Platforms
- PCMar 31, 20168.7playscore8.530 Critics9.311.8K Players
- PlayStation 4Jul 26, 20168.4playscore8.29 Critics9.44.11K Players
- Xbox OneJul 26, 20168.2playscore8.05 Critics9.1992 Players
- Nintendo SwitchSep 6, 2018NAplayscore8.616 CriticsNA0 Players
- iOSJul 25, 20198.7playscore8.66 Critics9.54.40K Players
57 critic reviews · 17 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- Hyper Light Drifter conquered all platforms it stepped foot on, emerging with overly positive comments and reviews, and high scores. It is a definite step away from the mainstream and a journey into a heart-stopping story sort to say. It is definitely worth the try and highly recommended for all gaming enthusiasts!
Alec Sandar · Aug 13, 2019 Reviewed on iOSRead full review - It might not be perfect, but it is perfectly playable. Overall, we found our time with Hyper Light Drifter on mobile to be a positive experience. The touch controls work and don’t cause any huge issues aside from when you need to heal on iPad and the general performance is decent, even if it doesn’t quite feel as silky smooth as the promised 120 fps on iPad Pro.
Glen Fox · Jul 25, 2019 Reviewed on iOSRead full review - Hyper Light Drifter is still an essential for any fan of pixel art games or action RPGs. I have a few problems with the difficulty spikes when there are too many enemies near you, but still adore this game. If you missed out on it on other platforms for whatever reason, the iOS port is an absolute steal even without the pre-order discount. I’d recommend playing this with a controller but Abylight Studios has done an excellent job with touch controls if you are going to play it on your iPhone.
Mikhail Madnani · Jul 25, 2019 Reviewed on iOSRead full review - I’m glad that Hyper Light Drifter is on mobile, but it doesn’t exactly seem like a great fit. Between the slow ramp up and performance problems, it’s probably best to play this game elsewhere if you can. If you can’t, it’s still possible to enjoy the game on iOS. I did, but I probably would have had more fun with it on console or PC, assuming those versions don’t have similar issues.
Campbell Bird · Jul 25, 2019 Reviewed on iOSRead full review - Hyper Light Drifter is simply a must-play title. The Nintendo Switch version features a few exclusive features so in my mind, it’s the ‘definitive version’ at this point. While I initially had some frame-rate issues (some in single-player mode, while most were in the co-op mode), the 1.2.0 patch on the Nintendo Switch helped out tremendously. I didn’t recall any issues after the patch.
Justin Sharp · Nov 15, 2018 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - If you groan every time you see another 2D action-RPG on the Nintendo eShop, don’t be dissuaded by Hyper Light Drifter: Special Edition. While it borrows from the Zelda blueprint and games that have followed, it is packaged so perfectly that it stands above the rest. The depth of its vivid world goes beyond what you see on your screen. There’s more lurking there, and you’ll want to discover it all.
Simon Burr · Oct 22, 2018 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - We don’t remember any game that is built on this level of pure abstraction, without the crucial foundation of explicit exposition beneath it. The traditional narrative structures are replaced with moods, but those contemplative quiet moments are intertwined with a constant breakneck, pitch-perfect action. Getting those two elements to not only coexist but thrive together is a needle that Hyper Light Drifter confidently threads.
Dan N. Scarborough · Sep 28, 2018 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Hyper Light Drifter's a tough game and for that, it won't be for everyone. But if it already has your interest, your admiration, or your love, then it has – all hyperbole aside – found a perfect home on the Nintendo Switch.
Tom Baines · Sep 25, 2018 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - While the difficulty and lack of hand holding might hold it back for some, Hyper Light Drifter is an alluring and contemplative 2D Zelda-esque experience. It’s so easy to get lost in this world and stumble upon new paths and items to make your exploration justified. Putting in the time to learn the intricacies of this mysterious game is worthwhile because when Hyper Light Drifter all comes together, it’s poetic and brilliant.
Neal Ronaghan · Sep 04, 2018 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Hyper Light Drifter: Special Edition finally puts Heart Machine’s obtuse yet engaging throwback where it belongs - in portable Nintendo form - and it makes for the definitive version. With a handful of exclusive features, a two-year-old game suddenly feels new and fresh - and with a silky smooth frame rate and every boss, secret and upgrade from the original here for you to experience, the Nintendo Switch’s indie library just got even better.
Dom Reseigh-Lincoln · Aug 31, 2018 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review
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About the game
Trailers & Screenshots:
Echoes of a dark and violent past resonate throughout a savage land, steeped in treasure and blood. Hyper Light Drifter is an action adventure RPG in the vein of the best 16bit classics, with modernized mechanics and designs on a much grander scale.
Developer: Heart Machine