Half Hour Hexagon
- August 1, 2023
- Carson Kompon
Get on SteamHalf 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 …
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Reviews
- 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
- 44 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
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.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are extremely simple and reminiscent of "programmer graphics," which may not appeal to players seeking high-quality visuals. However, the clean and distinctly shaped designs ensure clarity in gameplay, making it accessible even on low-end devices. Overall, while the graphics are basic, they effectively serve their purpose without detracting from the gameplay experience.
“Everything is in very simple graphics, yet it's perfectly enough to understand what means what and what your objectives are.”
“Everything is distinctly shaped, so there is little graphical clarity issue.”
“Single player with extremely simple graphics and okay sound; even younger players could go for this one.”
“I can excuse the 'programmer graphics,' but if you insist on releasing a game like that, at least make sure the gameplay is fun and rewarding, even if the game is free.”
“Clean, simple graphics mean I could probably run it on a complex enough toaster.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be polished yet heavily reliant on meta progression, leading to a tedious experience. While there are potentially more engaging upgrades available later, many feel that the extensive grinding required to reach that point detracts from overall enjoyment.
“Juicy, pretty polished, but heavily reliant upon meta progression and grinding.”
“There might be more interesting and impactful upgrades unlocked further into the game, but I don't feel like grinding through hours of kiting just to reach the point where the game is potentially slightly more interesting.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players have found that turning off enemy and dust particles in the performance options menu significantly improves optimization, enhancing overall gameplay experience.
“Just turn off enemy particles and dust particles in the performance options menu.”
“The game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, even on high-end hardware.”
“There are frequent stutters and lag spikes that ruin the overall experience.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has minimal replayability, with users indicating that there is little incentive to play it again after the initial experience.
“There is next to no replay value to this game.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is noted for its humorous design and quirky shapes, contributing to an overall lighthearted and entertaining experience. Players appreciate the comedic elements that enhance gameplay and keep the atmosphere fun.
“The game is filled with hilarious moments that keep you laughing throughout.”
“I love the quirky characters and their witty dialogue; it adds so much charm!”
“The humor is spot-on, making even the most challenging levels enjoyable.”
