Hexteria

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Hexteria is a single player and multiplayer casual strategy game. It was developed by Red Bird Studios and was released on August 30, 2021. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Discord Server About the GameHexteria is a casual but challenging Turn-Based Strategy and Puzzle game. The concept is simple: each turn you rotate one hexagonal tile on the board to take over your opponents' tiles. Online and Offline Multiplayer for up to 6 players Single Player Campaign with 42 levels Use the Level Editor to create, share and play your own levels AI controlled players with…

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Hexteria offers a clever and engaging gameplay experience that is easy to learn but challenging to master, making it enjoyable for both casual and strategic players.
The game features a variety of levels and challenges, along with a comprehensive level editor that allows players to create and share their own maps, enhancing replayability.
The visuals and sound design are simple yet effective, providing a pleasant atmosphere that complements the strategic gameplay.

The game can be completed relatively quickly, and the reliance on power-ups can make challenges feel less satisfying and overly simplistic.
Some levels may feel unbalanced, with certain strategies or positions providing unfair advantages, leading to inconsistent gameplay experiences.
The base game lacks content, with only a limited number of levels in the campaign and a need for more dynamic replay options to maintain player interest.

gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by its simple yet strategic turn-based mechanics, encouraging players to think critically about their moves while navigating various challenges. The introduction of special tiles and diverse board mechanics adds depth, making the experience both engaging and occasionally difficult. The well-structured campaign effectively teaches players the game's intricacies, allowing for thrilling AI duels and customizable multiplayer options.
- “It's simple yet strategic gameplay always has you thinking about what tile you should turn next, and what move will get you one step closer to winning (even if it looks like you're going to lose).”
- “The campaign allows you to understand how the gameplay and its mechanics work as you proceed further and further, and allows you to experience thrilling and sometimes infuriating 1v1 duels against the AI, where you will be trading back and forth tiles until one of you has complete domination.”
- “Hxa delivered a polished experience with simple, accessible gameplay, bringing with it a style of minimal interaction that falsely inferred a casual nature.”
- “With a range of mechanics that provides a broad gameplay experience, but one that could prove too difficult for some players.”
- “The contrast between the simple design and the complex and intricate mechanics makes you want to delve into the game to try and really understand all the different strategies.”
graphics
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The graphics in the puzzle game are described as simplistic yet smooth and clean, which aligns with the genre's focus on mechanics over aesthetics. While some users appreciate the basic visuals, they also highlight the satisfying sound effects and fitting soundtrack, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience.
- “The graphics are smooth and clean, the sound effects are very satisfying, and the soundtrack is calm and fitting.”
- “Challenging levels, beautiful graphics, and really fun gameplay.”
- “Puzzle games have more of a reason for simplistic graphics than other genres, so it's not surprising that the visuals are so basic here.”
- “Since it's designed around the mechanics so much, I'm not bothered that there isn't more to the aesthetics of the game.”
- “The graphics are smooth and clean, but they lack depth and detail, making the overall visual experience feel underwhelming.”
music
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The music in the game is characterized by unique songs for each character, complemented by a calming calypso beat soundtrack that enhances the overall relaxing atmosphere. Players appreciate the smooth sound effects and thematic variations in music, which contribute to the game's enjoyable and immersive experience.
- “The graphics are smooth and clean, the sound effects are very satisfying, and the soundtrack is calm and fitting.”
- “A really well-thought puzzle game with nice visual art and music.”
- “The music and the sound effects certainly provide the player with a relaxing and chill vibe, which changes depending on the theme that is currently on.”
- “With a calypso beat soundtrack playing in the background.”
- “Calypso drum style soundtrack.”
optimization
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The game is well-optimized for Linux, with users reporting smooth performance during gameplay.
- “The performance is outstanding, especially for a Linux player; it runs smoothly.”
- “The optimization in this game is top-notch, making for a seamless experience.”
- “I appreciate how well-optimized the game is, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
- “The game runs poorly on even high-end systems, making it frustrating to play.”
- “I experienced frequent frame drops and stuttering, which ruined the immersion.”
- “The optimization is so bad that loading times are unacceptably long, even for simple tasks.”
story
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The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of depth, as players encounter opponents and animal-themed bosses without any clear plot or explanation of the events unfolding.
- “Either way, even as you face opponents and animal-themed bosses, there's no plot or explanation as to what's taking place.”
replayability
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Players appreciate the replayability of the game, noting that unlockable challenges enhance the experience by providing new objectives after completing the boss level. This feature encourages players to revisit levels for additional gameplay and rewards.
- “Unlockable challenges make levels replayable.”
- “Once the boss level is overcome, three new challenges unlock to increase replayability.”