Hexplore

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Hexplore is a single player and multiplayer role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by I Motion and was released on June 25, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

The game features over 200 levels with puzzle-solving and combat, and allows up to 4 players in cooperative multiplayer mode. The game's engine utilises voxels for creating 3-D shapes and the level, being then relatively fast at the time it was released. The game world is seen from a top-down, isometric perspective, and the player is allowed to rotate the camera round the centre of view.

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Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

story3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a strong story and unique voxel graphics that provide a nostalgic experience.
Gameplay includes a variety of character classes and puzzle-solving elements, allowing for creative strategies.
The sound and music enhance the experience, with memorable themes that resonate with players.

The game suffers from technical issues, including crashes and glitches that hinder gameplay.
It feels dated and clunky, with a narrow field of view and frustrating camera controls.
New players may find it tedious and uninviting, as it relies heavily on nostalgia for enjoyment.

graphics
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The graphics of the game, utilizing voxel technology, offer a unique and nostalgic aesthetic that appeals to fans of old-school RPGs, though they may appear grainy on modern hardware without a texture revamp. However, some players have reported issues with clunky performance, screen resolution problems, and graphical glitches, suggesting that the port may not have been executed with sufficient care. Overall, while the graphics have a distinct charm, they may not meet the expectations of all players, especially those seeking a polished experience.
- “An action RPG made with voxel technology, which was great for its era because it allowed for full camera rotation with little hardware resources, giving it a very unique aesthetic that is timeless!”
- “It's a nice old-school RPG with unique graphics.”
- “Awesome game, very addictive; voxel graphics are really something else.”
- “The game remains at its core just as it originally did, complete with VGA optimized graphics that on modern cards will never appear anything more than grainy, unless there is a texture revamp out there.”
- “Hate to do this, I was looking forward to this but everything just feels too clunky to even play the game. The screen resolutions feel off, the windowed mode is glitchy (mouse clicks won't register, mouse will only go halfway up the screen), and there are graphical glitches that weren't in the original version. If you enjoyed the original game, that's still here, but this felt like a quick port, shovel it out the door, thanks for the money.”
- “An action RPG made with voxel technology, which was great for its era because it allowed for full camera rotation with little hardware resources, and gave it a very unique aesthetic that is timeless!”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is highly praised, with many users expressing that it is compelling enough to warrant a remake.
- “The story is very good; this game deserves a remake.”
- “The narrative is captivating and keeps you engaged throughout.”
- “The character development and plot twists make for an unforgettable experience.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised, with many users noting its effectiveness and emotional impact, particularly highlighting the boss theme as particularly memorable and spine-chilling.
- “The sound and music work is really spot on; the boss theme still sends chills through my spine.”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing every moment with its emotional depth.”
- “Each track is masterfully composed, creating an immersive atmosphere that draws you deeper into the game.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is straightforward, featuring four character classes with unique strengths and weaknesses, and players engage in combat through a simple point-and-click mechanic to attack enemies.
- “The gameplay is very simple: you have 4 classes of characters, each with their weaknesses and strengths, which use a respective collection of weapons, and the player just points and clicks to attack enemies.”
- “The combat feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
- “There are not enough mechanics to keep the gameplay fresh, leading to a monotonous experience.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has been criticized for retaining its original VGA graphics, which appear grainy on modern hardware, suggesting a need for a texture revamp to enhance visual quality.
- “The game remains at its core just as it originally did, complete with VGA-optimized graphics that, on modern cards, will never appear anything more than grainy unless there is a texture revamp available.”
- “The game remains at its core just as it originally did, complete with VGA-optimized graphics that on modern cards will never appear anything more than grainy, unless there is a texture revamp out there.”
- “The optimization is severely lacking, making the game feel outdated and unpolished.”
- “Despite the potential, the game's performance issues and poor optimization hinder the overall experience.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game has received mixed feedback, with some users reporting no major technical issues while others experience frequent freezing on startup and various graphical glitches. The overall impression suggests that the game feels clunky and poorly optimized, particularly in windowed mode, leading to frustration among players.
- “I always have to start the game twice because it freezes on the first start.”
- “Everything just feels too clunky to even play the game. The screen resolutions feel off, the windowed mode is glitchy (mouse clicks won't register, mouse will only go halfway up the screen), and there are graphical glitches that weren't in the original version. This felt like a quick port, just shoveling it out the door.”
- “The game is plagued with stability issues that make it frustrating to play.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and outdated, though it evokes a sense of nostalgia for its innovative features at the time, such as the rotating camera view.
- “It's very grindy and outdated now, but at the time I was blown away by the rotating camera view.”
- “As nostalgic as it is tedious.”