However, as wonderful as the concept and realisation of that concept is, there are some flaws holding it back. While thematic, the depth of field effect can be visually distracting and off putting when battling from afar, and there’s no way to turn it off, only mitigate it by messing with the field of view options. There’s also a lack of juice when it comes to feedback, especially when taking damage. The combat while enjoyable, does feel less tactile and lacks feedback that most shooters in the last decade have managed to evolve upon. While this is overly prevalent in Multiplayer yet Co-op feels far more rewarding in spite of this shortcoming. While Hypercharge provides a nice selection of accessibility options for adjusting control schemes, FOV, etc. the default control scheme is a little odd. Fortunately, the ’classic’ scheme lives up to its name and feels far more familiar for this genre.
Finally, the weapons while varied, could do with an option to test the guns as their specifics can in many cases be difficult to get to grips with in the short time you can use them and can cause frustration when the firing mechanics are not obvious. Having a “firing range” letting you try out weapons would be an easy win to allow people time to get to grips with those outlier weapons that arent just point and shoot. Overall, a game that is great fun with friends, but can be frustrating when you first start playing, which could put players off early on.
It’s clear a lot of love has gone into making this game, the attention to detail is excellent, as is the clever avoidance of copyright infringement! There was much amusement for the team on the character select screen showing your toy with limited joint movement. The waves of nostalgia from each of as as we found a different toy that resonated with us was great.
Hypercharge: Unboxed delivers a fun and nostalgic experience that combines the charm of childhood toys with the thrill of cooperative first-person shooting. Its blend of strategy, customisation, and action-packed gameplay makes it a great title for players looking to enjoy a unique and entertaining multiplayer game. Whether playing with friends or solo, Hypercharge: Unboxed offers a delightful and engaging adventure in a world where toys rule the battlefield.
A thoroughly enjoyable game that brings waves of nostalgia back into your life. The Tower defence side of the game in particular is full of challenges and will give you lots to think about as a team. The worlds you play on are well thought and look great and the lack of monetisation in the game is a breath of fresh air.
