HYPERCHARGE: Unboxed

HYPERCHARGE: Unboxed

June 21, 2017

ActionFirst-Person Shooter Nintendo SwitchPCPlayStation 4PlayStation 5Xbox One

HYPERCHARGE Unboxed tells the story of Sgt. Max Ammo and his epic mission to defend the HYPER-CORE. Your task is to fulfill his mission and prevent the HYPER-CORE from being destroyed. If it’s destroyed, you can bid farewell to your human friends. They’ll forget about you. It’ll be like you …

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Critic Reviews (36)

Ahmed Nadjib CHAITA Just Play it Jun 2017
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

75.0

"Hypercharge: Unboxed is an enjoyable experience that blends childhood nostalgia with innovation in gameplay. It offers multiple game modes with a distinctive and unique artistic direction, supported by generally stable technical performance, making it a competitive shooter suitable for players …"

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A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Jun 2017
80.0 /100

"Even though there are plenty of online multiplayer games out there, Hypercharge Unboxed is a solid enough offering to be worth playing. The fact that you play as toys is something that the whole family can enjoy, too."

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Alana Dunitz GameGrin Jun 2017
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

30.0

"HYPERCHARGE: Unboxed looks great, has local and online cross-play multiplayer, and makes you feel like a kid. This is a must-play title!"

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Corey Hoffmeyer Game Rant Jun 2017
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

70.0

"Hypercharge: Unboxed doesn&s;t revolutionize the shooter market or offer anything new, but what it does provide is a highly polished, chaotic, and lovingly crafted experience for players who have an itch for retro games and addictive combat loops. There&s;s certainly …"

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Damien Chambers Geeks Under Grace Jun 2017
90.0 /100

"With deep character customization, excellent tower defense gameplay, and customization that allows you to play how you want, Hypercharge: Unboxed is the FPS game that relives your childhood fantasy of toys coming to life."

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Dan Boise Completexbox Jun 2017
100.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

68.0

"Not only has playing this game filled my brain with vivid and fond visuals of being a kid in the 90s, but it has also brought me core memories with my 6-year-old son. Being able to play split screen with …"

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Daniel Palička SomHráč.sk Jun 2017
85.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

30.0

"Hypercharge: Unboxed is an exceptional shooter that has a lot to offer the gaming audience. The impressive gameplay can tie many a gamer to his or her seat, while the original artwork sets the title apart from other games of …"

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Daniel Waite Movies Games and Tech Jun 2017
85.0 /100

"There are not enough action figure games. Accordingly, HYPERCHARGE: Unboxed does a great job of ticking that box. If you cherish collectathons, and you adore shooting titles, then this is the game for you. Moreover, the ability to play this …"

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Enrico Andreuccetti Gamesource Italia Jun 2017
60.0 /100

Graphics

45.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

55.0

"Hypercharge Unboxed shooter Hypercharge starts with an interesting premise, that of toys come to life, and manages to build good levels around this concept, but it remains too anchored in old design quicksand, with a horde tower defense loop carried …"

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75.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"Hypercharged: Unboxed is an ambitious project from a small team with a strong vision that is mostly realized, albeit with some struggles along the way."

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Jeff M Young Analog Stick Gaming Jun 2017
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

70.0

"Hypercharge: Unboxed has been an absolute delight in being one of the only true gaming experiences that allow you to really relive your childhood. The battlegrounds are filled with so many toys that I remember playing with to set pieces …"

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Jeremy Peeples Hardcore Gamer Jun 2017
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

40.0

"Hypercharge Unboxed is finely-tuned with a diverse amount of content for a small-scale game."

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Jesse Norris XboxEra Jun 2017
65.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

30.0

"HYPERCHARGE Unboxed is a solid co-op shooter with a nice compliment of MP modes. The base game is $30 and if you have friends to play with you’ll get a week or two of fun out of the campaign as …"

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Jim Hargreaves TheSixthAxis Jun 2017
50.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

45.0

"Hypercharge: Unboxed delivers on its promise of plastic-bashing toy warfare. However, for more mature gamers and fans of the genre, it doesn&s;t go deep enough, playing it safe with serviceable albeit rather basic gameplay."

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Joe Morgan GamingTrend Jun 2017
70.0 /100

"An incredible nostalgic aesthetic and straightforward gameplay model are endearing in the best way but start to feel thin all too quickly."

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John Rairdin NintendoWorldReport Jun 2017
70.0 /100

Graphics

87.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

30.0

"Actually, it is one I look forward to revisiting as time goes on. It is extremely promising, but it isn&s;t quite there yet. However, if you have a group of friends you can reliably play with and you&s;re willing to …"

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Joseph Repko Lords Of Gaming Jun 2017
90.0 /100

Graphics

82.0

Gameplay

93.0

Story

65.0

"Reject modernism, embrace Hypercharge: Unboxed, as it is the definition of fun. The campaign doesn&s;t take itself seriously and has free roam and difficulty options to offer you an experience you can customize. With so much enemy variety and a …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Jun 2017
72.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

40.0

"With its Small Soldiers vibe, setting a mix of tower defense-esque strategy and shooting at a toy-like scale, Unboxed seemed full of potential..."

