HYPERCHARGE: Unboxed

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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 107 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 91 out of 107
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 107
  3. Negative: 13 out of 107

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  1. AndroidH04
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    The attention to detail in this game is stunning. This is a hidden GEM, I cannot believe that a five-man team have developed this. Easily one of the best experiences on the Switch to-date. PvP works flawlessly too!
  2. Pete112
    Feb 25, 2021
    9
    I originally gave this game a fairly low score as I thought the campaign was designed to be tackled with multiple players and was too difficult in single player.

    The developers have since made so many updates it is about the most complete fps on the switch. There are options for bots, fps or third person view and many more maps and modes than at launch. Ignore any low reviews given    I originally gave this game a fairly low score as I thought the campaign was designed to be tackled with multiple players and was too difficult in single player.

    The developers have since made so many updates it is about the most complete fps on the switch.

    There are options for bots, fps or third person view and many more maps and modes than at launch.

    Ignore any low reviews given before mid 2021 as the updates have made this a completely different game.

    The only thing preventing me from giving it a perfect score is that the movement could be just slightly faster.    … Expand
  3. AdrianBach
    Feb 17, 2020
    0
    I only plaid twice and for me it was already a waste of money. I think companies should be forced to provide demos before purchase as it allows the user to see if its worth buying the game. I find it really repetitive and unless I got bored too quick I've only been able to play on the same map three times.
  4. simrik
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    This game gets so many things right. Where should I start:

    It has a ton of nostalgia and graphics are incredible (love the banging 80/90ies OST in the background). A must buy for those who love FPS and PvP! The main objective of the Co-op mode is that you must defend something called the "HYPER-CORE". You must also search each level for resources, as you can find weapons, attachments    This game gets so many things right. Where should I start:

    It has a ton of nostalgia and graphics are incredible (love the banging 80/90ies OST in the background). A must buy for those who love FPS and PvP! The main objective of the Co-op mode is that you must defend something called the "HYPER-CORE". You must also search each level for resources, as you can find weapons, attachments and coins. Coins act as a resource that allow you to build defenses, such as traps and turrets. Replayability definitely seems high, and to top of all off, it has Split-Screen!    … Expand
  5. Rauthian
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    Almost anyone that played games in the 90's will have fond memories of sitting on the couch with your siblings or neighbors, screen peeking and laughing until the wee hours of the night. Hypercharge: Unboxed captures this feeling, bottles it, mixes in your childhood, and creates a magical mixture of nostalgia for a game I had never even played.

    Hypercharge: Unboxed is the couch co-op    Almost anyone that played games in the 90's will have fond memories of sitting on the couch with your siblings or neighbors, screen peeking and laughing until the wee hours of the night. Hypercharge: Unboxed captures this feeling, bottles it, mixes in your childhood, and creates a magical mixture of nostalgia for a game I had never even played.

    Hypercharge: Unboxed is the couch co-op of your fondest memories, in the same way that Octopath Traveler is the JRPG of your fondest memories. What I mean by that is the way your mind has romanticized the shooters of old, is perfectly realized in Hypercharge: Unboxed.

    The controls and gameplay is tight and precise, reminding me the most of Halo 3. Nice solid melee, floaty jumps, everything you loved about the classics. Platforming and level exploration is not just a fun easter egg but a core element to the game.

    The maps are some of the most entertaining maps I've played in a game, and each one has me going "oh yes, that looks like my house, the neighbor's house, etc." they each have a feeling of familiarity that makes them all the more fun to explore. (e.g. the Kitchen themed level has hotwheel like tracks running between the counters to use as a bridge.) ad each level is larger than you may initially think after some careful exploration.

    That said, online or offline, co-op or PvP, Hypercharge: Unboxed will bring back those feelings, and the fun of days gone by, in spades and does it with excellence.

    For the ridiculous bargain asking price of 19.99 USD, you simply cannot go wrong. There are no micro-transactions; if you want that skin or helmet, you gotta prove you're good enough to unlock it. Not only that, the developers, Digital Cybercherries, already have a road map with months worth of free content coming down the pipeline.

