To start up this blog again, I will be recommending a game that came out just recently. Hyper Light Drifter by Heart Machine is one of the most recent indie games, it just came out less than a month ago. It's one of the most ambitious Game Maker projects, raising money on Kickstarter. It's a beautiful exploring RPG with challenging gameplay and a gripping story.
Story
The game starts out with an intro sequence. There is no dialogue, but there is music to add drama to the scene. Your character has to fight off monsters, and to do so, has to collect pieces from ancient temples and upgrade their abilities. You can talk to the NPC's to slowly learn more about what is going on, but everything is visual.
Gameplay
The gameplay in Hyper Light Drifter is challenging but fun. (It's recommended to play with a game controller.) You have a sword, a gun, and the ability to 'light drift'. This lets you run away faster and get through puzzles. You usually encounter groups of enemies to kill off before running out of health. There is also a lot of platforming, but it never gets frustrating. There is a large challenge in balancing your health since you can only heal yourself if you find health packs.
Graphics
Who would I recommend this to?
I would recommend this to someone who is ready for a challenge and love pixel art. It can get frustrating, but it's not game ruining. So if you have the time to appreciate beautiful art and story with complex gameplay, then you can buy it on Steam for $19.99. The heart put into the project really shows in the beauty of all its aspects.
So what do you think of Hyper Light Drifter? What should I recommend next?
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