Divinity Original Sin vs Hyper Light Drifter
Divinity Original Sin
Divinity Original Sin is a pretty popular and highly acclaimed turn-based RPG-adventure where you get to play as a young Source Hunter whose job is to remove people who use the worst magics usually for their own personal ends. What started as a routine murder investigation quickly turned into a intriguing plot that will put the concept of time itself in peril. You can play the game cooperatively with a friend or set off alone with your party of AI companions to defeat evil magic users through the game's fun turn-based system.The best part about this game though is how it requires you to take into account the decisions of your teammates as well, rather than having you making all the decisions. The game also doesn't have a class-based character system so you literally can mold your character whichever way you like, whatever way you like!
With a compelling and unique storyline and a really interesting gameplay, it is not surprising to see how well this game has done despite its lack of a tutorial. So, if you think you'd enjoy a fun classic RPG, you might want to give Divinity Original Sin a try.
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.