HexenHold

About

HexenHold is a combination of a tower defense and a 2D platformer where you play as a newly summoned minion of an “evil” necromancer that begrudgingly needs some help in fending off an invading force of skeletons and ghosts. Frantically run up and down dungeons to strategically place towers bought with the gems dropped by defeated enemies. If there aren’t enough towers to get the job done, pick u…

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

music1 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Well-polished retro graphics and inventive gameplay make it a fun experience.
Unique fusion of platforming and tower defense genres that offers a fresh take.
Short but enjoyable, providing a good way to spend about an hour on main missions.

Balancing issues lead to slow gameplay, making some waves feel tedious.
Boss encounters can be frustrating due to unclear mechanics and difficulty.
Limited content currently available, with a desire for more levels in future updates.

graphics
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The game features retro 2D graphics that complement its platforming and tower defense mechanics, with users noting that the visuals are well-executed for its style.
- “It's a retro graphics, 2D platforming tower defense game that's actually well done for what it is.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “The art style is inconsistent, making it hard to immerse myself in the game world.”
- “The character models are poorly designed and look like they belong in a much older game.”
story
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The story is brief, offering a fun experience that can be completed in about an hour through the main missions.
- “The story feels rushed and lacks depth, leaving many plot points unresolved.”
- “Character development is minimal, making it hard to connect with anyone in the game.”
- “The narrative is predictable and fails to offer any surprising twists or engaging moments.”
music
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The game's music is highly praised, with many considering it an amazing soundtrack that enhances the unique gameplay experience, contributing to its underrated status.
- “This game is extremely underrated; it has unique gameplay and an amazing soundtrack.”