Attack on Hex Island

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Attack on Hex Island is a single player and multiplayer casual role playing game. It was developed by Drums and was released on August 2, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

A cute and approachable turn-based deck builder/card battler that combines the battle systems from Tetra Master/Triple Triad and Pokémon. Collect, upgrade, and customize your party to strategically defeat your opponents and save them from the attack on Hex Island.

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Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features adorable graphics and engaging mechanics, making it a fun and relaxing puzzle experience.
It offers a deep strategic layer with complex deck-building and tactical gameplay, appealing to fans of strategy and RPG elements.
The narrative is humorous and uplifting, enhancing the overall enjoyment and providing a light-hearted atmosphere.

The game lacks significant replayability, with a straightforward progression that may feel limited after completion.
Some players found the story to be a mere pretext for battles, which could detract from the overall experience.
At the current content level, some feel the price is a bit high for the amount of gameplay available.

story
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The game's story serves as a lighthearted backdrop for its gameplay, featuring a narrative campaign where players must save an island's inhabitants from possession through strategic battles. While some players found the story to be a mere pretext for combat, others appreciated its humor, vibrant atmosphere, and uplifting themes, making for an enjoyable experience overall. The campaign can be completed in about 8 hours, and there is hope for future expansions to the storyline.
- “Took me a while to get that this is a narrative story campaign, not a roguelike, but once I got into the flow it was a fantastic brain-breaky experience.”
- “The RPG storyline has plenty of humor, bright colors, and sunshiny music that keeps the atmosphere light and joyful.”
- “The story is just a pretext to chain fight.”
- “Finished the story mode in about 8 hours.”
- “To summarize the story and gameplay a bit, you play as a character who is tasked with saving an island full of people that became possessed by 'spirits' on the island, and to get the people back into their senses, you have to beat them in what the game calls token battles.”
gameplay
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The gameplay features adorable graphics and engaging mechanics reminiscent of classic strategy games like Risk, offering a blend of entertainment and challenge. Players embark on a quest to save an island's inhabitants from possession through token battles, with a focus on collecting and perfecting levels, akin to the simpler card games of the Final Fantasy series. Overall, the game successfully combines strategy and collection elements in a fun and accessible manner.
- “Adorable graphics and fun game mechanics.”
- “It has the mechanics of a strategy game - making it entertaining and sometimes challenging to play - paired with a collection narrative (collect the tokens, collect the shinies of the tokens, replay and perfect clear levels, etc).”
- “To summarize the story and gameplay a bit, you play as a character who is tasked with saving an island full of people that became possessed by 'spirits' on the island, and to get the people back into their senses, you have to beat them in what the game calls token battles.”
- “As far as the mechanics of the game go, this reminds me so much of an old game called Risk that I used to play on the original Xbox.”
- “To summarize the story and gameplay a bit, you play as a character who is tasked with saving an island full of people that became possessed by 'spirits' on the island, and to get the people back to their senses, you have to beat them in what the game calls token battles.”
- “This game is exactly what I was hoping the Final Fantasy card games of Triple Triad and Tetra Master would play like, except without all the convoluted hidden rules and mechanics that make it impossible to know who will win.”
graphics
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The game features charming and adorable graphics that enhance the overall experience, complemented by engaging music. While the visuals may appear cute, players must employ strategic thinking due to the ever-changing game boards and the risk of losing valuable tokens.
- “Adorable graphics and fun game mechanics.”
- “Don't let the cute graphics fool you; mastering this game will take a very strategic mind because the game boards are different every time, and the threat of losing your best token is always weighing on you.”
- “The game has you constantly thinking on your feet while enjoying wonderful music and adorable visuals.”
- “The graphics are underwhelming and feel outdated, making it hard to immerse myself in the game.”
- “The art style is inconsistent, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The character models lack detail, and the animations are choppy, making the game feel less polished.”
replayability
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Replayability varies significantly among users; some appreciate the diverse deck types that enhance replay value, while others feel the game lacks replayability, primarily offering repetitive battles against the same opponents.
- “Definitely worth a shot, and the replayability is impressive with the different deck types.”
- “The variety of choices and strategies keeps me coming back for more.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the unique character builds and random events.”
- “No replayability, except for battling the same opponents a few times.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to play through it again.”
- “The lack of varied content makes replaying feel more like a chore than a choice.”
humor
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The game is praised for its humor, featuring a wealth of puns that contribute to a fun and enjoyable experience for players.
- “The game is filled with a hilarious, pun-filled enjoyable experience.”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, keeping me laughing throughout my playtime.”
- “I love how the witty dialogue and clever jokes make every moment entertaining.”
music
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The music in the game is described as bright and cheerful, complementing the humorous RPG storyline and vibrant visuals, which together create a light and joyful atmosphere. Players appreciate how the engaging soundtrack enhances the overall experience, keeping them immersed and entertained.
- “The RPG storyline has plenty of humor, bright colors, and sunshiny music that keeps the atmosphere light and joyful.”
- “The game has you constantly thinking on your feet while enjoying wonderful music and adorable visuals.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere of the RPG is characterized by its humorous storyline, vibrant colors, and cheerful music, creating a light and joyful experience for players.
- “The RPG storyline has plenty of humor, bright colors, and cheerful music that keeps the atmosphere light and joyful.”