Hexa Turn

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Hexa Turn is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Abdullah Firat and was released on February 26, 2018. It received very positive reviews from players.

Hexa Turn is a turn-based puzzle game where players rotate hexagonal tiles to create matches and clear the board. With increasing difficulty levels and a limited number of moves, players must plan ahead to achieve high scores and progress through the game's many levels. Featuring simple mechanics and a charming minimalistic design, Hexa Turn provides a fun and challenging experience for players of all ages.

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Single-Player

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 53 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

Clever and minimalistic design with a solid core mechanic that keeps the gameplay engaging.
The game features a good variety of levels, introducing new mechanics at a steady pace, which enhances the challenge.
Overall enjoyable experience with satisfying puzzles that require strategic thinking to solve.

The AI behavior can be inconsistent, leading to confusion in puzzle solutions and reliance on trial and error.
Some mechanics, like the 'bait' feature, are not clearly explained, which can frustrate players.
The game is relatively short, and certain achievements require unnecessary grinding, detracting from the overall experience.

gameplay
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
64%
8%
The gameplay is characterized by a solid turn-based mechanic where players defend a goal by strategically placing blocks on a hexagonal grid, with new mechanics introduced throughout to maintain challenge and engagement. While the core gameplay is straightforward and enjoyable, some players noted inconsistencies in mechanic explanations that can lead to confusion, particularly with the "bait" mechanic. Overall, the game offers clever level design and a steady increase in difficulty, making it a compelling puzzle experience despite some minor implementation issues.
- “Gameplay is simple to understand and quickly get into, but the game is overall quite challenging as you finish levels and new mechanics get introduced.”
- “Every chapter has its own new mechanic, and you can play it with previous mechanics. It’s not only a good way to review all mechanics but also the key to keeping players' enthusiasm from start to end.”
- “Level design is very clean and clever, new mechanics come at a steady pace, and the difficulty is well-balanced.”
- “However, I hesitate to recommend it to a wider audience due to conceptual inconsistencies with the game's mechanics, which I will explain below.”
- “In summary, the mechanics are underspecified, leading to inconsistent enemy behavior.”
- “The 'bait' mechanic isn't clear how it works, as you can't predict if the triangles will take it or not.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The game's music is described as minimalist, primarily consisting of simple sound effects rather than a traditional soundtrack, which some players found lacking. While the ambient noise may not appeal to everyone, it contributes to the overall immersive experience, especially in contrast to other puzzle games that feature more engaging and varied music. Overall, the absence of a rich musical score is noted as a significant aspect that could detract from the game's atmosphere.
- “I’m happy to see more and more puzzle games make their own music more and more various, immersive and charming.”
- “Immersive music and minimalistic art style makes a wonderful vibe.”
- “Colors in games will be lost half of their soul without suitable music and audio; it's suitable to describe it.”
- “Being very minimalist, the game is pretty much grayscale along with having no music other than simple sound effects.”
- “Colors in games will lose half of their soul without suitable music and audio; it's suitable to describe it.”
- “The sound effects are good, but I was not a fan of the 'music', which I would describe as ambient noise.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics are characterized by a bold and minimalist art style that enhances the overall experience, providing clarity in directions and objectives. While some users find the visuals simple and not particularly impressive, they appreciate the functional design and immersive quality that complements the gameplay.
- “The art style is bold and minimalist, yet directions and objectives are crystal clear.”
- “If the overall play experience were nicer (like Hexcells: actively pleasant visuals and audio), it would be aesthetically enjoyable while I pondered my options.”
- “The graphics are very simple, like many minimalistic games, but that is fine.”
- “The graphics are nothing to write home about, but they are functional and have a certain minimalist appeal.”
- “The graphics are very simple like many minimalistic games, but that is fine.”
- “The art style is bold and minimalist yet directions and objectives are crystal clear.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized as light-hearted and amusing, often providing a playful challenge that can leave players pondering solutions.
- “It's a funny little puzzle game that sometimes has you scratching your head.”
- “The humor in this game is clever and keeps you entertained throughout.”
- “I love how the game incorporates witty dialogue and hilarious scenarios.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is reinforced by a structured progression system, where levels unlock sequentially, allowing players to gradually adapt to new mechanics like unflippable tiles and double-moving triangles. Bonus abilities are available to help players overcome challenges, ensuring that they don't get stuck, although some players may choose not to utilize them. Overall, the game maintains a stable experience as players expand their arsenal and tackle increasingly complex levels.
- “The game frequently crashes, making it frustrating to progress through levels.”
- “I experienced numerous bugs that disrupted gameplay, causing me to lose my progress.”
- “The stability issues are so severe that I often find myself unable to complete levels due to unexpected freezes.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers limited replayability typical of many indie puzzle titles, yet its strong gameplay and unique concept provide significant value. Players find the pricing reasonable for the content available, making it a worthwhile purchase even at full price.
- “The price is adequate for the amount of content and replayability; great even if you buy on sale.”
- “There is, like many other outstanding indie puzzle games, limited replayability, but the game's value is still outstanding due to the strength of gameplay allied to the uniqueness of the concept.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, particularly regarding the requirement to turn 1000 hexagons for a final achievement. Many feel that this expectation is unwarranted for a short puzzle game that lacks randomly generated content to extend gameplay after completion.
- “I also don't like that I finished the game and 95% of the achievements with a little less than 700 hexes turned, leaving me with a bit of grinding old levels to get to 1000 for the last achievement.”
- “I don't care a great deal about achievements, but for a short puzzle game with no randomly generated puzzles to keep completing after the main game, I was surprised that there was an achievement that required some grinding to complete (reaching 1000 hexagons turned).”