Hyper Light Drifter Walkthrough: Forest

As I embarked on my journey through the enchanting world of Hyper Light Drifter, I found myself slashing and dashing through various enemies and bosses, unlocking new movement and sword skills along the way. With no dialogue to guide me, I had to rely on my wits and reflexes to navigate this top-down 2D metroidvania.

Playing as Yamato, I encountered numerous secrets and thrilling fast-paced combat scenarios. Although I did encounter some embarrassing mistakes during Uzume and Hinome's playthroughs, I learned from my experiences and adapted to the challenging world of Hyper Light Drifter.

This walkthrough is not meant to be a comprehensive guide, but rather a short and fun journey through the game. As you explore each world, you'll discover hidden upgrades that increase your health and spirit, as well as impossible-to-miss upgrades right before major boss battles. Carrying items – lots of them! – is also an essential part of the game.

If you're looking for similar feelings to Hyper Light Drifter but with a much easier gameplay experience, you might enjoy short 2D top-down pixel art games like . In these games, your main objective is often to find and purify shrines in each area, allowing you to access the boss at the end. Each purified shrine serves as a save point, ensuring that you can pick up where you left off.

Throughout my journey, I encountered many challenges and surprises, but Hyper Light Drifter's engaging world and addictive combat kept me coming back for more. With its unique visuals, immersive atmosphere, and intense gameplay, this game is sure to captivate fans of metroidvania-style games.

Hyper light drifter walkthrough forest