Hexa Sort

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Hexa Sort is a puzzle game with good graphics and a relaxing brainteaser experience. The goal is to sort hexagon tile blocks by color to merge them together. However, the game is marred by annoying ads and numerous bugs, which may hinder gameplay enjoyment. Overall, it's a decent puzzle game for those who don't mind the occasional hiccup.

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Play Modes

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

61%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

gameplay71 positive mentions

monetization3.7k negative mentions

The game is fun and addictive, providing a good challenge.
The graphics are colorful and engaging, making the gameplay visually appealing.
The game allows for strategic thinking and planning ahead.

The game is riddled with excessive ads, often interrupting gameplay.
Recent updates have increased the cost of power-ups significantly, making it harder to progress.
The game frequently crashes and freezes, causing frustration and loss of progress.

monetization
4,065 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
1%
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The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback from users, primarily due to the excessive and intrusive nature of the ads. Many players report that ads play after every level, often interrupting gameplay, and that the frequency and length of these ads have increased significantly as they progress through the game. Despite options to pay for ad removal, users express frustration that they still encounter ads, leading to a perception of the game as a cash grab rather than a genuinely enjoyable experience.
- “It's a 5/5 game held back by a 1/5 monetization scheme.”
- “In-game purchases are not required for starter progression.”
- “Love the game, purchased the no ads route.”
- “Unfortunately, the ads are literally nonstop.”
- “Don't waste your time; it has gone from a borderline pay-to-win to a full-out cash grab.”
- “The game is enjoyable, although the ads are very intrusive.”
stability
352 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is a significant issue, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and glitches that disrupt gameplay. Many players experience the app freezing after watching ads, leading to lost progress and frustration. Despite the game's enjoyable mechanics, the overwhelming number of technical problems has led to a decline in user satisfaction, prompting some to consider uninstalling the app altogether.
- “This game is fun and addictive; I haven't experienced the glitches that some people are talking about.”
- “The game is fun except the ads make the game freeze recently (freezes upon return).”
- “I loved playing this until the glitches got worse; they have really put me off, freezing, not giving free space after watching an ad, buffering for what seems like no reason.”
- “The game freezes, closes down on its own; chips don't move; game never keeps track of time or gives points and customer service is non-existent.”
gameplay
163 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
47%
9%
The gameplay is generally described as fun and engaging, with many players appreciating its mechanics and challenge. However, a significant number of reviews express frustration over the excessive and intrusive ads that interrupt gameplay, often leading to a negative experience. While some users find the gameplay addictive and enjoyable, the overwhelming presence of ads and monetization strategies detracts from the overall enjoyment.
- “The core gameplay loop is actually very fun.”
- “Gameplay is nice but repetitive and unpredictable.”
- “The gameplay hits that oddly satisfying sweet spot.”
- “Sudden price increase that doubled power-up prices absolutely ruined the flow of gameplay.”
- “Very disappointed, 4 back-to-back unskippable ads constantly and 2 ads every 3 moves rendering this 'game' more ad than game at a ratio of about 64 seconds of ad per 13 seconds of gameplay.”
- “The ads were taking over the gameplay.”
graphics
60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
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Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising their aesthetic appeal, brightness, and smoothness. However, some users criticize the graphics as basic or poor, noting issues like lag and overheating on devices. While the visuals are often described as fun and relaxing, there are concerns about misleading advertisements and the game's performance relative to its graphical demands.
- “This is the most aesthetically pleasing game I think I've ever seen.”
- “The primary gameplay and graphics are well executed and miles ahead of similar games.”
- “Really great graphics and great idea; I like this game and would recommend it.”
- “However, the graphics are very basic and the sorting glitches out way too often for it to be worth putting actual money in to be rid of the majority of the ads.”
- “Graphics are poor and not as advertised - basically false advertising to get your money.”
- “Good game, one thing I don't understand is, why this game heats up the phone so quickly, I don't think there's anything special about the graphics or the animation, I don't have such problem with much higher graphics and much bigger size games.”
music
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
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The music aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players frustrated by intrusive ads that disrupt their ability to listen to background music or audiobooks. While some enjoy the game's sound effects, others find the lack of an option to mute ads or background music a significant drawback, leading to a less enjoyable experience. Overall, the forced ads and their loud music overshadow the game's audio features, preventing players from fully enjoying their own music while playing.
