How do you play Hyper Light Drifter?

Go East first and you'll get seven Hyper Light Drifter tips from its creators. It's a good idea to rummage around all the nooks. Get the chain dash upgrade first. Health upgrades are equally valuable. Bombs will clear out some of the ambushes. It's not necessary to stay in one place. The boss from the North. The shotgun is important to you.