Hexile – Review

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On January 28, 2009

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Hexile – Review

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By: Hexile

Version #: 1.0

Date Released: 2008-12-20

Developer: Fusion Development Group, LLC

Price: 1.99

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Hexile is a really addictive puzzle game with great music and a unique graphical style.  The basis of the game is to eliminate numbered tiles by tapping on the number either above or below the last tile eliminated.  There are various power ups to assist as the levels get more difficult.  The first few levels make it easy to catch on to the idea of the game.  Although the game was visually stunning, I was not sure about the playability when I played the first time.  As you come to understand the game better and create your own strategies, you advance to levels that become extremely challenging.  A timer keeps the game play fast paced and each level raises the difficulty.  Just a word of warning, this game is very addictive!

The graphics are well done with a very dark and edgy style.  The music sets a mood of anticipation and helps add to the suspense.  The interface is very simple.  The title screen only has three options:  New, Continue, and Help.  You are able to play the level you left off at anytime by simply tapping continue.  This is an important inclusion as you can play the game casually whenever you need to kill a spare minute.  If I would have to start over every time I opened the game, I would probably not play often.  I have found myself playing during spare moments for the past few days and thinking about strategies to beat the level I last attempted.  One thing I feel is important for mobile gaming is that they are deep and challenging yet can be played in short periods of time.  Basically, you can jump right in where you left off at anytime.  I am a fan of puzzle games and Hexile is fun and difficult enough to have me hooked!

 

QUICK TAKE

Value:  High

Would I Buy Again: Yes

Learning Curve:  Medium, depending on what level you are playing.

Who is it For:  Anyone who is a fan of puzzle games.

My Likes: Graphics, Sound, Fun and challenging gameplay.

My Dislikes: I wish the game would have had a better help section imbedded.

Final Statement:  If you enjoy fast moving puzzle games, Hexile is for you. 

My Rating:

4/5

Read the Developer's Notes:
Hexile is a UNIQUE fast-paced, fun, yet surprisingly challenging tile-tapping casual game.Heralded as the first "steampunk" casual game for the iPhone, Hexile will wrap you in immersive cinematic music, stunning retro-futurist graphics, and the tile-busting, casual-gaming you love.Features / Game Play-Over 620 playable levels.Four unlockable, unique powerups.Three changing, cinematic soundtracksHigh Score tracking.Vivid, awesome "1920 GasLamp Journal" design.High quality, rich sound effects.To Play:Tap tiles (stones) in ascending or descending order. Clear the board in time to continue.Specials are deployed by HOLDING the instrument panel button in and then hitting a tile.Audio Suggestion:Much of the in-game feedback (like igniting a sparker or hitting the wrong tile) is audio based, so this game is most fun when played with the volume cranked.Besides, the game's sound FX and music are definitely worthy of headphones/surround speakers!Summary-Trapped in an archeological dig site, you face a sequence of stone puzzles that you must overcome to escape.Break tiles in ascending or descending order - Use specials like the "Sparker" and "BioTox" to decimate anything in your way!To Come-Future updates will come soon after our initial launch, and will include:New Level PacksExpanded Score TrackingArcade Mode&Time Trial ModeOption to Increase DifficultyYou Call the Shots!-We're letting our fans vote for their next favorite game feature / update.Have an awesome idea? We'll put you in the credits!More details on our website:fusiondevgroup.com
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