hyper light drifter walkthrough south zone

The currency you use to buy things is hard to find – monsters don’t drop cash like candy like they do in other games. I went north first and collected enough currency to afford a health upgrade. After the first two or three areas I was beginning to think the game was quite relaxed. It’s one of the game’s favourite tricks, locking you in an area with enemies. And not just two or three – I mean about 15 of them, usually of different varieties. You only have a few hit points, so you really can’t afford to get hit much, which is easier said than done when you’re confined in a small area with enemies that shoot, charge, explode when they die, and so on. Like the normal enemies, you need to learn their attack patterns to know when to dodge, slash, shoot and so on – it’s just that the stakes are much higher.

The first boss I fought took me roughly 20 tries. The game is pretty sprawling and labyrinthine, but it’s not quite as intricate as a Metroidvania type of game. For one thing, almost all of the secrets can be found with keen observation or relentless wall-hugging. They don’t require special abilities to reach, so keep your eyes open for those health kits and currency items, which comprise most of the secrets. There are also keys which open doors that hold more interesting items like new guns and outfits. Those are really rare, so you need to search every nook and cranny to find them all. With its mega-attractive visual style, Hyper Light Drifter really does stand out. Its unique colour palette uses lots of blues and purples, which reminds me a bit of Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon. The animations are also very cool, particularly the main character’s, with the way way his cloak swings around as he slashes or slides to a halt. The world is beautiful and very well put together, the way you can see, for instance, a dead giant robot clinging to a mountain in the distance, and eventually you travel there. It’s very impressive. The partially animated story scenes are also very well done and leave a lot to interpretation. Honestly, I wonder if I can keep up this pace. Two hard-as-hell games in a row, and Dark Souls III‘s out tomorrow.

Hyper Light Drifter is a beautiful and compelling game, and it’s a lot tougher than I expected.

If you haven’t had your fill of menacingly difficult games, give it a try.Story related. This substory introduces you to the Can Quest minigame in Yokohama.

Hyper light drifter walkthrough south zone