Open Hexagon

About

Open Hexagon is a rhythm-based platformer game where players control a geometric shape moving through complex and challenging levels. The game features a large library of community-created levels, as well as a level editor for players to create and share their own challenges. With its intuitive controls and adjustable difficulty, Open Hexagon offers a fun and engaging experience for both casual and hardcore players.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

97%

Audience ScoreBased on 562 reviews

gameplay38 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

Open Hexagon expands on the Super Hexagon formula with more levels, mechanics, and customization options, making it a must-play for fans of the original.
The game features a vibrant community that creates custom levels, enhancing replayability and providing a wealth of content.
It offers a high level of challenge and addictive gameplay, with smooth controls and a great soundtrack that keeps players engaged.

The game can be overwhelming and difficult, with some levels feeling unfair or poorly designed, leading to frustration.
There are technical issues such as bugs, connection problems, and a clunky UI that detract from the overall experience.
The flashing visuals and intense effects may cause discomfort or motion sickness for some players, making it less accessible.

gameplay
104 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Open Hexagon is a dynamic evolution of the mechanics found in Super Hexagon, introducing new features like the 'swap' and 'focus' mechanics, which enhance the challenge and variety of gameplay. Players appreciate the smooth and responsive controls, extensive level creation options through Steam Workshop, and a wealth of user-generated content that keeps the experience fresh. While some players find the added mechanics jarring, the overall consensus is that the game successfully expands on its predecessor's formula, offering a satisfying and engaging experience for fans of the genre.
- “Open Hexagon has more levels, more obstacles, and new mechanics that you must employ to beat the game.”
- “Gameplay feels really smooth and responsive, the music choices for the default levels are above great, and the ability to create workshop levels and download levels makes the game feel new again once you install more levels.”
- “The number of new mechanics and levels has blown me away, with some of them being so creative that I could never have dreamed them without having seen them.”
- “Don't play this game if you hate inconsistent gameplay or are photosensitive.”
- “And for some reason, almost every single 'new' feature added as a gameplay interaction is one that I hate.”
- “Next, and more subjectively, some of the legally distinct mechanics are kinda jarring to me.”
music
92 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received a mixed reception, with many praising its energetic and dynamic tracks from artists like Bossfight and Dunderpatrullen, which enhance the gameplay experience. However, some players noted issues with music quality and found certain tracks less appealing compared to the original Super Hexagon's soundtrack. The inclusion of workshop support for custom songs adds significant value, allowing players to personalize their experience further.
- “Overall, great music, gameplay, and overall another addicting game after playing the original Super Hexagon.”
- “This is an extremely challenging game with fantastic music and stunning visuals.”
- “However, it also offers a ton of fun with pretty graphics, an incredible selection of music from artists such as Bossfight, NK, Fentomenk, and more.”
- “The music quality is kind of bad and the controller bindings are all jacked up even on an Xbox controller, so I think there's still more work that needs to be done on this game before people buy it.”
- “The songs aren't as bopping, though there are more of them.”
- “Looks good, but the music is disappointing.”
replayability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it highly replayable due to unique level quirks introduced after reaching level 6, others feel it lacks long-term engagement. The ability for players to create custom levels using accessible coding adds potential for replay value, though not all older custom levels are compatible with the latest version. Overall, nostalgia may influence perceptions, but the game's replayability is not universally strong.
- “Imagine Super Hexagon, but with a lot more content and replay value.”
- “But once you make it to level 6 in the 1st pack, you are introduced to levels with certain quirks that make them stand out and highly replayable.”
- “The game's code and levels are spoken through Lua and are presented neatly through text documents that even my twelve-year-old brain could understand a good amount of what was going on there, so without a doubt, a competent coder (even one inexperienced with Lua) can create a replayable level with ease.”
- “Despite the nostalgia bias, it's not very replayable.”
- “The only real con there would be, if any, that not all the custom levels from the older version are playable on the latest 2.0+ release of the game as of writing this review.”
