# Hyper-Stimulating Action Games 'Rym 9000' is a Frantic Masterpiece that Pushes a Player's Skills By Justin Lam | Published 2018-01-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rym-9000 References: [indiegames](http://indiegames.com/2018/01/rym_9000_is_a_shmup_of_overwhe.html) & [store.steampowered](http://store.steampowered.com/app/774561/Rym_9000/) Rym 9000's trailer begins with an epilepsy warning, promising players a hectic, distorted, trembling and ultimately unbelievable gaming experience. Developed by Sonoshee, this high-octane [hyperkinetic shooter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/total-chaos) is inspired by anime classics such as Akira, Neon Genesis Evangelion and Guxt. The visuals are the true drawing point to this game, as the shifting and frantic artworks takes players to a level of hyper-stimulation. Lights, colors, and effects are used to their fullest in Rym 9000 and thanks to an intense musical composition, players are sure to experience something truly amazing and fast-paced. Rym 9000 places players in a spaceship and tasks them with treasure-hunting on the moon. The player can then input names on a worldwide leaderboard and can also unlock achievements. This may sound like a fairly basic game, but Rym 9000 does actually have a great story within the frantic gameplay. Through achievements and high scores, a player can learn more about the game's lore hidden behind the gameplay. Rymm 9000 speaks to a new generation of games that are a callback to [retro gaming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riki-8bit-game-collection). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hyper-stimulation in Gaming:** Game developers can explore the use of intense visuals, lights, colors, and effects to create hyper-stimulating gaming experiences similar to Rym 9000. - **Anime-inspired Games:** Developers can tap into the popularity of anime classics like Akira and Neon Genesis Evangelion to create action-packed games that appeal to anime fans. - **Incorporating Lore in High Scores:** Game developers can leverage the concept of unlocking achievements and revealing hidden lore to provide an engaging storytelling element in fast-paced games like Rym 9000. ### Where This Applies - **Gaming:** The gaming industry can take inspiration from Rym 9000 to create visually stunning and hyper-stimulating games that offer a unique gaming experience. - **Anime and Manga:** The anime and manga industry can collaborate with game developers to create anime-inspired games that enhance engagement among anime fans. - **Leaderboard and Achievement Platforms:** Companies that develop leaderboard and achievement platforms can capitalize on the trend of incorporating lore and storytelling elements in high scores to enhance user experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stylized Train-Racing Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/denshattack.md) - [Action Rhythm Animated Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hifi-rush.md) - [Independent Rhythmic Puzzle Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumines-arise.md) - [Stylized Cel-Shaded Shooting Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycopunk.md) - [Addictive Chaotic Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angel-pop.md) - [Anime-Themed Action Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blazblue-entropy-effect.md) - [Fast-Paced Robot FPS Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roboquest.md) - [Point-and-Click Escape Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/escape-room-phantom-train.md) - [Transformative Gaming Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-first-berserker-khazan.md)