In an exclusive trailer from Game Rant, Heart Machine provides an in-depth look at one of the playable characters in Hyper Light Breaker, and fans of the original game might recognize this character. The character featured in the trailer is Vermillion, a fittingly named individual who belongs to the same Blu race as The Drifter from Hyper Light Drifter.
In Hyper Light Breaker, every character offers a distinct playstyle that players can enhance with various equipment and upgrades found during their roguelike adventures. From the trailer, it’s clear that Vermillion shares more than just a visual resemblance to The Drifter.
Hyper Light Breaker’s Vermillion Character Resembles The Drifter
The thirty-second trailer begins by showcasing the standout features of Vermillion. Heart Machine introduces Vermillion as a native of the frigid Northern Realms, emphasizing his skills as a “natural hunter.” Like all playable characters in Hyper Light Breaker, Vermillion wields both ranged and melee weapons, and his unique blinking dodge animation enhances his agility.
The trailer showcases Vermillion’s SyComs, which serve as unique class archetypes for each character. The first one introduced is the Gunslinger SyCom, specifically designed to enhance Vermillion’s abilities in ranged combat. As a Gunslinger, Vermillion trades off some health and armor for increased stamina, critical hit chances, and explosive damage.
The trailer showcases Vermillion executing an impressive array of moves that blend ranged attacks with melee combos. In one exciting moment, he performs a backflip while delivering a powerful sword strike, then swiftly dashes away, reminiscent of the iconic style seen in Hyper Light Drifter. Another scene highlights him skillfully defending against multiple foes using a pistol.