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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
− | |cover = Hyper Light Drifter | + | |cover = Hyper Light Drifter cover.png |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Heart Machine}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Heart Machine}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Aaron Melcher}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/engine|GameMaker | + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|GameMaker}} |
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|2016|ref=<ref name="release date">[http://www.heart-machine.com Hyper Light Drifter | Indie Action RPG]</ref>}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 31, 2016|ref=<ref name="release date">[http://www.heart-machine.com Hyper Light Drifter | Indie Action RPG]</ref>}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|2016|ref=<ref name="release date"/>}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|March 31, 2016|ref=<ref name="release date"/>}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|2016|ref=<ref> | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|March 31, 2016|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1661802484/hyper-light-drifter/posts/1518661|title=Hyper Light Drifter by Heart Machine — Kickstarter|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>}} |
− | |steam appid = | + | |reception = |
− | |gogcom | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|hyper-light-drifter|84}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|1558/hyper-light-drifter|84}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|hyper-light-drifter|89}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Scrolling }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | ARPG }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Pixel art}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Post-apocalyptic, Sci-fi }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Hyper Light }} | ||
+ | |steam appid = 257850 | ||
+ | |gogcom id = 1452863689 | ||
+ | |official site= https://heartmachine.com/hyper-light | ||
+ | |hltb = 13557 | ||
+ | |mobygames = 78147 | ||
+ | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = Hyper Light Drifter | |wikipedia = Hyper Light Drifter | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{GOG.com links| | + | {{mm}} [https://hyperlightdrifter.fandom.com Community Wiki] |
+ | {{GOG.com links|1452863689|hyper_light_drifter}} | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/257850/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | hyper-light-drifter | DRM-free | DRM-free when launched from the executable.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Aemony|date=2019-09-01}}</ref> | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | hyper_light_drifter | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | hyper_light_drifter | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Humble | hyper-light-drifter | DRM-free | | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Origin | hyper-light-drifter/hyper-light-drifter | Origin | Included with {{Store feature|EA Play Pro}}. Currently only visible in the EA App's Browse menu. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 257850 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{--}} Lacks the additional content from ''Hyper Light Drifter: Special Edition'', available only on Nintendo Switch and iOS.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://abylightstudios.com/game/hyper-light-drifter-special-edition/|title=Hyper Light Drifter – Special Edition | Abylight Studios|date=2024-02-27|snippet=Exclusive Nintendo Switch™ and iOS content:<br> | ||
+ | - Find secrets with the help of the new outfit.<br> | ||
+ | - Complete the Tower Climb challenge.<br> | ||
+ | - Freeze your enemies with the Crystal Shot.<br> | ||
+ | - Master the deadly Blade Caster.}}</ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |expansion pack = | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Microtransactions=== | ||
+ | {{Microtransactions | ||
+ | |boost = | ||
+ | |cosmetic = | ||
+ | |currency = | ||
+ | |finite spend = | ||
+ | |infinite spend = | ||
+ | |free-to-grind = | ||
+ | |loot box = | ||
+ | |none = Game does not contain any microtransactions. | ||
+ | |player trading = | ||
+ | |time-limited = | ||
+ | |unlock = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\HyperLightDrifter\GamePrefs.dat}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/com.HeartMachine.HyperLightDrifter}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Linux|{{p|linuxhome}}/.config/HyperLightDrifter}} |
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{XDG|false}} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Save data starts with an '''80''' characters long machine-specific header, followed by Base64-encoded content that defines various gameplay parameters. | ||
+ | {{--}} Due to the machine-specific header, saves requires [[#Save game transfer|specific steps]] to facilitate transfers to other machines. | ||
+ | |||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\HyperLightDrifter\}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/com.HeartMachine.HyperLightDrifter}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Linux|{{p|linuxhome}}/.config/HyperLightDrifter}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |origin | + | |discord = |
− | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = false |
− | |steam cloud notes = | + | |epic games launcher notes = Disabled due to technical limitations.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://twitter.com/EpicGames/status/1162342542614192129|title=Twitter - Epic Games store - August 16, 2019|date=2019-08-16}}</ref> |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
+ | |origin = false | ||
+ | |origin notes = While cloud sync is enabled for the game and the save data is synced to the cloud, the save will not be detected on other machines unless [[#Save game transfer|manually updated]] to account for the machine-specific header of the other machine. | ||
+ | |steam cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Video | + | {{Image|Hyper Light Drifter - in-game general settings.png|In-game general settings.}} |
+ | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
− | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = true |
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Uses native resolution. |
− | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = false |
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = false |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = {{cn|date=2019-08-08}} |
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
− | |fov = | + | |fov = n/a |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = true |
