Maneauleau
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There are more chances for a Wii U version now it seems:
Hyper Light Drifter Kickstarter said:
Hyper Light Drifter |OT| We On A HyperLight Beam
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There are more chances for a Wii U version now it seems:
Unfortunately, I've been using the Steam Controller with the game instead. I don't really game on PC with the PS4 pad.
Can we donwload this for the GOG version?
I need that borderless function
No, apparently the first patch isn't even approved yet by GOG and there are no beta patches possible either.
I love GOG and all, but their lagging patches really suck.
AmethystEnd
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My runs of the 4th and 5th gauntlet rooms:
4th: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fDSfGRIB3g
5th: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5ckPYq3AqQ
I thought the 5th would have a gimmick where there'd be holes in the invisible floors, but nah. Only took a couple tries.
I'd already done 1-3 before I decided to start recording 'em, but I might go back and redo those.
EDIT:
1st: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVwD4HXDAwo
2nd: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yJ0zxHBrdQ
3rd: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voRxJFxhRrU
4th: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fDSfGRIB3g
5th: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5ckPYq3AqQ
I thought the 5th would have a gimmick where there'd be holes in the invisible floors, but nah. Only took a couple tries.
I'd already done 1-3 before I decided to start recording 'em, but I might go back and redo those.
EDIT:
1st: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVwD4HXDAwo
2nd: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yJ0zxHBrdQ
3rd: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voRxJFxhRrU
I only just now checked it out on Steam page for the first time, and watched the trailer... it looked amazing.
This post makes me sad... but I would have waited for a PS4 port anyways. (I can't read OP to learn if one exists or not)
Need a bit of help here- I decided to go north when the game opened up, where the bird-like enemies are. I've hit three of the four switches to light up the diamond, except the one towards the bottom of the mountain near all the stairs. Close as I can tell, it's in that darkened area, but I can't go in any further because I'm blocked by those walls in the hallway. Is there a way to light it up/access that hallway? How?
Bonus help: how do I get the yellow upgrade chip above the darkened area? Do I need a new teleport ability to get across the chasm?
Bonus help: how do I get the yellow upgrade chip above the darkened area? Do I need a new teleport ability to get across the chasm?
AmethystEnd
Member
1: That darkened area is a maze, but you can navigate to the end of it pretty easily. You can't light it up.
2. I'll go check how I got it. Will edit with an answer.
EDIT: Go in the 2nd floor of the building to the left of it and step on the switch inside.
I can't stop playing this. Something about the game just keeps me coming back, sometimes for combat, sometimes for exploration.
I keep finding little details not just in the world but in the mechanics themselves. For example, I've just noticed the railgun aiming laser has a slight lag to it to make it difficult to use in the heat of battle. However, it's extremely useful when you have time to line up a shot - just as it should be.
I keep finding little details not just in the world but in the mechanics themselves. For example, I've just noticed the railgun aiming laser has a slight lag to it to make it difficult to use in the heat of battle. However, it's extremely useful when you have time to line up a shot - just as it should be.
Got the chip, thanks, but I still can't figure out what to do in the darkened area. I can't get past this bit, which is literally right next to the entrance. Those blocks with the arrows pointing north are blocking me from getting into the hallway:
The blocks disappear when you kill the boss corresponding to the arrow direction.
hey_it's_that_dog
benevolent sexism
Those blocks open up after you trigger a certain thing. Press on and come back later.
AmethystEnd
Member
Oh, I forgot about that. That won't open until you've killed the boss in the north area. All the arrow type blocks are like that,
Just complaining: multi dash is very hard to do and I find the puzzles requiring it frustrating. In the East there is a multi dash puzzle involving first the laser rifle then a long pathway made of disappearing tiles, and man, I am struggling.
Is it possible to have all 8 triangle pieces for an area marked on the map? Seems like sometimes the pink drifter marks some, sometimes the dog marks some, but nothing marks all 8. And the claimed pieces stay on the map as dulled markers?
This game is really good.
Is it possible to have all 8 triangle pieces for an area marked on the map? Seems like sometimes the pink drifter marks some, sometimes the dog marks some, but nothing marks all 8. And the claimed pieces stay on the map as dulled markers?
This game is really good.
I've read that you need 1000 deaths for the Don't Give Up achievement but I can't confirm that for you because I haven't managed to get 1000 deaths myself yet.
As for the Meditation achievement, that's just letting your character sit in idle for like a few minutes or so. I made my character sit down and left it like that for like 5 minutes or longer and went to do something else for a bit and checked my achievements if I got it.
Nah, they only ever mark 4 triangle pieces per area for you while the other 4 are just hidden on the map for you to find.
You probably should not listen to a very specific poster when there are dozens of us liking the game.
His point about exploration is very bullshit too, as this game is full of it. It plays nothing like Diablo, though.
