Hexogin

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Hexogin is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Infinite Loop Games and was released on May 7, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

In the year 2216 an AI equipped vessel was created and embarked on a journey to a potentially habitable planet. Its primary objective was to terraform and pre-establish a settlement for humans on the 4th planet in the Vega star system, over 25 light years from Earth. The ship took 41 years to arrive at Vega 4. Upon reaching the planet the AI determined that it could be terraformed and a sign…

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Strategy

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Single-Player

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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews

story6 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The campaign gradually introduces new technology and offers multiple difficulty levels, making it accessible for various players.
The game provides a pleasant challenge that encourages players to adapt their strategies as they progress through levels.
Despite some flaws, many players find the game enjoyable and engaging, with good replay value and a solid design.

The game suffers from a lack of depth and variety, leading to a dull and repetitive experience across missions.
There are significant UI issues, including clunky controls and bugs that can hinder gameplay, such as overlapping text and mission registration failures.
Some players report that the game is unplayable due to control issues, making it frustrating and not worth the investment.

story
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in the game is criticized for being dull and barely present, with missions feeling repetitive and lacking compelling reasons to engage with the campaign. Players have reported bugs that hinder progress, and the overall gameplay experience is described as basic, with small maps that limit strategic depth. Despite these issues, some players found enjoyment in the skirmish mode, indicating that the game has redeeming qualities outside of its narrative.
- “Great game, completed the missions and got the most out of skirmish. 15 hours of gameplay well spent.”
- “Sure you could invest a lot of resources into building a wall/shield/healer network and creep forward like that, but only in a certain campaign mission have I ever seen the need to do so.”
- “The campaign is just too dull, the story is barely visible, and every mission feels exactly the same.”
- “Fully beat the game on normal. I plan to go back and play again on a higher difficulty; however, this game is so far super basic. There are some flaws, but for the most part, they are easy to counter. This is a short story with short gameplay.”
- “Seems like a nice little game, though I ran into a bug on mission 9 that meant I couldn't complete the mission and continue the campaign.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a slow-paced, turret-centric approach that appeals to players who struggle with faster RTS mechanics. While unlocking additional buildings can decrease the tempo, the game offers well-implemented mechanics and a satisfying experience, with players reporting up to 15 hours of enjoyable gameplay through missions and skirmishes. Despite some conceptual similarities to other games, it maintains a distinct gameplay experience.
- “Great game, completed the missions and got the most out of skirmish. 15 hours of gameplay well spent.”
- “Each additional unlocked building simply decreased the tempo, which made the gameplay slower.”
- “Gameplay is basically just turret creep: the RTS, but it's nicely slow-paced for someone like me who tends to lose normal RTS games due to watching the units fight.”
- “Concept is suspiciously similar to Radiis, but gameplay is different enough that it's clearly a different game.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users consistently highlight the game’s exceptional replay value, indicating that it offers a compelling experience that encourages multiple playthroughs.
- “Amazing replay value.”
- “Amazing replay value.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is reported to be slightly buggy, but players still appreciate the enjoyable campaign experience.
- “Slightly buggy, but nice campaign.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally considered passable, indicating that while they are functional, they do not stand out or impress.
- “The graphics and sound are passable.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is consistently praised as outstanding, with multiple users highlighting its quality.
- “Great music.”
- “Great music.”