Hex Defense

43%
Game Brain Score Based on 17 reviews
  • graphics
  • story
  • gameplay
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Hex Defense is a virtual reality tower defense game where you defend your base in a variety of biomes with upgradable turrets. With randomly generated terrain and a range of enemy types, each playthrough offers a unique challenge. Unlock new biomes by achieving certain scores and strategically place your turrets to take down the waves of enemies.

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

43%
Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews
graphics3 positive mentions
story2 negative mentions
  • The game features great graphics and a variety of towers and enemies, making it visually appealing.
  • It is easy to get into and has a hook that encourages players to keep trying different strategies.
  • The game offers a fun tower defense experience, especially for fans of the genre.
  • The game suffers from significant performance issues, including lag and video glitches, making it unplayable at times.
  • There is a lack of difficulty progression, making the game feel too easy and potentially boring after a short time.
  • The VR controls are poorly implemented, leading to frustration with movement and tower placement.
  • graphics3 mentions

    The graphics in the game are well-received, with users praising their quality and simplicity, particularly in relation to gameplay mechanics like placing turrets on tiles. Overall, the visuals are considered appealing and enhance the gaming experience.

    • “I really like the graphics in this game, and it is simple to lay turrets on tiles.”
    • “Great graphics.”
    • “The graphics look good!”
  • story2 mentions

    Users find the story aspect challenging to engage with, citing difficulties in initiating missions and a frustratingly convoluted process to get started.

    • “Hard to even start the mission.”
    • “Took forever bouncing around and having to figure out how to even start a mission.”
  • gameplay2 mentions

    The gameplay is praised for its amazing mechanics, adhering closely to traditional tower defense elements, which many players appreciate as it allows for a straightforward and enjoyable experience without unnecessary complications.

    • “Amazing mechanics.”
    • “This is a pretty standard tower defense game (which is a good thing in my book, as nothing gets in the way of the 'pure' tower defense mechanics).”
  • optimization2 mentions

    Overall, users feel that the game's optimization needs improvement, particularly when using Proton, as performance issues detract from the experience. While the visuals are appreciated, many believe that smoother performance is essential for a more enjoyable gameplay experience, especially considering its early access status.

    • “It looks good, and while performance could use some polish, it's totally within the realms of what to expect in early access.”
    • “The game suffers from significant optimization issues, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering.”
    • “Despite its potential, the lack of proper optimization makes it nearly unplayable on lower-end systems.”
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