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hexceed

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85%Game Brain Score
gameplay, music
grinding, story
88% User Score Based on 1,558 reviews
Critic Score 71%Based on 1 reviews

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hexceed is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by ToastieLabs and was released on January 15, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

A relaxing, hexagon based, puzzle game. A exciting new twist on a classic game without the element of guesswork! Use your critical thinking and our stimulating game mechanics to progress though hundreds of levels!

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88%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,558 reviews
gameplay75 positive mentions
grinding11 negative mentions
  • Highly addictive and relaxing gameplay, perfect for casual play while listening to music or podcasts.
  • Offers a large amount of free content with hundreds of levels, making it a great value for players.
  • Unique mechanics and hexagonal grid add depth to the classic Minesweeper formula, allowing for logical solutions without guessing.
  • Some levels require guessing, which contradicts the claim of being solvable purely by logic.
  • Repetitive gameplay with many levels feeling similar, leading to a lack of challenge as the game progresses.
  • DLC content is necessary for full achievement completion, which may frustrate completionists.
  • gameplay
    286 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of Hexceed is a modern twist on the classic minesweeper formula, featuring hexagonal grids and a variety of new mechanics that gradually increase in complexity. While many players appreciate the clever mechanics and the relaxing nature of the puzzles, some criticize the repetitive gameplay and lack of challenge, particularly in the free version, which limits the introduction of new elements. Overall, the game offers a substantial amount of content, with regular DLCs adding new levels and mechanics, though the execution and tutorial explanations could be improved.

    • “The mechanics are clever and they add onto themselves as you progress.”
    • “It's relaxing and yet surprisingly complex in the way its mechanics are combined to create increasingly challenging levels.”
    • “With each level crafted more cunningly than the last, introducing new mechanics and twists that keep the gameplay fresh and intoxicating.”
    • “Mindless gameplay with no challenge.”
    • “Hundreds if not thousands of levels that rarely introduce any new gimmicks or mechanics.”
    • “Just like the rest of the games by this dev studio, it's the same few bits of repetitive gameplay with 75% of it locked behind a paywall.”
  • music
    95 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is predominantly described as calming and relaxing, often featuring lo-fi hip-hop beats that create a soothing atmosphere for gameplay. While many players appreciate the tranquil soundtrack, some note that it can become repetitive over time, leading them to prefer listening to their own music or podcasts instead. Overall, the soundtrack complements the puzzle mechanics well, enhancing the experience for those looking to unwind.

    • “The game's serene soundtrack and the satisfying click of tiles became the backdrop to my life.”
    • “The music is calming and the control is nice.”
    • “Excellent game if you just want to listen to music and relax while keeping you entertained and thinking.”
    • “The music is very calming.”
    • “Only issue is that the soundtrack is very limited (4 or 5 songs at only a couple minutes apiece) so it can begin to get repetitive and (at times) grating.”
    • “The music in this also stands out as a rather bland, missed opportunity with its generic 'lofi beats to relax to' stylings.”
  • graphics
    29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the colorful visuals and pleasing art style, while others criticize the simplistic and sometimes pixelated design. Many find the graphics adequate for the gameplay, though some note a lack of polish and variety in the aesthetic elements. Overall, the visuals are described as charming yet basic, contributing to a satisfying puzzle-solving experience despite some shortcomings.

    • “The first time I launched Hexceed, I was immediately captivated by its mesmerizing colorful visuals and promise of what seemed like thousands of brain-teasing puzzles.”
    • “A great puzzle game with literally hundreds of levels, a good progress curve, and beautiful graphics.”
    • “Keeping it simple, the gameplay mechanics, the soundtrack, and the visuals all come together to give you this satisfactory puzzle-solving feeling.”
    • “I gave this a second, longer chance after being put off by the off-putting graphics the first time.”
    • “It turns out that there are lots of levels that are all the same, as generic as the graphics which are, at a second look, still ugly.”
    • “The aesthetic of this game is much weaker, with colors and design not inspiring the confidence one would like to see.”
  • grinding
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and overwhelming, with many expressing that the initial fun quickly gives way to a repetitive and exhausting experience. The lack of challenge in longer levels and the necessity to manually select tiles contribute to a sense of frustration, making the grind feel less rewarding and more like a chore. Overall, while some may enjoy the quantity of content, most agree that it becomes excessively grindy and may not appeal to everyone.

    • “The sheer quantity of content available became extremely tedious and overwhelming, and it never felt rewarding to finish a pack other than the empty feeling of having completed something.”
    • “Fun at first, but becomes excruciatingly tedious down the line, especially if you aim to get all the achievements.”
    • “The first few levels were interesting, but after a while it just becomes tedious, especially as level sizes increase.”
  • story
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game is described as having a logical structure that allows players to solve missions without guesswork, though it can be frustrating due to the potential for misclicks that lead to time-consuming restarts. Players are challenged to complete lengthy chapters in one session, emphasizing perseverance and the unpredictability of life. Overall, the narrative encourages resilience in the face of challenges.

