Wayout 2: Hex
- February 10, 2017
- Konstructors
Get on SteamWayout 2: Hex is a first-person puzzle game where players navigate through increasingly complex mazes within a hexagonal grid. With over 50 levels, the game offers a variety of challenges that require strategic thinking and careful planning. Players can also create and share their own custom levels using the in-game level editor.
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Reviews
- Wayout 2: Hex offers a challenging and intellectually stimulating experience with its hexagonal grid design and complex mechanics.
- The game features a variety of puzzles that progressively increase in difficulty, providing a satisfying sense of accomplishment when solved.
- It is a good value for puzzle enthusiasts, with many levels to enjoy and achievements to unlock.
- The game lacks an undo button, making it frustrating when players make mistakes, as they cannot easily revert their actions.
- There is no clear indication of the target number of moves for each level, which can be frustrating for completionists.
- The minimalist graphics and design may feel too simplistic and reminiscent of mobile apps, leading to a perception of low quality among PC gamers.
- gameplay28 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Wayout 2: Hex" revolves around a hexagonal grid where players click tiles to flip their states and those of surrounding tiles, aiming to turn off all tiles to complete levels. While the game offers a satisfying and intellectually stimulating experience with gradual progression and complex mechanics, it suffers from repetitive elements and a lack of tutorials for new mechanics, which can disrupt the flow by forcing players to return to the level selection menu after each level. Overall, it provides a unique puzzle experience that can be enjoyed in short bursts, though it may feel less fresh due to its reliance on mechanics from its predecessor.
“With its hexagonal grid design, complex mechanics, and the allure of conquering intricate challenges, the game provides a satisfying and intellectually stimulating journey through a world of abstract puzzles.”
“The game's gradual progression and introduction of new mechanics ensure that players are consistently engaged and mentally stimulated.”
“Gameplay is thoughtful; there is no timer, no hurries.”
“One of the major issues is that it disrupts the gameplay by forcing the player to go to the level selection menu every time they complete a level.”
“It also doesn't have tutorials for new mechanics that it tries to introduce on every new color set; it just does 'you're on your own, Timmy.'”
“Aside from that, the game imports pretty much all of the mechanics and tile variants from the first game - not necessarily a bad thing, but it means that the game doesn't feel quite as 'fresh' as it might otherwise.”
- music14 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally appreciated for creating a relaxing atmosphere and enhancing the gameplay experience, with some users noting its decent quality and good ideas. However, several reviews mention that the soundtrack becomes repetitive over time, leading to a desire to turn it off. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the ambiance, its repetitiveness may detract from long-term enjoyment.
“Nice atmosphere and music will help you to move on and find new and challenging blocks with new mechanics.”
“The music and background are nice, similar to Wayout, and the same mechanics are used just in hex form.”
“The soundtrack sounds decent initially but gets repetitive fast; I had to turn it off eventually.”
“The music kindly tries to level me off.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's graphics feature a simple and abstract geometric aesthetic that enhances puzzle complexity and creates a captivating environment. However, the lack of resolution options and customization limits the visual quality, leading to disappointment among PC gamers who expect higher standards. Overall, while the visuals are intriguing, they fall short of the expectations for a PC title.
“The game's geometric aesthetic enhances the complexity of the puzzles and creates a visually captivating environment.”
“There's no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
“There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low quality graphics.”
“Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
- story6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal and lacks depth, with players noting that it doesn't require commitment or continuity, allowing for casual play. While some appreciate the moral of perseverance, the overall narrative is seen as unengaging, contributing to a lack of interest among gamers.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“Hardly a success story; gamers just weren't all that interested in the game.”
“I'm about 10 levels in and I can see it getting repetitive, but again, it's a game you can walk away from and come back to whenever without having to remember where you left off, because there is no story.”
“This game is pretty neat; you can play it for 2 minutes or 2 hours. It's not something you have to commit time to, it's a unique puzzle mechanic and each level has a different layout.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The monetization model is considered reasonable, with users feeling the game is fairly priced at around fifty cents, especially in comparison to other mobile games that bombard players with ads and charge for ad removal.
“This game feels like a cash grab, with overpriced items that don't add much value.”
“The monetization model is frustrating, as it pushes players to spend money to enjoy the game fully.”
“I can't believe how many microtransactions are crammed into this game; it ruins the experience.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its engaging music and overall ambiance, which enhances the experience of exploring and discovering new challenges and mechanics.
“The atmosphere and music create an immersive experience that encourages exploration and discovery of new and challenging mechanics.”
“The ambiance is captivating, making every moment in the game feel engaging and worthwhile.”
“The combination of stunning visuals and a haunting soundtrack truly enhances the overall atmosphere, drawing players deeper into the game world.”
