Hex

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Hex is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by StudioGoya and was released on November 6, 2017. It received positive reviews from players.

Hex is a single-player puzzle game where players clear tiles by jumping 1-2 spaces in any hexagonal direction, with the goal of clearing the entire level. The game features 70 levels, 12 unique tile types, and 7 distinct worlds, providing 4-6 hours of gameplay. With challenges like teleporting tiles and alternating on/off tiles, players must plan ahead carefully to progress and earn 12 achievements. Additional features include colorblind support and 14 bonus levels.

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 62 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

replayability2 negative mentions

Hex features a well-designed difficulty curve, starting with simple puzzles and gradually introducing more complex mechanics, keeping players engaged.
The minimalist presentation and relaxing soundtrack create a soothing atmosphere that enhances the puzzle-solving experience.
The game offers a variety of unique tile types and mechanics, making for interesting and challenging gameplay that encourages strategic thinking.

The lack of an undo button can be frustrating, as players must restart entire levels after making a mistake, especially in longer puzzles.
Some players found the level design to be messy and not always logical, leading to a feeling of randomness rather than satisfying puzzle-solving.
Color differentiation issues, particularly between similar shades, can hinder gameplay for colorblind players, making it difficult to identify tiles.

gameplay
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a gradual introduction of increasingly complex mechanics, starting from simple core mechanics and evolving into challenging puzzles as players progress through the chapters. With 12 unique tile types and various logical mechanics, the game encourages trial and error, offering guides for players who may need assistance. Overall, it is praised for its elegant design and engaging, albeit challenging, puzzle-solving experience.
- “The core gameplay is very simple, but as new types of hexagons are added, each of them with different limitations, the game gets very complex and will require a lot of trial and error. However, if you feel stuck, there are guides for every level available to help you achieve your goals quicker.”
- “Each world introduces new mechanics such as portals, white tiles, and wall tiles, which keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging.”
- “The mechanics are very logical, and new ideas are clearly introduced, with the puzzles relating to them ramping up in difficulty very nicely.”
- “While new mechanics are introduced, few if any are truly original.”
- “The core gameplay is very simple, but as new types of hexagons are added, each of them with different limitations, the game gets very complex and will require a lot of trial and error.”
- “I can't imagine how things get when more complex mechanics are introduced.”
music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed feedback; while some players find it soothing and well-suited for a relaxing puzzle experience, others felt it was repetitive and muted it quickly. Overall, the soundtrack is described as enjoyable and meditative, enhancing the game's calming atmosphere, though some users noted that the looping could be improved for longer play sessions.
- “I found the minimalist design, soothing music and sounds, and general low energy of the game to be very relaxing and it actually almost put me to sleep while playing during the evening.”
- “With an enjoyable and chill soundtrack and presentation, Hex is a great puzzler to relax and zone out with.”
- “It’s meditative music and entertaining puzzles make for a very enjoyable experience.”
- “The presentation is fine enough, but I muted the music pretty quickly. I really did not find this fun to play and couldn't even bring myself to finish the bonus levels by the end; just no fun at all.”
- “I found the minimalist design, soothing music and sounds, and general low energy of the game to be very relaxing, and it actually almost put me to sleep while playing during the evening.”
- “The background music is relaxing and suits a puzzle game very well.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's minimalist graphics are praised for their clarity and ability to maintain focus on the puzzles, with each hexagon type easily identifiable for most players. The clean and pleasing visual design complements the increasing complexity of the puzzles, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The minimalist presentation and graphics help you keep your focus on the puzzles, and each new kind of hexagon is easy to identify (if you aren’t colorblind).”
- “Clean, pleasing graphics and puzzles that build in difficulty and complexity.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is described as chill and immersive, effectively enhancing the puzzle-solving experience. The atmospheric synth track contributes to the overall enjoyment, making it a captivating backdrop for players.
- “The chill atmosphere keeps the focus on the puzzles.”
- “This indie puzzler, made by a one-man operation, was fun and kept me engaged, if not only to hear the atmospheric synth track.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is not explicitly addressed in the provided text, which focuses primarily on gameplay mechanics involving a hexagonal board and tile elimination. As such, there is no clear emotional engagement or narrative described in the reviews.
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story features a well-designed difficulty curve, beginning with easy tutorial missions that gradually increase in complexity, allowing players to acclimate to the gameplay effectively.
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has limited replayability, typical of solution-based puzzle games, as players often find little incentive to revisit once all levels are completed.
- “As with most solution-based puzzle games, there's not much replayability once you complete all the levels.”