Open Hexagon
- November 2, 2021
- Vittorio Romeo
- 2h median play time
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Get on itch.io StoreOpen 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.
Reviews
- 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 beyond the base game.
- It offers high framerate support and smooth gameplay, making it visually appealing and responsive, which adds to the overall experience.
- The game can be overwhelming and difficult, with some players experiencing frustration due to its steep learning curve and challenging mechanics.
- There are reports of bugs and performance issues, including problems with controls and level loading, which can detract from the gameplay experience.
- The visual effects and flashing lights may cause discomfort or motion sickness for some players, making it less accessible for those with sensitivity to such stimuli.
- gameplay52 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this title is a notable evolution of the mechanics found in *Super Hexagon*, introducing new features like the 'swap' and 'focus' mechanics, which enhance the experience with more variety and complexity. Players appreciate the smooth and responsive controls, extensive level creation options through Steam Workshop, and a wealth of user-generated content that keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging. While some players find certain mechanics jarring or inconsistent, the overall consensus is that the game successfully expands on its predecessor's foundation, offering a satisfying and challenging 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 excellent, 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.”
“It feels significantly less polished than Super Hexagon in my opinion (primarily the UI), but this isn't a big deal and doesn't affect gameplay.”
- music46 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received a mixed reception, with many players praising its energetic and dynamic tracks, particularly from artists like Bossfight and Dunderpatrullen, which enhance the gameplay experience. However, some users 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 create and share their own music levels, contributing to the game's replayability.
“Overall, great music, gameplay, and overall another addicting game after playing the original Super Hexagon.”
“The endless and wonderfully frustrating gameplay loop of Super Hexagon (plus a higher framerate), amazing music from groups like Bossfight and Dunderpatrullen, and modding support!”
“This is an extremely challenging game with fantastic music and stunning visuals.”
“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.”
“Looks good, but the music is terrible.”
“While you’re doing this, the screen flashes and pulsates to the rhythm of a chip tune soundtrack, but it doesn't really react to the music.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it lacking nostalgia-driven appeal, others appreciate the introduction of unique levels that enhance replay value. The ability for users to create custom levels using accessible coding adds to its replay potential, though compatibility issues with older versions may limit some content. Overall, the game offers a blend of structured replayability and user-generated content opportunities.
“Imagine Super Hexagon, but with a lot more content and replay value.”
“But once you make it to level 6 in the first 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, would be 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.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are described as stunning and visually entrancing, with a significant improvement over its predecessor, Super Hexagon. While some players prefer the simpler aesthetics of the original, the new flashy visuals and wiggly line walls enhance the overall experience, despite potential visibility issues. The game also features a variety of levels and player-created content, contributing to its appeal.
“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.”
- optimization5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
Overall, optimization in the game is generally well-received, with most users reporting minimal complaints and even improved performance compared to the original version. However, some players have noted occasional small performance issues and inconsistencies in interactions that detract from the experience. The game is praised for its ability to run smoothly on lower-end hardware, making it accessible to a wider audience.
“Vittorio Romeo has pleasantly surprised fans of the game like myself with not just the inclusion of long-awaited beta content to the base game, but optimized it beyond even the original's performance.”
“+ Performance, this can easily run on a potato PC.”
“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, but that's pretty much the only negatives I can think of.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, describing it as an intense and mind-altering experience that fosters a sense of unity and shared understanding. The game's complexity and depth evoke powerful feelings, making it a highly recommended experience for those prepared for its challenges.
“This game is so unbelievable that it made me feel overwhelmed with emotion.”
“Holy shit, I'm so high right now, and this game made me feel like we're all connected in some way. I must recommend it!”
- story3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as a brief narrative that reflects the true events surrounding its creation.
“That's the story of how this game was made.”
“A short story.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its fast-paced gameplay, which users find particularly amusing, especially when played at accelerated speeds. Additionally, the inclusion of annotations helps to enhance the comedic elements for players who may not readily appreciate the humor.
“Playing at 10x speed is hilarious!”
“It's a funny-shaped game.”
“The humor is so well-placed that I had to add annotations for those who might miss it.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report significant stability issues, including buggy controls and glitches in both the old and new versions of the game. Many recommend trying the free versions first, as they are largely similar but may have fewer bugs.
“A buggy mess - the controls keep randomly getting stuck while turning.”
“I highly suggest people try the old free versions before buying this, as they are 95% the same, but at least one level is buggy in the old version, which is why I got the Steam version.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and challenging, often involving a lengthy process of trial and error that can take months to navigate, 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.”
“The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
“I spent countless hours grinding for resources, and it often felt like I was just going in circles without any real progress.”
