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Hyper Light Drifter – reviews and rating

Hyper Light Drifter has an average rating of 93% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (9.5/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (4.5/5). The game was released on March 30, 2016 for PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iOS, macOS, Linux and Nintendo Switch. Metacritic score is 84, players on RAWG rate the game 84%.

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What critics praise
„The combination of soundtrack, art, and combat creates a rabbit hole worth your full exploration.“
9,5/10 Game Informer

Game info

Release date
Mar 30, 2016
Platforms
Xbox One
Genres
IndieAdventureActionRPG
Developer
Heart Machine
Publisher
Heart Machine
Average playtime
4 h
Reviews count
2

FAQ

What is the rating of Hyper Light Drifter?

Hyper Light Drifter has an average rating of 93% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (9.5/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (4.5/5).

When was Hyper Light Drifter released?

Hyper Light Drifter was released on March 30, 2016.

What platforms is Hyper Light Drifter available on?

Hyper Light Drifter is available for PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iOS, macOS, Linux and Nintendo Switch.

How long does it take to beat Hyper Light Drifter?

Players on RAWG spend on average 4 hours playing Hyper Light Drifter.

Is Hyper Light Drifter worth playing?

Yes. With an average rating of 93%, Hyper Light Drifter is one of the highly rated games and critics recommend it. Critics largely agree on the rating.

What games are similar to Hyper Light Drifter?

Games similar to Hyper Light Drifter are for example Valkyria Revolution, Hand of Fate, Mighty No. 9, LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Shantae: Half-Genie Hero.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Critics agree

Spread of ratings
5 percentage points
Standard deviation
± 2,5
Best rating
9,5/10 Game Informer
Worst rating
4,5/5 HardcoreGamer

The distribution of rating

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

  • #55 of 709 games released in 2016 better than 91 % of games
  • #7 of 58 games released in 2016 on Xbox One better than 89 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

  • Critics in this language2 reviews 93%
  • Foreign critics2 reviews 83%
  • MetacriticMetascore 84%
  • Players (RAWG)291 votes 84%

Local critics rate the game higher by 10 %.

How players rate it

  • Exceptional 41 %
  • Recommended 46 %
  • Meh 9 %
  • Skip 4 %

291 votes · RAWG

Reviews

4,5/5
HardcoreGamer Mar 31, 2016
Sure, The Division is a great game that has hooked millions into its addictive gameplay loop and Far Cry Primal did breathe a bit of fresh air into a stale formula, but 2016 has been off to a strong start as the clear result of its outstanding independent titles. From Pony Island and The Witness all the way to Firewatch, Stardew Valley and now Hyper Light Drifter, the strongest titles of the year so...

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