- August 1, 2023
- Carson Kompon
Half Hour Hexagon
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About
Half Hour Hexagon is a minimalist survival game with roguelite elements where you must defeat waves of enemies in an endless map in order to reach the 30 minute mark. Spend cash earned during runs and complete achievements to unlock permanent weapons, abilities, and stat bonuses for future runs and master the art of the Hexagon. Use cash earned during gameplay to buy permanent Upgrades. Some …


- The game is free and provides a fun, addictive gameplay experience with a simple yet engaging mechanics.
- The progression system is well-designed, allowing players to unlock abilities and upgrades that enhance the gameplay over time.
- Despite its minimalist graphics, the game offers a satisfying and enjoyable experience, especially for fans of the genre.
- The game suffers from balancing issues, particularly in the late game where difficulty spikes can make it frustratingly hard to progress.
- There is a lack of meaningful upgrades and damage sources, leading to repetitive gameplay focused mainly on kiting enemies.
- Technical issues such as crashes and input lag, especially on certain devices, detract from the overall experience.
- gameplay9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and enjoyable due to its unlock progression system, while others criticize it for lacking depth and variety, leading to a disorienting experience. Many noted that the mechanics feel unsatisfying, especially as players do not gain strength through level-ups, and the game becomes overly challenging after a certain point. Overall, while the graphics may not appeal to everyone, the gameplay's enjoyment largely depends on individual preferences for mechanics and challenge.
“It gets way too challenging around the 20+ minute mark, so I haven't been able to reach 30 minutes yet, but the gameplay itself is solid.”
“So the gameplay involves running around kiting an endless horde of mobs that stack on top of each other, and whenever you hit one, they change directions and hide behind the others.”
“The gameplay loop is very enthralling; I like how the unlock progression system works as well.”
“Gameplay is overall pretty mid; just about every other survivor game will likely be more engaging.”
“Heavy screenshake at all times, ear-piercing fire sounds, and a general lack of gameplay variety makes the game nothing but disorienting and nauseating.”
“So the gameplay is running around kiting an endless horde of mobs that stackpile on top of each other, and whenever you hit one, they change directions and hide behind the others.”