Shogun's Empire: Hex Commander

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Shogun's Empire: Hex Commander is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by Home Net Games and was released on June 27, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

"Shogun's Empire: Hex Commander" is a turn-based strategy game set in medieval Japan, where players must master economy and diplomacy to build a powerful army and conquer provinces. With various units from historical clans, players can create alliances, declare wars, and maintain honor levels to gain advantages. The game also features tactical battles where players can recruit different soldiers and create an army that suits their tactics.

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84%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,356 reviews

graphics74 positive mentions

story12 negative mentions

Great nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic strategy games.
Engaging tactical gameplay with a good balance of strategy and resource management.
Decent tutorial that helps players learn the mechanics easily.

Battle AI is overly simplistic, making the game less challenging over time.
Economy management can feel unbalanced, with resources being scarce.
Repetitive gameplay after completing campaigns, lacking variety in missions.

graphics
103 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
72%
23%
5%
The graphics of the game have received generally positive feedback, with many users praising their beauty, smoothness, and attention to detail, particularly in animations and environmental effects. While some players noted minor issues like lag or requests for further improvements, the overall consensus highlights the graphics as a strong point that enhances the gameplay experience. A few users found the graphics less relevant to their enjoyment of the game, but the majority appreciated the aesthetic quality and design.
- “The graphics and gameplay are awesome.”
- “Beautiful graphics and easy to use battle system, grand strategy map is well detailed and unit stacking is similar to the Total War games.”
- “I love the graphic detail to the soldiers.”
- “Can you guys re-work the art styles a little bit?”
- “Graphic is not too good but acceptable.”
- “Terrible graphics and play is mundane.”
gameplay
81 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
39%
9%
The gameplay is praised for its balance of strategy and tactical elements, smooth mechanics, and engaging graphics, making it enjoyable for players. However, many reviews highlight a lack of variety in campaigns, repetitive mechanics, and a desire for deeper gameplay options, such as improved diplomacy and unique faction abilities. While the game offers a solid experience, some players find it too simplistic or frustrating due to certain mechanics and AI behavior.
- “A perfect balance of strategy and tactical gameplay.”
- “The gameplay itself is great; unlike other strategy games out there, this game doesn't push you to follow a certain history; it can be your own choice.”
- “This is one of the best strategic games I have ever played. Very addictive, awesome graphics, awesome gameplay, and it's very smooth.”
- “Solid mechanics, but lack of variety in campaigns.”
- “The rebellion mechanic is too fast; I tried fixing my economy so my rice production can catch up, but then my honor gets lowered because I hadn't attacked anyone in 20 turns.”
- “Escorting important people, protecting villagers, enemies flanking you from behind, etc. It feels empty and the gameplay is repetitive.”
story
57 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
63%
21%
The game's story aspect has received mixed feedback, with many players expressing disappointment over the lack of a compelling narrative or diverse storylines. While some appreciate the game's strategic gameplay and graphics, they feel that the repetitive missions and absence of a rich campaign diminish its replay value. Overall, players are eager for updates that could introduce more engaging story elements and varied missions to enhance their experience.
- “This game should be on the top list, really good concept, easy to understand, not heavy, no lags and bugs, very detailed and intricate storylines.”
- “I'm grateful for the ones you made, looking forward for more with exquisite storyline.”
- “Awesome game, how about making a campaign? It will be much better because we all love to have a game with a storyline.”
- “But sadly no story-driven campaign, so it has little value to play again because each campaign felt the same with only minor tweaks and features.”
- “Game became too repetitive though - the story mode in the other hex games was a lot better.”
- “Great game, but can you give a story for this game? It's kinda boring without them like Hex Commander.”
monetization
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
11%
83%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the option to remove ads for a small fee and noting that the ads are generally not intrusive. However, some users criticize the presence of frequent ads and the reliance on in-app purchases, suggesting that it leans towards a "pay-to-win" model, which detracts from the overall experience. While the game is free and offers a playable experience without spending, the balance between ads and content accessibility has raised concerns among players.
