We examined whether Hyper Front, a 5v5 FPS mobile game, is any good and how much it matches Valorant.
Published on August 5, 2022
Instead, we’re talking about popular titles like Call of Duty: Mobile, Critical Ops, and Apex Legends Mobile, which in many ways have had a huge impact on mobile games as a whole. Likewise, these games have inspired others to join the fray as well; example: HyperFront.
This article discusses Hyper Front, a five-on-five FPS mobile game available for Android and iOS, which many consider to bear a strong resemblance to Valorant. In particular, we ask: is Hyper Front more than just a blatant copy of Valorant Mobile, or is it a somewhat original concept worth your time?
What is Hyper Front and how do you play?
Hyper Front, developed and published by Netease, is a 5v5 tactical combat mobile FPS game. The game features various modes such as Classic and Ranked Mode, Deathmatch, Quick SND, Team Mode, and Arms Race. Hyper Front revolves around twelve playable yet obtainable heroes, consisting of two abilities and ultimate abilities.
There’s a plethora of cosmetics, seasonal Battle Passes, casual events, and a clan system to bring your friends together. Of course, you have to play strategically with your team to gain the upper hand by securing areas on the map. Before starting the game, go to one of the five available maps: Momijigawa, Glacier Exploration Center, City of Citizens, City of Gardens, and Desert Tower.
The gameplay of Hyper Front focuses on playing your team of five players against the opposing team and either eliminate them all to win the round or successfully detonate a placed bomb. There are a total of four rounds, with changes taking place every two rounds.
To take out your enemies, you must buy weapons and skills before the round starts via the purchase menu. Among the weapons are pistols, assault rifles, LMGs, shotguns, SMGs and sniper rifles. Each round you will receive money to buy weapons depending on factors such as winning, killing, etc.
Is Hyper Front a Valorant clone or an original FPS game?
Nowadays, coming up with originality in games is not the easiest task. Many new games are even inspired by previous works; as the constant trend of innovation continues, so does the game evolution chain. But what differentiates a game from lightly inspired to a blatant code-by-code clone?
Well, that comes down to the number of uncanny similarities and features one title has compared to another. Frankly, Hyper Front is arguably a blatant copy of Riot Games’ Valorant.
From the heroes of Hyper Front to map and gameplay design, cosmetics, weapons and even the HUD interface and multi-kill banners, you could easily see the similarities from miles away. Thus, the heroes seem to be copies of Valorant’s, only disguised in different forms. There’s a KAY/O, Sova, and even a Sage clone that can summon frozen walls.
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But does that mean you shouldn’t play Hyper Front? No, it doesn’t. The game is pretty good, and the visuals and sound design at maximum settings are impeccable. And while it may be an overt duplicate of Valorant, the silver lining that Hyper Front contains is several mechanics that most players have come to appreciate about Valorant.
Don’t let that stop you from playing Hyper Front. Despite many of the building blocks being stolen from another game monolith, it’s still extremely enjoyable to play at the core. Until Valorant Mobile officially debuts, Hyper Front is a great title to fill your time while you wait or continue playing for the future.
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