Hex Empire 3

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Hex Empire 3 is a single player and multiplayer tactical turn-based strategy game with a warfare theme. It was developed by uunxx and was released on August 3, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Hex Empire 3" is a warfare-focused turn-based strategy game that offers single-player and multiplayer options for up to 2 players, either locally or through a future networked feature. The game includes a map editor, thousands of generated maps, and promises frequent updates and future campaigns, with no in-app purchases. It is currently available for purchase with a free STEAM key.

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Audience ScoreBased on 144 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and addictive strategy experience, especially for fans of the original Hex Empire.
It features a simple yet engaging gameplay mechanic with strategic depth, allowing for quick matches and replayability.
The map editor is a standout feature, providing players with the ability to create and share custom maps, enhancing the game's longevity.

The game is abandoned and feels unfinished, with no updates or bug fixes since its release.
Many players report stability issues, including crashes and bugs that hinder gameplay, making it difficult to recommend at its current price.
The AI can be frustratingly unbalanced, often leading to situations where players feel they have no control over the outcome despite strategic planning.

graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received mixed feedback; while some users find them enjoyable and a significant upgrade from the original 2D version, others note that they can appear rough and contain placeholder elements. There are a few graphical and UI bugs, but players appreciate the environmental destruction effects and the overall artistic style, despite a desire for more graphical options. Overall, the graphics are considered decent for the game's price and development scale, though not without their flaws.
- “The graphical update is really nice from the original 2D one, and the cool concept of artillery changes it up.”
- “Just look at the graphics compared to Hex Empire 1!”
- “In its current state, the game is basically the first game with upgraded graphics.”
- “Some of the graphics feel like placeholders (all the leaders look the same).”
- “One thing that struck me is the grammar is a little off, and while the art styling is cool... it seems like there is just one catchall graphic they use to communicate in-game info to you.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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43%
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The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and lack of micromanagement, making it fast-paced yet surprisingly deep. Players find it enjoyable and addictive, with a balanced difficulty that allows for both casual play and mastery, highlighted by the unique scorched earth mechanic that affects terrain quality. However, the current offering feels somewhat limited, primarily featuring a skirmish mode.
- “Fast-paced but surprisingly deep with its basic mechanics.”
- “It's not too hard or easy and is enjoyable; sometimes I lose, but I like the gameplay and the easy building up of defense and attack forces you can create. Fun and addictive.”
- “Very simple gameplay, no micromanagement.”
- “Fast paced but surprisingly deep with its basic mechanics.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is described as enjoyable but can become grating over time, with some players finding it enhances the overall experience. Despite its flaws, including occasional bugs, the game's low price and the effort of a single developer make it a worthwhile purchase for some.
- “Playing this with great music is more fun than HOI4, sorry Paradox fans.”
- “The music does get a bit grating, but for the little price I paid, and considering the fact there's only one developer behind this, I would recommend a buy, a hesitant one at least.”
- “The music does get a bit grating and there are some bugs from time to time.”
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to enjoy the gameplay.”
- “While the game has its merits, the music is a significant drawback that detracts from the overall experience.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a random map generator that enhances its replayability, but some users express skepticism about the longevity of engagement, noting that after a certain point, the game offers limited content, primarily in free mode. This has led to mixed perceptions regarding the actual replay value, with some players reporting extensive playtime while others find it lacking.
- “The game is nicely replayable thanks to its random map generator.”
- “The random map generator makes the game highly replayable.”
- “I love how replayable the game is with its random map generator.”
- “This is highly suspicious since some reviews have over 20 hours, and some over 100 hours. I find it hard to believe that someone could have over 100 hours into a game that has almost no replay value, with the only content being free mode.”
- “The lack of meaningful content after the initial playthrough makes it difficult to justify returning to the game.”
- “Once you've completed the main storyline, there's little incentive to replay, as the game offers no new experiences or challenges.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game experiences occasional bugs, such as artillery not firing despite using action points, but these issues are generally considered minor and do not significantly detract from the overall enjoyment and new features of the game.
- “Occasionally it can be buggy, like when using artillery and it doesn't fire, but these issues are no big deal when compared to how fun this game still is, especially with all the new features added.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, particularly regarding the tediousness of measuring distances when engaging enemy squads. They suggest that implementing a feature to display movement ranges directly would alleviate this burden and enhance gameplay efficiency.
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story aspect of the game is criticized for lacking missions, with reviewers suggesting that a well-crafted campaign could significantly enhance the overall experience and make the game more appealing.
- “No missions (a well-crafted campaign could be a relatively easy way to make this game worth a thumbs up).”
- “No missions (a well-crafted campaign could be a relatively easy way to make this game worth a thumbs up).”