    I see Hypercharge: Unboxed being a must own for the Switch for years to come.    … Expand
  6. The_WickerMan
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    Pros:
    Stunning Visual Environments
    Hours of Content to playthrough
    PvP and Co-op Online

    Cons
    Single-player could be balanced a bit better
    Jumping mechanic needs to be tweeked

    Overall:
    This is truly an impressive, ambitious game, unlike any other I have played on the switch. It's a sleeping giant, that I think will become very popular in time to come.
  7. Joure
    Jan 31, 2020
    9
    Garden of Evil is my favorite Level! I had a blast with this game. Gameplay is solid and fun. Steady frame rate and the visuals are so juicy. The features are plentiful and there's just so much to discover and unlock. One of the best games I played in quite some time.

    I'm so giddy, once I'm done with this review, I'ma boot up the game and play some more rounds on Fort Jeep. HUZZAH!
  8. Zachisthebest1
    Feb 3, 2020
    10
    Lots of replay appeal. And the gameplay is solid. Lots of stuff to do and goals to achieve.
  9. Ryano666
    Feb 4, 2020
    6
    This is a fun and addictive first person shooter, the game modes and weapons are different and original but... online sucks. Laggy, broken, slow, and unpleasant. There needs to be a serious fix, especially to the vs modes. The game crashes often and sometimes it’s not worth playing because of this problems, but I really like this game and I hope these problems are fixed in the future.
  10. Nintendist
    Jun 29, 2022
    0
    i really dont like how the gameplay goes through the storyline. feels so empty
  11. Leigh28
    Feb 4, 2020
    9
    HYPER CHARGE UNBOXED is fantastic co-op wave shooter, PVP. There are lots of unlockables auch as : skins, characters, guns, buildables/turrets to unlock. You can collect different medals from easy, normal and even new prestige medals in expert, nightmare. Online is really soild, isnt difficult find a game. Everything runs super smooth and ive had no issues whatsoever.
  12. KoreRupt
    Jul 6, 2020
    9
    Great fun game. Filled with tight gameplay, loads of unlockables and a decent set of areas to pretend your in the film small soldiers.

    Speaking of which the entire game feels like Small Soldiers vs Toy Story. Loved it! Loads of parodies like 'OP' brand of nerf guns. Played it in 2 player and I was more excited to play than my friend.. but by the end of it my friend is raving even    Great fun game. Filled with tight gameplay, loads of unlockables and a decent set of areas to pretend your in the film small soldiers.

    Speaking of which the entire game feels like Small Soldiers vs Toy Story. Loved it! Loads of parodies like 'OP' brand of nerf guns.

    Played it in 2 player and I was more excited to play than my friend.. but by the end of it my friend is raving even more about the game than I am!!

    Gameplay 8/10
    Coop Fun 9/10
    Sounds 8/10
    Easter Eggs 10/10
    Longevity 9/10

    If you like tower defense games and playing coop with friends (there is PVP too but im not interested in that!!) then pick this up!

    The only thing I want is bots. :) Especially so I can do some of the PVP modes with them.. like Plague where you infect others or hide from the infected. Loads of potential for extra maps etc that would fill in the experience too!    … Expand
  13. Rowbot
    Feb 5, 2020
    9
    This game is a blast to play and is a love letter to fans of the multiplayer Army Men titles, Sanctum/Sanctum 2, toy collectors, and players that just want a drama-free, "pay once and you're ready to go" kind of game. The customization (again, without microtransactions and lootboxes) is great and the variety of modes, maps, and enemies keeps things fresh. This game truly is a must-buy onThis game is a blast to play and is a love letter to fans of the multiplayer Army Men titles, Sanctum/Sanctum 2, toy collectors, and players that just want a drama-free, "pay once and you're ready to go" kind of game. The customization (again, without microtransactions and lootboxes) is great and the variety of modes, maps, and enemies keeps things fresh. This game truly is a must-buy on the Nintendo Switch and would be a welcome addition to an Switch owner looking for a great FPS game on the console and/or just a game that's actually fun to play, in general.… Expand
  14. philip3242
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    Unreal game. Made by an active indie developer team who are working through quarantine to bring updates. I watched a switchup review thinking meh, picked it up and was blown away. You get a lot of character, weapon, and tower defense customization. On top of that they have eight or so beautiful maps where you get run at by classic to enemies. Imo this is the best zombies experience you'llUnreal game. Made by an active indie developer team who are working through quarantine to bring updates. I watched a switchup review thinking meh, picked it up and was blown away. You get a lot of character, weapon, and tower defense customization. On top of that they have eight or so beautiful maps where you get run at by classic to enemies. Imo this is the best zombies experience you'll get on the switch with multiplayer and i highly recommended it.… Expand
  15. PedroK
    May 12, 2020
    9
    Muito divertido! Cenários lindos e cheios de detalhes e com level design fenomenal! Bastante conteúdo com updates grátis prometidos! Funciona online, local ou solo. Recomendo MUITO!
  16. drandaluz
    Feb 3, 2020
    9
    This game is a love letter to childhood, nostalgia and fun. Seriously i wish i could tell you everything here how fun it is. The details are amazing, the music is fun, the gameplay addictive. The game needs a few fixes here and there with the controls but the Developers are constantly active with the community asking for opinion, feedback and ideas. I love the game and i promise u youThis game is a love letter to childhood, nostalgia and fun. Seriously i wish i could tell you everything here how fun it is. The details are amazing, the music is fun, the gameplay addictive. The game needs a few fixes here and there with the controls but the Developers are constantly active with the community asking for opinion, feedback and ideas. I love the game and i promise u you will have great fun and nostalgia.… Expand
  17. Sobral-BR
    Feb 2, 2020
    9
    This game is awesome! Perfect level design. The game needs some adjustments to be perfect, but the developers are active on discord and giving us all support.
  18. PixelPatch
    Feb 12, 2020
    10
    Have not had this much fun splitscreen shooting since halo and goldeneye