Thanks. Just got Meditation after sitting for exactly 10 minutes. As for the 1000 deaths, I'll probably go to one of those crusher rooms in the North region to get it (the dark maze is a good spot for this). (EDIT: Can confirm that it's 1000 deaths.)
And I should mention that I now have three full sets of four gear bits (what do you even call those?) after getting all upgrades, costumes, and keys... and still no Hoarder achievement. Yeesh.
Oh, and a note for people who may have missed the Opening Death achievement like I did,
you can go back to the starting area and get it by falling off the precipice that overlooks the city
I'm already done with the game but I really wish I bought it on the Humble Store instead of GOG for this reason exactly. I'd just buy a Steam copy but I want to show my support on consoles first.
Great news, thank you!
I think the Hoarder achievement is bugged.
afternoon delight
Member
Three hours in and ran into a game breaking bug, ooof. Enjoyed it while it lasted... I waited for the kickstarter to deliver, I guess I can wait a little longer for all the kinks to be worked out.
Still a real kick in the groin after enjoying it so much.
Still a real kick in the groin after enjoying it so much.
JonnyKtyler
Member
I have killed the bosses in all directions
and the only one I really had a difficult time with (30+ attempts i would guess) is the
Does anyone else feel like this was the hardest fight in the game?
Down has a ton of bosses so I dont think i have killed all of them yet
sword boss on the left hand side.
AmethystEnd
Member
A lot of people, apparently, going by a lot of the responses I got. Second easiest for me.
Possibly, but I can't rule out that I'm just missing things. Before I made that post, I had 2.5 full gears. The gear bits are deviously hidden. I'm going to do an extremely thorough clean sweep of the world before ruling it as bugged. According to this reddit post, you need 160 bits to fully upgrade the Drifter, and there are 176 bits in total. Meaning you would have to fully upgrade the Drifter and have four additional gears in order to have collected them all. Yet this guy has 176 bits and still doesn't have Hoarder.
JonnyKtyler
Member
Yea, I think a good tip for anyone stuck on a boss is just quit trying and go explore a different area to try to get upgrade points then go back when you have more skills. I really wish i would have gotten the big sword slash before the dashing attack.
Also, I've played for over 8 hours and never had any crash or bugs at all.
Agreed. Don't let one person discourage you. The game is incredible and plays like a dream.
I would never compare HLD to Diablo. It's more Zelda with Ys style combat. It has wonderful sound effects and soundtrack and fantastic art direction.
It's a tough but fair game. If you are used to a challenge, then you will love it.
Whoa, thanks for dropping this here. I've been waiting on borderless window to be implemented so I'm gonna try it out later.
Yup, much more like Ys and Zelda. A overworld full of secrets from Zelda (not as open as the 3D ones, more like ALTTP/ALBW). And combat like Oath/Origin/Napshtim. So pretty cool, really.
afternoon delight
Member
Jolly cooperation! Total success, the issue I encountered was even mentioned in the update notes.
Also, one of the .ini tweaks found on the Steam forums was exactly what I needed to achieve perfect 30fps.
Put more time into it today. Decided to go East to explore after hitting a dead-end (for now) in the West. I am loving the atmosphere the music gives the game, there's such an air of mystery. Managed to take down my first boss,
. Bought the dash upgrade and put some practice in dash-chaining. So far can only get up to 7 but man...I love the way the dash animation looks.
that western giant frog
Dr.Sanchez
Neo Member
Well, looks like all I need to do is find the last couple of gear bits.
Shame that some posters are having crashes/technical issues with the game. I've encountered some minor bugs and one crash in the 27 hours I've played.
Hopefully the developers are quick with the fixes.
Shame that some posters are having crashes/technical issues with the game. I've encountered some minor bugs and one crash in the 27 hours I've played.
Hopefully the developers are quick with the fixes.
Each area actually has a total of 8 diamonds. Half of them are hidden from your world map.
That door requires all 8.
Also: East, North, West, South
TheFNEffecT
Member
That one wasn't too bad,
After the 3rd try I found that dashing at the last minute was perfect for dodging his hits and then I beat him without taking any damage
harriet the spy
Member
Am I doing something horribly wrong, or is this the Dark Souls (TM) of Zeldas? I ventured onto what seems to be the first boss
and I am getting my ass HANDED to me. I also have generally no idea where I am supposed to be going. I am supposed to have built like 20 extra hearts by now right?
a bird?
He's the only boss I've fought so far too, and he was definitely tough. Mainly because of his homing attack. Just keep at it and you'll get his patterns down.
Also, I'm not even sure there ARE extra hearts. I was able to upgrade to an extra healing item though.
harriet the spy
Member
Thanks, I finally beat him
oddly his last phase was the easiest, since the pattern never shifts - you can pretty much stay in the same position and carefully whack at him
purchase one upgrade after the fight. There are so many! I chose the zelda spinning attack. With my luck, it's garbage
edit: achievement "Finish the game without dying". Areyoufuckingkiddingme.
