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Shooter, Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
OpenCritic84IGDB89
Echoes of a dark and violent past resonate throughout a savage land, steeped in treasure and blood. Hyper Light Drifter is an action adventure RPG in the vein of the best 16-bit classics, with modernized mechanics and designs on a much grander scale.
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Cryptic, nostalgic, demanding and relentless.
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TechnoBuffaloJoey DavidsonApr 2016Even when I felt like giving up, I knew I was enjoying my time with Hyper Light Drifter.
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We Got This CoveredJosh HollowayApr 20165/5 starsEvery element of Hyper Light Drifter blends together to form a near perfect action-adventure game that's worthy to stand with the impeccable games it borrows from.
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The EscapistLizzy FinneganApr 20165/5 starsHyper Light Drifter is a breathtaking game that draws heavily from gaming's most prominent pioneers without relying too heavily on their influence. It is an eclectic masterpiece that feels more like an experience than a video game.
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High-Def DigestLevi van TineAug 20162.5/5 starsI can see why some people like 'Hyper Light Drifter'. Its combination of nostalgia, pretty pixels, and cruel gameplay are an intoxicating drug to some. I'm not one of those people, unfortunately. As I played I felt like the annoying moviegoing companion, always asking for an explanation of events onscreen from fellow viewers also watching for the first time, equally mystified.
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EGMRay CarsilloAug 20165.5/10There's some strong core gameplay to Hyper Light Drifter, but not much else. Unfortunately, no amount of nostalgia is going to make up for that.
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IGDB rating 8.5/10 from 267 ratings.
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