Super Hexagon iOS
Metascore
86 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
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  1. 148Apps
    Sep 11, 2012
    90
    Fans of Terry Cavanagh's work and even those unfamiliar with him should definitely check this out.
  2. AppAdvice
    Sep 18, 2012
    100
    Seriously, if you like arcade-style games, then you will not want to miss this one.
  3. AppSpy
    Sep 12, 2012
    100
    A simple yet addictive game idea with good presentation can go a long way towards greatness, and Super Hexagon definitely fits this description.
  4. Destructoid
    Sep 10, 2012
    100
    Simply put, Super Hexagon is one of the best mobile gaming experiences I've had this year.
  5. Edge Magazine
    Sep 7, 2012
    90
    Super Hexagon weds zen-like design purity with the highest order of twitch-reflex athleticism. It revels in the ineffable dance of muscle memory, the act of shutting off your brain and trusting your thumbs to guide you improbably to safety.
  6. Gamezebo
    Sep 14, 2012
    100
    An experience caught perpetually somewhere between hypnotic and infuriating, which teaches you to appreciate all the "little wins" that occur as you game.
  7. IGN
    Sep 19, 2012
    90
    Super Hexagon is a work of art skillfully combined with monstrous difficulty. The game is both hypnotic and addictive, and unless fast-twitch gameplay entirely alienates you, you're going to get lost in this sea of shapes.
  8. Slide to Play
    Sep 12, 2012
    100
    Super Hexagon is a monument to the hardcore gamer and some of the most fun you'll have if you're willing to take the trial.
  9. Thunderbolt
    Sep 17, 2012
    90
    It's easy to pick up and play with just enough depth and difficulty to become an itch you'll need to scratch on a daily basis for a minute or two.
  10. TouchArcade
    Sep 13, 2012
    90
    Inexpensive, innovative, and sensory-spinning thrills of this caliber are rare.

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User Score
8.3 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 21 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. mp01juve
    4
    I guess i missed something according to the hyped score here on metacritic. games that are frustrating to play dont always mean a bad game . A lot of the time you get enjoyment of achieving something after being bogged down. In this case the gameplay is very limited in turning the hexagon around and after having my game end in 10 seconds a couple of times had enough.… Full Review »
  2. GFen
    10
    Frustratingly simple and addictive! this is up there with groove coaster as my favourite ios game.
    Its hard at first, but becomes very satisf    ying when you get a decent time.… Full Review »
  3. joeteach
    10
    Guide the tiny arrow in the centre of the screen through the ever decreasing geometric maze that approaches it. Repeat and survive. Super Hexagon redefines the "quick fix" gaming that has become synonymous with iOS games. The first thing that will strike you, aside from the Rez-like visuals and glorious Chipzel soundtrack, is that game times are short. At first you'll be elated to last five seconds, soon you'll find yourself stubbornly working your way towards thirty, then a minute, and it goes on. Your perception of time becomes warped; those first twenty seconds can feel like minutes until you find yourself trapped and defeated, immediately and instinctively opting for a restart. To dismiss Super Hexagon as too hard is to miss the point. It's one of those rare breeds where a game can really punish you whilst never being unfair; any mistake is purely down to the player. It's an unashamedly hardcore game, where the easiest setting is "hard" and works its way up to "hardest". Don't be put off, stick with it. It will click soon enough. And it's an absolute joy.… Full Review »
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