Hyper Light Drifter

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
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  1. Multiplayer.it
    Sep 10, 2018
    90
    Hyper Light Drifter Special Edition for Nintendo Switch is the best version that you can buy and play.
  2. Digitally Downloaded
    Aug 3, 2016
    90
    A wonderful combination of good game design and enchanting aesthetic direction.
  3. Push Square
    Jul 29, 2016
    90
    To put it simply, Hyper Light Drifter is incredible.
  5. GamePro Germany
    Aug 12, 2016
    86
    A retro blast with fantastic staging and hard difficulty setting. An indie gem for professionals with a high resistance to frustration.
  6. GameCritics
    Aug 10, 2016
    85
    Hyper Light Drifter isn’t for everyone—the replay value is low and some may not like how cryptic and mysterious the story is, but for me, the positives far outweighed potential issues. For those wanting to explore a world with rich environments, strong atmosphere and rewarding combat, Hyper Light Drifter delivers.
  7. Critical Hit
    Aug 4, 2016
    85
    Filled with secrets to be found, and strong foundation on core combat, Hyper Light Drifter is a deep experience. Fun for a seven hour journey of exploration, or many more hours for completion, it offers plenty of value and enjoyment for its price.
  8. The Digital Fix
    Aug 30, 2016
    80
    A perfect example of learning by playing - Hyper Light Drifter offers a unique experience of exploration and discovery in a beautiful world with a well paced challenge, even if you still have no idea what’s going on by the end.
  9. Metro GameCentral
    Jul 28, 2016
    80
    Beautiful presentation and an intriguing open world environment, but the misjudged difficultly level is just too punishing – even with co-op.
  10. LaPS4
    Aug 8, 2016
    78
    Hyper Light Drifter is a game in which the plot is so important as odd. Visuals way more complex than what it seems and successful gameplay mechanics make it a true must have for any RPG fan.
  11. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Sep 26, 2016
    70
    It may not live up to the standards of its own impeccable presentation, but Hyper Light Drifter is still an intense and affecting retro adventure with lots to love. [Oct 2016, p.87]
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  12. EGM
    Aug 2, 2016
    55
    There’s some strong core gameplay to Hyper Light Drifter, but not much else. Unfortunately, no amount of nostalgia is going to make up for that.

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64
#64 Best PS4 Game of 2016

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 98 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 73 out of 98
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 98
  3. Negative: 15 out of 98
  1. SWERY_51
    Jul 27, 2016
    10
    Wow, i honestly didn't expect that much, but this game is damn good.
    Action/adventure that looks like a weird dark 2D Zelda with a bit of    Wow, i honestly didn't expect that much, but this game is damn good.
    Action/adventure that looks like a weird dark 2D Zelda with a bit of Dark Souls and Furi. The gameplay is really good, the atmosphere and art direction are incredible (some Fez touch) and there are a lots of secrets to find with a nice world to explore and cool boss fights. There are also upgrades to buy and new equipments to collect. You are not treated like a child and have find out yourself, which is really nice. I really enjoy my 8 hours of play time so far. Highly recommended if you're not allergic to old school 2D visuals.    … Full Review »
  2. rodericrinehart
    Aug 7, 2017
    6
    I really tried to like the game, but I found it rather empty and boring. I do give it points for great atmosphere, good pixel graphics, andI really tried to like the game, but I found it rather empty and boring. I do give it points for great atmosphere, good pixel graphics, and excellent soundtrack. I just found the combat boring and the world lifeless, so as a game, it fell short for me. I see a lot of other people really like it, so that's great.… Full Review »
  3. Metal_Days
    Aug 7, 2016
    8
    I was sceptical about getting this game at first, but after reading so much positive reviews, I got it.
    It did not dissapoint ! It's very    I was sceptical about getting this game at first, but after reading so much positive reviews, I got it.
    It did not dissapoint ! It's very enjoyable, but I would like to point out a few things:

    - This game is not as difficult as people make it out to be
    - Game is average short - took me about 7 hours to finish it
    - TONS of secrets for achievement hunters - I think I got like 15% of them (and I finished the game)
    - Nonexistant narrative, however there is a lore - how you interpret it, is up to you. I tried, but in the end, I have no clue what happened in the story.

    All in all, good purchase. A solid 8.    … Full Review »
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