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Hexologic

A novel puzzle game that ends right when it was getting good.
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88%Game Brain Score
gameplay, music
replayability, grinding
95% User Score Based on 863 reviews
Critic Score 76%Based on 6 reviews

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Hexologic is a single player casual quiz game with a kids theme. It was developed by MythicOwl and was released on June 14, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Hexologic is a relaxing single-player puzzle game featuring beautiful graphics and unique rules that challenge your logic skills. With great game mechanics and a good soundtrack, it offers an engaging yet soothing experience for puzzle enthusiasts. Its elegant design and thoughtful gameplay make it both captivating and calming.

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95%
Audience ScoreBased on 863 reviews
gameplay54 positive mentions
grinding13 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique twist on traditional Sudoku mechanics, using hexagonal grids and simple arithmetic to create engaging puzzles.
  • The visuals and audio design are charming and relaxing, enhancing the overall experience of solving puzzles.
  • The game introduces new mechanics gradually, keeping the gameplay fresh and interesting throughout the levels.
  • The game is relatively short, with many players completing it in just a few hours, which may leave some wanting more content.
  • Some puzzles can feel repetitive or too easy, especially in the early stages, leading to a lack of challenge for experienced puzzle solvers.
  • The hard mode simply removes visual feedback for completed rows, which some players find tedious rather than challenging.
  • gameplay
    200 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Hexologic" is characterized by its unique hexagonal puzzle mechanics that blend elements of sudoku with incremental complexity, introducing new mechanics every 15 levels to maintain engagement. Players can expect a relaxing yet intellectually stimulating experience, with a gradual difficulty curve that allows for mastery without frustration. While the game offers a solid amount of content and replayability through various modes, some players feel it could benefit from additional mechanics and challenges to enhance depth.

    • “The game gradually amps the difficulty by introducing new mechanics every chapter.”
    • “The puzzles themselves are meticulously designed, offering a range of difficulty levels that gradually introduce new mechanics.”
    • “The gameplay is good and the atmosphere is indeed relaxing, but it is extremely short, with most puzzles being completed in just seconds.”
    • “The game has endless modes for some but not all mechanics.”
    • “I wouldn't really recommend this at full price; there isn't much to it, and some of the mechanics can get a little bit annoying, turning the fun relaxing little puzzles into little frustrations.”
    • “With around sixty levels, Hexologic can be completed in just a few hours, and once you’ve mastered its mechanics, there’s little incentive to revisit it.”
  • music
    157 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its soothing and immersive qualities, enhancing the overall puzzle-solving experience. Many players appreciate the gentle, meditative soundtrack that evolves with the gameplay, although some note that it can become repetitive or too loud at times. While the music complements the relaxing atmosphere, the lack of volume control options has been a common point of criticism.

    • “The soundtrack complements this perfectly: a gentle, almost meditative arrangement of piano notes and ambient tones that encourages concentration without fading into monotony.”
    • “Hexologic is an enchanting puzzle game with unique rules inspired by sudoku, beautifully crafted graphics, and a soothing soundtrack.”
    • “The combination of the visuals and the music creates a holistic and immersive environment.”
    • “The only thing I don't particularly like about the game so far is that there's no volume control for the music, which was rather atmospheric but I thought started out pretty loud.”
    • “My biggest contrast to the good standing of this game is actually the music, as I was expecting calm ambiance through the entire game, but once you get past the third chapter the music becomes considerably less zen and even a bit too loud to be able to focus.”
    • “To mute the music you have to pause while on a puzzle, which is absolutely terrible design.”
  • graphics
    101 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of Hexologic are widely praised for their clean, minimalist design and soothing color palette, which enhance the overall relaxing atmosphere of the game. Players appreciate the charming hand-drawn art style, vibrant backgrounds, and well-crafted animations that complement the gameplay, creating an immersive experience. The combination of pleasant visuals and a calming soundtrack contributes to a tranquil environment, making it a standout feature of this puzzle game.

    • “The hand-drawn art style is clean and soft, relying on gentle gradients, soothing colors, and minimal distractions.”
    • “Hexologic is an enchanting puzzle game with unique rules inspired by sudoku, beautifully crafted graphics, and a soothing soundtrack.”
    • “The game's presentation is excellent, with beautiful visuals.”
    • “Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
    • “The visuals possibly hint at a story, but there is none.”
    • “The graphics are simple but pretty; I have nothing to complain about here, but that's not what I'm playing puzzle games for.”
  • atmosphere
    25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its relaxing and soothing qualities, enhanced by pleasant visuals, gentle music, and thoughtful sound design. Players appreciate how the tranquil ambiance complements the challenging puzzles, creating a satisfying balance between relaxation and mental engagement. However, some users noted the lack of volume control for the music and mentioned the game's short length as potential drawbacks.

    • “The pleasant visuals, animations, and sounds create a soothing atmosphere that makes you relax as you play, a little bit like sudoku.”
    • “I love the sound design, and the ambiance offers a very relaxing atmosphere for the challenging and original puzzles.”
    • “The game's serene and harmonious aesthetic creates a relaxing atmosphere that contrasts with the challenge of the puzzles.”
    • “This game is not just about solving puzzles, but about immersing yourself in an atmosphere of tranquility and peace while challenging your mind.”
    • “Perhaps the reason why these challenging puzzles were limited to special areas in the first place is due to the game prioritizing its calming atmosphere over challenging gameplay.”
    • “The sights and sounds are clearly meant to invoke tranquility, which adds to the peaceful atmosphere and gameplay.”
  • replayability
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's replayability is a mixed bag; while it features secret puzzles and an infinite mode that enhance replay value, many players feel it lacks long-term engagement and depth. Some enjoy the challenge of different difficulty modes, but others find the experience limited, with fixed levels leading to a sense of finality after completion. Overall, it offers a cozy puzzle experience, but may not satisfy those seeking extensive replay options.

