73%Strong matchSuper Hydorah
86%25186% positive reviews, Very Positive across 251 reviews·Shoot 'Em Up · Arcade
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Hyper-5 is a cinematic shmup inspired by classics from the “golden era” of the 90’s. Responding to a distress beacon, deep space scout ship Hyper-5 is drawn into a terrifying battle with an unknown enemy.
DEEP SPACE SCOUT SHIP HYPER-5 RESPONDS TO AN UNKNOWN DISTRESS BEACON. A TERRIFYING ENEMY AWAITS... Hyper-5 is a cinematic shmup inspired by classics from the “golden era” of the 90’s. Responding to a distress beacon, deep space scout ship Hyper-5 is drawn into a terrifying battle with an unknown enemy. Will Hyper-5 survive its encounter on planet 4GDT?
Each of the five levels have their own distinct environment and challenges. Battle the enemy in air, over land and underwater. In total you will encounter over forty different kinds of enemy, including five unique bosses.
Complete in-game challenges to unlock over twenty weapon systems, and well as ship upgrades, gallery entries and Steam achievements! Configure your loadout and upgrade your weapons in the Armoury!
Hyper-5 suits all skill levels offering both Progression and Precision play styles. Experience a cinematic story line and discover the fate of Hyper-5. Challenge yourself in Arcade Mode and earn your rank in the online global leaderboard.
Return to the battlefield to conquer the enemy and the clock in two bonus Time Trial missions!
Includes twelve extended mixes of the key musical pieces accompanying Hyper-5, in MP3 and high-quality FLAC. Total playing time 41:08.
"Hyper-5 is a fun and beautiful game that delivers a great experience" Wala Wala Games "The first game is definitely excellent" (auto-translated) Gamer365 "The graphics are gorgeous, and the gameplay is frantic; it is everything a Shmup fan wants" Syndicate Y "Hyper-5 is a pleasant surprise for someone who is a sucker for shmups." The Cyber Journal "Overall, I like it... ...it’s tough but not TOO tough for most players" Boiling Steam
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