Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 7
  2. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  1. May 5, 2020
    80
    HyperParasite delivers an enjoyable, well-rounded roguelite experience on the Nintendo Switch. While it stumbles at times, the addictive gameplay, unapologetic 80’s references, and unique approach to the genre help dull the pain of its limited, sometimes-repetitive level design.
  2. Apr 17, 2020
    80
    My time spent with HyperParasite was a lot of fun. Aside from the difficulty at times, it was enjoyable to take over host bodies. Being able to take over people and use different abilities kept the game feeling fresh. HyperParasite is definitely worth the asking price of $17.99.
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. May 7, 2020
    10
    The work here is great and really is one of the best roguelikes out there. You'll love the idea of possessing enemies to take advantage ofThe work here is great and really is one of the best roguelikes out there. You'll love the idea of possessing enemies to take advantage of their skills. Anytime this happens a shot of adrenaline will possess you changing the urgency of the run. The soundtrack is also sublime taking you straight back to the '80s. Full Review »
  2. Apr 16, 2020
    6
    A fun shooting game / melee game but somewhere along the way it loses the thrill. Be prepared to farm and die often. The game froze / crashedA fun shooting game / melee game but somewhere along the way it loses the thrill. Be prepared to farm and die often. The game froze / crashed a couple of times with which rendered in that we get to replay from the beginning. Put the game on high resolution and enjoy the game and music. But it won't be that much more fun. The co-op mode makes it more fun but it doesn't get any easier. Full Review »
  3. Apr 26, 2021
    9
    Such a great rogelike game. A little bit hard specially at the very beginning but a good game with new ideas and creative Gameplay.