Heart Machine is gearing up to transport players back to the enigmatic and desolate universe first introduced in Hyper Light Drifter with their latest endeavor, Hyper Light Breaker. This time around, significant changes are on the horizon. Breaking away from the series’ staple retro 2-D pixel visuals, the game will now plunge into a lively 3-D open-world setup, adopting a roguelike structure where each adventure results in dynamically changing landscapes and stages, all woven together by a compelling narrative.
One of the standout features of Hyper Light Breaker is introducing a cooperative mode. Whether you’re teaming up with friends or tackling the challenges alone, you’ll have a roster of unique characters at your disposal. Each character comes with distinct class systems, or SyComs, equipped with special skills and gear that players can enhance as they progress through their escapades. As the game approaches its Early Access release, Game Rant is thrilled to share an exclusive sneak peek into the gameplay through a spotlight trailer featuring one of these intriguing characters, Lapis.
Lapis, among the game’s featured characters, brings a fascinating dual-role structure to the table as both a soldier and a scholar. Her character is explored in a new trailer, where her “Lightweaver” and “Warrior” abilities come to life. Viewers are treated to scenes of Lapis bravely facing off against a towering armored foe, utilizing a mighty cannon to unleash devastating projectile attacks. Her combat prowess doesn’t end there; she effortlessly switches to executing rapid strikes with her luminous short sword and lobs powerful grenades to dismantle clusters of blob-like adversaries. These glimpses collectively highlight the dynamic and strategic depth Lapis introduces to Hyper Light Breaker’s combat mechanics.
Players will have the opportunity to dive deeper into not just Lapis’s abilities but also her backstory, which traces back to the Northern Realms. Fans of Hyper Light Drifter may recognize this location as a potentially frosty and mountainous region, suggestive of her past adventures. Combining considerable firepower with nimble swordplay, Lapis offers players a versatile approach to tackling the game’s diverse encounters. Enthusiasts won’t have to wait long to explore her capabilities, as Hyper Light Breaker is slated to enter Early Access on Steam this coming January 14th.
