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

The indie sensation, Hyper Light Drifter, is making a triumphant return, now available on Android as Hyper Light Drifter Special Edition. Originally captivating iOS users back 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 assume the role of the Drifter, a tech-savvy adventurer navigating a vibrant yet perilous world teeming with lost technologies and hidden knowledge. The protagonist's mysterious illness adds a compelling personal quest for survival and a cure alongside the epic exploration and combat.

The game is steeped in treasure and blood, with echoes of a dark past reverberating throughout the savage land. It offers an epic journey filled with danger, discovery, and the kind of storytelling that lingers long after you've put down the controller.

Hyper Light Drifter's gameplay is both challenging and rewarding. Your arsenal, which includes an energy sword that charges with successful hits, requires precision and strategic thinking. The 16-bit graphics are noteworthy, immersing you in breathtaking sceneries as you traverse golden sandy deserts, vibrant hot-pink forests, and shimmering crystalline mountains.

The Special Edition of Hyper Light Drifter boasts enhancements like up to 60 fps performance, a brand-new Tower Climb mode, and the introduction of the Crystal Shot and Blade Caster Sword. Additionally, you can unlock a new outfit, collect Google Play Achievements, and enjoy gamepad compatibility for those who prefer physical controls over touch.

Don't miss out on the excitement—check out the trailer for Hyper Light Drifter Special Edition below:

Is This Your Type?

With hand-animated characters and environments, an evocative soundtrack, and a world rich in secrets and branching paths, Hyper Light Drifter Special Edition promises an unforgettable adventure. The game has been turning heads since its debut on Steam in March 2016. Don't miss the chance to experience this premium title on the Google Play Store.

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