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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