Temporal Storm X: Hyperspace Dream

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Temporal Storm X: Hyperspace Dream is a single player action game. It was developed by Crystalmesh Studios and was released on September 7, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Temporal Storm X - Hyperspace Dream hearkens back to the days of retro arcade gaming we loved in the 1980's. It's slick neon style and pumping retro futuristic soundtrack bring the classic 1980's to the current day. TS-HD-X is the non-vr version of this game.

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80%

Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

music3 negative mentions

The game features excellent graphics and sound, combining modern visuals with retro gameplay, making it enjoyable for fans of arcade shooters.
Recent updates have improved control customization, allowing players to reassign keys and use mouse buttons, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
The addictive gameplay and competitive world ranking system provide a fun challenge, appealing to both casual and dedicated gamers.

The game lacks joypad support and has an awkward control layout, making it difficult for some players to enjoy the experience fully.
At times, the graphics can become overly busy, making it hard to see incoming obstacles, which can detract from the gameplay.
The absence of an auto-fire feature requires players to repeatedly press the fire key, which can be cumbersome during intense gameplay.

graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The graphics in the game have been praised for their quality and effort, showcasing a blend of modern aesthetics reminiscent of titles like Geometry Wars while enhancing the retro gameplay experience. However, some players noted that the visuals can occasionally become overly busy, making it difficult to track targets. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal, elevating a basic format with impressive artwork and sound design.
- “I think it's worth mentioning that Crystalmesh didn't just pump out a Unity asset flip here; they put in a bit of effort to add decent graphics and sound to a basic game format.”
- “It's a blast to play, and it's like if the guys who made Gyruss decided to upgrade the graphics, add power-ups, and ramp up the difficulty more gradually than they did in the arcade version back in the day.”
- “This game manages to combine awesome graphics and sound of more recent games with the retro gameplay of arcade games I played when I was a kid that were super easy to play, but hard to beat.”
- “I hope the talented guys behind the graphics and artwork move on to a game development project where they make an actual game.”
- “The only negative I have about the game is that there are times when the pretty graphics get a bit too busy and complicated, making it a little hard to see your targets coming at you.”
- “It's got the retro gameplay and sound, but the graphics are more like Geometry Wars and other spruced-up retro shooters.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The music in the game is a mixed bag; while some players praise its excellent retro vibe and pounding soundtrack, others find it boring and lacking excitement. Overall, the sound effects complement the experience well, but opinions on the music's engagement vary significantly.
- “The music and sound effects are great.”
- “Music is boring too.”
- “Excellent retro action with modern bling and a pounding soundtrack.”
- “Throbbing soundtrack!”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is a nostalgic blend of retro mechanics and modern aesthetics, featuring simple yet challenging arcade-style action reminiscent of classic games. Players appreciate the combination of engaging graphics and sound, which enhance the overall experience while maintaining the accessible yet difficult nature of traditional arcade gameplay.
- “It's got the retro gameplay and sound, but the graphics are more like Geometry Wars and other spruced-up retro shooters.”
- “This game manages to combine awesome graphics and sound of more recent games with the retro gameplay of arcade games I played when I was a kid that were super easy to play, but hard to beat.”