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 a variety of puzzles that progressively increase in difficulty.
- The hexagonal grid design adds a unique twist to the gameplay, requiring players to think in new ways and approach puzzles from different angles.
- The game is affordable and provides a good value for puzzle enthusiasts, with many levels and achievements to unlock.
- The game lacks an undo button, which can lead to frustration when players make mistakes and cannot easily revert their actions.
- There is no clear indication of the target number of moves for completing levels, making it difficult for completionists to track their progress.
- The minimalist graphics and design may feel too simplistic for some players, resembling a mobile app rather than a polished PC game.
- gameplay14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Wayout 2: Hex" revolves around a hexagonal grid puzzle where players click tiles to flip their states and those of adjacent tiles, aiming to turn off all tiles to complete levels. While the game offers a satisfying and intellectually stimulating experience with gradual progression and intricate mechanics, it suffers from repetitive elements and a lack of tutorials for new mechanics, which can disrupt the flow. Overall, it provides a casual yet engaging puzzle experience, suitable for both short and extended play sessions.
“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.”
“At its core, Wayout 2: Hex expands on the mechanics of its predecessor, tasking players with rotating and aligning hexagonal tiles to match a specific color pattern.”
“The game's gradual progression and introduction of new mechanics ensure that players are consistently engaged and mentally stimulated.”
“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.”
- music7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally appreciated for creating a relaxing atmosphere and enhancing the gameplay experience, though some users find it repetitive over time. While the soundtrack features good ideas and pleasant sounds, it may not hold up for extended play sessions. Overall, it contributes positively to the game's ambiance and mechanics.
“The music and background are nice, similar to Wayout, and the same mechanics are used just in hex form.”
“Nice atmosphere and music will help you to move on and find new and challenging blocks with new mechanics.”
“The soundtrack sounds decent initially but gets repetitive fast; I had to turn it off eventually.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % 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, leaving some players disappointed, especially for a PC title where higher standards are expected.
“The game's geometric aesthetic enhances the complexity of the puzzles and creates a visually captivating environment.”
“The visuals are simple and abstract, contributing to a unique artistic style.”
“The aesthetics of the game provide a distinct and engaging visual experience.”
“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.”
- story3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal and lacks depth, with players noting that it doesn't significantly engage them. While it conveys a moral about perseverance, the overall narrative is overshadowed by the gameplay mechanics, which are designed for short, casual play sessions rather than a compelling storyline.
“The moral of the story is that 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.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization model is viewed positively, with users appreciating the low cost of the game compared to other mobile games that often bombard players with ads and charge for ad removal.
“The monetization model feels exploitative, with constant prompts to spend money on in-game purchases.”
“It's frustrating to see that progress is heavily gated behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra.”
“While the game is fun, the aggressive monetization tactics really detract from the overall experience.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is enhanced by pleasant music that motivates players to explore and tackle new challenges, creating an engaging environment filled with innovative mechanics.
“The nice atmosphere and music help you move on and discover new and challenging blocks with unique mechanics.”
