Might & Magic Heroes VI vs Hyper Light Drifter
Might & Magic Heroes VI
Might & Magic Heroes VI is set once more in the world of Ashan, in the continent of Thallan where war and conquest are a part of life and there are many factions vie for control. Here you are stepping into the shoes of one of the heroes of 5 different factions: Haven, Sanctuary, Stronghold, Inferno and Necropolis. There is war in the Griffin Empire and Pavel begins a defence of his land from a Orcish led Demonic invasion. In this setting you will be then enjoying the campaigns of each faction, telling the story from different perspectives and discovering an intricate tale of war and betrayal.This 6th instillation of the series is once more by Ubisift and set in the world they created. With a major set of overhauls this time you get the styling of the game blended with some streamlined features and a whole new talent system that gives you more control. Will you follow the path of Tears or Blood as you adventure, decide and watch the different stories unfold as you go in a stunning enjoyable and replayable game that just keeps on going.
Hyper Light Drifter
Hyper Light Drifter is an action-adventure RPG with a very unique pixel-based art style and a fun gameplay that will keep you coming back for more. The storyline in this game is pretty bleak since you play as a drifter who happens to have an odd but vicious disease that keeps haunting your thoughts and dodging your every move. By traveling to the dark and savage lands of Buried Time, you hope to find a way to finally be free of this illness.Being ill, you aren't exactly in your fighting prime and so, instead of relying on your frailing strength, combat in this game mainly involves dashing away to avoid blows and trying to strike the enemy in between dashes. In some way, it may feel like being the less burly underdog in a WWE match. There are plenty of weapons to help you though, along with a variety of incredible skills which you can master.
The world you play in is also quite vast, with plenty of hidden nooks and crannies - usually with a bonus reward in them - for you to find. In addition to the story mode, there is a horde mode (endless) as well where you can truly put your combat skills to the test. However, one of the best things about this game is the soundtrack which somehow seems to complement the game's graphics and its overall atmosphere perfectly.
With the unique pixel art and the old-school feel, Hyper Light Drifter may not be everyone's cup of tea, but if you do enjoy such games, you'll find that this game is truly a hidden indie gem.