An underrated independent game called Hypercharge: Unboxed is making headlines all over the internet. Hypercharge: Unboxed is a multiplayer shooter game set in a toy store, where you play as action figures. It is a really cool game that has been occupying people’s time these days.
This game has managed to sell over 40K copies in the first 4 days of its release, which is a great milestone for any independent game. Considering its rapid success graph, is it likely that we might have a competitor to Helldivers 2?
Hypercharge: Unboxed is catching up to Helldivers 2
Hypercharge: Unboxed is doing well in the market these days. This Xbox original is on the path to giving Helldivers 2 a tough fight, that might result in the former’s victory. Helldivers 2 was released earlier this year and has been a massive success for Arrowhead Game Studios ever since.
Helldivers 2 managed to perform well despite the hate it received during the early stages of its announcement. The market for multiplayer shooter games is extensive which means that there is a lot of competition, with the likes of Call of Duty, Valorant, Rainbow Six Siege, Overwatch, and many more such titles. But Helldivers 2 proved that irrespective of the competition, a good game will manage to make a place for itself.
People are all praises for this game, as mentioned by this user –
Love that bigger outlets are picking this up. For anyone interested here’s a review. It’s a gem of a game! https://t.co/RyvaYD54pb
— Danno (@danno_omen) June 4, 2024
Another user said –
Creative premise
Cool graphics
Looks very funny
Several co-op modes, including local
Not full priceWe have a hit
— Expedito Paz (@expeditopaz) June 4, 2024
Likely, Hypercharge: Unboxed is now challenging the former underdog Helldivers 2 on its own battlefield and the odds look in favor of Hypercharge: Unboxed at the moment. This game has a unique setting and in-game mechanics with interesting characters. And it being an independent game gives it an edge that will and is attracting a lot of people towards the underdog.
A team of six developers gives a massive hit
This game was released in 2020 at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and has shot up in popularity on social media recently. The game is made by a team of 6 independent developers. Sharing their excitement about the game’s success, they wrote –
It still feels surreal. We are a small team of six indie devs who brought our childhood dream game onto Xbox.
-Almost 40,000 copies sold in just under three days
– 450 reviews, averaging a 4.6 out of 5 stars on Xbox
– Ranked 18th in Top Paid gamesThank you for your support! pic.twitter.com/TEFD16IQPx
— Hypercharge | Out Now on Xbox! (@HyperchargeGame) June 2, 2024
The game offers both, a story campaign and a PVP experience. The campaign mode can also be played with 4 players Co-op with local and online split screens. Ever since its initial release it has received continuous support from indie developer Digital Cybercherries, adding new action figures, weapons, game modes, and more.
In the game, you play as action figures killing others, in a toy store among other locations. It can be played in both first and third-person perspectives.
It is a massive leap for independent developers which paves the way for more independent titles to flourish in the market. Digital Cybercherries have enabled people to make more independent games by giving them hope through their actions and success stories.
