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Hyper Light Drifter

PC

2016

Quick resume

Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with dangers and lost technologies.

Pros

  • challenging and skillful combat
  • beautiful and immersive world
  • deep exploration and secrets
  • engaging progression system
  • atmospheric music and visuals

Cons

  • lack of multiplayer or cooperative features
  • story can be vague or minimalistic for some players

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    3

    "Players have freedom to explore and approach combat in different ways"

  • Competence
    4

    "Game is challenging and requires skillful play and mastery of mechanics"

  • Competition
    Insufficient data
  • Continuation
    3

    "Players often engage in repeated playthroughs and exploration"

  • Cooperation
    Insufficient data
  • Creativity
    2

    "Some customization and strategic choices in combat and build"

  • Domination
    Insufficient data
  • Escapism
    4

    "Strong atmospheric and immersive world provides escape"

  • Expectation
    Insufficient data
  • Experimenting
    3

    "Encourages trying different weapons and tactics"

  • Exploration
    5

    "Core gameplay involves discovering new areas and secrets"

  • Expression
    2

    "Some character and weapon customization options"

  • Fantasy
    4

    "Rich, imaginative world with unique art style and lore"

  • Fellowship
    Insufficient data
  • Growth
    3

    "Players develop skills and understanding of game mechanics"

  • Health
    Insufficient data
  • Idle
    Insufficient data
  • Intimacy
    Insufficient data
  • Leadership
    Insufficient data
  • Progression
    4

    "Collecting upgrades and items is a key part of gameplay"

  • Relaxation
    3

    "Atmospheric music and visuals create a relaxing flow state"

  • Sensation
    4

    "Engaging combat and visuals provide strong sensory stimulation"

  • Status
    Insufficient data
  • Story
    3

    "Narrative is subtle but immersive, encouraging player interpretation"

  • Strategy
    4

    "Combat and exploration require thoughtful planning and tactics"

  • Thrill
    3

    "Tense combat encounters provide suspense and thrill"

  • Value
    4

    "Players feel they get good value for time invested"

  • Violence
    3

    "Combat is a core element, though stylized and not gratuitous"

  • Survival
    4

    "Avoiding damage and managing resources is critical to success"

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Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG

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