Hexapolis: Civilization wars

66%
Game Brain Score Based on 752 reviews
  • monetization
  • gameplay
  • graphics
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Hexapolis: Civilization Wars is a strategy game with stunning mechanics and good graphics, where you wage turn-based wars to protect your polis from outlanders. However, be prepared for a lot of grinding and encounters with excessive advertisements that may hinder your gaming experience. The game is all about building and defending your civilization while making strategic decisions to defeat your enemies.

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  • Android
  • Mobile Platform
  • Tablet
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66%
Audience ScoreBased on 752 reviews
gameplay17 positive mentions
monetization143 negative mentions
  • The game offers enjoyable turn-based strategy mechanics that are easy to pick up and play.
  • Graphics are appealing, and the game provides a fun and casual experience for players.
  • The unit upgrade system adds depth to gameplay, allowing for strategic planning and progression.
  • The game suffers from excessive ads and monetization, making it feel like a cash grab.
  • Difficulty spikes are unbalanced, with AI opponents becoming overwhelmingly powerful without a fair progression system.
  • Players experience frequent bugs and crashes, leading to frustration and loss of progress.
  • monetization150 mentions

    The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized for being excessively reliant on ads, with players frequently forced to watch them to progress or gain resources. Many reviews highlight the intrusive nature of ads, which disrupt gameplay and often require players to spend money to avoid them, leading to a perception of the game as a cash grab. While some players find the option to watch ads for rewards acceptable, the overwhelming frequency and mandatory nature of ads detract significantly from the overall enjoyment of the game.

    • “They do this with in-app purchases to make things come quicker or to give you special units.”
    • “Please have like a bundle or a subscription kind of thing for auto battle pass and no ads deal.”
    • “No ads except those you choose and I have not spent a dime.”
    • “Every bit the monetization of a high-end game, with none of the quality.”
    • “The in-game economy is a joke, the AI cheats, units are broken, and the ads have gotten more and more obnoxious.”
    • “To progress, you have to watch ads for 80% of the game.”
  • gameplay46 mentions

    The gameplay of the game is generally enjoyable and features solid mechanics, drawing comparisons to titles like Polytopia and Hexonia. However, it is hampered by slow AI turns, excessive ads, and a heavy reliance on pay-to-win mechanics, which detracts from the overall experience. While there is potential for fun and strategic play, many players feel that the monetization strategies and technical issues significantly undermine the gameplay quality.

    • “This game is fun, the matches save when you close the app so you can pick them up where you left off, and the gameplay is rather enjoyable.”
    • “Really fun, well put together gameplay, one of the best mobile games I have played in a long time.”
    • “Great mechanics and gameplay.”
    • “AI turn takes forever and really hampers gameplay.”
    • “Too much setup to actually play the game; I don't see a good reason why this needs internet. The gameplay is too slow because of all the tiny unnecessary animations.”
    • “This game just steals all of the mechanics from other games, while slapping a restricting energy system and ad requests on literally everything that happens in-game.”
  • graphics21 mentions

    Overall, the graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the cool and elegant art style, while others find them decent but not exceptional. Some users highlight the graphics as a strong point that enhances the gameplay experience, particularly in comparison to similar titles, while a few note that the visuals are not a primary draw. Despite the varying opinions, the consensus leans towards the graphics being enjoyable and fitting well within the game's strategic context.

    • “Terrific game... cool graphics, easy play, easy to progress... fun like a neat piece of candy in a new wrapper every time you play!”
    • “Brilliant, absolutely addictive gameplay, elegant graphics, simple game dynamics, absolutely love it.”
    • “Great turn-based game with great graphics; only downside is the amount of adverts, but if you can tolerate them, the game is well worth it.”
    • “Graphics are just not amazing enough to want to watch 50+ single AI moves per turn.”
    • “The graphics aren't anything special, but that doesn't matter.”
    • “It's very complex in graphics.”
  • grinding8 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while it can feel unbalanced and push users towards spending money or grinding extensively, many appreciate the strategic depth it offers. The ability to strengthen units through farming adds a rewarding element, though some feel that the necessity to grind can become tedious, especially when facing high-level enemies. Overall, the gameplay remains enjoyable despite the grind.

    • “The same concept as Hexonia but unbalanced and pushes you into grinding or paying after a few worlds.”
    • “So unless you're willing to spend a lot of money to level up your characters quickly, you have to do a lot of grinding and leveling up by replaying older levels.”
    • “Suddenly all enemies are very high level and it's impossible to win without farming for days or paying (I've already watched a decent amount of advertisements for gold).”
  • stability7 mentions

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent crashes and freezes, particularly during ads, which can result in lost progress. Users have reported various glitches, such as missing enemy stats, that detract from the overall experience. While the game has potential, these stability problems need urgent attention to improve playability.

    • “The game freezes and crashes often during the ads, causing you to lose a whole turn.”
    • “There are some glitches in the game; for example, one of the maps does not show enemy castle or troop stats in one region.”
    • “Was fun at first, then started to get very buggy and removed my progress.”
  • story7 mentions

    The story aspect of the game is described as lacking depth, with a focus on repetitive campaign missions and minimal faction involvement. Players express a desire for longer missions and clearer guidance on gameplay mechanics, while noting that the narrative feels more engaging compared to similar titles. However, the overall experience is marred by reduced rewards and a reliance on real-money purchases for daily quests.

    • “Pretty nice, turn-based game, allowing play even offline and no need to play PvP. I would appreciate longer missions and miss some FAQs; I do not know how to create a 'hero' during the game. Playable even without paying for it.”
    • “This is very similar to Hexonia but with a better storyline; it feels like you are progressing.”
    • “Also, once you finish missions, there is basically nothing else to do.”
    • “A string of nothing but campaign missions where there are no factions.”
    • “Also, the rewards for completing the missions are much lower.”
  • music4 mentions

    The music in the game has received positive feedback, with users praising its quality and ability to reinterpret popular themes effectively, particularly noting a strong resemblance to the "Game of Thrones" soundtrack. However, some players have experienced issues, such as only hearing background music with a black screen after loading. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature, earning high ratings from players.

    • “Just 3 minutes in and the music is 5 stars for me.”
    • “It's rare that a small game succeeds at reinterpreting a popular music, but this Game of Thrones remake is on point!”
    • “Music is okay; I loved the GOT lookalike, and the tech mechanics are well balanced.”
    • “I have only background music and a black screen after the end of loading.”
    • “It's rare that a small game succeeds at reinterpreting popular music, but this Game of Thrones remake is on point!”
  • optimization1 mentions

    Users express concerns about the game's optimization, suggesting that it may be designed to encourage purchases rather than deliver reliable performance, leading to skepticism about its effectiveness post-payment.

    • “It probably wants to force you to buy instead, but I wouldn't trust that it would work after paying based on its performance.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is consistently described as funny, indicating that players find it entertaining and enjoyable.

    • “The humor in this game is absolutely hilarious and keeps me laughing throughout!”
    • “I love how the witty dialogue and clever puns add so much charm to the gameplay.”
    • “The comedic timing of the characters is spot on, making every interaction a joy to experience.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Players appreciate the increased replayability due to the option to view ads outside of gameplay, enhancing the overall enjoyment and accessibility of the game.

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