Absolutely mesmerizing. Hyper Light Drifter somehow achieves one of my favorite narrative journeys in an indie game without a single line of text. Knowing the context of Alex Preston's health as he developed the game makes the themes present even more deep and personal.
The game strikes a great balance of fun and difficulty, and the combat makes you feel like an absolute badass, especially as you get more abilities later on. The combination of the gun and sword combat works so well and allows for a ton of creative freedom. Each environment feels mystical and mysterious in its own unique way, and if you were to look up 'atmosphere' in a dictionary, HLD's picture would be right there. Don't even get me started on the soundtrack, which is one of the most unique, heartbreaking, and powerful that I've ever heard. Hyper Light Drifter is a gift from Alex Preston and Heart Machine to the world.
The game strikes a great balance of fun and difficulty, and the combat makes you feel like an absolute badass, especially as you get more abilities later on. The combination of the gun and sword combat works so well and allows for a ton of creative freedom. Each environment feels mystical and mysterious in its own unique way, and if you were to look up 'atmosphere' in a dictionary, HLD's picture would be right there. Don't even get me started on the soundtrack, which is one of the most unique, heartbreaking, and powerful that I've ever heard. Hyper Light Drifter is a gift from Alex Preston and Heart Machine to the world.