Super Hexagon

About

Super Hexagon is a minimalist action game featuring fast-paced, pulse-pounding gameplay and a hypnotic electronic soundtrack by Chipzel. In the game, players must navigate through increasingly difficult levels filled with hexagonal shapes and obstacles, while avoiding collisions. According to the game, hexagons are first order permutohedrons, have a storm cloud pattern on Saturn's north pole, and rhyme with words like decathlon, electron, and Lebanon.

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Play Modes

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

97%

Audience ScoreBased on 11,678 reviews

music1.2k positive mentions

grinding20 negative mentions

music
2,115 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
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The music in "Super Hexagon" is widely praised for its energetic and addictive chiptune soundtrack, composed by chipzel, which enhances the game's fast-paced and challenging gameplay. Players often find themselves drawn back to the game not just for the challenge, but for the captivating music that keeps them engaged, even as they repeatedly face "game over" screens. While some players note that the limited number of tracks can lead to repetitiveness, the overall consensus is that the soundtrack is a standout feature that significantly contributes to the game's appeal.
- “The music in this game really creates the atmosphere the developer wants; I found a way online to switch it out though if you're like me and get bored of the same track for hours.”
- “With its pulsating neon visuals and heart-pounding electronic soundtrack, each level feels like a thrilling dance with death.”
- “The music is amazing, and it helps you to go past all the hoards of things coming at you.”
- “The music is just empty and boring.”
- “The second level music is annoying though.”
- “The music will become a little annoying over time.”
gameplay
571 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
58%
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The gameplay of Super Hexagon is characterized by its simplicity and high difficulty, requiring players to navigate a triangle through rapidly approaching walls using just two controls. While initially overwhelming, players often find the experience addictive and rewarding as they develop muscle memory and improve their skills. The combination of fast-paced mechanics, a captivating soundtrack, and minimalistic visuals creates a mesmerizing and intense gameplay loop that keeps players engaged for hours.
- “The fast-paced gameplay demands split-second reactions and unwavering focus, challenging players to push their skills to the limit.”
- “Its minimal and polished gameplay puts you in an intensely focused state of mind, in which you stop thinking and just react to patterns, blissfully ignoring the constant spinning and flashing that seemed so confusing at first.”
- “Super hexagon is the quintessence of strong core mechanics; whilst playing this game I never truly felt cheated when I lost; I lost a lot.”
- “The gameplay is incredibly simplistic, but skill-intensive.”
- “The gameplay is repetitive, quick, sometimes frenetic, and always frustrating.”
- “The gameplay is shallow, and the controls aren't tight enough to allow for the difficulty curve it's asking for.”
graphics
291 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
34%
62%
4%
The graphics of the game are characterized by a minimalist and psychedelic aesthetic, featuring vibrant colors and simple geometric shapes that create a visually engaging experience. While many players find the visuals mesmerizing and well-suited to the fast-paced gameplay, some critique the flashing and disorienting effects as potentially overwhelming or even seizure-inducing. Overall, the graphics effectively complement the game's addictive nature and energetic soundtrack, though they may not appeal to everyone due to their simplicity and intensity.
- “With its pulsating neon visuals and heart-pounding electronic soundtrack, each level feels like a thrilling dance with death.”
- “The graphics are minimal but beautiful.”
- “The visuals are simple, but awesome.”
- “If visuals is all you have to go on, spinning the entire screen in a split second, effectively blinding the player and disorienting them while the game continues to speed towards the player uninterrupted is just bad form.”
- “It's not even vector graphics, you can't increase the resolution and it looks like crap on modern screens.”
- “Just be warned that the visuals can be painful to look at sometimes, so don't play it in long sessions.”
story
141 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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13%
The reviews present a mixed perspective on the story aspect of various games, with some praising the depth and emotional impact of narratives, while others highlight the absence of traditional storytelling elements. Many players appreciate minimalist or abstract storytelling, often conveyed through gameplay mechanics rather than dialogue, while others express frustration over the lack of a coherent plot. Overall, the consensus suggests that while some games excel in delivering compelling narratives, others thrive on gameplay alone, rendering story elements either secondary or entirely absent.
- “The best game ever made, from the start it mesmerized me with its sophisticated storytelling, deep lore, and complex mechanics.”
- “The story is absolutely wonderful and the graphics are phenomenal.”
- “I've never had such an enthralling story just grip me from start to finish.”
- “There is no story, no dialogue, just pure line avoiding.”
- “It doesn't have a story, or fancy graphics, or even much in the way of mechanics.”
- “The story is weak, no RPG elements to level up your triangle...”
replayability
71 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
51%
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The game is widely praised for its exceptional replayability, attributed to its simple mechanics, addictive gameplay, and engaging soundtrack. Players appreciate the random level generation, multiple modes, and the challenge of improving personal scores, making it a game that encourages repeated play. Despite some criticisms regarding potential repetitiveness, the overall consensus is that the game offers immense value for its price, ensuring players return for more.
- “The simplicity of this game gives it tons of replay value, and anyone can learn how to play it.”
- “With multiple modes, catchy songs, eye-melting visuals, leaderboards and achievements, and nigh-infinite replayability, what more could you ask for with such a low sale price?”
- “This game is a perfect example of super-high replay value... you can't put it down, even after the 999,999,999,999,999,999th time, and it never gets old.”
- “The replay value is not fully there, but if you are interested in this game, just buy it.”
- “Mechanics-wise, the game has tight controls and quick replayability, but falls flat in that the gameplay can become repetitive after a while.”
- “Low replayability”
humor