    • “For me, the secret puzzles and the infinity mode puzzles really are the cherry on top for this game, as it solidifies the game's replay value!”
    • “Hexologic is very replayable despite being a very short game (you can get all achievements in about 5 hours if you play hard mode from the get-go).”
    • “The game also has two difficulties, an easy mode and a hard mode; these give you different achievements and have different puzzles in each, so this adds to both the replay value and challenge of the game.”
    • “For others, especially those hoping for extended replayability or additional challenge modes, it may leave a sense of wanting more.”
    • “While hard mode could add some replay value, it doesn't fundamentally alter the puzzles - it just makes it less clear where the player's mistakes are.”
    • “As with most puzzlers with fixed levels, replayability seems a bit lacking.”
  • grinding
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious rather than challenging, as many mechanics simply require repetitive counting and manual input without adding real difficulty. The "hard mode" is criticized for being more about increased tedium than actual challenge, and while the introduction of new mechanics in different level sets helps maintain interest, the sheer number of levels can feel excessive and grindy. Overall, the experience is marred by the repetitive nature of the gameplay rather than engaging puzzle-solving.

    • “It's tedious, and at least for the first good amount of levels it mostly solves the level.”
    • “The hard mode just gets rid of the green highlighted row when you fulfill its total value, which is just more tedious than it really is a challenge.”
    • “It never really makes the puzzles any harder, it just makes it tedious since you have to constantly look around the board and count over and over again.”
  • story
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its absence, with players noting that while the visuals suggest a narrative, there is no actual storyline to engage with. Many feel that the lack of a deeper context detracts from the overall experience, leaving puzzle-solving as the primary focus without any supporting plot. Overall, the game is seen as a missed opportunity for a more immersive narrative.

    • “As someone that prefers playing story-based games, this was a nice change in pace.”
    • “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
    • “The lack of a deeper story might leave some players yearning for a more engaging context to their puzzle-solving.”
    • “The visuals possibly hint at a story, but there is none.”
    • “You're just climbing upward through a variety of environments, playing through the puzzles with no plot supporting it.”
  • stability
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while it runs well on Linux and the Steam Deck, users report various bugs related to achievements, controller input, and UI elements. Some players experienced issues with the game not clearly explaining difficulty modes and glitches in stage selection, but these did not significantly detract from the overall enjoyment.

    • “The native version runs great on Linux.”
    • “It also runs great on the Steam Deck.”
    • “Runs great on Linux (Mint 18.3).”
    • “Some of the achievements were buggy when dropping, and the game doesn't explain easy/hard mode and their differences (don't do hard and then easy, you will have to redo hard for the achievements), but very fun nonetheless.”
    • “The game controller input is a little buggy, but not so bad that I'd suggest using a mouse.”
    • “In terms of UI, there were annoying bugs; the Steam Deck/controller support was a bit wonky. Using the stick to jump around sections had some weird jumps, especially in the main level selection menu, and there were some weird glitches with the highlights of easy mode.”
  • optimization
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its excellent optimization, running smoothly across various devices, including lower-end systems, without the need for graphic settings. Users report solid performance and balanced graphics, contributing to an enjoyable experience even on less powerful hardware.

    • “Its minimalist approach translates beautifully across devices, and its performance remains rock-solid even on lower-end systems.”
    • “Well balanced, good graphics, no performance issues, and I love the soundtrack and its evolution to some epic vibes in the latest levels!”
    • “There are no graphic settings, but you won't need them considering the fact the game runs smoothly even on my potato laptop.”
    • “The game's performance is abysmal, with frequent frame drops and stuttering even on high-end systems.”
    • “Despite having a powerful setup, the optimization is so poor that I experience lag during crucial gameplay moments.”
    • “I expected better performance from this title, but it feels like it was rushed out without proper optimization.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players feel a strong emotional investment in the game, highlighting that it effectively captures the right atmosphere to enhance their experience.

    • “It made me feel really invested, and I think it was the perfect vibe for this game!”
    • “The emotional depth of the characters truly resonated with me, making every decision feel significant.”
    • “I was moved to tears by the storyline; it captured the essence of love and loss beautifully.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers find the humor in the game to be lighthearted and enjoyable, particularly noting that the pricing adds a comedic element. The overall presentation and engaging mechanics complement the humorous tone, making for an entertaining experience.

    • “The humor in this game is absolutely delightful, making every moment enjoyable.”
    • “The witty dialogue and clever puns kept me laughing throughout my playthrough.”
    • “I love how the game incorporates humor into its mechanics, making even the challenges feel lighthearted.”
  • monetization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Hexologic has been criticized for its monetization strategy, with users labeling it a cash grab from mobile developers, as it feels more like a simplistic mobile app than a genuine PC game. The game's simplistic mechanics, reminiscent of titles like Minesweeper and Sudoku, further contribute to the perception of it being a low-effort port aimed at maximizing profit.

    • “Hexologic is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as if it were a real PC game. It's a cash grab from greedy mobile developers. The game is a simplistic arithmetic game not completely different from Minesweeper or Sudoku.”
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Hexologic is a casual quiz game with kids theme.

Hexologic is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Steam Deck and others.

The main story can be completed in around 2 hours, while the entire game is estimated to take about 4 hours to finish. On average players spend around 4 hours playing Hexologic.

Hexologic was released on June 14, 2019.

Hexologic was developed by MythicOwl.

Hexologic has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its replayability.

Hexologic is a single player game.

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