Hexed Time

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Hexed Time is a single player puzzle game. It was developed by Petra Emmerová and was released on April 15, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Hexed Time is a hand-drawn point-and-click puzzle adventure set in a medieval village where you play as Amelia, a witch trapped in a time loop. Use spells and potions to solve puzzles and change events to protect a friend from a dark prophecy. Beware the Inquisition as you navigate the repeating day and seek a way out.

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Audience ScoreBased on 49 reviews

graphics7 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Charming hand-drawn art style and immersive atmosphere enhance the gameplay experience.
Engaging time-loop mechanic allows for multiple endings and encourages exploration of different scenarios.
Short playtime of around 45 minutes makes it a fun and accessible free game.

Some puzzles and required decisions can feel illogical or unclear, potentially frustrating players.
Art style, while cute, may not be particularly impressive compared to other titles in the genre.
Occasional bugs can disrupt gameplay, requiring players to restart or return to the main menu.

graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players finding the art style underwhelming and lacking depth, while others appreciate its cute and clean aesthetic that enhances the overall experience. The visuals are often described as pleasing and magical, effectively complementing the game's narrative and mechanics. Overall, while not groundbreaking, the graphics contribute positively to the game's charm and atmosphere.
- “Art style is lovely and music is immersive.”
- “With multiple endings, achievements, a nice clean art style, and a devilishly funny, grumpy and sarcastic talking cat, this is a magical treat.”
- “The atmosphere is magical and the visuals are beautiful.”
- “The art style isn’t anything special.”
- “6.3/10 - a fun little adventure with a unique use of the spiral narrative mechanic, though held back by an underwhelming art style.”
- “With its strong and simple lines and mostly flat colors, the art style is somewhat reminiscent of fairytales in my opinion.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is characterized by a smooth and engaging point-and-click adventure experience, featuring unique mechanics like a spiral narrative and a clever time-loop system. Players enjoy gathering information and strategically planning their actions, although some critiques mention an underwhelming art style. Overall, the game offers a charming blend of interesting story elements and enjoyable mechanics.
- “A nice, well-drawn game with good dialogue, overall smooth gameplay, and an interesting story.”
- “An enchanting little point-and-click with a time-loop mechanic done very well.”
- “Gameplay consists mostly of gathering information and planning out the order of steps necessary to reach an ending once you have enough information.”
- “The gameplay consists mostly of gathering information and planning out the order of steps necessary to reach an ending once you have enough information.”
- “The gameplay is going to certain places at certain times to interact and collect stuff.”
- “6.3/10 - a fun little adventure with a unique use of the spiral narrative mechanic, though held back by an underwhelming art style.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is engaging and well-crafted, featuring smooth dialogue and gameplay that enhances the narrative experience. While it may initially appear simple, it deepens with each clue discovered, maintaining clarity without unnecessary complexity. However, some players feel that incorporating more direct customer interactions could have further enriched the storytelling.
- “A nice, well-drawn game with good dialogue, overall smooth gameplay, and an interesting story.”
- “The story is not overly complicated either and isn’t ever held up by going into unnecessary details.”
- “Also, having actual customer interactions (like in 'Strange Horticulture') instead of title cards between story segments might have improved the experience.”
- “At first, the story might seem simple, but with each discovered clue, it gets better.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is described as immersive and relaxing, complementing the lovely art style to create a cohesive experience. However, some users suggest that adding more varied music in different locations, rather than just ambient wind sounds, would enhance the overall enjoyment.
- “Art style is lovely and music is immersive.”
- “The game itself has cute art, relaxing music, and consists of figuring out where to go at each time of day to get the right ingredients for one of three endings.”
- “The music meshes well with the art, forming a cohesive image that is nice to look at and listen to.”
- “Also, a bit more music in the different places instead of plain wind most of the time would make the experience more pleasant.”
- “The game itself has cute art, relaxing music and consists of figuring out where to go at each time of day to get the right ingredients for one of three endings.”
- “The music meshes well with the art forming a cohesive image that is nice to look at and listen to.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by its quirky hold item mechanic and the presence of a sarcastic, grumpy talking cat, which adds a delightful charm to the experience. Players appreciate the blend of fun gameplay with comedic elements, enhanced by multiple endings and a clean art style. Overall, the humor contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
- “Both fun to play and funny.”
- “With multiple endings, achievements, a nice clean art style, and a devilishly funny, grumpy, and sarcastic talking cat, this is a magical treat.”
character development
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Reviewers appreciate the character development for its simple yet realistic designs, which contribute to a charming aesthetic. The grounded color palette further enhances the overall appeal of the characters.
- “The character designs are simple and realistic in a charming way, and the overall color palette is very grounded.”
- “The depth of character development is impressive, allowing players to form genuine connections with each character.”
- “Each character's backstory is intricately woven into the gameplay, making their growth feel meaningful and impactful.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with them on an emotional level.”
- “I found the character arcs predictable and uninspired, leaving me wanting more complexity and growth.”
- “The interactions between characters are often one-dimensional, which detracts from the overall narrative experience.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere of the game is described as magical, enhanced by beautiful visuals and atmospheric art that effectively immerse players in a medieval village setting. Clever puzzles further contribute to the overall enchanting experience.
- “The atmosphere is magical, and the visuals are beautiful.”
- “The game's atmospheric art and clever puzzles immerse you in a medieval village setting.”