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Karl Smart The Outerhaven Productions Jun 2017
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

60.0

"Hypercharge: Unboxed is a game that is going to fall under its own greatness. The gameplay is solid and a lot of fun, but there is little left for the game once you have unlocked everything except to play for …"

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Lee Mehr VGChartz Jun 2017
60.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

60.0

"Hypercharge&s;s fun conceit and impressive suite of content earns appreciation given Digital Cybercherries&s; modest means, but its mediocre mechanics make other toys more tempting to play."

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Leigh Wynne Rapid Reviews UK Jun 2017
90.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

20.0

"This isn’t your typical shooter! Instead of fighting in a war-torn country or against alien civilisation, you’re fighting amongst chairs, beds, kids toys and furniture within a massive house. You’re a toy… well, actually you’re an action figure with the …"

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Luis Joshua Gutierrez TechRaptor Jun 2017
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

80.0

"Hypercharge: Unboxed taps into your inner child and brings those dreams of your toys coming to life. It’s inherently goofy, but that’s what makes it enjoyable. Even with outdated systems in place, you’re bound to have a good time."

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Luke Addison Thumb Wars Jun 2017
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

60.0

"Hypercharge: Unboxed is especially great fun for those who remember the more classic times of local multiplayer co-op gaming, and also offers an online component to fight the scourge of evil invading. I enjoyed the gameplay loop immensely, from the …"

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Marco De Prospero Uagna Jun 2017
74.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

45.0

"Hypercharge Unboxed is a shooter that manages to entertain thanks to horde co-op gameplay with tower defence mechanisms. The fact of using action figures as characters makes the whole thing even more surreal, even if in terms of content something …"

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Mick Fraser God is a Geek Jun 2017
85.0 /100

"Hypercharge: Unboxed is an excellent multiplayer shooter. It plays extremely well, runs smoothly, and offers plenty of fun and challenge for groups of friends."

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Nathan Carter Gaming Nexus Jun 2017
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

60.0

"A little rough around the edges with traversal but there is so much charm and fun with this game that I can easily overlook the negatives. Each level is like a trip down memory lane and reminds me of when …"

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Nick Erlenhof Cerealkillerz Jun 2017
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

65.0

"Hypercharge: Unboxed brings loads of nostalgia, charm and heart and packs it into a humorous shooter. There is an incredible amount to discover in all the maps and even the character selection makes you smile at first. Unfortunately, the campaign …"

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Oliver Reynolds Nintendo Life Jun 2017
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"If you consider the fairly sparse selection of FPS titles on the Switch, Hypercharge: Unboxed is a genuinely tempting prospect, boasting solid gameplay that is an absolute blast with friends. There are a few issues with the gameplay that may …"

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Paul Hunter NextGen Player Jun 2017
85.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

60.0

"Hypercharge Unboxed showcases a clear passion from its small development team, delivering a toy-themed shooter with strong visuals and creative level design that taps into childhood nostalgia."

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Prans Dunn GBAtemp Jun 2017
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

64.0

"Wrapped in nostalgic packaging, Hypercharge: Unboxed is a casual and accessible shooter that would have benefited from some added depth to its mechanics."

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Rossko Keniston FingerGuns Jun 2017
80.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

50.0

"Hypercharge finally arrives on PlayStation, fully formed and ready to be added to your multiplayer lexicon. The PvE is smooth as silk and the grin you&s;ll have on your face throughout is testament to how enjoyable the game is with …"

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Sam Flanagan Smash Jump Jun 2017
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

25.0

"Hypercharge is a solid experience that has everything you could want from a shooter game and if you’re in the mood to play toy soldiers for a couple of hours then this one is a must buy."

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Seth Cano Jun 2017
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

30.0

"Hypercharge: Unboxed is a fun and unique addition to the small library of shooters already on the Nintendo Switch. Digital Cybercherries&s; debut title on the platform offers fun and addictive wave-based shooter gameplay for all ages. With the game&s;s cute …"

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Terrence Johnson ZTGD Jun 2017
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

70.0

"I know I have been critical of the developer in the past, and while I, myself didn’t really vibe with their marketing techniques; at the end of the day developer Digital Cybercherries’ freshman offering is a joy to play with …"

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Wasbir Sadat NoobFeed Jun 2017
87.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

75.0

"HYPERCHARGE: Unboxed has a lot of content, even though it has a few small problems, like defense mechanics that aren&s;t very complex and no story mode. The multiplayer modes are the most fun, and the fact that you can play …"

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Zachary Holmes TheBigBois Jun 2017
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"A nostalgic toybox shooter with heart, polish, and some rough edges, HYPERCHARGE is what happens when devs say “what if we built a game around the coolest part of your childhood?” and actually follow through. It’s not perfect—but it’s pure …"

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