    • “My name is Swun, and I wish to tell my story...”
    • “Moral of the story, you never know what life holds in store for you, and if I would have given up when all the odds were stacked against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
    • “This is the challenge that says you have to play an entire chapter (with over 100 missions, each of which can take like 10 minutes, and a final mission that can take half an hour) in a single session.”
    • “If you want to go through this without repeating missions needlessly, you'd want to do all five challenges at once, of course, so if you make a single mistake, you have to repeat the whole board.”
    • “There is an options menu to turn this off, but I didn't see it until looking after having to restart a few missions that wasted hours of my time due to misclicks...”
  • monetization
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization model of the game is highly praised, with players appreciating the absence of ads, paywalls, and intrusive microtransactions. While there are optional DLCs available for those who wish to support the developers or enhance their experience, the core gameplay remains free and enjoyable without any annoying monetization schemes. Overall, the game offers a refreshing approach to monetization in the mobile gaming space.

    • “No ads during play (yay!) and lots of DLC if you want to pay for it.”
    • “No ads, no paywalls, no nonsense.”
    • “It's free to play, so worth checking out if you are into this kind of thing - there's DLC if you want more or to support the devs, but there are no ads or selling of the DLC within the game itself, which I highly appreciate.”
    • “Somehow these developers found out how to implement microtransactions.”
    • “Seriously though, what on earth is up with mobile game ads nowadays?”
  • replayability
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers notable replayability, particularly due to its challenging mechanics and the planned DLCs that introduce new worlds and puzzles, ensuring ongoing engagement. While some players find replay value limited after mastering the levels, the enjoyment of revisiting challenges and the addition of new content keeps the experience fresh. Overall, it provides a solid foundation for long-term entertainment, especially for puzzle enthusiasts.

    • “It even has great replayability, given that my progress from Switch doesn’t sync over, so I’ve been working my way back through the levels and enjoying them just as much as the first time around.”
    • “The challenges of completing without failure and without highlighting give great replayability even for the demo.”
    • “Full year of DLC already planned - with each DLC adding a new world the size of one of the ones already included in the game (110-140 puzzles), this means that this game will never grow old.”
    • “Replay value: 2/5 - for puzzle games, typically low.”
    • “Overall, this game is a solid puzzle game that will keep people entertained for a long time to come with its new mechanics, number of puzzles, slight replayability, and sheer joy of solving puzzles.”
  • optimization
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the optimization of the game has received mixed feedback. While some users report smooth performance even on mid-range hardware, others note that it can be a CPU and memory-intensive experience, suggesting a need for further optimization. Additionally, players have found that minor adjustments can improve performance, indicating that individual system configurations may significantly impact gameplay.

    • “- runs smoothly, even on my mid-end laptop that can't run most games.”
    • “It's also a CPU and memory hog and in need of optimization for such a simple game.”
    • “I had a few struggles with performance and gameplay when I started out, but it wasn't too hard to tinker with and fix.”
    • “But it might be a problem completely on my end; I have a MacBook with quite a few programs on it, so maybe the performance would be better if I moved some programs to an external drive.”
  • stability
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is criticized for being inconsistent, with frequent bugs, crashes, and freezes reported, particularly on Linux and when using a trackpad on Mac. Users express frustration over unresolved issues despite years of development, indicating that the overall experience can be hindered by these technical problems.

    • “Runs great in Steam Play (Mint 20, NVIDIA proprietary drivers).”
    • “I know you can 'cheat' achievements, but that doesn't change the problem for me as I want to get every (not buggy) achievement legit.”
    • “Settings are not available while playing, and mouse scrolling in the settings is extremely buggy. It's disappointing that after 5 years, they focused on generating more mediocre content instead of fixing these issues.”
    • “Very buggy on Linux.”
    • “Constant freezes and crashes to desktop.”
  • atmosphere
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its chill and immersive quality, enhanced by a fitting background music score. Reviewers appreciate the logical puzzles and engaging content, contributing to a relaxed gaming experience. Overall, the atmosphere is rated positively, with a score of 4/5.

    • “The background music sets a nice atmosphere, and not having to worry about the whole game being over if you press the wrong button is really nice.”
    • “Nice logical puzzles, interesting clues, very chilled atmosphere, and tons of content.”
    • “It also has a super chill atmosphere.”
    • “The atmosphere feels flat 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’s atmosphere is inconsistent, making it hard to feel connected to the world.”
  • emotional
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game emotionally soothing, describing it as a relaxing experience that effectively alleviates stress while still providing a mental challenge. The game's mechanics enhance clarity and engagement, allowing for a stimulating yet non-overwhelming gameplay experience. Overall, it strikes a balance between challenge and relaxation, making it a comforting choice for players seeking emotional respite.

    • “It is relaxing enough to play when I feel stressed, while challenging my brain and stimulating my critical thinking without burning me out emotionally.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is characterized by its absurdity, particularly in the design of milestone levels that appear complex but are navigated easily, leading to a comedic contrast between expectation and reality. However, some players feel that the humor falls flat, suggesting it may not resonate with everyone.

    • “This is all exemplified by the milestone levels, which usually present a hilariously massive board that looks like it should be a labyrinthine trail of logic navigating between different interconnected sections, but in practice you just steamroll through it almost entirely on the most face-value clues.”
    • “I mean, uh... funny hexagon!”
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hexceed is a casual puzzle game.

hexceed is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac OS, Steam Deck and others.

On average players spend around 81 hours playing hexceed.

hexceed was released on January 15, 2021.

hexceed was developed by ToastieLabs.

hexceed has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its grinding.

hexceed is a single player game.

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