Hazelnut Hex
- November 29, 2023
- chunderfins
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Get on itch.io Store"Hazelnut Hex" is a challenging indie puzzle game that tasks players with navigating a hexagonal grid to collect hazelnuts while avoiding various obstacles. With over 100 levels and a level editor, proving your skills and creativity is limitless. The game features a minimalistic art style, simple controls, and increasingly difficult puzzles to keep you engaged for hours.
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Windows
Reviews
- The game features a charming art style and catchy music, making it visually appealing and enjoyable to play.
- It has a forgiving continue system that allows players to enjoy the game without severe penalties for mistakes, making it accessible for newcomers.
- The scoring system is engaging and encourages players to improve their skills, providing a rewarding experience even for those who are not typically good at shmups.
- The game is relatively short, with a playtime of about 20-30 minutes, which may leave some players wanting more content.
- Some players found the color palette lacking in contrast, making it difficult to see enemies at times.
- There is no classic slow movement or focused shoot button, which some players feel could enhance gameplay.
- music21 mentions
- 81 % positive mentions
- 5 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for its catchiness and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many reviewers highlighting its fun, lighthearted rock and chiptune blend. The soundtrack is described as fantastic and memorable, complementing the charming visuals and gameplay, making it a standout feature that players should pay attention to. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's appeal, adding to its replay value and enjoyment.
“An incredibly charming game, with amazing art direction and fantastic music.”
“The soundtrack also didn't impress me at first but its giddy lighthearted sound of rock n' roll mixed with chiptunes wormed its way into my head with time - it's quite catchy and gives the game a fun tone.”
“Incredible art, incredible music, great gameplay, and charming characters.”
“The soundtrack also didn't impress me at first, but its giddy, lighthearted sound of rock n' roll mixed with chiptunes wormed its way into my head over time - it's quite catchy and gives the game a fun tone.”
“The music alone is something you should pay close attention to.”
“For me, the standout is the soundtrack.”
- gameplay15 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The gameplay is widely praised for its tight mechanics, enjoyable scoring system, and variety of enemies and bullet patterns, making it both accessible and engaging. Players appreciate the blend of cute character designs, fluid controls, and strategic elements like bullet cancelling and charge shots, which enhance the overall experience. Despite being on the easier side and shorter in length, the fun and excitement of the gameplay encourage players to pursue high scores.
“But that being said, the gameplay is very tight and the scoring is actually a ton of fun.”
“In terms of gameplay, there's a good variety of enemies, bullet types, and bullet patterns.”
“The difficult gameplay, quirky characters, unique art style, fantastic music, and light-hearted story make for a bowlful of unforgettable goodness.”
“Survival gameplay is very much on the easier side -- if you can read this post, I'm sure you can do well in this game.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique and appealing art style, which features a colorful and somewhat Halloween-inspired aesthetic. Players appreciate the vibrant visuals and character designs, complemented by a fantastic soundtrack, although some note that the graphic style can feel repetitive at times. Additionally, the game offers advanced graphic options and accessibility features, enhancing the overall visual experience.
“The art style is pretty, unique, and kind of Halloween-y, and I especially love the characters!”
“The art style is incredible and the soundtrack is banging!”
“Super cute visuals, adorable characters, and great music!!”
“The color scheme and art style alone would have usually been red flags for me, but I'm very glad I didn't judge the book by its cover and gave it a try.”
“I was a bit skeptical of this game because of the pastel aesthetic, but it quickly grew on me, both because it is unique and because it gives the game excellent shot visibility.”
“There's also a bunch of accessibility options like lowering the background's brightness to see better, changing the hitbox visuals, and more health/bombs for people like me who aren't very good at these kinds of games.”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story is characterized as nonsensical, funny, and lighthearted, reminiscent of a whimsical cartoon or webcomic. It complements the game's quirky characters and unique art style, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience that leaves players smiling.
“The difficult gameplay, quirky characters, unique art style, fantastic music, and light-hearted story make for a bowlful of unforgettable goodness.”
“The controls are simple but responsive, there is a lot of enemy variety and the story just made me smile.”
“The story is silly and lighthearted, and the characters all feel like they're taken from some long-forgotten cartoon or webcomic - it's enjoyable and unobtrusive as far as those things go.”
“The story is just what it needs to be: nonsensical, funny, and entertaining.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game offers high replayability despite its short playtime of around 30 minutes, as players are encouraged to improve their skills and achieve personal goals like a one-credit clear. Its charming design and engaging music further enhance the desire to replay, making it a fun experience worth revisiting.
“If you just want to beat it, it is only about 30 minutes or so, but being a shmup, the main thing is obviously the replay value.”
“A really cute game with a lot of replay value, some really good music, and some really fun character designs!”
“The game is pretty short, but that makes it ideal for replayability - I credit-fed my first time through just to see everything, and I enjoyed it so much I kept re-trying to get the 1cc.”
“If you just want to beat it, it takes only about 30 minutes or so, but being a shmup, the main thing is obviously the replay value.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to return, as the experience doesn't change significantly with subsequent playthroughs.”
“The lack of varied paths or meaningful choices makes replaying the game feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
- character development3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features charming character designs that enhance its replay value and overall appeal, complemented by enjoyable gameplay and a delightful soundtrack. Players appreciate the combination of cute aesthetics and engaging mechanics, making for a memorable experience.
“A really cute game with a lot of replay value, some really good music, and some really fun character designs!”
“Cute game, incredible character designs, classic well-done cute 'em up gameplay!”
“Adorable character design, fun gameplay.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its nonsensical and entertaining storytelling, complemented by hilarious writing that resonates well with players. Overall, it effectively enhances the gaming experience.
“The story is just what it needs to be: nonsensical, funny, and entertaining.”
“Great game, hilarious writing, and it works perfectly.”
