A beautiful open world, haunted by big promises.
, released over seven years ago, had a keen eye for detail and atmosphere. It led you through a gorgeous pixelated post-apocalypse, one that was both beautiful and bleak, full of vibrancy and ruin. Everyone I know who has played Hyper Light Drifter has been marked by its aesthetics in some way, its art and soundscape sticking in their minds.
It's a tough act to follow, especially when you no longer have full control over the world's design. While Drifter was a bespoke action-RPG adventure, Breaker aims to be a roguelike where every world is unique. That once carefully-crafted world is now subject to randomisation, and it's doubtless presented new challenges for Heart Machine.
The trailer's made me optimistic they'll pull it off. The Acid Mire is moody and rain-soaked, the Shattered Fortress bleak and imposing. In one shot, a giant sword juts out of the earth in the distance, while another sees the player fight bosses in a crumbling chapel and a gladiator coliseum. An entirely randomised open-world risks being empty or nonsensical, but this footage suggests Breaker somehow retains the golden threads of Hyper Light Drifter's beloved handmade atmosphere.
I'm impressed by what I've seen, though I'll have to wait until I get my hands on Hyper Light Breaker before I can make that call for certain. Hyper Light Breaker is set to release in fall 2023.Sign up to get the best content of the week, and great gaming deals, as picked by the editors.Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors
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