Hyper Light Drifter

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Explore a mesmerizing world, wielding ancient technology to uncover its secrets while battling challenging foes in this pixel art action-adventure game.

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What is the main weapon used by the Drifter in Hyper Light Drifter? (Medium)

#1: Energy Sword

#2: Pistol

#3: Bow and Arrow

#4: Laser Gun

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What is the primary method of healing in Hyper Light Drifter? (Expert)

#1: Consuming health packs

#2: Meditation

#3: Sleeping in safe zones

#4: Environmental interaction

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Hyper Light Drifter: cloaked, masked drifter in a red cape swings a cyan energy blade at shadowy monsters against a neon pink and purple landscape.

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Hyper Light Drifter Fun Facts Add Fun Fact

Hyper Light Drifter's world and story are inspired by the lead developer, Alex Preston's, experiences with congenital heart disease, adding a deeply personal layer to the game.

The in-game language in Hyper Light Drifter was intentionally designed to be cryptic and untranslatable, encouraging players to interpret the story and world through exploration and environmental cues.

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What is your favorite aspect of Hyper Light Drifter?

The art style and visuals

The combat mechanics

The story and lore

The exploration and discovery aspects

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Which companion in Hyper Light Drifter did you find most intriguing?

The Drifter's Sprite

The Guardian

The Mirror

The Hanged Man

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Popular Characters

Drifter

The Lonesome Hero

The Ancient

The Girl

The Guardian

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announcement

March 5, 2013

Announcement of Hyper Light Drifter

Hyper Light Drifter was officially announced by Heart Machine, generating early interest in the indie game community.

funding

November 6, 2013

Kickstarter Campaign Ends Successfully

The Kickstarter campaign for Hyper Light Drifter ended, having exceeded its funding goal, ensuring resources for further development.

release

March 31, 2016

Release of Hyper Light Drifter on PC and PlayStation 4

Hyper Light Drifter was officially released on Windows, Mac, Linux, and PlayStation 4 platforms, receiving critical acclaim for its art style and gameplay.

release

March 24, 2017

Xbox One Release

The game was released on Xbox One, expanding its audience to the Microsoft console user base.

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Phaethon commented on:
Minds Beneath Us

Alright. Bean the game now. Previous comment still stands. The concepts in the game are great. The setting is fun. I like that there are multiple endings - but I continued to experience being unable to deviate from 'the path'. I wouldn't have minded the game letting me fail more outright, and punishing me for it.

That being said; It's a gem. There's not a lot else quite like it, and I'm happy I've played it. Looking forward to whatever the developer does next.

Phaethon commented on:
Minds Beneath Us

This is a fun indie gem. Visual Novel, slight choose your own adventure (so far). 10 Hours in currently. The premise and world is really interesting, and the type of scenario I wanted after reading Permutation City by Greg Egan. Dealing with mind/consciousness, and AI. Topics I like exploring.

Biggest downsides so far are that it's quite wordy. The English translation has issues now and then. So far is it doesn't feel like I can actually make very many impactful choices. I can sometimes, but even if I do 'all the things I'm absolutely not supposed to do', the game steers me back to being successful. So more like an interactive story so far; though I know there are supposed to be multiple endings.

Phaethon commented on:
CrossCode

Absolutely loving playing through this right now. If you like the old-school combat/puzzle mix that quite a few old jpgs have - this game is gonna blow you away. Dungeons, puzzles, bosses, nice progression - it's a love letter in the best sense of the phrase. Worth every penny and then some.