Hexoscope
- May 24, 2016
- Binokle
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Reviews
- Hexoscope offers a unique and engaging puzzle experience with its tile-swapping mechanics and random board generation, providing high replay value.
- The game features a soothing soundtrack and simple yet effective graphics, making it a pleasant experience for casual puzzle enthusiasts.
- At its low price point, Hexoscope delivers a satisfying amount of content and challenge, making it a great value for players.
- The random generation of puzzles can lead to frustrating experiences, as some levels may be unsolvable or disproportionately easy compared to others.
- Many players find the gameplay repetitive over time, as the core mechanics can become tedious after a few hours of play.
- The point system lacks meaningful rewards, leaving players feeling unmotivated to improve their scores or progress.
- music14 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The music in this puzzle game is widely praised for its calming and ethereal electronic soundtrack, which enhances the overall gameplay experience. While the soundtrack is described as soothing and engaging, some users note that it can become repetitive due to the limited number of tracks. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's ambiance, making it a compelling choice for players seeking a relaxing yet challenging 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 music is ethereal and not distracting, the design is crisp, there are timed and untimed modes, and more than one puzzle is unlocked from the start.”
“It's electronic music if you like that particular genre.”
- gameplay11 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
Hexoscope features engaging puzzle mechanics that offer both simplicity and depth, making it a fun experience for players. However, its reliance on randomly generated levels can lead to frustrating scenarios where puzzles may become unsolvable or overly challenging, detracting from the overall enjoyment. Despite these issues, many players appreciate the creativity and enjoyable gameplay.
“Hexoscope is a hard tile-switching and connection riddle game with a varying and interesting gameplay mechanic.”
“I recommend this game not because of the difficulty, but because the mechanics are quite cool to play with, and I had fun with it.”
“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).”
“Both of these mechanics only serve to exasperate the core problem.”
“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.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game boasts high replayability due to its random board generation and engaging electronic soundtrack, making it difficult for players to stop once they start.
“The replay value is quite high, and thanks to the great electronic soundtrack, it can be difficult to put this game down.”
“The random boards contribute significantly to the game's replayability.”
“The random boards lend to replayability.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
“The lack of meaningful choices makes replaying feel tedious.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as simple and functional, effectively supporting the gameplay while providing an entertaining experience that enhances geometrical imagination.
“A fine casual puzzle game - simple yet functional graphics that effectively entertain and train your geometrical imagination.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect to be tedious rather than challenging, indicating that it can become a monotonous task rather than an engaging gameplay element.
“It's not really difficult, just more of a tedious process.”
“The grinding feels endless and takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
“I find myself doing the same tasks over and over, which becomes incredibly monotonous.”
