Hyper Light Drifter vs Magicka 2
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.
Magicka 2
Magicka 2 once more transports you to a Nordic fantasy, this time all of the wizards have turned on each other and chaos rules the land. You are again thrust into this world, and must use your spells to defend yourself, and smash away your fantasy enemies. With thousands of combinations at your fingertips there is no end to what you can do. Play with friends in a co-op where friendly fire can make for hilarious results, and you can combine elements to devastate everything in your path.With the gameplay you love, and some new items and mega powerful artifacts there is a lot of replayability in this game. With a host of magics available, combined with a tongue in cheek story and beautiful setting there is so much for you to see in this amazing game.