Hyper Light Drifter

Hyper Light Drifter (STEAM KEY)

Hyper Light Drifter is an action-adventure RPG where players control a Drifter exploring the treacherous lands of Buried Time. Collect forgotten knowledge and lost technologies while battling a debilitating illness. Upgrade weapons, learn abilities, and face challenging environments in this modern 16-bit inspired classic.

Hyper Light Drifter

Release date

31 Mar, 2016

Publisher/Developer

Heart Machine

Reviews

Steam: 93.67% positive (13074/13957)
Metacritic: 84/100

Hyper Light Drifter

Hyper Light Drifter is an action-adventure RPG that combines the nostalgic charm of classic 16-bit games with modern mechanics and expansive designs. Developed by Heart Machine, players take on the role of the Drifter, a brave seeker of forgotten knowledge and lost technologies. Set in the treacherous lands of Buried Time, the Drifter's journey is driven by a desperate quest for a cure for a relentless illness that plagues them.

The game challenges players with its unforgiving environments and subtle characters, requiring skillful navigation through perilous landscapes filled with hidden dangers. As the Drifter, you will face intense combat scenarios while exploring ancient ruins and uncovering fragmented histories. Throughout your journey, upgrading weapons and learning new abilities is crucial to overcome a variety of formidable challenges.

With a rich world to explore, a compelling narrative woven through its gameplay, and the ever-present struggle against an inner affliction, Hyper Light Drifter offers an engaging experience that seamlessly blends exploration, combat, and storytelling. Get ready to embark on a journey that resonates with echoes of a dark and violent past.