Hexworld

About

Hexworld is a single player casual real-time strategy game. It was developed by Volcanic Giraffe and was released on May 4, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

In Hexworld, an evil wizard has shattered the land, and you wield the power to move and unite scattered terrain pieces by your royal command. Navigate the unstable, shifting ground carefully to collect land, capture buildings, and defeat enemies, all while managing unpredictable collapses beneath your feet. Use strategy and mouse control to restore order to your fractured kingdom.

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Single-Player

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 64 reviews

replayability2 positive mentions

music1 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and innovative experience with decent replayability and interesting mechanics.
There is a lot of potential for future updates and improvements, and many players are excited to see how it evolves.
The gameplay is enjoyable, with a unique blend of strategy and planning that keeps players engaged.

The game suffers from bugs, including issues that can cause it to become unplayable when collecting too many islands.
Gameplay is currently lacking in content and variety, with repetitive levels and limited unit management options.
Many players feel the price is too high for the current state of the game, especially given its early access status.

replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players highlight the game's high replayability due to its numerous strategic options, making each playthrough feel fresh and engaging. The innovative gameplay contributes to a fun experience that encourages multiple sessions.
- “So many potential strategies for playing this game make it very replayable and fun.”
- “Fun and innovative experience with decent replayability.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is highly praised for its engaging mechanics and solid progression, providing a fun and rewarding experience as players learn to navigate the game's challenges. The unique and well-executed mechanics, combined with appealing art, contribute to an overall enjoyable experience.
- “Fantastic gameplay, great art, unique and well-executed mechanics, solid progression.”
- “Been really fun working out all the mechanics and understanding how to succeed, nice job accountant cat!”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is marred by a critical issue where collecting too many islands during a mission can cause the game to become unplayable, effectively bricking it and preventing further progress. This technical flaw detracts from the overall narrative experience.
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its lighthearted and whimsical approach, particularly evident in its unique hex-fighting mechanics, which add a playful twist to the gameplay experience.
- “Funny little game of hex-fighting.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has been criticized for being mind-numbingly repetitive, indicating a need for improvement. However, despite this flaw, the overall experience is still considered enjoyable, particularly for an early access title.
- “It still needs a little polish in some areas, especially the mind-numbingly repetitive music, but outside of that, it's a great, fairly complete game, especially for an early access title.”