HeXpunk

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HeXpunk is a single player and multiplayer shooter game. It was developed by BlkySuity_SH and was released on May 9, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

HeXpunk is a co-op shooter where two players choose between Hemlock and Faraday, each with unique magic attacks and special abilities, to shut down a runaway reactor summoning otherworldly creatures. Set in a town ravaged by ManaCore, players team up in single-player or multiplayer modes to defeat enemies and restore peace. The game emphasizes fast-paced combat and cooperative strategy.

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74%

Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The game features amazing visuals and a superb art style, making it visually appealing.
The gameplay is immersive and chaotic, with satisfying abilities that enhance the experience.
For a free-to-play game developed in a short time frame, it shows significant potential and polish.

The game suffers from poor optimization, with issues like low frame rates and resolution problems.
There is a lack of content, including only two characters, limited enemy types, and a single game mode.
Gameplay can feel repetitive and unstructured, with players often getting stuck in the environment.

graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
29%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their superb art style and beautiful aesthetics, drawing comparisons to titles like Valorant. While the visuals are impressive and the abilities are satisfying to use, some players experienced performance issues, indicating that the game may be demanding on hardware. Overall, the combination of appealing graphics and engaging gameplay leaves players excited for potential future developments.
- “The art style is superb, and considering the time-frame of development, having two unique abilities per character as well as two unique enemies is a nice showcase of repeatable gameplay as well as ignites my imagination of what additional features, mechanics, enemies, and abilities would be awesome for this game if there was more development time.”
- “The visuals look great and the abilities feel really nice to use.”
- “Super beautiful aesthetic and tight gameplay with satisfying abilities.”
- “Graphically, it reminds me a bit of Valorant.”
- “My PC really didn't like this game; the graphics card fans went crazy as soon as it opened, which it never does on other more advanced games.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
50%
The gameplay is praised for its superb art style, immersive and chaotic experience, and polished mechanics, particularly for a free third-person shooter. While some users find the core gameplay somewhat lacking, the unique character abilities and enemies contribute to a repeatable and engaging experience, leaving players eager for more features and development. Overall, the combination of beautiful visuals and satisfying gameplay creates a compelling package.
- “The art style is superb, and considering the time-frame of development, having two unique abilities per character as well as two unique enemies is a nice showcase of repeatable gameplay and ignites my imagination of what additional features, mechanics, enemies, and abilities would be awesome for this game if there was more development time (and funding, ha-ha).”
- “Super beautiful aesthetic and tight gameplay with satisfying abilities.”
- “The game feels fresh and the gameplay is very immersive and chaotic.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
- “The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “There are significant balance issues that make certain characters or abilities feel overpowered, leading to frustrating encounters.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The game's replayability is heavily criticized due to its limited content, including only two characters, a short game mode, and minimal enemy variety, leading to a janky experience. While some see potential for fun and replayability, the overall consensus suggests that significant development is needed to enhance the game's longevity and enjoyment.
- “If the goal of the game was to create a fun replayable game with lots of potential, they have succeeded.”
- “The movement feels very janky and unpolished, and with only two characters available, the replayability is severely limited. The game mode lasts only 2 minutes and features just two enemy types, which makes it feel repetitive very quickly.”
- “There are only two playable characters and one game mode, which is only 2 minutes long. This lack of variety makes it hard to find any reason to replay the game.”
- “The environment is poorly designed, and you can easily get stuck, which adds to the frustration. Overall, the game needs at least 5 years of development to improve its replayability.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The game is praised for being a great free experience, but it suffers from poor optimization, although it performs well on higher-end hardware like the RTX 3070.
- “Great free game that runs smoothly on a 3070, but it could use some optimization.”
- “The game is enjoyable and free, but the optimization could be improved for better performance.”
- “Great free game, but poorly optimized. It runs great on a 3070, though, which makes it fun for being free.”
- “The optimization is lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering, even on mid-range hardware.”
- “Despite its potential, the game suffers from severe optimization issues that hinder the overall experience.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is generally well-received for being free, but users note that it suffers from poor optimization, although it performs well on higher-end hardware like the RTX 3070.
- “Great free game that runs smoothly on a 3070, making it enjoyable despite some optimization issues.”
- “The game maintains a stable performance overall, providing a reliable experience for players.”
- “Despite being a free game, it offers a surprisingly stable gameplay experience.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story aspect of the game is criticized for lacking depth and variety, particularly in mission design and enemy encounters. Players have noted issues with enemy pathfinding and hitbox mechanics, which detract from the overall experience.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised for its energetic and engaging soundtrack, which enhances the overall experience, while the smooth environment and map design complement the auditory elements effectively.
- “The soundtrack slaps, and the environment/map design felt really smooth to run around in.”