Hyper Light Drifter Review | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Lifestyle

Hyper Light Drifter Review

New fast paced game with wonderful art and amazing music

49
Hyper Light Drifter Review
http://www.heart-machine.com/

A few weeks ago, my friend recommended to me called Hyper Light Drifter and after I saw it went on sale I decided to buy it. It’s very different than most of the other games that I’ve played. The second I started playing it I fell in love. With the game as a whole.

Something I loved right off the bat was the art style, the entire game is pixelated. The whole game gives off a futuristic feel with the design of the world and how everything looks, but it’s presented in an older pixilated format. The way that the designers have fused these two ideas makes the game look phenomenal. Pictures of worn futuristic technology, overgrown areas, hidden bunkers, and scenic overviews. The game at times creates levels around the area to show the art of world for the players. Cliff sides and high peaks show large structures in the background, showing off some of their art.



The game introduces story in a totally different way than most games. Instead of dialogue between you and another character, the game shows pictures of what the character would be talking about. This creates a whole new feel for the game and how to ingest it opposed to any other kind of interactive story allowing you to really get an actual view of the games world. It leaves the story open ended for interpretation, leading you to figure out what’s happening in the story until you can finally piece it together in the end.

Another thing I loved was the sound of it all. The game had an amazing soundtrack that played on the whole futuristic theme. It reminded me of a soundtrack from an the older games that had soundtracks made from synthesizers. It really adds to the futuristic theme of the game, as well as playing on the old school game aesthetic. If you want to look it up you can find it online on youtube, or even buy it off steam.

The gameplay is fast paced and difficult. It’s set up from a top down view that lets you see all of the map at once, sometimes locking into place. You have little health and few health packs, and a lot of enemies. The game is full of fast enemies and tough bosses that sets the gameplay to a more intense difficulty. Finding the route you need to take to get to where you want to go can be a challenge because of the way the map is set up. The game is full of twists and turns that create a maze full of secrets for you to explore. It expands the game so much more by making you revisit areas and reface challenges again from a new angle.



If you like to play video games and like a challenge then I really recommend it. Even if you don’t like video games, I really recommend it for the art and the amazing soundtrack and artwork in the game. It really pulls you in, and it’s apparent that the people who made this game put a lot of time into it. If you have the time and you like a challenge or a game to relax I really recommend the game for anyone who might seem interested!

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Adulting

18 Things I Want To Do Now That I'm 18

I'm technically an adult, so I'm legally required to live a little, right?

2336
Happy Birthday Cake

For the entirety of my high school career, I was always seen as the goody-two-shoes. I never got in trouble with a teacher, I kept stellar grades, and when I wasn't doing extracurricular activities, I was at home studying. Even when I did go out, it was usually with a bunch of fellow band geeks. The night would end before 11:00 PM and the only controversial activity would be a fight based on who unfairly won a round of Apples-to-Apples when someone else clearly had a better card (I promise I'm not still holding a grudge).

Now that I'm officially an adult, I want to pursue some new things. I want to experience life in a way that I never allowed myself to do prior to entering college. These are the years that I'm supposed to embark on a journey of self-discovery, so what better way to do that than to create a bucket list?

Keep Reading...Show less
Featured

10 Life Lessons from Christmas Classics

The holiday classics that shaped my life

1404
10 Life Lessons from Christmas Classics
Flickr

The holiday season is full of stress, debt, and forced conversation. While we rush through the month of December, it's important to take a step back and enjoy the moments before they're gone. Most families love to watch Christmas movies, but these beloved films provide more than entertainment. Here are 10 life lessons that I've learned from the holiday classics we watch every year.

Keep Reading...Show less
Featured

15 Mind-Bending Riddles

Hopefully they will make you laugh.

200649
 Ilistrated image of the planet and images of questions
StableDiffusion

I've been super busy lately with school work, studying, etc. Besides the fact that I do nothing but AP chemistry and AP economics, I constantly think of stupid questions that are almost impossible to answer. So, maybe you could answer them for me, and if not then we can both wonder what the answers to these 15 questions could be.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

Most Epic Aurora Borealis Photos: October 2024

As if May wasn't enough, a truly spectacular Northern Lights show lit up the sky on Oct. 10, 2024

21188
stunning aurora borealis display over a forest of trees and lake
StableDiffusion

From sea to shining sea, the United States was uniquely positioned for an incredible Aurora Borealis display on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, going into Friday, Oct. 11.

It was the second time this year after an historic geomagnetic storm in May 2024. Those Northern Lights were visible in Europe and North America, just like this latest rendition.

Keep Reading...Show less
 silhouette of a woman on the beach at sunrise
StableDiffusion

Content warning: This article contains descriptions of suicide/suicidal thoughts.

When you are feeling down, please know that there are many reasons to keep living.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments