Hyper Light Drifter Special Edition Now on Android, Years Post-iOS Release

The indie sensation, Hyper Light Drifter, is making a spectacular comeback with its Special Edition now available on Android. Originally captivating iOS users in 2019, this 2D action-adventure RPG by Heart Machine is now accessible on Google Play, ready to enthrall a new audience.

Ever Played It Before?

In Hyper Light Drifter Special Edition, you take on the role of the Drifter, a tech-savvy explorer traversing a vivid and perilous world brimming with forgotten technologies and hidden lore. Your character also grapples with a mysterious ailment, infusing your journey with a poignant quest for survival and a cure amidst epic exploration and intense combat.

The game's setting is steeped in treasure and blood, with echoes of a dark past reverberating through the savage land. This epic journey is filled with danger, discovery, and unforgettable storytelling that lingers long after you've put down the controller.

Hyper Light Drifter’s gameplay challenges players with a rewarding experience. Your arsenal, including an energy sword that charges with each successful strike, requires precision and strategic thinking. The game's 16-bit graphics are a visual treat, featuring breathtaking landscapes from golden deserts to vibrant pink forests and crystalline mountains.

The Special Edition of Hyper Light Drifter enhances the experience with up to 60 fps, a new Tower Climb mode, and introduces the Crystal Shot and Blade Caster Sword. Players can also unlock a new outfit, earn Google Play Achievements, and enjoy gamepad compatibility for a more traditional gaming feel.

Take a moment to watch the trailer for Hyper Light Drifter Special Edition below:

Is This Your Type?

With meticulously hand-animated characters and environments, an evocative soundtrack, and a world teeming with secrets and branching paths, Hyper Light Drifter Special Edition offers a captivating adventure. This game has been turning heads since its debut on Steam in March 2016. Don't miss out on experiencing this premium title, now available on the Google Play Store.

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