Hexcells

by Matthew Brown

The Developer Says...

Hexcells is an ambient logic puzzle game for PC, Mac and Linux.

Players Like...

❤ Deductive Logic Puzzles Inspired by Minesweeper

The objective is to identify and mark all the "blue" hexagonal cells on a grid, using the numerical clues provided on some of the cells. These numbers indicate how many of the surrounding hexagonal cells are "blue".

❤ No Need to Guess

Unlike the classic Minesweeper, the puzzles in this game can be solved using pure logic, without any random guessing. The game provides enough information through the numerical clues and other mechanics for players to deduce the correct placements of the blue and black hexes.

❤ Layers of Complexity

As players progress, the game introduces new mechanics, such as cells with numbers indicating the total number of blue cells in a row or column, and cells that are "chained" together. This increases the complexity, requiring players to combine multiple logical deductions to solve the puzzles.

❤ Satisfying Logical Reasoning

Players highlight the satisfying feeling of using step-by-step logical reasoning to work through the puzzles and arrive at the solution. The lack of guesswork means that every move is the result of thoughtful analysis, which can be very rewarding.

❤ Calm, Relaxing Atmosphere

The minimalist visuals and soothing ambient soundtrack create a calm, relaxing atmosphere that complements the puzzle-solving gameplay. This makes the game well-suited as a "brain teaser" to play in short sessions.

❤ Expanding Replayability

While the base game has around 30 handcrafted puzzles, the series offers more content through sequels and the ability to replay levels to achieve perfect scores. This provides additional gameplay and replayability for fans of the logical puzzle mechanics.

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