Item: Hyper Light Drifter
Rating: 9.2
Author: Peter Torckler

I'm not a great gamer, there are many games I find very difficult but this game made me keep trying. There a optional parts I haven't been able to complete but I still love this game so much.

I'm not a great gamer, there are many games I find very difficult but this game made me keep trying. There a optional parts I haven't been able to complete but I still love this game so much.

Hyper Light Drifter - Special Edition

One of the more evocative, stylish, and memorable adventure games of the generation. The combat and exploration feels great; the art style is striking and unique; and the storytelling, while obtuse and weird, leave an impression. An essential experience.

Story: This game intends to tell a story without spoon-feeding players. We need to figure out what something means. How we interpret and perceive things can be varying. The game is deep yet indirect. Control: The control is very smooth. The arrangement is on point. Graphic/design: pixel art style, incredibly beautiful Gameplay: Players need to find hidden 'triangle keystones' from all south, west, north and east parts of the map and then unlock the final boss in the central part. The best way to enjoy the game is try to figure things out on your own, including the story and the hidden locations.

Story: This game intends to tell a story without spoon-feeding players. We need to figure out what something means. How we interpret and perceive things can be varying. The game is deep yet indirect.

Control: The control is very smooth. The arrangement is on point.

Graphic/design: pixel art style, incredibly beautiful

Gameplay: Players need to find hidden 'triangle keystones' from all south, west, north and east parts of the map and then unlock the final boss in the central part. The best way to enjoy the game is try to figure things out on your own, including the story and the hidden locations.

One of the first indies I'd played and I loved it at the time. Excited to give it another pass, hopefully it stands up.

One of the first indies I'd played and I loved it at the time. Excited to give it another pass, hopefully it stands up.

Hyper Light Drifter Review by Peter Torckler

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