Hexfall

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86%Audience ScoreBased on 151 reviews

music7 positive mentions

monetization15 negative mentions

Faithful and near-perfect recreation of the classic Hexic gameplay with modern controls and intuitive touch interface.
Minimal and unobtrusive ads with an option to remove them via purchase; game is lightweight and accessible for casual play.
Outstanding soundtrack by the original Hexic composer, adding strong nostalgic value and enhancing the gaming experience.

Bombs appear too frequently and rapidly in advanced stages, overwhelming gameplay and causing frustration for many players.
Lack of additional game modes such as easy difficulty, sandbox/free play without bombs, time trial, or survival mode limits replayability.
Occasional issues with color differentiation (especially red and orange hues) and some UI or score tracking bugs diminish user experience.

music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for its nostalgic connection to the original Hexic, featuring the same composer and a chill, ambient trance style that enhances the gameplay experience. However, some users find the soundtrack less appealing or suggest improving music quality and adding tracks from the Hexic Xbox 360 version to elevate it further. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong and authentic aspect of the game.
- “This scratches the itch of nostalgia for Hexic HD while having a different banger soundtrack and on mobile.”
- “Just like the Hexic HD you remember, complete with new original soundtrack by the same composer as the original soundtrack.”
- “Big thanks to the app developer for getting in touch with the guy who did the music for Hexic and making this game feel authentic.”
- “The music doesn't help me focus and gives me a headache.”
- “Great and simple game definitely worth paying for with no ads; it would be even better if the Hexic Xbox 360 music was added because the music in this game is not too good.”
- “Please improve the quality of the music.”
monetization
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users appreciate the game's minimal and unobtrusive ads, often skippable and limited to certain moments, creating a pleasant experience compared to similar titles. Many express a strong desire for a paid or in-app purchase option to remove ads entirely. Overall, the balanced monetization is praised, though some wish for additional features like sandbox mode or improvements to music.
- “Please make a paid version without ads!”
- “Wish there was a paid version so I could remove the ads.”
- “I will give you money and five stars to get rid of the ads via in-app purchase.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for being addictive, innovative, and free from predatory free-to-play mechanics, with features like diamonds adding a fresh twist to classic puzzle mechanics. It successfully captures the essence of Hexic, though some note occasional issues with bomb mechanics overriding other gameplay elements. Overall, the gameplay is engaging and thoughtfully designed.
- “If you're after an addictive puzzle game free of predatory free-to-play mechanics, you've come to the right place.”
- “The gameplay, the sound effects, and the music are all outstanding.”
- “I like how the concept of diamonds adds a new dimension to the gameplay.”
- “Mostly excellent, but sometimes the bombs completely override any other sort of gameplay.”
- “Although it doesn't have as many game mechanics as Hexic (the game it was inspired by).”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their modernized yet tasteful art style that runs smoothly and complements the game's nostalgic appeal. Users appreciate the updated visuals that take advantage of newer hardware without being over-embellished.
- “This game does a wonderful job of updating the visuals to look more modern.”
- “The art style is more modern without coming across as over-embellished.”
- “It runs well and has a good aesthetic.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect is criticized for including in-game achievements that seem nearly impossible to complete without cheating, as players are frequently forced into challenging scenarios that disrupt normal progress.