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HyperParasite is a chaotic twin-stick shooter where you play an alien parasite hijacking human hosts to wreak havoc. Swap between 60 characters each with distinct moves and weapons, from cops with guns to werewolves with claws. Levels shift every playthrough thanks to procedural generation, keeping combat fresh even for veterans. Team up in co-op for extra chaos, humans better be ready for two parasites running amok. The game’s retro 3D-pixel art and synthwave soundtrack channel 80s vibes with modern flair. Players tackle 62 achievements, most locked at 11% average rate, with the near-impossible "Devastation!" at 0.6% unlocked. A "Wrong Millennium" mode lets you play any character from start, though dying a lot remains unavoidable. Co-op mode’s twist of pitting humans against dual parasites stands out as a clever design choice.
> A fresh twist on the genre: hop from one host body to another > 60 Playable Characters to Body-Snatch and utilise their attributes > Unique retro 3D-pixelated visual style > Original retro inspired synth-wave soundtrack > Cast+weapon includes – cops+guns, Werewolves+claws, robots+lasers, aliens and so much more > Procedurally generated levels that will play differently each time, challenging even the most seasoned of players > Extremely fun co-op mode: will the humans handle TWO HyperParasites? > "Wrong Millennium" version: all characters and areas unlocked. Pick ANY character from the start: you can still die a lot of times...
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Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
IGDB Rating
70.0
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