Hexia

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Hexia is a single player tactical turn-based strategy game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Black Mastiff Studios and was released on June 30, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Hexia is a strategy game where you rule as King, expanding territory, building infrastructure, and managing people. The game offers an in-depth story, with every choice impacting the world's plot and kingdom's resources. Brace for unexpected events, and maintain your people's favor to ensure your kingdom's success in a mysterious universe."

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73%

Audience ScoreBased on 44 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

replayability2 negative mentions

The game has a fun and relaxing atmosphere with engaging mechanics and a unique storyline.
Graphics and music are pleasant, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience.
The game shows potential for growth and improvement as it is still in early access, with updates being made by the developers.

The game suffers from a lack of content and depth, leading to repetitive gameplay and a poor difficulty curve.
Random events can be overly punishing, often resulting in immediate failure without clear guidance, making it frustrating for new players.
The game is currently plagued by issues such as a lack of tutorials, slow pacing, and minimal options for user interface customization.

gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally well-received, featuring a balanced mix of mechanics that keep it engaging without becoming overly simplistic. Players appreciate the relaxing music and aesthetic, although some express a desire for faster progression due to its idle elements. Overall, the early access campaign in Hexia offers enjoyable and intuitive gameplay that sparks curiosity about future expansions.
- “Despite being in early access, I've had fun playing the sole campaign in Hexia and I quite enjoyed the gameplay.”
- “It has relaxing music, a nice aesthetic, and intuitive base mechanics.”
- “The gameplay is fairly balanced, and yet never becomes too easy.”
- “Granted that the game has some elements of idle gameplay, I, and I'm sure many other players, would love it if the time could go by a lot faster.”
- “I'm wondering which shapes could be designed for the dungeons and how they will affect the gameplay during the expansion of the kingdom.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is praised for its uniqueness and the integration of random events, enhanced by stunning visuals. However, players express frustration with the difficulty of progressing, as early setbacks can lead to frequent restarts before reaching significant story milestones. Overall, while the narrative has potential, its execution can be challenging.
- “The story is unique, told in random events accompanied by gorgeous visuals.”
- “I'm willing to give the dev the benefit of the doubt in that many of the events you choose lead to other story elements later.”
- “I'm willing to give the dev the benefit of the doubt in that many of the events you choose lead to other story elements later, but that doesn't matter if my people overthrow me in the first five minutes.”
- “You might end up starting a new game over and over before you make it through the first 'story' goal.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are described as pleasant and aesthetically pleasing, though not groundbreaking. Players appreciate the nice visuals that complement the unique storytelling and relaxing music, with no reported bugs or performance issues even on integrated graphics. Overall, while the graphics may not aim to impress, they contribute positively to the game's overall experience.
- “The story is unique, told in random events accompanied by gorgeous visuals.”
- “It doesn't try to impress with graphics, but it's pleasant to look at.”
- “The game has potential, the game loop is entertaining, the graphics are nice, the music accompanies.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is described as relaxing and serves as a decent ambient accompaniment to the gameplay, enhancing the overall aesthetic experience. Players appreciate its role in creating an enjoyable atmosphere, although it is noted that there are areas for improvement in other game aspects.
- “It has relaxing music, a nice aesthetic, and intuitive base mechanics.”
- “The game has potential, the game loop is entertaining, the graphics are nice, and the music accompanies the gameplay well.”
- “Music provides a decent ambience.”
- “The music is decent ambience.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers express uncertainty about the game's replayability, particularly regarding the number of campaigns and additional replayable content. They suggest monitoring the game's development, as its value may increase significantly if replayability is well-implemented, potentially justifying its price point.
- “I'm not sure how many campaigns in total the game will have once it's done or whether the game will have other forms of replayability to justify the price. Thus, I'd recommend keeping the game in your wishlist for now and check in a month or two.”
- “When it's finished, depending on how replayability is handled, this is easily going to be worth the $5 price point, if not $10.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its simplicity and effective optimization, appealing to fans of both turn-based and real-time strategy genres. Overall, players appreciate the streamlined design that enhances gameplay experience.
- “Great game, simple and optimized, including the idea. I like games like that, whether they are turn-based or RTS.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users find the game's stability to be commendable for an early version, reporting it as largely bug-free and of good quality. However, there is a consensus that improvements are needed, particularly regarding complexity and the difficulty curve.
- “So far, I've found the game enjoyable. For an early version, I find its content to be of good quality, and it appears to be in a bug-free state. While there is definite room for improvement, particularly in terms of complexity and the difficulty curve.”