- “I normally don't make any in-app purchases, but I did for this game specifically because it's not trying to twist your arm.”
- “The in-app purchases actually feel optional, which is a refreshing change from what's becoming the industry standard.”
- “You really do not need the microtransactions to win as most of the clans.”
- “Only problems that I have is how much content the in-app purchases keep away from free-to-play players like me, and that the campaign difficulties aren't distinct enough.”
- “Lmao if you decide to buy the full campaign you will still be riddled with ads everywhere.”
- “Love the concept, but the AI is super overpowered; this is a pay-to-win game. Many games like this one bank on people getting so frustrated that they will pay to win, which is what you guys hope for—a quick cash grab.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
43%
The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many players noting its nostalgic connection to feudal Japan. However, some users have expressed frustration over loud sound effects that can overshadow the music, suggesting a need for separate volume controls for effects and music. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong point, contributing positively to gameplay enjoyment.
- “Good gameplay and good music.”
- “Music and sounds are satisfying, slash slash bam thwiing peng pang pow pew.”
- “I enjoy the tactical challenges, the theme, music, takes me back to feudal Japan.”
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous over time.”
- “The soundtrack doesn't match the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “I wish there were more original compositions instead of relying on licensed tracks.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, often detracting from the overall enjoyment. The reliance on premium units that require payment further exacerbates the grind, making strategic gameplay feel less rewarding. While some enjoy the game conceptually, many feel that the lack of meaningful progression and the grindy nature of certain modes diminish the experience.
- “The game is more tedious than fun, and the fact that a third of the units are premium units and you need to pay to access them really detracts from the game.”
- “It's a good game in concept, but it is repetitive and tedious with no real end goal.”
- “Makes sandbox mode too grindy.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by its amusing translations and the portrayal of Portuguese troops, which users find both strong and comically exaggerated. Overall, players consistently describe the game as very funny, contributing to an enjoyable experience.
- “The Portuguese troops are really strong, even though they speak Brazilian, with terrible and hilarious translations.”
- “This game is very funny.”
- “Very funny game ❤️”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game successfully captures a satisfying atmosphere, enhanced by impressive graphics that evoke the samurai era, distinguishing it from its predecessor.
- “Unlike its predecessor, this one captures the atmosphere of satisfaction completely!”
- “Graphics and atmosphere are spot on.”
- “Contains a samurai-era atmosphere.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is well-optimized, providing a smooth experience for players who appreciate strategic warfare gameplay.
- “The game runs smoothly and performs exceptionally well for anyone who enjoys the strategies of warfare.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
Reviewers indicate that the game's replayability is low, with many expressing a desire for multiplayer options or a pass-and-play feature to enhance enjoyment and encourage repeated playthroughs.
- “I would like to point out that there would be more replay value and enjoyment if there was eventually multiplayer or at the very least pass and play.”
- “The game offers very low replayability.”
- “Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
- “The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying the game feel pointless.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, players find the game addictive and enjoyable, but they report several glitches that hinder gameplay, such as issues with unit management and upkeep mechanics. While some users are willing to overlook these bugs after investing time in the game, the stability concerns remain a significant drawback.
- “Good game, but the bugs keep you from winning. Rice upkeep is buggy, and every time I replace a unit, the upkeep does not disappear; instead, it stacks up, which is completely annoying.”
- “Very good game, very addictive but confusing at first. If you give this game an hour of trying, you will love it, but there are still glitches. I can't tap my soldiers, and what I don't like is that I conquered Japan, but there was no one to fight for 6 months.”

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Shogun's Empire: Hex Commander is a casual strategy game.

Shogun's Empire: Hex Commander is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, iPad and others.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing Shogun's Empire: Hex Commander.

Shogun's Empire: Hex Commander was released on June 27, 2019.

Shogun's Empire: Hex Commander was developed by Home Net Games.

Shogun's Empire: Hex Commander has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

Shogun's Empire: Hex Commander is a single player game.

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