Hexio

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Hexio is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Logisk Studio Inc. and was released on September 6, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

Pull and weave strands through obstacles to create a network of connections

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89%

Audience ScoreBased on 860 reviews

music37 positive mentions

monetization111 negative mentions

Relaxing and calming gameplay complemented by soothing and pleasant soundtrack.
Challenging puzzles that progressively increase in difficulty without becoming frustrating.
Minimalistic and clean design with intuitive controls that make gameplay smooth and enjoyable.

Excessive and intrusive ads, including frequent video ads with sound that disrupt the experience.
No undo or step-back feature, forcing players to restart levels completely when making mistakes.
Colorblind mode is inadequate; similar colors are hard to differentiate and blocks accessibility.

monetization
118 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
3%
94%
Monetization relies heavily on ads, which many users find too frequent, intrusive, and sometimes accompanied by sound, detracting from the puzzle-solving experience. While there's a reasonably priced option to remove ads—often bundled with hints—some feel the cost is too high for the game's limited content and would prefer a cheaper ad-free option without hints. Overall, the ads sustain the free model but may frustrate players, though some appreciate the non-predatory, privacy-conscious approach.
- “So far I haven't seen any predatory microtransactions.”
- “No ads so far and the game is pretty fun.”
- “Love everything about the game, but I especially appreciate how the developer handles privacy, monetization, etc. Ethical software like this makes me feel happy to support the devs!”
- “You know I rarely write reviews, and I liked the game, but I deleted it because of the ads. Don't believe the other reviews about it not forcing them on you, because it's basically non-stop. Sorry, but I'm not paying you $2.50 to remove them in a game with 60ish levels, and unlike some people, I don't want any hints, because in my opinion it makes a puzzle game pointless. So why do I have to pay for hints in a bundle with ad removal?”
- “I have no issue paying top dollar for something I enjoy, but you're just asking too much to get rid of ads for the amount of content included, especially because there's so much competition with better prices and more content. It's a shame, because I liked the game, and I realize you gotta make a living, but you should think about asking $1 to remove the ads on such a small game. I promise you, you'd make way more money that way.”
- “It's okay, but very frustrating with the blocks and controls (sometimes you feel a node should connect but can't) and so many ads... there's permanent ads on screen plus 5-second skippable ads every few levels. It's a meh for me.”
music
66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
44%
The game's music is widely praised for its soothing, calming, and relaxing qualities, perfectly complementing the puzzle gameplay and enhancing the overall tranquil atmosphere. Some users wish for more music variety, but the soundtrack consistently helps maintain focus and enjoyment throughout the game. The ability to toggle music independently adds to the positive experience.
- “The soundtrack complements the puzzles nicely and helped keep me calm through some of the longer lasting levels.”
- “It manages to be relaxing yet challenging, simple but not easy and the soundtrack just adds so much enjoyment to the game.”
- “Amazing game, the music creates an amazing atmosphere, and the puzzles are engaging.”
gameplay
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
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The gameplay is praised for its intuitive, simple, and engaging puzzle mechanics with a well-scaled difficulty progression and helpful tutorials early on. While many find it relaxing and addictive, some criticize the late game for lack of new mechanics and repetitive puzzles. Overall, it offers a satisfying experience with fair ad integration and responsive developer support.
- “It starts out well, giving the player levels to test the mechanics then giving them harder challenges.”
- “Really immersive gameplay, a great time buster; one can easily understand the guidance as it moves ahead and levels become challenging. Loved the way it boosts you to think out of the box. Good job Logisk team.”
- “Extremely intuitive and addictive gameplay, lots of great puzzles.”
- “And there are no new mechanics introduced from level 30, so you'll be clearing roughly the same puzzles over and over.”
- “The game is just too easy; all levels finished in 3 hours total gameplay time. It could have been more creative and made harder.”
- “The game is so good but there is no huge development in game mechanics.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
29%
7%
The graphics feature a simple, clean, and aesthetically pleasing design that complements the relaxing, zen-like atmosphere without being distracting. Bright colors are minimal but purposeful, enhancing the overall visual appeal while supporting smooth gameplay and intuitive UI. Users appreciate the balance between minimalism and functionality, finding the visuals perfectly suited to the game's relaxing yet challenging experience.
- “Graphically, I think the simplistic look works perfectly (i.e., it looks good without being distracting).”
- “Love the music (really relaxing), nifty controls, perfect graphics, and great puzzles, some really challenging, some a bit more relaxing.”
- “Has a nice concept, graphical design, and feel.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game is generally stable with no major glitches or bugs reported, and ads are not intrusive. However, some users experience occasional freezing on older devices, such as Android 6.0.1, after closing ads.
- “Nice puzzle, easy controls, no glitches so far.”
- “Not buggy and the ads are nowhere near annoying.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor is generally well-received, often providing brief moments of amusement. Overall, it is considered funny but not consistently so.
- “Quite good, it was funny for a moment.”
- “Funny.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised, with immersive music that enhances the overall experience and complements the engaging puzzles.
- “Amazing game, the music creates an amazing atmosphere, and the puzzles are engaging.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers good replay value, encouraging players to return for multiple playthroughs.