Hex Defense

About

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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

65%

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.

graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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!”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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).”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.”