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = No resolution options; freely changeable. |
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = true |
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = '''Window Max''' screen mode. |
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = n/a |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = n/a |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
− | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = true |
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = false |
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = The frame rate must be capped at 30 or 60 FPS. |
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Image|Hyper Light Drifter - in-game keyboard and mouse settings.png|In-game keyboard and mouse settings.}} |
− | |key remap = | + | {{Image|Hyper Light Drifter - in-game Xbox controller controls.png|In-game Xbox controller controls.}} |
+ | {{Image|Hyper Light Drifter - in-game DualShock 4 controls.png|In-game DualShock 4 controls.}} | ||
+ | {{Input | ||
+ | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
− | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
− | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
− | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
− | |controller support = | + | |touchscreen = unknown |
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
+ | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
− | |full controller = | + | |full controller = true |
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
− | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = false |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
− | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = false |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
− | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = n/a |
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = true |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
− | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = true |
− | |button prompts notes | + | |xbox prompts notes = |
− | |controller hotplug = | + | |impulse triggers = unknown |
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = true | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = true | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = false | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = true | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
− | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = true |
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | | | + | |simultaneous input = unknown |
− | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
− | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = true |
− | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = SFX, Music |
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
− | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = false |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = n/a |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Hungarian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = [https://www.trc-playground.hu/forditasok/#hyperlightdrifter Fan translation.] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Japanese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = GOG only. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Network== | ||
+ | {{Image|Hyper Light Drifter - in-game co-op settings.png|In-game co-op settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
+ | |local play = true | ||
+ | |local play players = 2 | ||
+ | |local play modes = Co-op | ||
+ | |local play notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/257850/announcements/detail/583591452645026567|title=Hyper Light Drifter :: Local Co-op Update!|date=2019-08-08}}</ref> | ||
+ | |lan play = false | ||
+ | |lan play players = | ||
+ | |lan play modes = | ||
+ | |lan play notes = | ||
+ | |online play = false | ||
+ | |online play players = | ||
+ | |online play modes = | ||
+ | |online play notes = | ||
+ | |asynchronous = | ||
+ | |asynchronous notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Save game transfer=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://github.com/trappar/hyperlightdrifter-transfer Trappar's] web-based [http://trappar.github.io/hyperlightdrifter-transfer/ Save Transfer Tool.]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Aemony|date=2019-08-16}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} Might not function properly in Firefox. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Transfer save game to a new machine<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/hyperlightdrifter/comments/4ctjpn/transferring_saves|title=Transferring saves? - Reddit|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/hyper_light_drifter/copybackup_saves_win8_to_win10|title=Copy/backup saves from one PC to another - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Aemony|date=2019-08-16|comment=Updated the instructions to be compatible with the latest version. The old delimiter to look for, "eyAibWF", isn't being used on Steam or Origin copies as of 2019, instead "eyAiYmF" are used. I therefor shortened the delimiter so it only covers the first four letters "eyAi" instead.}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to the [[#Game data|save game data location]] on the old machine and backup the desired file. | ||
+ | # On the new machine, create a new save. | ||
+ | # Open the new save in a text editor and search for the first occurrence of <code>eyAi</code>. | ||
+ | # Copy all text preceding <code>eyAi</code>. | ||
+ | # Open the old save in a text editor and search for the first occurrence of <code>eyAi</code>. | ||
+ | # Paste the text from the new save into the old save, overwriting the current preceding text. | ||
+ | # Copy over the altered old save into the new machine's [[#Game data|save game data location]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{mm}} The first '''80''' characters of the save file is a machine-specific header that must be updated to reflect the new machine. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = 9 | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = true | ||
+ | |opengl notes = Linux and Mac OS X only. | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |metal support = | ||
+ | |metal support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= true | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= false | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 7 |
− | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = 1.2 GHz |
− | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 4 GB |
− | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 2 GB |
− | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = |
