HyperParasite

 Xbox One
Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. ZTGD
    May 13, 2020
    70
    HyperParasite has a wonderful look and feel, but is marred by its “rogue” elements. It doesn’t do anything to push the genre forward and feels like yet another game that I would likely never finish due to tedium.
  2. New Game Network
    Apr 16, 2020
    70
    HyperParasite is a tough title to love. The grind-heavy path of progression is a pain to deal with, and the visuals are muddled and unattractive. However, the gameplay is strong and addicting. Even in the face of constant death, you'll want to keep pushing forward.
  3. GameSpew
    Apr 2, 2020
    70
    Few Rogue-like games have grabbed my attention quite like HyperParasite has. Its unique premise is a lot of fun, and the sheer wealth of characters available means that the game can feel like a totally different experience from one moment to the next. Unlocking all characters means there’s always something to work towards; add to that the game’s tongue-in-cheek 80s atmosphere and bombastic soundtrack, and there’s plenty of reason to keep jumping back in. It’s just a shame that HyperParasite‘s unforgiving nature means most of its players won’t ever fully experience what the game has to offer.
  5. Xbox Tavern
    Apr 7, 2020
    58
    HyperParasite has a really nice aesthetic style, with bright, chunky visuals complimented by a decent synth soundtrack. There are some nice ideas here too, being able to posses bodies to fight back offers up some fun gameplay and scenarios. But it takes for too long to unlock more bodies, and the combat and difficulty is too uneven to really get the desire to have ‘one more go’.

Awards & Rankings

74
#74 Best Xbox One Game of 2020

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. Xbox_Alive
    Apr 15, 2020
    7
    HyperParasite is a 16bit Twin-Stick shooter Rouge-lite. You take on the role of an alien parasite with the ability to take over people and useHyperParasite is a 16bit Twin-Stick shooter Rouge-lite. You take on the role of an alien parasite with the ability to take over people and use their body to fight. You'll navigate your parasite through a grunge aesthetic world, in an attempt to take over the President's body. You will harness the hordes of a world in martial law, one body at a time. The game controls are crisp and super responsive, giving way for incredibly satisfying gameplay. Using nearly any enemy as a weapon, you have an endless arsenal from shopping carts to crazy guns and powers. It's very satisfying to run over a cop with a hobo and his shopping cart then hop into another cops body and gun down a few armed crazies. The action in HyperParasite is downright addictive, and pressing forward to attain victory is a driving force that grows with every death. On your quest, you meet another alien, a Wito, and they specialize in dealing with other aliens and provide valuable intel and services. They even have an area where you can save bodies you'd like to use later, so you can store a handful of good bodies to grab when you have to start over. HyperParasite is a great game and will provide hours of fun to fans of Twin-Stick Shooters or Rouge-Lites!… Full Review »
  2. Wulwax
    Dec 19, 2020
    9
    Cool, brutal, unforgiving and cool (I said it already). Game's rad, got my butt kicked endless times and I am still trying to beat it, mightCool, brutal, unforgiving and cool (I said it already). Game's rad, got my butt kicked endless times and I am still trying to beat it, might be the first time this happens. Buy this or die sad.… Full Review »
  3. aroo
    Dec 4, 2020
    10
    This game is amazing, it gives me nostalgic vibes, it reignited my childood games, this deserves a lot more.
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