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Hyper Light Drifter Special Edition Lands On Android, Years After iOS Debut

Author:Kristen Update:Jan 17,2025

Hyper Light Drifter Special Edition Lands On Android, Years After iOS Debut

The acclaimed indie game, Hyper Light Drifter, makes its highly anticipated Android debut as the Hyper Light Drifter Special Edition. Originally captivating iOS players in 2019, this 2D action-adventure RPG from Heart Machine is now available on Google Play.

Familiar Territory?

In this Special Edition, you play as the Drifter, a technologically adept adventurer exploring a vibrant but perilous world brimming with lost technologies and hidden lore. Adding to the thrill of exploration and combat is the Drifter's mysterious illness, creating a personal quest for survival and a cure.

Hyper Light Drifter's savage landscape echoes with a dark past, steeped in both treasure and bloodshed. It's an epic journey of discovery and danger, featuring a compelling narrative that lingers long after the credits roll.

The gameplay is challenging but rewarding, demanding precision and strategic thinking with weapons such as a powerful energy sword that charges with each successful hit. The stunning 16-bit visuals are a highlight, showcasing breathtaking landscapes: from golden deserts and vibrant pink forests to crystalline mountains, all bursting with color.

The Special Edition boasts enhanced features including a frame rate of up to 60 fps, a brand-new Tower Climb mode, and the addition of the Crystal Shot and Blade Caster Sword. A new unlockable outfit, Google Play Achievements, and gamepad compatibility for those preferring button controls round out the package.

Ready to dive in? Watch the trailer for Hyper Light Drifter Special Edition below:

Worth Your Time? ------------------

With its hand-animated characters and environments, evocative soundtrack, and a world filled with secrets and branching paths, Hyper Light Drifter Special Edition offers a captivating adventure. Having impressed players since its 2016 Steam release, this premium title is a must-have on the Google Play Store.

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