The charged sword attack? That thing murders anything with a big health bar.
I'd suggest cheesing the dash challenge back at the town to get the outfit that boots your dash bar. It will allow you to really spam the attack. Ridiculously useful.
Are we talking about the same game? The mechanics are incredible and the exploration part is great because there's no arrow guiding the player and tons, TONS of secrets. Some great surprises too.
I mean, there's nothing wrong with you disliking the game, but what you're saying is exactly the opposite of what the game actually is. I do agree that there's nothing diablo-like in it, and quoting it in the KS campaign was silly, though.
Dash challenge? Where's that?
EDIT: I guess it's the thing in that dash power merchant's house? How do I play/activate it?
EDIT 2: Okay, I unlocked it, now how do I cheese it for the suit?
Vire
Member
Absolutely loved my time with this game. I cannot recommend it enough.
The people complaining about difficulty is baffling. People forget how hard games used to be... Go play Disneys Magical Quest if you want to see bullshit.
The exploration, atmosphere, music and combat were all highly enjoyable. I really have no complaints with this game aside from maybe the inscrutable map.
The people complaining about difficulty is baffling. People forget how hard games used to be... Go play Disneys Magical Quest if you want to see bullshit.
The exploration, atmosphere, music and combat were all highly enjoyable. I really have no complaints with this game aside from maybe the inscrutable map.
If you finished the dash challenge (800 dashes), switch to your new cloak in the room where you woke up at the start of the game. You can do it at one of the computer terminals on the left side of the room. (if the terminals aren't active even though you unlocked a cloak, quit the game and relaunch)
The cloak gives you twice the dash power*. It's amazing.
*dash power is also used for special melee attacks
I just started playing, and my thoughts basically mirror yours. So far, the game feels like a hardcore indie version of Ico, mirroring all of the problems it had 15 years. There's so much to like and adore about the game, but unfortunately most of them aren't connected to the gameplay. The atmosphere, art direction, and music are all top notch, but whereas Ico was easy enough to get through the bad encounter design, Hyperlight is challenging enough that its bad parts can stonewall progress, compounded by the horrific checkpointing. I started in the East, and there was one especially bad stretch where I was stuck clearing the equivalent of 4–5 rooms, but because I died in an arena that wasn't its own discrete one, I had to redo everything. The basic mechanics feel really good, even when restricted to slashing and dashing, but like you said, some arenas are just slathered with enemies. It's one thing when you're playing a bullet hell composed of meticulously-designed patterns; it's another when everything's random, which can lead to unavoidable attacks. It's yet another when the basic tools aren't suited for crowd control.
It doesn't help that the game's iconography and non-written communication are good enough to justify having such scarce tool tips. The bomb preview shows you throwing something and it having an area-of-effect, but there weren't any enemies or obstacles present. So it has an area-of-effect, but does it damage? Does it stun? Is it an EMP for disabling weapons? I dunno, better spend eight skill points to find out. That also extends to the map, like you said, but also to things as fundamental as healing. Nowhere have I seen the game show that using a teleporter resets everything. Even throwing a med-kit right before reaching the first teleporter and having it visibly refill after activating things would've helped.
It's also ridiculously easy to take damage or die, which just makes me more and more confused about the checkpointing and healing. From the east side, the punchers and ninjas don't flinch from attacks, which means especially for the punchers that have three HP, it's very easy for them to get off a punch before dying, especially when in swarms. There's also cases where dashing across platforms doesn't properly magnetize you, meaning you can plummet into the water by an error of a few pixels from the analog movement.
Being arcane can evoke feelings of mystery, of discovery and wonder, but it can also mean being really, really obtuse. I'm six minutes away from not being able to get a refund, and I'm really debating if I should drop the game and pick it up again once it's cheaper.
The East is littered with frogs jumping out of the water with no sign that they were ever there, and there's one encounter full of frogs that's just a clump of them jumping around. It'd be nice if I had other tools to deal with them, but I don't. I appreciate not being blockaded from certain paths if I want to pursue them, but the developers need to communicate that I'd be better off going in a different direction. Nothing about the encounters being difficult feels deliberate the way stumbling into an area with enemies ten levels higher than you does. It feels like I'm expected to compensate for their shortcomings with bone-headed perseverance.
I feel the complete opposite to you on most of your complaints. The game is difficult but never once did any encounter feel like a barrier. By observing enemies and trying out new tactics, I was able learn about how best to deal with certain threats. The game was balanced so well for me that I could tangibly feel myself getting better on a smooth curve.
The open world of the game also supports the experimental gameplay, since it prevents shoehorning a player into a difficulty barrier since you can go somewhere else to get upgrades/get better.
I'm constantly amazed by how well designed and meaningful each enemy type and combat mechanic is, and I've been playing over 15 hours. You're making the extremely difficult argument that the game is poorly designed, when it sounds like it's just not for you, so any perceived flaw is greatly magnified.