- “Has some depth to its strategy; the music and effects are pretty sweet too.”
- “I can listen to music and play this game for many hours... love it.”
- “Love this game but I wish it had some kind of music 🎵🎵🎶.”
- “I can't listen to music in the background without the game lagging or freezing.”
- “The game itself is okay, but the forced ads that come on loud even though the in-app music and sound are off were enough for me to stop playing.”
- “The banner ads play music that stop whatever I'm listening to.”
humor
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is often highlighted as a source of amusement, with players finding irony in the game's promotion as "no ads" while being inundated with advertisements. Many users describe the game as funny and satisfying, though they also note that the excessive ads can detract from the overall experience, leading to mixed feelings about the humor. Overall, the humor is appreciated, but the ad situation is a recurring joke that players find both amusing and frustrating.
- “It literally made me laugh out loud when I saw that price.”
- “Very funny and satisfying.”
- “Hilarious to see that the interactive ad works smoothly while the actual game is jerky as hell...”
optimization
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users reporting severe performance issues, including stuttering, freezing, and excessive resource consumption that can lead to overheating. Many players express concern over the game's impact on device performance and battery life, indicating that it is poorly optimized and plagued by intrusive ads. Overall, the consensus is that significant improvements are needed to enhance the game's stability and efficiency.
- “My primary concern is the optimization.”
- “Game runs smoothly now.”
- “This app has terrible performance issues even on a gaming phone, and the amount of resources it uses is cause for concern.”
- “The devs have poorly optimized this game.”
- “The game needs to be optimized better because it's very battery and memory hungry.”
story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
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The story aspect of the game is generally engaging and captivating, with users appreciating the events and side quests. However, frustrations arise from technical issues related to ad loading and the weekly quest system, which can reset and become uncompletable, detracting from the overall experience. Despite these challenges, players still find enjoyment in the gameplay and narrative elements.
- “Despite this, I still enjoy the engaging gameplay and captivating story.”
- “I love the events and side quests too!”
- “True story... I said what I said.”
- “Usual story.”
- “Same story, the ads are the killer.”
- “For three consecutive weeks, one of the quests has been impossible to complete because the counter resets every day, ensuring you can't win.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and inefficient, often feeling forced to endure lengthy and repetitive screens after each level. The lack of clear indicators for token counts further exacerbates the frustration, leading some to uninstall the game due to the overwhelming monotony and time-wasting nature of the experience.
- “You are forced to sit through 15 seconds of pure dopamine farming every single time you finish a level.”
- “I got fed up after 5 levels taking half an hour to plod through these tedious screens.”
- “Good game, but the lack of numbers on the stack to show how many are there makes this tedious to count the little tokens.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game emotionally satisfying and challenging, but they express frustration with intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay and lead to unintended app launches. This negative experience with ads detracts from the overall enjoyment and emotional engagement with the game.
- “It's easy to use, consistently challenging, and emotionally satisfying to watch.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game initially fun and replayable, but issues such as frequent crashes after a month of play significantly diminish its long-term appeal. While the presence of minimal ads enhances playability, the technical problems ultimately hinder the overall replayability experience.
- “The game was fun and very replayable, offering a variety of experiences that kept me engaged.”
- “The replayability factor is high, with different strategies and outcomes to explore each time.”
- “This forces ad watching to open more playable spaces.”
- “It has minimum ads that make it more playable when you need a chance.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a peaceful ambiance, enhanced by minimal advertising that is compensated with in-game rewards, creating an immersive and enjoyable experience for players.
- “The peaceful atmosphere immerses you completely, with minimal advertising that enhances the experience through in-game rewards.”
- “The game creates a serene environment that allows players to fully engage without distractions.”
- “The tranquil setting and subtle design choices contribute to a captivating atmosphere that keeps you coming back for more.”
- “The atmosphere feels lifeless and uninspired, lacking any real sense of immersion.”
- “Despite the beautiful graphics, the overall atmosphere is dull and fails to engage the player.”
- “The game tries to create a tense atmosphere, but it often falls flat and feels forced.”