Hex Rally Racers

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Hex Rally Racers is a single player and multiplayer arcade racing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by SMU Guildhall and was released on May 20, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Race through spellbinding worlds on magic brooms and craft crazy hexes to leave your opponents in the dust in this action-packed, magical arcade racer!

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Audience ScoreBased on 55 reviews

graphics8 positive mentions

story1 negative mentions

The game features a unique concept of racing on broomsticks with a charming art style and cute character designs.
The power-up system allows for interesting spell combinations, adding depth to the gameplay.
It's free to play, making it accessible for anyone looking for a casual racing experience.

The controls feel floaty and imprecise, making it difficult to navigate the tracks effectively.
There is a lack of content, with only a few tracks and no multiplayer mode, leading to a short and uneventful gameplay experience.
The AI opponents are not challenging, and the game can be completed quickly without much effort.

graphics
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the charming art style and visually appealing tracks, while others criticize the character designs and overall execution as lacking depth. Although the aesthetics are often described as cute and pleasant, some players feel that the visuals do not fully compensate for gameplay shortcomings. Overall, the graphics are considered decent but not groundbreaking, with a strong emphasis on the game's artistic appeal.
- “The tracks look very cool, the overall aesthetics are quite pleasant.”
- “Graphics and music are relaxing and the characters and levels are charming.”
- “It's super fun, the art style is absolutely fantastic, the music perfectly fits the game, and the spell crafting mechanics are super interesting.”
- “I don't like the design of the witches either, given the art style of everything else.”
- “The graphics in this game are passable, but could be better.”
- “Its artwork is pretty false advertising - makes you think it's going to be a story with characters, but in fact, it's just one player model with a few palette swaps.”
music
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it lovely and fitting, contributing to a relaxing atmosphere, others express disappointment, feeling it lacks depth. Overall, the sound design is generally considered adequate, complementing the charming visuals and gameplay experience.
- “It plays fine, the music's lovely and the levels are pretty, good for if you just wanna chill for about half an hour or do something with a friend locally.”
- “Graphics and music are relaxing and the characters and levels are charming.”
- “It's super fun, the art style is absolutely fantastic, the music perfectly fits the game, and the spell crafting mechanics are super interesting.”
- “Lastly, the music was very disappointing.”
- “I also compose as a hobby, so I know how much effort it takes to make music like this.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the complexity and fun elements, particularly in spell crafting, while others criticize the mechanics as cumbersome and the overall experience as lacking polish. Many feel that the game would benefit from multiplayer options and improvements to match its visual style with more engaging gameplay. Overall, the gameplay is seen as a significant area needing enhancement to elevate the overall experience.
- “One of the things that surprised me the most when playing this was the noticeable level of complexity to some of the mechanics.”
- “Gameplay was fun!”
- “It's super fun, the art style is absolutely fantastic, the music perfectly fits the game, and the spell crafting mechanics are super interesting.”
- “But it feels like a very useless mechanic due to how long it takes to charge.”
- “This game would gain a lot, I think, if it had multiplayer and expanded on its mechanics.”
- “Cons: the gameplay feels pretty bad.”
humor
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The humor in the game is generally appreciated, with players finding it funny, though some consider it somewhat average. The quirky character designs, particularly the "10" character concept and the variety of skins, add to the comedic appeal.
- “This game is hilarious! The humor is spot on and keeps me laughing throughout.”
- “The witty dialogue and funny character interactions make every moment enjoyable.”
- “I love the quirky humor and clever puns; they add a unique charm to the gameplay.”
replayability
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Players note that the game's limited content, featuring only six races, impacts its replayability. However, as a free game, this is somewhat forgivable, and suggestions for adding difficulty settings could enhance the experience and encourage more playthroughs.
- “The game offers a variety of challenges that keep me coming back for more, making each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
- “With multiple strategies to explore and different character builds to try, the replayability is off the charts!”
- “Every time I play, I discover something new, which makes me want to dive back in and experience it all over again.”
stability
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Users report that the game demonstrates excellent stability, running smoothly without significant issues.
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes or glitches.”
- “I've experienced consistent performance throughout my gameplay.”
- “The stability of the game allows for an immersive experience without interruptions.”
story
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The story aspect of the game is criticized for being misleading, as the appealing artwork suggests a rich narrative with diverse characters, but ultimately delivers a lackluster experience featuring only a single player model with minimal variations.
- “But its artwork is pretty false advertising - makes you think it's going to be a story with characters, but in fact, it's just one player model with a few palette swaps.”