Hyper Sentinel

 Xbox One
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Windows Central
    May 10, 2018
    80
    Though things can often get a little too crazy, Hyper Sentinel's mostly satisfying gameplay and excellent presentation make it a fantastic choice for retro gaming fans.
  2. TheXboxHub
    May 10, 2018
    80
    No matter what you may think, sometimes going back is good. Especially when it evokes such great memories of gaming from decades gone by. Hyper Sentinel does that brilliantly.

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  1. Xbox_Alive
    May 14, 2018
    8
    Retro games are games that I hope never die because I have a lot of fond memories about them. Nowadays you don’t see as many retro titles makeRetro games are games that I hope never die because I have a lot of fond memories about them. Nowadays you don’t see as many retro titles make their way to consoles so when a new game comes out I’m all over it like a rash. The new game in question is called Hyper Sentinel and it screams retro throughout and without a doubt I thoroughly enjoyed my time with the game. In fact I can see this being a game I revisit time and time again thanks to its very addictive gameplay. The gameplay is simple to understand and hard to master and it always makes you want to play that one extra game, which is great. Playing that one extra game isn’t a problem because thankfully in terms of content the game has more than enough to keep you satisfied. You will however notice that the levels you play don’t have much in terms of variety, and whilst it would’ve been nice to have some more variety I was able to look past this because of the boss battles. Each boss provides you with a very good challenge and defeating them gives you a great sense of achievement and the best thing is that I very rarely got frustrated tackling them. Instead the frustrating moments came from tackling multiple enemies at the Same time. The main reason why this can be frustrating at times is because it’s hard to see what is going on because sometimes there’s a lot happening on the screen and this will cause you a few deaths here and there. Thankfully though you can combat this by using one of the many power-ups that are on offer. I really enjoyed using these upgrades because they actually help you a great deal and there’s no greater feeling than destroying multiple enemies at the same time. Once again they go for a simple approach here with the upgrades and overall the controls are simple throughout. I must admit that I was really impressed with the controls that had been implemented because they remain tight and responsive throughout your time with the game, which for me is very important in a game like this. Another thing that’s important for me in a game like this is the presentation side of things, and thankfully they’ve got this aspect spot on. The visuals and sound design are very retro indeed and when they both combine together they provide you with even more fun and enjoyable moments, which is great. At the end of the day if you’re a fan of old-school fast paced shooters then you will thoroughly enjoy Hyper Sentinel. The developers have done a wonderful job of creating an old-school experience with a modern touch and this in turn makes things fun and enjoyable for both veterans of the genre and newcomers as well.… Full Review »
  2. GamerGuysNGals
    Oct 18, 2019
    7
    Hyper Sentinel reminds me a lot of a game I loved on the NES called Star Force, but I have heard it's more based on a game from 1986 calledHyper Sentinel reminds me a lot of a game I loved on the NES called Star Force, but I have heard it's more based on a game from 1986 called Uridium. I haven't played that yet, but you know me I will be as soon as I get a little break from reviews. Love playing classic stuff I missed out on. I heard some where this was a kickstarter that didn't meet it's goals. I'm glad it still got a release though because i really enjoyed it. Has really addictive fast paced 60fps game play. Enemies, lasers, and missiles coming from every direction. It gets really chaotic especially the further you advance. The ships get bigger, the enemies multiply, and the ground obstacles increase or fire back. It really tests you like old school games did. You have a health bar, and when in danger you have to pick up a health drop or move around until it recharges. There are a ton of weapon drops as well. Lasers, Shields, Bullets that fire out the back of the ship, and many more.
    There are also different game modes. There are 3 modes Boss, Arcade, and Survival. In Boss you just make your way through the many bosses without clearing out the ground obstacles first. Survival you just try to stay alive as long as possible as waves and waves of enemies spawn around you. It gets tougher as the time advances. When you die your time is added to the leader boards. Like old school arcades, and classic console games the leader boards are your primary goal.You want to be the top guy on there especially above your friends that own the game as well. The other mode is arcade where you have to complete 12 levels of ground forces then fight the areas boss. If you die you can pick up where you left off level wise , but have to start that level completely over with all the ground forces refreshed. There are also medals to unlock by completing goals for each level. Each level has 5 unique medals to unlock by doing certain things . It adds replay value to the game especially for people who like to 100% their games, or collect achievements.
    I enjoyed so much about this game. I loved the retro colorful look. The different visual choices. The music really fit into the total package well, and really helped it capture that classic look and feel. I was just hooked trying to capture all the medals, and make my way up the leader boards. IS it for you though? I will admit it might not be for every one. Lot of people aren't really into the retro games, or they just aren't into the modern retro clones. If that is you it probably isn't your cup of tea. If you grew up on those classics, or are some one who loves to learn about gaming history , and play those old games. I could see you loving this one like I did. If that is you and you grab it let us know what you thought of it in the comments. If it looks interesting grab it below to let them know you saw it here first.

    Pros: Retro feel and sound really captured
    Tons of replay value
    Challenging game play
    Spot on controls.

    Cons: Wish there was a few more levels

    Overall: 7.2 Hyper Sentinel does a amazing job of emulating the classic space shoot em ups. If you loved the sound of the arcade or the feel of of the classic console hyper Sentinel will certainly take you back there.    … Full Review »
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