The Hex

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8.3

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  • Summary: In a creaky old tavern, in a forgotten corner of the video-game universe, a storm is raging. An anonymous caller suggests that a murder is being planned. Six video game genre protagonists are the only plausible suspects...

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. SpazioGames
    Nov 7, 2018
    91
    The Hex is a brilliant game that mixes six different genres: it is a shooter, a walking simulator, a fighting game, a classic JRPG, a platform, a tactical RPG and a surreal game that you have to play.
  2. Everyeye.it
    Dec 25, 2018
    90
    The Hex is a masterpiece that any enthusiast should play.
  3. CD-Action
    Nov 14, 2019
    85
    It’s six hours of a diversified gameplay with loads of secrets and good music in the background. And the finale is so delightful I wanted to clap during the credits. [13/2018, p.72]
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  4. Eurogamer Italy
    Oct 17, 2018
    80
    An eclectic and unconventional videogame, which combines a rather original game structure to a salacious and sarcastic self-mockery.
  5. Destructoid
    Nov 5, 2018
    70
    The Hex is a really solid game that does a lot of very creative things. It’s definitely worth the asking price. However, it certainly won’t set your loins on fire and leave you dry humping the air for more. It’s an enjoyable jaunt with some cool ideas. Nothing more, nothing less.
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  1. Rock, Paper, Shotgun
    Oct 16, 2018
    It’s very funny, so busy with good ideas, and really damned strange.
  2. The Jimquisition
    Dec 12, 2018
    Combining multiple genres and examining the relationship between game and audience, The Hex is a poignant, witty, cleverly written adventure spanning six protagonists and six very different – but smartly cohesive – stories.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Miitopian
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    A must-play for anyone. It's not only fun and completely varied in its gameplay, but it also manages to tell an incredibly meta and intriguingA must-play for anyone. It's not only fun and completely varied in its gameplay, but it also manages to tell an incredibly meta and intriguing story that I won't dare spoil here. So happy to see Daniel Mullins finally receiving the love and attention he deserves.… Expand
  2. Sado
    Jun 2, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Игра отличная , что и следовало ожидать от создателя pony island . Игра рассказывает нам о 6 персонажей игр разной тематики - 1 персонаж platformer , 2 персонаж - fighting , 3 персонаж - RPG , 4 персонаж - пошаговая стратегия , 5 персонаж - шутер с видом сверху , 6 персонаж - Игры от первого лица . Игра очень захватывает своей атмосферой советую всем поиграть.… Expand
  4. Moromete
    Apr 30, 2020
    8
    The Hex mixes and matches some cool ideas and the final two chapters are particularly well crafted and emotionally raw but the overall storyThe Hex mixes and matches some cool ideas and the final two chapters are particularly well crafted and emotionally raw but the overall story is not entirely coherent and, even around six hours in terms of playtime, some of the mechanics are rather limited. Daniel Mullins has great ideas and delivers something unique with his games but a little more care when it comes to the execution would really elevate his releases.… Expand
  5. Klewer
    Jul 11, 2019
    8
    Great follow up to Pony Island. Everything you'd expect from the creator of that game with the storytelling and atmosphere brilliant. TheGreat follow up to Pony Island. Everything you'd expect from the creator of that game with the storytelling and atmosphere brilliant. The actual gameplay aspects are basic but enjoyable enough. Well worth playing.… Expand
  6. samtoy3
    Dec 27, 2020
    8
    Oynadığım indie oyunlar arasında kalitesini gerçekten hissetiren bir oyun oldu. Oyun bir barda balıyor ve barmen bize bir cinayet işlendiğiniOynadığım indie oyunlar arasında kalitesini gerçekten hissetiren bir oyun oldu. Oyun bir barda balıyor ve barmen bize bir cinayet işlendiğini ve bunu çözmemiz gerektiğini söylüyor. 6 karakter ve 6 sekansdan oluşuyor. Her karakter farklı oyun tarzında karşımıza çıkıyor. Ana hikaye ise; bir oyun yapımcısının geçmişinde yaptığı oyunların ana karakterlerinin, farklı nedenlerle oyunlarının iptal edildikten sonra oyun stüdyolarına karşı başlattıkları isyan. Oyunda adventure, fighting, mmo, rpg, fps, hotline miami tarzı ve what remains of Edith Finch tarzında farklı karakterlerin senaryolarını oynuyoruz. Oyunun hikayesi ve oynayan oyuncuyu da bu hikayeye dahil etmesi güzel. Gizlenmiş detayları ve bize daha oyun yapımı göstermesi muhteşem. Grafikleri de güzel. Eksi sayabileceğim bir yanı yok. İndie oyunlar arasında şimdiden benim için yeri ayrı olan bir oyun oldu. Aynı yapımcının bir önceki oyunu "Pony Island" da çok beğenilmiş. Vakit bulunca onu da oynayacağım. 8.5/10… Expand
  7. Snyx
    Dec 28, 2018
    8
    The Hex is an original and entertaining meta game and well worth your time if you are looking for something fun and clever.
  8. Avey123Avey
    Mar 19, 2023
    5
    Some interesting subversions and the story does a decent job at holding onto attention and making interesting meta commentary, The gameplaySome interesting subversions and the story does a decent job at holding onto attention and making interesting meta commentary, The gameplay itself is a collage of styles, none of which has much too it. The variety stops it from growing stale. But even so in the end the game does not feel like anything all that special.… Expand

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