    Highly recommend this as the only good split screen shooter on the switch, with both local and online splitscreen
  19. Frank447
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    Toystory meet's Rambo. What's not to like about this game? This is an absolute blast to play even in single player mode. With three friends this is the best party game available for the Switch. And yes it is possible (though fairly difficult) to defend all three bases at the same time in single player mode.

    1. Knowing where all the coins are to be found is crucial - their locations    Toystory meet's Rambo. What's not to like about this game? This is an absolute blast to play even in single player mode. With three friends this is the best party game available for the Switch. And yes it is possible (though fairly difficult) to defend all three bases at the same time in single player mode.

    1. Knowing where all the coins are to be found is crucial - their locations don't change with each attempt at a level.
    2. Knowing the progression of enemy waves is helpful as well, though there is some randomness to this.
    3. You need some weapon drop luck to successfully defend all three bases. Shot gun and laser are for killing the larger enemies with one or two shots. Grenade launchers are for knocking out a pack of enemies grouped together.
    4. Usually one of the bases is tucked away in a corner and has some natural defense. Concentrate your defenses on the other two bases.
    5. Find the batteries and install them into the base power supplies. This extends the life of each base.    … Expand
  20. Lyconius
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    This game is by far one of the best games I've played this year (yes I am aware it's only February, but I game a significant amount). This game has a wonderful way of capturing that nostalgic essence of the games we used to play, and smashing it alongside the toys we played with as a kid! Even for the younger audience, the game is captivating and a visual representation of what they haveThis game is by far one of the best games I've played this year (yes I am aware it's only February, but I game a significant amount). This game has a wonderful way of capturing that nostalgic essence of the games we used to play, and smashing it alongside the toys we played with as a kid! Even for the younger audience, the game is captivating and a visual representation of what they have imagined their whole lives. The gameplay is smooth and visually stunning as well as full of content that will keep you entertained for hours. Don't have friends? There's single player. Don't have online friends? There's couch co-op! This game is massive fun for all family and friends. The perfect score doesn't come from it being the 'best game ever' but rather from it perfecting the type of game it is. The few bugs are already being worked out by devs and more content is on the way for the next SEVERAL months (which are completely free by the way). There is much to love in this action-packed tower defencethat will have you playing your heart out for months to come!… Expand
  21. Skizoboy
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    Hypercharge combines two things I love: FPS and toys. Dive into your childhood with this independent game that will offer you various game modes to entertain you in any situation!
  22. Reaperaan
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    This game is just incredible, it is THE solution to return to childhood, the universe will charm the most nostalgic players as well as the new ones !
  23. Metah
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    Hello,
    I love this game! It has conquered me very quickly! I hope it will have the success it deserves! On this, I go back to throwing batteries !
  24. greenbur
    Feb 3, 2020
    9
    The only thing holding this back from being a 10 is the lack of single player support. That being said, there's a very active online community and the ability to use splitscreen is amazing. Not to mention the roadmap the devs put out for future updates, looks like a lot of good stuff is coming in the first couple months.
  25. Pyres
    Feb 3, 2020
    9
    the game has a very fun theme with action figures and toys running through the stage. level design is well done and interesting to explore. The gameplay is good, the pace can be broken between waves of enemies, but it's a lot of fun!
  26. Tmoney_703
    Feb 3, 2020
    9