- “The game's code and levels are spoken through Lua and are presented neatly through text documents that even my twelve-year-old brain could understand a good amount of what was going on. So, without a doubt, a competent coder (even one inexperienced with Lua) can create a replayable level with ease.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are described as stunning and entrancing, with a significant improvement in the graphic engine and control handling compared to its predecessor, Super Hexagon. While some players prefer the simpler visuals of the original, the new flashy graphics and wiggly line walls add a layer of challenge, though they can sometimes hinder visibility. Overall, the game is praised for its beautiful visuals and the elimination of graphical bugs, contributing to an engaging and rewarding gameplay experience.
- “However, it also offers a ton of fun with pretty graphics (do not play if you have epilepsy, the game does include warnings), an incredible selection of music from artists such as Bossfight, NK, Fentomenk, and more, nice controls, and massively rewarding feelings upon the completion (or the acquisition of a new high score) of a level.”
- “This is an extremely challenging game with fantastic music and stunning visuals.”
- “Visuals are entrancing.”
- “The only parts I like are the ones that are as close to the original Super Hexagon as possible, and while the graphic engine and control handling seem better in general, there's nowhere near the level of raw appeal (to me).”
- “All the wiggly line walls and flashy graphics and distortions that essentially amount to 'do this but it's harder to see'?”
- “Graphical bugs were eliminated, collisions with walls were upgraded and objectively Open Hexagon has surpassed Super Hexagon by delivering variety in difficulty and levels, packs created by other players and by introducing many gimmicks, which are absent in SH.”
optimization
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Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed feedback; while many players appreciate the improved performance and ability to run on low-end PCs, some have reported minor performance issues and inconsistencies, particularly with the transition between 3D and 2D elements. Despite these concerns, the inclusion of previously beta content has been positively noted for enhancing the overall experience.
- “+ performance, this can easily run also on a potato PC.”
- “Very little complaints, though sometimes there are small performance issues, and sometimes the throbbing between 3D and 2D can mess you up in annoying ways, but that's pretty much the only negatives I can think of.”
- “The amount of randomness, useless difficulty increasing features of 'official mode', inconsistency in interaction with surroundings, and optimization made me go negative for this review.”
- “Very little complaints, though sometimes there are small performance issues, and sometimes the throbbing between 3D and 2D can mess you up in annoying ways.”
- “Vittorio Romeo has pleasantly surprised fans of the game like myself with not just the inclusion of long-been beta content to the base game but optimized it beyond even the original's performance.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a profound emotional connection to the game, describing it as an overwhelming experience that evokes feelings of unity and transcendence. The intensity of the gameplay, especially when combined with altered states of consciousness, amplifies these emotions, making it a highly recommended experience for those prepared for its challenges.
- “This game is so unbelievable that it made me feel stupid saying that.”
- “Holy shit, I'm so high right now and this game made me feel like we're all in one or something. I must recommend it.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is presented as a brief narrative detailing its creation, emphasizing a true story behind its development.
- “That's the story of how this game was made.”
- “A short story.”
- “That's the story of how this game was made.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the humor in the game to be particularly effective when experienced at high speeds, suggesting that the fast-paced gameplay enhances comedic elements. Additionally, some users appreciate the inclusion of annotations to highlight the humor for those who may not immediately recognize it. Overall, the humor is seen as a key aspect that adds to the enjoyment of the game.
- “Do a level at 10x speed, trust me, it's funny.”
- “Funny shape game.”
- “Added annotations to point out the humor for those who lack a sense of it.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has significant stability issues, with reports of buggy controls that can become unresponsive during gameplay. Users recommend trying the older free versions first, as they are largely similar but may have fewer bugs.
- “A buggy mess - the controls keep randomly getting stuck while turning.”
- “Very much suggest people try the old free versions before buying it though, as they are 95% the same, but at least 1 level is buggy in the old version, which is why I got the Steam version.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and challenging, often requiring extensive trial and error over several months to progress, though some do manage to complete certain levels.
- “Figuring out the whole process was tedious, difficult, and required months of trial and error, but I do remember completing at least one level pack.”