Hyper Iria

Hyper Iria is a side-scrolling action-platformer and run-and-gun shooter based on the 1990s cyberpunk anime Iria: Zeiram the Animation. Players control Iria, a skilled female bounty hunter equipped with weapons such as a bazooka, navigating a mix of stealthy adventure stages and intense shooting stages across five levels that can be tackled in any order. Gameplay emphasizes objective-based missions in maze-like environments with cinematic anime-style visuals, tight pacing, and energy that captures the source material's spy-thriller aesthetic through manga-like compositions and brief action bursts; clearing stages earns money to upgrade firepower and items. The story follows Iria tracking the immortal alien Zeiram with help from the AI partner Bob, featuring espionage, monster hunts, and strategic pre-planning. What makes it stand out is its faithful anime adaptation with strong artwork, upbeat rhythm, and memorable shoot-em-up interludes that feel denser and more intense than the methodical level design, despite criticisms of repetitive hallways and limited weapon variety.