Hyper Light Drifter
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Critic Reviews for Hyper Light Drifter
Stylish, beautiful, and uncompromising, Hyper Light Drifter is as rewarding as it is frustrating.
Heart Machine's slash-'em-up is punishing and precise - and incredibly beautiful.
Hyper Light Drifter is a gorgeous, trendy hunk of stylish old-school sensibilities mated with the iconic hues of pixelated indie charm. It's a return to simpler control schemes, building on sound mechanical fundamentals rather than trying to wow with new ways of interaction within each and every checkpoint. Though its wordless storytelling took some of the thrill out of completing the campaign, Hyper Light Drifter is a joy to play, (and replay in the new game plus mode) its mechanical excellence and stylish veneer.
Hyper Light Drifter sticks with you long after the final boss, thanks to its impressive wealth of secrets, amazing soundtrack, and mysterious world
The stunning Hyper Light Drifter is a masterful mix of exploration and combat.
Hyper Light Drifter deftly mixes contemplative moments with breakneck action
Sure, The Division is a great game that has hooked millions into its addictive gameplay loop and Far Cry Primal did breathe a bit of fresh air into a stale formula, but 2016 has been off to a strong start as the clear result of its outstanding independent titles.
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Hyper Light Drifter is out today on Nintendo Switch
