Open Hexagon

by Vittorio Romeo

The Developer Says...

Four buttons, one goal: survive. Are you ready for a real challenge? -- Become the best and climb the leaderboards in Open Hexagon, a fast-paced adrenalinic arcade game that's easy to learn but hard to master!

Players Like...

❤ Navigating a Small Cursor

The core gameplay loop involves guiding a small cursor around a rotating hexagonal shape, avoiding the oncoming geometric obstacles that close in from the edges of the screen. Players must constantly spin the cursor clockwise or counter-clockwise, finding the gaps in the ever-changing obstacle patterns to pass through safely.

❤ Expanding the Formula

This simple yet addictive loop forms the foundation, but the game expands upon it with two key new mechanics. The "swap" ability allows players to instantly teleport their cursor 180 degrees to the opposite side of the hexagon, opening up new movement possibilities. The "focus" ability slows down the cursor's speed, making it easier to thread through tighter gaps at the cost of reduced overall mobility.

❤ Ramping up the Challenge

The difficulty ramps up quickly with each successive level. The obstacle patterns become more complex, the speeds increase, and new types of hazards are introduced, providing an ever-greater challenge for players to overcome. Many describe the experience as "easy to learn but hard to master".

❤ Endless Replayability

One standout feature is the support for user-created custom levels and content. Players can use the game's scripting system to design their own challenging levels, often featuring unique mechanics and patterns. This allows for near-endless replayability, as the community continues to expand the experience with increasingly creative and demanding content.

❤ Praise for the Addictive Gameplay

Reviewers universally praise the addictive, skill-based gameplay loop. They often compare it favorably to the original title, citing the expanded mechanics and content as significant improvements. Players highlight the game's ability to provide an adrenaline-fueled, high-intensity experience that rewards quick reflexes and mastery of the controls.

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