Hexoscope

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Hexoscope is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Binokle and was released on May 24, 2016. It received positive reviews from players.

Hexoscope is a single-player puzzle game with phenomenal mechanics where you arrange hexagonal chips to create a chain from the power source to the power receiver. The game features 72 chaotic levels with randomized replays, accompanied by a relaxing soundtrack composed by Dmitriy “Cyberworm” Vasilyev. The goal is to solve the puzzle to allow the receiver to gain power from the source through the chain.

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 184 reviews

music24 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

Hexoscope offers a unique and engaging puzzle experience with its hexagonal grid and swapping mechanics, providing a fresh take on traditional pipeline puzzles.
The game features a relaxing soundtrack and visually appealing minimalist design, making it a pleasant experience for casual gamers.
At its low price point, Hexoscope provides significant replay value with randomly generated levels and a good number of puzzles, making it a worthwhile investment for puzzle enthusiasts.

The randomly generated levels can lead to inconsistent difficulty, with some puzzles being either too easy or frustratingly hard, which may detract from the overall experience.
The lack of achievements and limited options for customization, such as resolution settings, may disappoint players looking for more depth and engagement.
Some players find the gameplay repetitive and tedious, as it can involve a lot of trial and error without clear guidance or hints, leading to potential frustration.

music
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing and atmospheric qualities, with a soothing electronic soundtrack that complements the futuristic theme and enhances the overall gameplay experience. While some users noted that the limited number of tracks can lead to repetition, many found the music to be a significant selling point, making it enjoyable for both gameplay and casual listening. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing to the game's appeal as a calming puzzle experience.
- “Hexoscope combines hex-grid pattern-matching/swapping with pipeline type puzzles to create a really soothing, comfortable little game with an astonishing electronic soundtrack.”
- “The music is very relaxing, the puzzles can be challenging, and a turbo mode is available once you get a grasp of the basics for additional challenge.”
- “The main selling point for me is the music; it is easily worth the price of the game alone and reminds me of the music in Eufloria or Osmosis.”
- “As expected, the background music is atmospheric and forgettable like most other puzzle games I've played.”
- “So yes, while the gameplay pales in comparison to those games, if you are looking for some chill, spacey electronic music to unwind to and perhaps put your mind to task with the game itself or just listen while you do something else, I'd check out the game.”
- “It's electronic music if you like that particular genre.”
gameplay
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Hexoscope is characterized by simple yet addictive mechanics, focusing on tile swapping and unique puzzle challenges that vary with each playthrough due to random level generation. While the game offers a visually appealing experience and a good amount of content, some players find the reliance on randomly generated layouts can lead to frustratingly unsolvable puzzles, detracting from the overall enjoyment. Despite these issues, many appreciate the creative mechanics and the potential for unlimited replay value.
- “But for what it's worth, the puzzle gameplay is unique, not just with adding more complex features for each level and level design, but for the fact that the hex's lines are different almost every time a level's played, meaning that the solution you made (or couldn't figure out) for a level previously won't be the same when you play/redo it again.”
- “There's a good 15 hours of gameplay in a single playthrough, but due to the random generation of levels, there is unlimited replay value.”
- “This puzzle game is one of the most creative ones I've ever seen; it has fun gameplay and a very good soundtrack (which I already bought and downloaded to my phone).”
- “Instead of rotating tiles, you swap them around (this feels in some ways like a kind of dumbing down of the game), and finally because level design is hard, the developers threw some 'challenges' into each level, like ensuring you finish the level with the right number of corresponding color tiles along your route, etc. This doesn't add much to the gameplay experience.”
- “Just be aware that it is very possible to get layouts that are either impossible to solve or beyond your current understanding of the mechanics.”
- “The gameplay is straightforward but not altogether all that exciting or unique.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have been criticized for their low quality and lack of customization options, which is particularly disappointing for a PC title. While some users appreciate the minimalistic aesthetic and find the graphics functional for a casual puzzle game, the overall impression is that the visuals do not meet the expectations of PC gamers. Additionally, the user interface design has been noted as confusing, lacking clear visual differentiation between elements.
- “The learning curve is super short and the graphics are pleasing to the senses in a minimalistic way.”
- “A fine casual puzzle game - simple means, functional graphics, but an effective and entertaining training of your geometrical imagination.”
- “There's no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
- “There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low quality graphics.”
- “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.”
replayability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game boasts high replayability due to its random level generation, offering unlimited gameplay possibilities beyond the initial 15-hour playthrough. Additionally, the inclusion of a puzzle maker allows players to create their own challenges, further enhancing the game's replay value. The engaging electronic soundtrack also contributes to the game's addictive nature, making it hard to put down.
- “There's a good 15 hours of gameplay in a single playthrough, but due to the random generation of levels, there is unlimited replay value.”
- “There are enough puzzles to satisfy the avid player as well as a puzzle maker, so you can create your own challenges to really push replayability.”
- “Random boards lend to replayability.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect to be tedious but manageable, particularly noting that it becomes more worthwhile when farming cards during sales. Overall, while not overly challenging, the process can feel repetitive.
- “It's not really difficult, just more of a tedious process.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story centers around an old hunter who finds himself in a situation where he has nothing to lose, suggesting themes of desperation and resilience.
- “This is the story of an old hunter who has nothing to lose.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the humor in the game to be clever and rewarding, requiring thoughtful engagement to fully appreciate the comedic elements.
- “You have to think a lot, but it's very funny and rewarding.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game demonstrates exceptional stability, with users reporting solid programming and no glitches encountered.
- “Solid programming with no glitches whatsoever.”
- “Solid programming with no glitches whatsoever.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in the game is characterized by atmospheric background music that, while fitting, tends to be forgettable and similar to that found in many other puzzle games.