As part of the Nintendo Switch Nindies Showcase Summer 2018, Nintendo has revealed that Hyper Light Drifter will be available on 6th September. If that's not enough good news for you, it also comes with exclusive content.
Inspired by dreams and nightmares, this game has you playing as the Drifter. Plagued with illness, you must wield forgotten technology to make your way through a world in the hopes of finding a cure. The game is a 2D action role-playing title that pays homage to 8-bit and 16-bit games with its pixelated style, and was received warmly by critics when it first arrived on other platforms.
The newly shown off gameplay footage showcases a new outfit which helps the player to locate hidden goodies on screen. There are also a couple of new weapons making their way to the game - the Crystal Shot and the deadly Blade Caster - which both come as rewards for completing the exclusive Tower Climb.
Hyper Light Drifter will be available to play on Switch starting from 6th September, and players can pre-purchase the game today (from 6pm UK time). It'll set you back $19,99 / €19,99€.
Are your bodies ready for this one?
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Pre purchasing as soon as I get home!
Edit: Well, interesting...Undertale is up for pre purchase on the NA eShop for $15. It's coming out the 18th of September. Why did they not mention that in the direct?
Edit 2: So it turns out they did. It was just so quick I missed it. That's weird considering what a high profile indie game it is.
Pre-purchasing as soon as it’s up on the eShop!
FINALLY! Right before the Nindies started, I was like "All I want to know is Hyper Light Drifter". First announcement: Hyper Light Drifter! And it's so soon! Prepurchasing tje second I get home. Any word on a physical release though?
@Tsurii I dunno. Transistor is supposed to be pretty good. I wonder if we'll eventually get Pyre as well?
Could someone tell me how hard and how lengthy this game is? really interested in it but i have way too much to play right now.
I thought it was already in switch 🤪
Finally! I've been eyeing this game since the Kickstarter and was disappointed when it was canceled for the Wii U. Now it's finally on coming on my favorite platform Can't wait!
Anyone know the cost?
20 bucks for a quality action title? Count me in. I don't care what reception this game gets at this point. I was desperate for it to come out on Wii U and it never did. That long wait is almost over.
@Tsurii
Why no love for Dragon: Marked for Dead?
It's from Into Creates and it's a Switch exclusive.
This is good news I was really disappointed when this game didn't make it to the Wii U and extra content is great news also.
I really like the pixel art style of this one; it sort of reminds me of the point and click Deep Sleep series.
Transistor, Bastion and this just went to the top of my must have list. But, Hyperlight drifter is a game I could literally play forever! Challenging, serene and just boss in every way, away working but the first thing I'm doing when I pick up my switch next is buying this!
Physical please.
I’m slowing down on eshop purchases now Super rare games, Limited run games and Signiture edition games are doing such a good job.
It’s about frickin time.
While slightly disappointed that my backer copy for Wii U never arrived, and I was denied the option of switching to a Switch code, I am still excited to finally play this game.
I'm really over the the whole 8 /16 bit homage pixel art thing by now but this is one I may pick up but I'm really done with it. Originally when I bought the switch, my first Nintendo console since the GQ I just hoped for a few great Nintendo releases and good indie take up. It has certainly exceeded that and maybe that is way I now feel I want more. Two indie outings in a row just seem to highlight how bare rest of the year is looking
I have this on PS4 but I’m more than happy to pick it up for the Switch. 🖤 I love this game, adore its soundtrack and its incredible visuals. Definitely one of the best games I’ve played in ages.
Fantastic title going in the Switch is giving me a smile on my face
nice but I NEED it in physical form
Glad to finally see a Nintendo release.
@Pod ☹️ That really sucks, I'm sorry to hear that. I originally wanted it for Vita, but just couldn't wait and got it for PS4. Something I don't do so much anymore when it comes to Switch, I always wait for the Switch versions of games now.
I will buy this game again, it is wonderful.
Looking at the thumbnail image on the homepage, I almost mistook it for an Evangelion game.
Man I’m so tempted to get this again even though I have it on PS4. Maybe I’ll wait if they release it physical...well see 😂
@TNLGUY It doesn't suck as such. It was a campaign I was happy to back, that resulted in a really great product. I also only backed at the lowest tier for receiving the game, at something like 10 or 15 dollars.
I've backed campaigns with considerably more questionable outcomes. The guys did offer me a Steam or PS4 code, but those are not platforms that would make sense for me to play Hyperlight Drifter on. So I told them to give the code to someone else, and that I would get the Switch version on release.
@Tsurii Sucks that nothing else interested you, but nonetheless that stream had quite a few high profile indies.
For people whom it interested, it was a literal gold mine
Fully passed on Ps4 two years ago. 10/10 for me and I'll double buy directly at release.
My all time favorite game. I can't wait to clock it again on the switch!
This makes the third time that I'm gonna play this game. Gonna enjoy dashing 500 times again too...
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