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Hyper Light Breaker isn’t for the faint of heart. As players explore the vast lands of the Overgrowth, death will be a constant companion during their early hours. Set in a procedurally generated world, Hyper Light Breaker blends elements from both roguelikes and extraction games to create a truly unique experience that you can get into with up to two other players in co-op.
During your adventures in the Overgrowth, you’ll notice a counter called Rez on your screen after your first death. For newcomers, this mysterious counter might raise some concerns, particularly about what happens when it reaches zero. For those curious, here’s how the Rez system works in Hyper Light Breaker.
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How Rez Works in Hyper Light Breaker
The World Cycle is at the heart of game design in Hyper Light Breaker. The gameplay loop follows a clear pattern:
- Use the Telepad in Cursed Outpost to reach Overgrowth.
- Battle enemies and collect new weapons and equipment to strengthen your character.
- Gather Prisms to unlock and defeat Crown Bosses.
- Finally, challenge the Abyss King after defeating the Crown Bosses, then cycle to a new world to start fresh.
While this concept seems straightforward, the gameplay progression is a whole other thing. You’ll likely face multiple deaths before reaching the Abyss King, and this is where the Rez system comes in.
Rez represents your resurrection attempts within a single instance of the Overgrowth. Each new World Cycle grants players four Rez charges, with one charge being consumed per death. Once you’ve exhausted all four charges, you’ll need to repair the Telepad using resources before proceeding to the next World Cycle.
Starting a new World Cycle generates an entirely fresh map for your next adventure.
What Happens When You Lose All Rez in Hyper Light Breaker?
After running out of Rez charges, you’ll be locked out of using the Telepad until it is repaired. To fix it, talk to Pherus Bit standing near the Telepad and choose the “Create New World Composition” option.
You’ll also see the cost of repairing the Telepad on this screen.
The repair cost varies based on your current inventory of Bright Blood or Materials. Don’t worry if you’re running low on resources; Hyper Light Breaker always makes sure you can cycle to a new world, even when you’re low on Bright Blood. When you start the repair, you’ll also gain Golden Ration depending on your currency and rank.
For early-game players, it’s a good idea to buy new weapons or equipment from vendors before resetting the world.
Once repaired, you can use the Telepad to return to the Overgrowth. You’ll start in an underground bunker, where you can claim free equipment from a nearby skeleton before taking the elevator back up to continue your quest to defeat the Abyss King.
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Heart Machine