Rainbowcore Hypernova

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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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Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

81%

Audience ScoreBased on 145 reviews

music13 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game features a vibrant art style and an engaging soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
RainbowCore Hypernova offers a unique blend of mechanics from traditional and platform fighters, making it accessible yet deep for players of all skill levels.
It's a free game with a lot of potential, providing fun gameplay and a welcoming community for both beginners and experienced players.

The controls are clunky and unresponsive, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
Balancing issues among characters can make matches feel unfair, with some characters being significantly stronger than others.
The menu navigation is user-unfriendly, and the online features are plagued with bugs and lag, detracting from the overall enjoyment.

music
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
57%
8%
The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many players praising its uniqueness and catchy nature, often referring to it as the best soundtrack they've encountered. While some critiques mention a few tracks as less favorable, the overall sentiment highlights the soundtrack's ability to enhance the gaming experience and its memorable quality. Players express a desire for more varied tracks to further enrich the atmosphere and prevent audio repetition.
- “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.”
- “Look bad, plays bad, has terrible music and navigating the game is a pain; you'd have to be really desperate to play this.”
- “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.”
gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
62%
12%
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 create a satisfying experience. 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 character interactions and balance. Despite these challenges, the game is recognized for its depth and chaotic fun, encouraging players to engage in rematches and explore its mechanics.
- “It combines traditional 2D fighting game mechanics with platform fighter twists.”
- “Rainbowcore Hypernova delivers solid and satisfying gameplay mechanics, providing players with a wide range of moves, combos, and special abilities.”
- “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.”
- “This leads to a gameplay loop of running in an opponent's face and throwing out special after special.”
- “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
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are characterized by a vibrant and psychedelic art style that enhances its indie charm, with richly developed characters and visually stunning environments. While many players appreciate the unique aesthetics and animations, some have noted issues with visual clarity and overall graphical quality, suggesting that improvements could elevate the experience further. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal, though opinions vary on their execution.
- “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
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
Rainbowcore Hypernova is praised for its intricate and engaging storyline, which enhances the 2D fighting game experience. The inclusion of additional dialogue options and branching narratives allows players to shape the story through their choices, increasing replayability and personal investment in the characters and plot. Overall, the game stands out for its strong storytelling and character development.
- “Rainbowcore Hypernova is a captivating 2D fighting game that pushes the boundaries of storytelling in the genre.”
- “One of the standout features of Rainbowcore Hypernova is its intricate and engaging storyline.”
- “Rainbowcore Hypernova is an exceptional 2D fighting game that shines in its storytelling, character development, and visual presentation.”
- “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
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is noted for its humor, providing a fun experience, although some players found the control issues amusingly broken. While it delivers laughs, it lacks the depth of humor found in other titles, making it primarily entertaining without much else to offer.
- “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
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is severely criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, lag issues, and unreliable mechanics that hinder gameplay. Many players experienced frustrating interactions, such as problematic menu screens and erratic matchmaking, leading to a lack of trust in the game's functionality. Overall, the game's stability is described as a significant concern, with developers failing to adequately address these issues post-launch.
- “The 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.”
- “Everything was very buggy, to the point that I was questioning game mechanics because getting into a game and setting up controllers was so problematic that I couldn't trust the interactions in-game.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in Rainbowcore Hypernova is praised for its strong storytelling and visual presentation, though some users feel that additional animations and details could enhance the expressiveness of the characters' movements. Overall, the character designs are visually appealing and contribute positively to the game's narrative depth.
- “Rainbowcore Hypernova is an exceptional 2D fighting game that shines in its storytelling, character development, and visual presentation.”
- “While the character designs are visually appealing, some additional animations and details could add further depth and expressiveness to their movements.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players appreciate the well-developed backstories and motivations of the characters, 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.”
- “The game masterfully evokes a range of emotions, making players feel deeply invested in the characters' journeys.”
- “Every decision feels weighty, as the emotional stakes are high, leaving players reflecting on their choices long after the game ends.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers highlight that incorporating additional dialogue options, branching storylines, and meaningful choices significantly enhances replayability, allowing players to shape the narrative and 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.”
- “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.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back. The lack of different endings or significant choices makes replaying feel pointless.”
- “The game feels linear, and after finishing it once, I found no reason to experience it again. The lack of variety in gameplay and story paths really hurts its replayability.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is significantly enhanced by exceptional sound design, featuring impactful sound effects and a memorable soundtrack that complements the action effectively.
- “Additionally, the sound design perfectly complements the action, with impactful sound effects and a memorable soundtrack that enhances the overall atmosphere.”
- “The game's environment is richly detailed, creating an immersive world that draws you in and makes you feel part of the story.”
- “The lighting and visual effects work together to create a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you on edge throughout the experience.”