Sep 20
XBLA – Hexic HD May be the Most Boring Game Ever
I like puzzles.
I like video games.
I like puzzle video games.
Hexic is a puzzle video game.
I HATE Hexic HD.
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I should probably have known that something was up when they included the full game free on my 360.
Why Hexic Sucks
If you’ve played the game for 5 minutes, you probably wish you had played it for 4 and a half. And you are also probably familiar with the following reasons why Hexic HD sucks:
- The intro to the game (floating Hexic tiles) is so dull and boring…
- No one knows what the hell is up with the sound effects and music. It’s almost as if Hexic wants you to feel trapped in a tiny padded room playing this game.
- Animations and effects are all but non existent. While in the game, if you take your hands off the controller, basically NOTHING will happen.
- The gameplay is so bad, within 10 seconds you’ll usually just be alternating between a random control pad press and the rotation button just hoping “it all works out”.
Conclusion
Don’t play Hexic HD. It’s a bad and boring game. How about this, I’ll make you a deal: I won’t try and get Achievements points for it if you don’t.
September 21st, 2007 at 7:31 am
I like Hexic but then again, I am really dull.
September 21st, 2007 at 8:01 am
@Angela – I hope you know that boggles my mind.
September 21st, 2007 at 8:20 am
Gee Bush tell us how you really feel!
My daughter likes games like this so I’ll see what she thinks.
I added you on XBL!
September 21st, 2007 at 11:29 am
@Opal T – Well you wouldn’t respect me if I didn’t right? (#):D And I can’t wait to see what she thinks. (And BTW, she would probably PWN me in Hexic) ha ha
September 22nd, 2007 at 1:09 am
I like Hexic too, more or less. In fact I have the Hexic addict achievement.
September 23rd, 2007 at 11:49 pm
@Apex – So you don’t find it boring? I mean, did you get the Achievement just to get the Achievement?
January 1st, 2008 at 6:59 pm
I really quite like Hexic HD. The graphics are crisp and fresh, and its really quite challenging later on. I wouldn’t buy it, but I’m glad they included it with the 360…
January 1st, 2008 at 11:08 pm
@George – Ah… The “Arcade” 360 right? Well my humble opinion is that it sucks they’d include THAT game with so many better options but hey, maybe I’m in the minority with Hexic. *shrugs*
In any event, thanks for visiting!
October 3rd, 2008 at 10:01 am
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December 28th, 2008 at 7:06 am
Found this blog while googling Hexic. I quite enjoy it actually. Just started playing tonight (got an Elite for Xmas) and have scored 5 Achievements so far. At first I found myself just randomly switching tiles, hoping they’d connect. But after a while I realized I was thinking one step ahead of each move I was making and it got a lot funner. I made progress in my skill with 4+ hours of playing and I hope to get a lot better.
January 5th, 2009 at 3:17 pm
@WB – Are you playing on a 360?
April 4th, 2009 at 9:13 pm
I actually really like Hexic HD. It can get a bit dull after about an hour of play, but it’s just so satisfying to me.
April 6th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
@Eric – To each their own! Maybe it’s just a lot for me to deal with in addition to the kids. (#):)