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it both hilarious and addictive, often laughing at their own failures and the absurdity of the gameplay. The combination of funny visuals, a catchy soundtrack, and the game's challenging nature creates a uniquely entertaining experience that keeps players engaged and amused. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to evoke laughter even in moments of frustration, making it a standout in the genre.
- “The soundtrack is fantastic and the ending had me laughing like a maniac.”
- “I frequently found myself both laughing and cursing at the same time.”
- “This is one of the most hilariously difficult games I have ever played.”
emotional
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by players' intense reactions, ranging from tears of joy and frustration to deep connections with the characters, particularly a triangle protagonist. Many users express that the game evokes a surprising range of feelings, including nostalgia, compassion, and a sense of personal challenge, making it a memorable and impactful experience. Overall, the emotional journey is described as both heartwarming and heart-wrenching, leaving players feeling profoundly affected long after playing.
- “I never knew that a 'silly, little' game like this could make me feel so emotional after completing it, but it sure did.”
- “I have never felt so emotionally connected to a triangle in my life.”
- “The story of a young triangle attempting to escape its geometric overlords as they rush at him is more compelling and heartbreaking than all of the Cormac McCarthy books followed by Futurama's Jurassic Bark episode and finished off with that one scene from The Notebook you know you teared up a little at but don't really want to admit to.”
grinding
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews highlight a mixed perception of grinding in the game; while some players find it addictive and rewarding, others view it as tedious and overly demanding. Many appreciate the challenge and the psychological satisfaction of mastering levels, but note that the constant need for practice can lead to frustration and monotony. Overall, the grinding aspect is seen as integral to the experience, appealing to those who enjoy high scores and intense gameplay, but potentially off-putting for players seeking a more casual experience.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “A bit grindy sometimes.”
- “There is no grinding or level memorization (though there is light pattern recognition).”
- “I never finished this game—the idea of grinding until I somehow survive every level just doesn't appeal to me.”
- “The psychological reward of completing all of the game's 6 levels is high, but to get there you'll need to spend a lot of time grinding and learning how the game functions.”
- “There's no gear grinding, no character that gets better to make the game easier for the player, no broken mechanics to exploit, or broken builds or strategies to figure out.”
optimization
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the optimization of the game is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate its polished gameplay and ability to run on lower-end systems, others criticize the poor PC porting that detracts from the experience. The game challenges players to improve their performance through various means, but the optimization issues can hinder enjoyment for some users.
- “The challenge is so great that I notice my performance changes based on how much sleep I've had, or whether I've had a cup of coffee.”
- “Gameplay is great, optimized and will keep you hooked for hours.”
- “Super Hexagon encourages - without frustration - better and better performances.”
- “It also forces you to expand your field of vision, namely peripheral, and wish for some way to optimize your key repeat rate for over and under performances.”
- “Only two inputs and this game will still require the highest performance out of you.”
- “Unplug everything else for maximum performance.”
stability
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
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Overall, the game's stability is generally positive, with users reporting that it runs well on various systems, including lower-end hardware. While some technical glitches and minor bugs exist—such as audio issues and occasional freezes—none significantly detract from the overall experience. Most players find that these issues are manageable and do not ruin gameplay.
- “The Linux support is also a huge plus, and it runs great.”
- “Runs great on my potato computer.”
- “Runs great and has the best music I've heard from a video game in a long time!”
- “There are some technical glitches; however, none of them affect the game badly enough to ruin the experience.”
- “Sometimes the death sound that plays behind 'game over' doesn't play. I've occasionally stopped the game from playing audio through one run of a stage if I hit escape and enter really fast, and I've sometimes noticed the game freezes on macOS X for a couple of seconds at the beginning of the level (though it is a freeze, I don't get hit by something I wasn't expecting).”
- “The shift-tab Steam menu is also kind of buggy and can cause the game to freeze.”
atmosphere
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its energetic music, vibrant colors, and engaging graphics, which collectively create an intense and immersive experience. Players appreciate the way the music enhances the gameplay, although some may find it repetitive after extended play. Overall, the atmosphere is described as thrilling and addictive, drawing players into the action.
- “The music in this game really creates the atmosphere the developer wants. I found a way online to switch it out though if you're like me and get bored of the same track for hours.”
- “This may sound very simple, but the game uses energetic music, vibrant colors, and lots of movement to create a very intense atmosphere that makes you want to keep trying in order to last as long as possible in each level.”
- “Besides its desperately addictive gameplay, one of Super Hexagon's most attractive features is, surprisingly enough, the atmosphere of this psychedelically simple action game.”
- “The music is kickass and fits the atmosphere, though after dying 250+ times on one level you're better off muting your speakers.”
- “This may sound very simple but the game uses the energetic music, vibrant colors, and lots of movement to create a very intense atmosphere that makes you want to keep trying in order to last as long as possible in each level.”
- “Besides its desperately addictive gameplay, one Super Hexagon's most attractive features is, surprisingly enough, the atmosphere of this psychedelically simple action game.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its monetization model, which features no microtransactions, loot boxes, or ads, even on the mobile version, making it a refreshing choice for players seeking an uninterrupted experience. However, some users express a desire for a free version, particularly for mobile play.
- “Support this dev and others like him: no microtransactions, no loot boxes, no ads, even on the mobile version.”
- “I would consider playing it on mobile with a touchscreen if it were free and had no advertising.”
- “Maybe on mobile with a touch screen I would play it, if it were free and had no advertising.”