Hyper Jam

Hyper Jam is an action multiplayer game inspired mainly by pop culture of the 1980s. The production was developed by the independent studio Bit Dragon.

Mechanics

Gameplay in Hyper Jam is based on dynamic and spectacular duels on various, relatively small arenas. By observing the action in isometric view, we try to stay alive, at the same time gaining points for eliminating opponents or dealing damage to them; special bonuses are provided for those who succeed in defeating the leader or are the last man standing.

In the course of the game we make use of an extensive and varied arsenal including both melee (like hammers or katan), as well as ranged weapons (including a crossbow and a rocket launcher). Apart from that, between successive rounds we can choose one of a dozen or so pearls increasing our combat potential (they provide armor protecting against damage, speed up the movement of our character or even set our enemies on fire; their effects overlap each other). Priority in their selection is given to the player who did the worst in the match, and the winner must be satisfied with what is left.

It is worth remembering that during the game we should be on our guard not only because of the danger from the other participants of the game, but also because of the dangers waiting on the maps. These include the roof edge of a skyscraper in Miami (the crossing of which results in death) or even a train passing through the tunnels of the Tokyo Metro (for the same reason it is better not to stand on the road).

Game modes

Hyper Jam was created for multiplayer fun in the company of up to three players. The title enables us to play across the Internet (also cross-platform), as well as on a shared screen. Solo players can fight against AI-controlled bots.

Technical aspects

Hyper Jam features colorful three-dimensional graphics. The combat is accompanied by a synthwave soundtrack composed by such artists as Carpenter Brut, Dance With The Dead, Meteor and Vulta.

Last updated on 16 January 2019