Hexle
- October 1, 2023
- Rémy Devaux
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- Hexle offers a unique twist on classic Sudoku with hexadecimal digits and additional rules, providing a fresh and engaging experience for puzzle enthusiasts.
- The game features an unlimited number of auto-generated puzzles across various sizes and difficulties, along with daily and weekly challenges that keep gameplay interesting.
- It has a sleek and minimalist design, easy-to-learn mechanics, and helpful feedback for incorrect moves, making it accessible for both new and experienced players.
- The game has a sharp learning curve at the beginning, which may be challenging for players unfamiliar with the bit aspect and hexadecimal numbers.
- Some players may find the initial complexity overwhelming, requiring time to fully grasp the rules and strategies for solving puzzles.
- While the game is fun, it could benefit from some quality-of-life upgrades to enhance the overall experience.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its easy-to-learn mechanics and elegant presentation, featuring a sleek and simplistic user interface complemented by cute animations and a pleasant soundtrack. These elements combine to create an engaging experience that encourages players to return for more.
“With easy to learn gameplay, understandable mechanics, a sleek, cool, and simplistic UI with cute animations and a nice soundtrack to boot.”
“Its elegant presentation and clever mechanics make it a standout title that will keep you coming back for more.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its nice soundtrack that complements the gameplay, which is designed for chiptune musicians. The overall presentation, including a sleek UI and cute animations, enhances the auditory experience, making it enjoyable and engaging.
“With easy to learn gameplay, understandable mechanics, a sleek, cool, and simplistic UI with cute animations and a nice soundtrack to boot.”
“Sudoku but for LSDJ chiptune musicians.”
“Sudoku but for LSDJ chiptune musicians.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics, particularly in the "bit" style, may pose an initial challenge for newcomers, but switching to the "square" graphic variant and completing the tutorial makes it more accessible and enjoyable for all players.
