How Hyper Light Drifter Creates A World Without Words

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Hyper Light Drifter
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Hyper Light Drifter (2016)
Duration: 12:57
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Welcome to The Anatomy of Hyper Light Drifter, Where J explores how its developers crafted its immaculate maze like levels to guide and confuse its players, how to teach in this environment and a cheeky little dive into how J interrupted its narrative.

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Timestamps

Intro - 00:00
Overview - 00:25
Maze Mimic - 01:25
Q&A Level Design Theory - 02:50
Silence is Gold - 06:40
Death, Decay & Dialogue - 09:20


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