Enter the Overgrowth, a forgotten land in the world of Hyper Light. Play alone or with friends to explore open worlds, fight brutal monsters, unlock gear, create new builds, take on the mysterious Crowns and overthrow the ominous Abyss King in this adventure from the creators of Hyper Light Drifter.
RPG Gamers summaryHyper Light Breaker, the new title from the creators of Hyper Light Drifter, invites players to enter a forgotten world named the Overgrowth. This standalone adventure game provides an endless, immersive experience with its open-world exploration, fierce battle sequences, and captivating storyline.
Players can embark on this journey solo or team up with friends for online co-operative play. They play as Breakers, a group of soldiers tasked with overthrowing the formidable Abyss King and unseating the covert Crowns. The game is entirely set in a fully 3D environment, filled with hybrid biomes and intricate mazes, where both hand-crafted and procedurally generated elements mesh to create an ever-changing game world.
The thrill of this game also lies on its unique locomotion, which features wall-dashing, hoverboard, and glider skills, promising unlimited freedom for Breakers as they traverse through this expansive Overgrowth.
Hyper Light Breaker also offers a stylish and intense combat system. Players get to fight off a plethora of enemies and engage in hair-rising boss battles, all of which are presented in an electrifying third-person perspective.
The game also allows players to learn more about the Overgrowth and its various colorful characters through the storylines hidden within each death and run attempt. In addition, players are given the chance to enhance their Breakers’ abilities strategically through an array of unlockable weapons and gear.
Priceless gems that players unearth during their journey can be used to help the settlement thrive. The player’s accomplishments result in meeting new characters and unlocking permanent upgrades for the hub that will enhance the population and grant access to their unique tales. As such, Hyper Light Breaker not only encourages exploration but also gives players a sense of virtual community building and storytelling.
In this respect, fans of the Hyper Light series can look forward to a fresh, yet reassuringly familiar, gaming experience.
