Having multiple enemies dash-attacking you simultaneously is a recipe for a quick death. In these situations you must leverage the ranged power of your pistol to help take the health down on unique enemies. This definitely changes as you get further into the game and are forced to deal with much larger groups of enemies. At first, I found it a bit tough to get a grasp on since most of the enemies early in the game can be disposed of with your sword. In Hyper Light Drifter you are given a pistol as one of your primary weapon early on. Sometimes slashing through a big pile of crystal shards can reveal a path you didn’t see off screen, one that might lead to a much needed health pack or even to a new area entirely. Since battles will often leave you taking at least a hit or two before moving to the next area, you are going to want to explore your ass off in search of medical kits or weapon upgrades. It turns out that many pieces of your environment like crystal shards, boxes, barrels, and other random things can be destroyed by the Drifter. Heart Machines glorious attention to environmental detail is awe inspiring and sometimes just requires minutes to stop and admire the beauty of it all. I know that when I was first getting into Hotline Miami, as soon as I realized that waiting for your moment was a part of the game, I blew through it. Sometimes, mentally slowing things down and really thinking about your moves and strategies can be the secret to mastering a games controls. You must master the use of the dash or you will feel like you are getting crushed. Using your dash ability frequently when surrounded by various enemy types is crucial to your survival and the ability to progress through the game. Enemies will often times do a quick charge before unleashing a powerful and fast attack that can stop you in your tracks if you miss a beat. In Hyper Light Drifter you will be using your dash ability A LOT. It’s great for both its defensive application and the ability to move around the environment a bit faster. Precision is everything.ĭashing is a common mechanic is most action RPG’s. The Drifter only has a 3 attack combo he can pull off, so make sure that as soon as you’re finished, you quickly move away from your enemies. Also be sure not to not just mash the attack button once you find your opening. After analyzing how much distance is between you and the completion of their attack, you can then move in for the kill. You do this by allowing your enemies to attack you and quickly dodging. One way to deal with this predicament is to learn your enemies attack patterns. When in situations like this, a few missed sword strikes could be devastating, causing you to have to replay from your last auto save. Often times dealing with a large group of enemies can be the end of you quickly without the proper strategy. The AI can be really aggressive causing multiple enemies to come at you simultaneously. For those who feel beaten down by the games difficulty level, here are 5 ways to survive in Hyper Light Drifter.Īfter my first few hours playing Hyper Light Drifter it was pretty evident that your enemies don’t mess around. However, it seems that for some it has been one of the games drawbacks. The developers claim to deliver Dark Souls level difficulty was also a big draw for me. As a backer of the games Kickstarter in 2013, I was immediately impressed with the games pixel art heavy and stylized art style. In any case, Hyper Light Drifter accomplishes much of what the team originally set out to do, which was to create a modern, visually and sonically impressive action RPG that truly captures the feel of the retro games we all grew up playing. If you aren’t a fan of that style of game, then I have no idea why you’re even reading this article. If you’ve ever been a fan of games like Zelda: A Link to the Past, Beyond Oasis, the Y’s series, or even the mobile game Zenonia, then Hyper Light Drifter will feel right at home for you. Heart-Machine’s Kickstarter crowd funded indie action RPG has finally been unleashed and god damn is it great. As masochistic as it sounds, I simply can’t get enough of it. I have been beaten down and bloodied so many times that I’ve lost count. I have been playing Hyper Light Drifter non-stop now for the last 4 hours.
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