− | |minVRAM = | + | |minVRAM = 512 MB |
+ | |minDX = 10 | ||
|recOS = | |recOS = | ||
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|OSfamily = OS X | |OSfamily = OS X | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 10.7 |
− | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = 1.2 GHz |
− | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 4 GB |
− | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 2 GB |
− | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = |
− | |minVRAM = | + | |minVRAM = 512 MB |
+ | |||
+ | |recOS = | ||
+ | |recCPU = | ||
+ | |recRAM = | ||
+ | |recHD = | ||
+ | |recGPU = | ||
+ | |recVRAM = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{System requirements | ||
+ | |OSfamily = Linux | ||
+ | |||
+ | |minOS = Ubuntu 12.04, SteamOS | ||
+ | |minCPU = 1.2 GHz | ||
+ | |minRAM = 4 GB | ||
+ | |minHD = 2 GB | ||
+ | |minGPU = | ||
+ | |minVRAM = 512 MB | ||
|recOS = | |recOS = |
Latest revision as of 20:51, 27 February 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
Heart Machine | |
Aaron Melcher | |
Engines | |
GameMaker | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 31, 2016[1] |
macOS (OS X) | March 31, 2016[1] |
Linux | March 31, 2016[2] |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 84 |
OpenCritic | 84 |
IGDB | 89 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Scrolling |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | ARPG |
Art styles | Pixel art |
Themes | Post-apocalyptic, Sci-fi |
Series | Hyper Light |
Hyper Light | |
---|---|
Hyper Light Drifter | 2016 |
Hyper Light Breaker | EA |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
Hyper Light Drifter is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view and scrolling ARPG game in the Hyper Light series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Epic Games Store | DRM-free when launched from the executable.[3] | |||
GOG.com | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Origin | Included with EA Play Pro. Currently only visible in the EA App's Browse menu. | |||
Steam |
- Lacks the additional content from Hyper Light Drifter: Special Edition, available only on Nintendo Switch and iOS.[4]
Monetization
Type | Notes |
---|---|
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Microtransactions
Type | Notes |
---|---|
No microtransactions | Game does not contain any microtransactions. |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\HyperLightDrifter\GamePrefs.dat |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Application Support/com.HeartMachine.HyperLightDrifter |
Linux | $HOME/.config/HyperLightDrifter |
- This game does not follow the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Save game data location
- Save data starts with an 80 characters long machine-specific header, followed by Base64-encoded content that defines various gameplay parameters.
- Due to the machine-specific header, saves requires specific steps to facilitate transfers to other machines.
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\HyperLightDrifter\ |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Application Support/com.HeartMachine.HyperLightDrifter |
Linux | $HOME/.config/HyperLightDrifter |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Epic Games Launcher | Disabled due to technical limitations.[5] | |
GOG Galaxy | ||
Origin | While cloud sync is enabled for the game and the save data is synced to the cloud, the save will not be detected on other machines unless manually updated to account for the machine-specific header of the other machine. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Uses native resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | [citation needed] | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | No resolution options; freely changeable. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Window Max screen mode. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | The frame rate must be capped at 30 or 60 FPS. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | ||
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PlayStation button prompts | ||
Light bar support | ||
Adaptive trigger support | ||
DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
Connection modes |
Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | SFX, Music | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Fan translation. | |||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Russian | GOG only. | |||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 2 | Co-op [6] |
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LAN play | ||||
Online play |
Issues fixed
Save game transfer
Use Trappar's web-based Save Transfer Tool.[7] |
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Transfer save game to a new machine[8][9][10] |
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Notes
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | |
OpenGL | Linux and Mac OS X only. |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later. | ||
Linux |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.2 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 512 MB of VRAM DirectX 10 compatible |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.7 | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.2 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 512 MB of VRAM |
Linux | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | Ubuntu 12.04, SteamOS | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.2 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 512 MB of VRAM |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Hyper Light Drifter | Indie Action RPG
- ↑ Hyper Light Drifter by Heart Machine — Kickstarter - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Aemony on 2019-09-01
- ↑ Hyper Light Drifter – Special Edition | Abylight Studios - last accessed on 2024-02-27
- "Exclusive Nintendo Switch™ and iOS content:
- Find secrets with the help of the new outfit.
- Complete the Tower Climb challenge.
- Freeze your enemies with the Crystal Shot.
- Master the deadly Blade Caster."
- "Exclusive Nintendo Switch™ and iOS content:
- ↑ Twitter - Epic Games store - August 16, 2019 - last accessed on 2019-08-16
- ↑ Hyper Light Drifter :: Local Co-op Update! - last accessed on 2019-08-08
- ↑ Verified by User:Aemony on 2019-08-16
- ↑ Transferring saves? - Reddit - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Copy/backup saves from one PC to another - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Aemony on 2019-08-16
- Updated the instructions to be compatible with the latest version. The old delimiter to look for, "eyAibWF", isn't being used on Steam or Origin copies as of 2019, instead "eyAiYmF" are used. I therefor shortened the delimiter so it only covers the first four letters "eyAi" instead.