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Hyper Light Breaker, the co-op, open world 3D prequel, will launch in Early Access in JanuaryAll the better to Hyper Light Fixit
All the better to Hyper Light Fixit
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Image credit:Heart Machine
Hyper Light Breakeris a prequel to the excellent topdown action-RPG from 2016,Hyper Light Drifter. The differences are myriad, given that Breaker is also 3D, open world, co-op and a roguelite. It also now has a release date for its launch into Steam Early Access: January 14th, 2025.
Hyper Light Breaker - Official Early Access Release Date Reveal Trailer | Day of the Devs 2024Hyper Light Breaker early access release date trailer.Watch on YouTube
Hyper Light Breaker - Official Early Access Release Date Reveal Trailer | Day of the Devs 2024
The “Breakers” of the title are an organisation of warriors and explorers attempting to save the world after a war. What those Breakers do, and where its similar to its predecessor, is explore a world full of strange, abandoned buildings, with a plentiful sense of mystery. You’ll also scavenge items that you can use to create your character build and change how you approach combat, and that combat is a mixture of ranged and melee with combos and parries.
“In general, I found my character to be unwieldy and a little unresponsive,” wrote Edwin. “Equipped with dual knives and a pistol, they’re one of several classes you’ll be able to choose from in Breaker’s final form, so perhaps I simply drew the short straw this time round. However, while the conspicuous recovery times of your attack and damage animations nudges you to memorise the inputs and avoid over-committing, Breaker’s delays feel a little too drawn-out versus the overall floridity and fluidity of its presentation.”
You’ll find more on Hyper Light Breakeron its Steam page.
