that rematch button.”
    • “I think it's a pretty decent game mechanically but really struggled with rough internet and really vague tutorials.”
    • “There's clearly lots of depth, but the mechanics are shockingly obtuse and hardcore.”
    • “Also everything was very very buggy, to the point that I was questioning game mechanics because getting into a game and setting up controllers was so buggy that I couldn't trust the interactions in-game.”
  • graphics
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics are characterized by a vibrant and psychedelic art style that enhances its indie charm, captivating players with its colorful visuals and well-developed characters. While many praise the unique aesthetic and animations, some reviewers note that improvements in visual clarity could elevate the experience further. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal, though opinions vary on their execution and impact on gameplay.

    • “A lovely indie fighter with a vivid and consistent aesthetic.”
    • “With its richly developed characters, deep narrative, and visually stunning graphics, the game manages to captivate players from start to finish.”
    • “The vibrant and colorful art style breathes life into the characters and their surroundings.”
    • “Your experience in the game will change dramatically depending on your control setup (and whether or not it works) your preferred playstyle, the people you play with, and even on the small scale of whether the visuals hurt your eyes or if the one song does or doesn't grate on you.”
    • “The art style is neat and so is the soundtrack, but that isn't enough for me to forgive the rest of the game.”
    • “I've praised the animations, but I have some problems with the overall graphics.”
  • story
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Rainbowcore Hypernova is praised for its intricate and engaging storyline, which sets it apart in the 2D fighting game genre. Reviewers highlight the potential for enhanced player agency through additional dialogue options and branching narratives, suggesting that these features could further enrich the storytelling experience and increase replayability. Overall, the game excels in character development and visual presentation, making its narrative a standout aspect.

    • “One of the standout features of Rainbowcore Hypernova is its intricate and engaging storyline.”
    • “Incorporating additional dialogue options, branching storylines, and meaningful choices would allow players to shape the narrative based on their decisions, enhancing replayability and adding a layer of personal investment.”
    • “Rainbowcore Hypernova is a captivating 2D fighting game that pushes the boundaries of storytelling in the genre.”
    • “Rainbowcore Hypernova is an exceptional 2D fighting game that shines in its storytelling, character development, and visual presentation.”
  • humor
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is noted for its humor, providing a fun experience, although some players feel that the comedic elements are the only standout feature. While there are instances of broken controls that add to the humor, the game is not so flawed that it becomes amusing in a negative way. Overall, the soundtrack is also highlighted as being particularly funny.

    • “The game is funny, though that's all you're going to get out of it.”
    • “(Note: While I was playing a bit more to try to figure out where exactly my problem was, the game stopped registering my controller and keyboard controls were hilariously broken. A was set to right and D was set to left. How tf...)”
    • “So much fun and the OST is hilarious.”
  • stability
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is severely criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, lag, and unreliable mechanics that undermine gameplay. Many express frustration over the developer's lack of support after a brief initial fix period, leaving the game in a problematic state with issues affecting everything from menu navigation to game setup. Overall, the experience is marred by instability and technical flaws.

    • “Developer released this buggy mess, worked on it for 5 days after, then abandoned it, leaving it in this terrible state.”
    • “It's laggy and buggy and doesn't work very well.”
    • “Also everything was very buggy, to the point that I was questioning game mechanics because getting into a game and setting up controllers was so buggy that I couldn't trust the interactions in the game.”
  • character development
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in Rainbowcore Hypernova is praised for its strong storytelling and visual presentation, though some reviewers feel that enhancing animations and details could further enrich the characters' expressiveness and depth.

    • “Rainbowcore Hypernova is an exceptional 2D fighting game that shines in its storytelling, character development, and visual presentation.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the carefully crafted backstories and motivations of each character, which foster a deep emotional connection and enhance the overall gaming experience.

    • “The backstories and motivations of each character are carefully crafted, offering a sense of depth and emotional connection to the players.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players highlight that the inclusion of additional dialogue options, branching storylines, and meaningful choices significantly enhances replayability by allowing them to shape the narrative through their decisions, fostering a deeper personal investment in the game.

    • “Incorporating additional dialogue options, branching storylines, and meaningful choices allows players to shape the narrative based on their decisions, enhancing replayability and adding a layer of personal investment.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is significantly enhanced by its exceptional sound design, featuring impactful sound effects and a memorable soundtrack that effectively complements the action. This combination creates an immersive experience that resonates with players.

    • “Additionally, the sound design perfectly complements the action, with impactful sound effects and a memorable soundtrack that enhances the overall atmosphere.”
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