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. XboxAddict
    Apr 24, 2020
    82
    HyperParasite is an interesting concept with fundamentally decent gameplay, but where its shines is its heart, as you can tell a lot of passion went into this project. Having seen it evolve over the past year and a half proves a lot of work has gone into making it the best game it can be. It’s hilarious, has tons of pop culture references and more than enough glowing neon that you’ll know what to do with. If you’re a twin-stick shooter fan, HyperParasite is worth checking out and infecting the human race for as long as you can handle its challenging difficulty.
  2. TheXboxHub
    Apr 12, 2020
    80
    HyperParasite is a twin-stick shooter that’s got the ability to draw you in for one more go, time and time again. The plethora of cool characters to unlock – 60 to be exact – and the unique abilities they possess ensure every playthrough is exciting. In terms of gameplay, it’s fast-paced enough to keep you on your toes without being hellish.
  3. XBLA Fans
    Apr 10, 2020
    80
    It is an almost grueling grind, one I might compare to unlocking everything in a Dynasty Warriors game. Would I have liked it to last 20 to 30 hours less? Probably. Too many hours of gameplay can be a bad thing for a lot of people. I personally don’t care too much for rogue-lite based games. Having to start over is not something for everyone, and I’m not always a fan. There are a few rare titles that I end up making an exception for, and HyperParasite is one of the best and most addictive rogue-lite games I have played.
  5. Video Chums
    Apr 4, 2020
    80
    HyperParasite is basically the same game as Hellmut: The Badass from Hell but it's still a ton of fun; if not, more so.

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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