    It's a special kind of game. There is nothing else quite like it, on any platform, but especially on the Switch. It's fun playing solo, and even better with online coop and multiplayer. At a reasonable price, it is worth every penny.
  27. Geo_
    Feb 3, 2020
    8
    Super fun game that has unlimited replayability! Plus the developers plan to continue updating it as it goes. Truly a unique FPS especially on the switch.
  28. XGLAUCUSX
    Feb 3, 2020
    10
    Me and my gaming crew really enjoy this game a few minor bugs but it runs smooth the jump vaulting is a bit odd but once you get use to it it's not bad only thing I wish to see is new enemys and more game modes which they are working on fixes and game modes as we speak for the future and other cool stuff but all in all it is really fun good couch co-op 2-4 player split screen alsoMe and my gaming crew really enjoy this game a few minor bugs but it runs smooth the jump vaulting is a bit odd but once you get use to it it's not bad only thing I wish to see is new enemys and more game modes which they are working on fixes and game modes as we speak for the future and other cool stuff but all in all it is really fun good couch co-op 2-4 player split screen also controls are weird and button mapping would be nice other than that highly recommended the maps and everything look amazing!… Expand
  29. Rob64
    Feb 3, 2020
    8
    This is a great game a very active online community there's plenty of game modes to play with deathmatch tower defense infection and with more coming down the road for free along with new maps in content I just wish there was offline bots to play against for online play and offline play for deathmatch but for the amount of content you're getting for $20 it's well worth the $20 purchaseThis is a great game a very active online community there's plenty of game modes to play with deathmatch tower defense infection and with more coming down the road for free along with new maps in content I just wish there was offline bots to play against for online play and offline play for deathmatch but for the amount of content you're getting for $20 it's well worth the $20 purchase you will enjoy this game and have a blast with it especially if you have friends to play with or play online with strangers is just enough… Expand
  30. Vesuvias
    Feb 8, 2020
    9
    I can’t say it enough, this game makes me feel like a kid again. It’s beautifully done visually, has the legs for staying, and has incredible gameplay. I mean, every detail just oozes with details and every time I play it feels fun and fresh with strategies. To add, this is honestly the closest to Splatoon 1/2 I’ve see a game get using gyro aim (which is optional). They also nailed downI can’t say it enough, this game makes me feel like a kid again. It’s beautifully done visually, has the legs for staying, and has incredible gameplay. I mean, every detail just oozes with details and every time I play it feels fun and fresh with strategies. To add, this is honestly the closest to Splatoon 1/2 I’ve see a game get using gyro aim (which is optional). They also nailed down split screen co-op (runs smooth) and the online is actually really solid! It keeps me coming back for more...I’ve stopped playing Rocket League completely. Seriously, just get it. I’m absolutely blown away AND there is more promised from the dev - so they are looking to improve on an already brilliantly fun game.… Expand
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74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Universo Nintendo
    Feb 11, 2020
    75
    Hypercharge: Unboxed is an engaging and challenging FPS mixed with Tower Defense, with richly-detailed stages, an awesome soundtrack, perfect sound effects and a gameplay that's easy to learn and complex to master. The game lacks in some aspects but the overall experience is extremely satisfactory and fun, and with the scheduled updates, the game tends to become even better.
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  2. TheGamer
    Feb 5, 2020
    60
    If you have three friends who love tower defense, or you're desperate for an FPS to play on the go, then you could do worse than Hypercharge: Unboxed. It's just not the shiniest toy in the toybox.
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  3. Nintenderos
    Feb 4, 2020
    72
    HYPERCHARGE: Unboxed is a fun first-person shooter to enjoy in company, where its artistic style attracts at first sight. However, its content and the lack of incentives for a single player means that its good ideas don't keep us playing for many hours.
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