HexenHold
- September 13, 2024
- Hazard Stripes Productions
Get on SteamHexenHold 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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Reviews
- Well-polished retro graphics and inventive gameplay make it a unique tower defense experience.
- Short but enjoyable, providing a fun way to spend about an hour on the main missions.
- The game features an amazing soundtrack and is considered underrated, with potential for more levels in the future.
- Balancing issues lead to slow gameplay during waves, making boss encounters frustrating and unclear.
- Some towers feel ineffective, leading to confusion about the best strategies to use.
- The game is quite short, leaving players wanting more content and levels.
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
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 genre.
“The retro graphics in this 2D platforming tower defense game are impressively well-executed for its style.”
“The visuals are vibrant and capture the essence of classic gaming while adding a modern twist.”
“The art style is charming and perfectly complements the gameplay, making every level a visual delight.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”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.”
“The character models are poorly designed and look like they belong in a much older game.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story is brief yet engaging, providing 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.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's soundtrack is highly praised, with many considering it exceptional and a standout feature that enhances the overall experience.
“This game is extremely underrated; it has unique gameplay and an amazing soundtrack.”
