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About Hypersomnia
Hypersomnia is a hardcore arena that blends eSports competition with a pixel‑art aesthetic. Matches are described as unforgiving and psychologically intense, offering a fast‑paced PvP experience. The game includes a WYSIWYG map editor that lets players create, host, and instantly playtest maps with friends. It is free, open‑source, written in bare C++, and fits within a 50 MB download size.
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Game Modes
Two distinct modes are available: Bomb Defusal, a team‑based mode, and Gun Game, a free‑for‑all mode.
Both modes support online and LAN multiplayer, allowing players to compete across the three factions while testing their tactical skill in fast‑paced duels.
- Try Bomb Defusal with a balanced team composition to cover both offense and defense.
- In Gun Game, experiment with the available weapons to discover personal strengths.
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Weapons Arsenal
The game features 24 unique firearms, 7 melee weapons, 6 magic spells, and 4 grenade types, giving players a broad selection for combat strategies.
With this arsenal, players can adapt their loadout to the demands of team‑based or free‑for‑all play.
- Mix firearms with magic spells to surprise opponents in Gun Game.
- Use grenades to control space during Bomb Defusal plant/defuse phases.
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Factions Lore
Players choose allegiance to one of three factions: Metropolis, Atlantis, or Resistance. Each faction represents a different moral stance within the game's narrative conflict.
The lore hints at revenge, cruel experiments, and an underground civilization, adding a psychological layer to the competitive matches.
- Read the faction descriptions to align your playstyle with the narrative theme.
- Discuss faction motivations with teammates for richer role‑play during matches.
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In‑Game Map Editor
Hypersomnia includes a WYSIWYG map editor that lets users design maps and instantly host them for friends with a single click, streamlining iteration.
The editor is part of the free, open‑source package, allowing players to modify the game itself via the GitHub repository.
- Create a small test map first to learn the editor’s controls before tackling larger designs.
- Invite friends to playtest early to catch balance issues quickly.
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Platform & Multiplayer Support
Hypersomnia runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, and supports cross‑platform multiplayer, online PvP, LAN PvP, and family sharing.
Multiplayer can be accessed via both internet and local network, giving flexibility for various play environments.
- Test cross‑platform matches to ensure stable connections before competitive play.
- Use LAN mode for low‑latency sessions when all players share a local network.
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