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. 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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  2. 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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