HYKE:Northern Light(s)

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HYKE:Northern Light(s) is a single player casual role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Blast Edge Games Inc. and was released on September 18, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

The young witch Hyke's adventure begins! A thrilling 2D top-down action pixel RPG. Relax and camp with your companions!

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

story4 positive mentions

grinding1 negative mentions

The game features beautiful pixel art and a soothing soundtrack that enhances the cozy atmosphere.
There are seven distinct playable witches, each offering unique gameplay mechanics and character builds, making the combat engaging.
The camp life aspect allows players to decorate, cook for buffs, and unwind, adding a relaxing layer to the overall experience.

Combat can feel repetitive and unbalanced, with sudden difficulty spikes and frustrating enemy mechanics that disrupt the flow of gameplay.
The story and dialogue are often corny and clichéd, lacking depth and complexity, which may disappoint players seeking a rich narrative.
Stage design is repetitive and can slow down the pacing, with limited exploration opportunities and a UI that can be cumbersome to navigate.

story
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
72%
12%
The story is generally considered simplistic and cliché, heavily relying on common anime tropes, with dialogue that many find corny and poorly written. While it features some wholesome moments and clever surprises, the narrative lacks depth and is often overshadowed by the game's engaging characters and vibrant pixel art. Overall, players recommend the game for its charm and aesthetics rather than its storytelling.
- “The story still has its moments that stand out and can be quite wholesome.”
- “I recommend it on sale for action indie game fans, as the game's sweet story and gorgeous art is well worth it despite its flaws.”
- “The story and characters are great; the titular character Hyke is really cute and so are all the companions you gather along the way.”
- “The dialogue in the game is incredibly corny and the same goes for the story - very cliché and this game isn't something I would recommend story-wise - but I've grown fond of the characters, even though some are quite poorly written.”
- “Also, the story is not complicated and you could say a big chunk of story segments and character interactions/dialogues are comprised of common/popular anime tropes, so don't expect to play the game for the story and thought-provoking ideas.”
- “As a story-driven JRPG, I was expecting an entire world for me to explore, but the game breaks it down to fragmented levels with plots scattered here and there, with quite repetitive/lengthy path designs that do not encourage exploration.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
27%
18%
The music in "Hyke: Northern Light(s)" is widely praised for its cozy and relaxing atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience of the game. Players appreciate the soundtrack, particularly the theme song by isekaijoucho, which adds a significant emotional depth to the gameplay. While the music and art are standout features, some reviewers feel that the game relies heavily on its soundtrack, suggesting it may not offer enough content for its price.
- “The pixel art glows, the soundtrack hums, and towns act mostly as quest hubs.”
- “The soundtrack in your campsite is also super comfy, and the theme song (Silhouette) is sung by Isekaijoucho, who I really love and recommend!”
- “On the other hand, the music and art style are really comfy, and I suggest playing the game after a tiring day; the atmosphere is pretty relaxing.”
- “Tl;dr: this is essentially an OST with a few CGs for the price.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The gameplay is generally enjoyable, featuring classic action-RPG elements and engaging mechanics like camp decoration and cooking for buffs. However, players note that combat can become repetitive and exhausting, especially on higher difficulty settings, and some side quests feel like chores. While the pixel art is praised, the character switching mechanic is criticized for being cumbersome and lacking dynamism.
- “I also really like the classic action-RPG gameplay.”
- “I wouldn't necessarily recommend this game at such a price - definitely more worth it to buy on some kind of sale - but I enjoyed the gameplay more than I thought I would.”
- “The gameplay is really fun for the most part.”
- “This pretty much can be said about any game, but the gameplay is subjective - it tends to be repetitive despite the new enemies, so if you dislike repetitive combat, keep that in mind.”
- “Story was eh, combat is okay but gets repetitive over time (though to be honest it can even get exhausting if you're on action gamemode, I feel like I should have chosen adventure instead for my first gameplay but I guess at least it was more entertaining even if tiring), pixel art is great, I like the mechanics and the fact that you can decorate your camp and even cook for buffs.”
- “There are some inconvenient aspects in gameplay such as side quests can be some chores and overall balancing issues with characters.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
17%
33%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their gorgeous pixel art and diverse character designs, creating a relaxing and comfortable atmosphere. While some players express disappointment over the lack of an open world, the visuals and overall art style are highlighted as standout features that enhance the gaming experience.
- “The visuals and assets are gorgeous; I especially love the incredibly fun and diverse designs for the characters.”
- “The music and art style are really comfy, and I suggest playing the game after a tiring day; the atmosphere is pretty relaxing.”
- “The artwork and music are awesome.”
- “The only thing that isn't extremely awkward in this game is the visuals.”
- “It remains an RPG instead of becoming a bullet hell with RPG graphics tacked on.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by lovely pixel art and soothing music, creating a relaxing and comfy experience that is ideal for unwinding after a long day. While some users noted that the game could benefit from additional polish, the underlying sweet story of witches enhances the overall ambiance.
- “Lovely pixel art and soothing atmosphere; screenshot candy everywhere.”
- “The music and art style are really comfy, and I suggest playing the game after a tiring day; the atmosphere is pretty relaxing.”
- “Hyke could've used some more polish, but underneath it all is a really sweet story of witches, with a comfy atmosphere.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its wholesome moments, particularly in the context of camping and exploration, which allow players to engage in meaningful roleplay. These elements contribute to a heartfelt experience that resonates with players.
- “The story has its moments that stand out and can be quite wholesome.”
- “Anyone can still experience the wholesome part of the camping and exploration.”
- “Being able to roleplay a character like that is truly wholesome.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players enjoy the cooking mechanic for its buff benefits but find the process tedious due to the lack of an efficient tracking system for previously cooked recipes.
- “Cooking for buffs is fun, but I wish there was an easier way to track what recipes you've cooked already since it gets tedious having to go from the guidebook and back just to check.”