Make Hexa Puzzle
- March 9, 2017
- BitMango
Make Hexa Puzzle is an addictive hexa puzzle game featuring stunning mechanics, compelling graphics, and catchy music. However, the experience is marred by frequent ads and frustrating bugs that can disrupt gameplay. Despite its issues, it offers a hilarious and entertaining challenge for puzzle enthusiasts.
Reviews
- monetization507 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 3 % neutral mentions
- 94 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the excessive number of ads that disrupt gameplay. Many players report that ads appear too frequently, often after every move or game, making the experience frustrating and sometimes unplayable. While some users appreciate the option to pay for ad removal, the overall sentiment is that the aggressive ad placement detracts from the enjoyment of the game.
“Great time killer with almost no ads.”
“Not hard to understand, doesn't require a ton of microtransactions to play it and I don't have to stop playing prematurely due to running out of lives or anything like that, which is a common occurrence in phone games.”
“While not trying to force adverts or in-game purchases.”
“The amount of ads you have to watch just so you don't have to spend money is ridiculous.”
“This game is riddled with so many advertisements that it is practically unplayable.”
“I refuse to be interrupted in the middle of gameplay multiple times for 30 second ads I can't skip past if I so choose.”
- graphics104 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 26 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty, clarity, and aesthetic appeal, with many users highlighting the vibrant colors and clean design. While some players appreciate the simplicity and effectiveness of the visuals, others suggest that improvements could be made, such as adding more graphic content or enhancing the overall quality. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's addictive nature and enjoyable gameplay experience.
“Beautiful colors, beautiful graphics!”
“The graphics are very sharp and nice color scheme.”
“I think that this game is really amazing and the graphics are the most important thing of this game.”
“Love the game but graphics are very basic.”
“Great game and really fun but bad graphics.”
“The graphics suck”
- gameplay69 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is described as simple and enjoyable, offering hours of fun with a clean design and smooth mechanics. However, many players express frustration with frequent and disruptive ads that interrupt the experience, as well as some core mechanic flaws that can hinder gameplay. While the game has potential and is considered relaxing, the aggressive monetization and limited features detract from its overall enjoyment.
“Love this game, simple but effective graphics and gameplay.”
“Very fun and challenging with simple gameplay.”
“Surprisingly addictive with great gameplay and a lovely aesthetic!”
“I refuse to be interrupted in the middle of gameplay multiple times for 30 second ads I can't skip past if I so choose.”
“Well, everything is alright but... the ads... they aren't even in a moderate amount, they are so many... they make the gameplay so 'discontinuous' and annoying... everything else apart from that is ok I guess...”
“Great concept the new shapes from the new update, although useful, detract hugely from gameplay.”
- music57 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it catchy and enjoyable, many feel it becomes monotonous and repetitive over time. Additionally, there are complaints about the game interrupting personal music apps and a lack of options to turn off the in-game music. Overall, while the soundtrack adds a light-hearted feel, it could benefit from more variety and better integration with users' music preferences.
“Enjoying the game, love the music, good beat.”
“Ink is amazing and so much fun to play, and also the music is catchy and I love it.”
“The music and sounds make the game light-hearted and you can really get into the game.”
“The music gets old quickly, but everything else is top notch.”
“I don't like that the app shuts off my music when I turn it on.”
“The soundtrack feels like the same thing on a 5s loop.”
- humor29 mentions
- 93 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with many users finding it both funny and engaging, contributing to its addictive nature. Players appreciate the cleverness and charm of the game, often describing it as "crazy funny" and expressing a desire for more humorous content from the developers. Overall, the game's humor enhances the overall experience, making it enjoyable and entertaining.
“I loved it very much; it's a smart, funny, and lovely game. Thank you!”
“This hexa game is the best... wonderful colors, simple tutorial, and funny achievements 😂. It has many features too, like you can pick a bright/dark background and symbol if the player has color blindness (I think). Oh, and cute characters too... so I love it... very addictive... 😆😆😆 Keep it up, Bitmango! 👍”
“I love this game; it is such a crazy funny game. If you don't play it and download it on your phone, you are going to be bored forever and you won't have fun.”
- stability18 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 89 % negative mentions
The game has significant stability issues, with frequent freezing and glitches reported by users, particularly when interacting with ads or during gameplay. While some players find it fun and addictive, the recurring bugs detract from the overall experience, making it frustrating at times.
“The game is fun and has no glitches.”
“The game is fun and has no glitches.”
“Since then, the game glitches and places pieces on top of each other so you can't choose them in the timed mode.”
“Super addicting...but it periodically freezes and shuts down.”
“I like the game, but it freezes a lot.”
- story7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for being frustrating and repetitive, as players often encounter situations where they are blocked by receiving useless pieces, leading to a dead end in gameplay. Additionally, some users express discomfort with the narrative elements, particularly those involving themes of infidelity, which detracts from their overall enjoyment.
“Moral of the story, the game will eventually block you in by giving you useless pieces over and over again, ultimately ending your game. This happens a lot.”
“Wow, I can't stand playing this game.”
“Especially the game where there are storylines to follow, and the ads always feature women in sexual infidelity scenes with their husbands.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, indicating that it can become a monotonous and repetitive experience.
“Grinding is incredibly tedious and feels like a chore.”
“The grinding mechanics are repetitive and drain the fun out of the game.”
“I find the grinding aspect to be excessively time-consuming and unenjoyable.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is praised for enhancing players' performance and cognitive abilities, suggesting that it effectively supports skill development and mental engagement.
“This game helps to increase our level of performance and thinking capacity.”