Pilot a ship with a charger hanging. Explore an ever-changing space an plug to recharge your energy while surviving the enemy breach in this cable-like space shooter with roguelike elements and plugged resource management.
HYPERWIRED delivers one of the most original twists the shoot'em up genre has seen in years, turning a simple cable into the heart of a challenging and surprisingly addictive roguelite.
It’s tricky to enjoy the main gameplay loop of a game like Hyperwired, but I struggled to find it consistently. There is a lot to dig into here, and I enjoyed quite a bit; it was just bogged down by a few too many systems. The game looks cool, sounds great, and has some fun ideas. I only wish they all came together in a stronger package overall.
Acknowledging the title's limitations, I believe the experience is satisfying for those seeking short play sessions, especially in handheld mode. I must admit, however, that the scale of the pixel art gave me a bit of a headache, as I had to strain my eyes to distinguish between enemy and friendly ships, shots, power-ups, and even the arrows identifying...
Everything comes back to how limited your ship’s stock feels. You end up paying more attention to your resources than the game itself, and unless you’re playing a survival horror game, your eyes really shouldn’t be glued to the corner of the screen.
HYPERWIRED is not a game for everyone; it is aimed at players who enjoy challenges, but it delivers a well-crafted experience with a unique concept, especially for those who appreciate systems that allow them to gradually improve and reach their best performance.
