HexoCity

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HexoCity is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by Way16a and was released on June 20, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

Hi ! Hexocity is a relaxing puzzle game set up in a futuristic world. Inspired by the great "Dorfromantik" we have decided to make this game to build our team with a limit of 6 months of development. Build your archipelago while listening to relaxing synthwave music. Hexocity is a relaxing puzzle game where you place hexagonal tiles and win points by connecting the same elements. …

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Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

music12 positive mentions

optimization2 negative mentions

The game features a captivating synthwave aesthetic with beautiful graphics and an immersive soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
It offers a relaxing puzzle experience that is perfect for casual play, allowing players to unwind while enjoying the game's charming design and mechanics.
The game includes fun mechanics such as tile removal and simple quests, providing a blend of strategy and creativity that keeps players engaged.

The game's difficulty does not ramp up significantly, which can lead to long sessions without much challenge, potentially causing boredom for some players.
There are reports of poor optimization, with some players experiencing high GPU usage and crashes during gameplay, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.
While the game is enjoyable, some players feel that the full price may be too high for the content offered, suggesting it might be better to purchase on sale.

music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its immersive synthwave aesthetic, perfectly complementing the visuals and gameplay. Reviewers highlight its calming and relaxing qualities, making it an ideal backdrop for a chill city-building experience. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the game's retro vibe and contributes significantly to the overall atmosphere.
- “The artists on this one, from art direction, music, UI, and VFX, really understood the synthwave aesthetic and captured it perfectly in this mix of puzzle game and city builder.”
- “The graphics are beautiful and the music is just my thing, not too prominent, relaxing with a special vibe to it that I can't explain.”
- “A relaxing yet challenging blend of chill strategy and neon aesthetics with an immersive soundtrack.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are highly praised for their beautiful execution of the synthwave aesthetic, seamlessly blending vibrant visuals with a relaxing yet immersive soundtrack. Reviewers appreciate the art direction, UI, and VFX, noting that they enhance the overall experience of this puzzle and city-building game.
- “The artists on this one, from art direction, music, UI, and VFX, really understood the synthwave aesthetic and captured it perfectly in this mix of puzzle game and city builder.”
- “The graphics are beautiful and the music is just my thing, not too prominent, relaxing with a special vibe to it which I can't explain.”
- “A relaxing yet challenging blend of chill strategy and neon aesthetics with an immersive soundtrack.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story aspect of the game is described as simple yet engaging, featuring quests that allow players to create paths with adjustable difficulty. However, technical issues arise during complex road connection quests, leading to repeatable crashes, which detracts from the overall experience.
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate significant concerns regarding optimization, with players experiencing performance issues that suggest either inadequate development efforts or potential misuse of GPU resources.
- “The issue is either poor optimization by the devs or the game is doing something nefarious with my GPU.”