HEXAD

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HEXAD is a single player and multiplayer strategy game. It was developed by Self Published and was released on July 28, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Hexad is a single and multiplayer competitive turn-based tactical RPG with ARPG-like itemization and crafting and a MOBA-like lobby. Character customization options let you create your own unique style. Solo and PvP competitive game modes. Make your way to the top of the leaderboards!

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75%

Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features engaging turn-based gameplay with diverse character customization and item progression, allowing for experimentation with different builds.
The developer is active and responsive to feedback, frequently updating the game and showing commitment to its development.
The game is free to play, offering a fun experience without any upfront costs or mandatory in-game purchases.

The user interface is confusing, with unintuitive menus and overlays that obscure important information, making it difficult to navigate.
There is a lack of content and gameplay depth, with many players reporting minimal activities and a low player base for multiplayer modes.
Technical issues, including crashes and bugs, have been reported, leading to frustration among players and concerns about the game's stability.

story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
49%
38%
The game's story is criticized for its lack of clarity and depth, with players noting the absence of a tutorial or background information to explain the game's setting and objectives. Many users feel that the reliance on multiplayer and PvP elements detracts from the need for a well-developed single-player narrative, leading to a frustrating experience with crashes and server issues. Overall, the storytelling aspect is seen as underdeveloped and insufficiently engaging.
- “The developers made the fatal, lazy mistake of believing that PvP, other players, would be an acceptable substitute for doing the difficult job of adding extensive single-player level design, storytelling, NPCs, and other rich aspects of designed game content to the game.”
- “No tutorial, no information, and no story to explain where, how, or why you spawn there.”
- “After the developers responded to my review, claiming it was user error and providing no further assistance, I decided to test further. I was still unable to get the play buttons to work. I added my party to the selected story, clicked the play button, and it just made a clunking noise. I tried going to training, which worked, but during round 2 of the first battle, my PC blue-screened. After checking the event viewer, I found an error with the GPU. I hadn't experienced this issue until playing the game, so I had to stop and troubleshoot my computer for the BSOD issue. I haven't tried to play the game since.”
- “Since single-player or campaign missions were crashing, I tried to launch multiplayer. I waited 5 minutes, and the servers are dead.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The gameplay is generally well-received, featuring engaging "turn to attack" mechanics, diverse item and strategy combinations, and appealing audiovisual elements. While the core gameplay is solid and shows potential for improvement, it is praised for its simple yet effective design.
- “I'm impressed by the simple but efficient design of the gameplay.”
- “The actual gameplay is fine and could be good with further development.”
- “Gameplay itself is fine.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find humor in the game's quirks, such as the ease of misclicking and hitting one's own characters, which is both amusing and frustrating. Additionally, the presence of misleading links and the developers' claims about free content add a layer of irony that players find entertaining, despite the underlying issues. Overall, the humor stems from the game's flaws and the developers' responses to them.
- “Hehe, funny guys go :)”
- “While it appears that some kind of co-op content may have been added, this is inaccessible without 4 players, and this game does not have 4 players, and never will again apart from the rare one-time 6 player peak (still funny).”
- “Miss clicking is rather easy, and you can hit your own guys - as funny as it is, it's annoying too.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
Users express frustration with the mission complete music, noting that it is excessively loud and not affected by volume settings, leading to discomfort for players, especially those using headphones.
- “The mission complete music is in no way constrained by the volume sliders (rip headphone users)”
- “The mission complete music is in no way constrained by the volume sliders (rip headphone users).”
- “Turns music off.”
- “Still gets my ears destroyed by mission end music.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The game's graphics are characterized by a low poly style, which some players appreciate while others find unappealing, leading to mixed reviews. While a few users acknowledge the graphics as decent, the overall consensus leans towards disappointment, citing poor visual quality and control issues.
- “The game features low poly graphics that are visually appealing and create a unique aesthetic.”
- “The graphics are great, showcasing a distinct style that may not be for everyone, but certainly has its charm.”
- “The game features low-poly graphics, and despite currently not being monetized that I can see, it has plenty of hooks for a pay-to-win experience.”
- “First up, the game visuals are terrible; controls are locked, and the overall quality here is woeful.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is currently free to play with no upfront cost or in-game purchases, but the solo developer plans to introduce cosmetic in-app purchases in the future.
- “The solo developer does plan on implementing in-app purchases for cosmetics only.”
- “There are currently no in-game purchases and there is no up-front cost.”