HexoCity

About

"HexoCity is a single-player strategy game with a relaxing futuristic setting. Place hexagonal tiles to build your archipelago and connect matching elements to earn points. Use powers and complete quests to gain bonuses and extend gameplay, all while enjoying the outstanding synthwave music. Strive for the best score before you run out of tiles."

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

music16 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 visuals and music.
The gameplay includes fun mechanics like tile removal and customizable difficulty, making it accessible for both new players and those looking for a chill city-building experience.

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 performance issues, including high GPU usage and crashes when attempting to complete complex road connection quests.
Some players feel that the full price of the game may be too high for the content offered, suggesting it might be better to wait for a sale.

music
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
14%
14%
The music in the game is highly praised for its immersive synthwave aesthetic, perfectly complementing the visuals and gameplay. Reviewers describe it as calming and relaxing, with influences reminiscent of iconic soundtracks like Blade Runner and Cowboy Bebop, making it an ideal backdrop for a chill city-building and puzzle experience. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the game's atmosphere, inviting players to unwind while enjoying the beautiful vistas.
- “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 synthwave music is truly incredible and immerses us in the game's universe.”
- “A relaxing yet challenging blend of chill strategy and neon aesthetics with an immersive soundtrack.”
- “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.”
- “Some tracks reminded me more of Blade Runner-style songs, while others even gave me a Cowboy Bebop flair.”
- “A chill city builder with a retro look and soundtrack.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
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The graphics are highly praised for their beautiful execution of the synthwave aesthetic, effectively blending neon visuals with a relaxing atmosphere. Players appreciate the art direction and vibrant tile designs, although some have noted occasional frame drops at maximum settings, which can be resolved by adjusting to medium quality. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's immersive experience.
- “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.”
- “I really love the outrun, cyberpunk-y graphics of the tiles.”
- “After an incredibly long session on the same map, I did experience some frame drops at max quality, but dropping the graphics to medium solved any lag.”
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 crashes that hinder progress.
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.”