Hypercharge: Unboxed, which sold almost 50,000 copies on Xbox, is not available on Game Pass yet

Hypercharge: Unboxed, a small indie game in the lively Xbox gaming community, shows that size (or how big your character is) doesn’t determine success. This game, in which players become action figures to fight against bad toys, has become very popular quickly.

The fun atmosphere and cartoon-like graphics make it unique among many shooting games. It achieved nearly 50,000 sales within five days on Xbox only. That is not easy work, particularly for a game from an independent studio with only six people like Digital Cybercherries. But what is the magic ingredient behind its achievement?

To begin with, it’s important to highlight that Hypercharge: Unboxed is not an ordinary game. It began its story on PC as an early access version in 2017, then became available for Switch and PC full release in 2020.

Xbox players had to wait longer, but this waiting period seemed to increase their enthusiasm more. Currently, with its Xbox introduction, the game’s fame has gone up like a rocket, to the joy of its creators and followers.

However, there’s a twist in the tale. Hypercharge: Unboxed, even with its success, is not included in Xbox Game Pass. However, this has not affected its sales or the excitement of an increasing number of fans.

If you buy it, the Standard Edition costs $29.99, and the Complete Edition is priced at $39.99 – for every penny spent, there’s plenty of fun to be had with this game! And with a small file size of under 8GB, it’s a game that many players can easily access.

Particularly, those who want to return to the ’90s with its action figure-like characters will enjoy it.

The game’s charm is not only in its unusual concept but also in its playing style. It combines first- and third-person shooter parts so four players can join forces against Major Evil. Whether you are playing without a network connection or jumping into cooperative multiplayer and PvP modes, there is a lot for everyone to appreciate.

With a Metascore of 74 and an average completion time of around 8 hours, it is a decent pick for people seeking enjoyable and involving content.

Now, considering the hype surrounding Hypercharge: Unboxed, could it eventually become part of Xbox Game Pass? It’s possible, but currently, this game shows the strength of indie titles on Xbox.

Its popularity reminds us of the recent Palworld, released earlier this year, a game that also took the world by storm – particularly when there were worries about what would happen to the platform after multiple Bethesda studios closed down – indicates an encouraging future for independent gaming on Xbox.

Therefore, if you are searching for a new kind of shooter that is enjoyable and different from the usual, Hypercharge: Unboxed could be a game worth your time and money.