PROJECT;HYPATIOS is an indie roguelite FPS game made by FerryCafe. It tells a story of time loops, human-machine experiments, and the struggle against destruction. So, what kind of game is it?
Trapped in Time
Imagine waking up one day in a futuristic underground lab filled with strange machines, scattered robots, and alarms that never stop ringing. That’s the world of PROJECT;HYPATIOS, created by the Indonesian indie developer FerryCafe.
Here, you will play as Aldrich, an Ionis, or a hybrid being made of human and machine. Aldrich is cursed with one thing, his life keeps repeating every time he dies. The world around you is ruled by Mobius Corps, a mysterious organization conducting experiments to create a “perfect” new race.
But of course, not everyone agrees. There’s a group called Heer Etres Vivants, determined to stop those experiments. And in the middle of their war, you’re trapped inside the Hypatios Lab Complex, a place where time itself seems broken.
The story is heavy. full of symbolism and philosophy. But it’s also wrapped in fast paced shooting action. And every time you fail, time rewinds, Aldrich must try again, carrying fragments of memories from a past that never truly fades.
Addictively Challenging
Gameplay-wise, PROJECT;HYPATIOS feels like a classic FPS game, but with roguelite elements that make each run feel fresh. Every time you die, you restart, but with better understanding, builds, and strategies.
There’s a wide variety of weapons to use, from futuristic pistols to loud and satisfying energy weapons. You can also collect upgrades, craft items, and interact with different NPCs scattered throughout the world.
What makes this game stand out is its balanced progression system. You’ll constantly weigh your choices, do you focus on damage, defense, or exploration? Sometimes you can even skip stages using ingame currency if you’re in a hurry. The game often throws small decisions your way that end up shaping your story and strategy for the next run.
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Surreal Atmosphere
FerryCafe pretty much nails the world-building here, dark, haunting, but strangely beautiful. Hypatios Lab glows with blue neon lights, rusty industrial halls, and machines that almost feel alive.
The visual effects aren’t overdone, but strong enough to make you feel trapped in a cold, strange world full of secrets. Music fits perfectly too, blending calm ambient tones with bursts of EDM intensity whenever enemies appear from nowhere.
What’s even more interesting is that this game isn’t just about shooting. Beneath all the chaos and looping time, there’s a layer of philosophical storytelling exploring identity, morality, and existence.
What does it really mean to be human when memories can be reset and bodies replaced with machines? Those kinds of questions echo throughout the game, making PROJECT;HYPATIOS feel far deeper than your usual FPS.
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Worth Playing?
Sure, it still has some of that rough indie charm. Like stiff animations or awkward UI and language here and there. But still, PROJECT;HYPATIOS is absolutely worth checking out, especially if you enjoy time-loop stories or roguelite gameplay.
There’s that “just one more try!” feeling that keeps pulling you back, and every run offers something new to discover. And the fact that it was made by a single Indonesian developer? That’s impressive on its own.
PROJECT;HYPATIOS isn’t an easy game to digest sure, but that’s exactly what makes it compelling. It’s a journey through logic, guilt, and humanity’s desperate fight against fate.
So if you love FPS games with heavy stories and surreal worlds, this game might just be one of the most unique indie experiences to come out of the Indonesian indie scene. Try it yourself, and see what it’s like to live in a world that never stops looping.
