Hexic Deluxe Demo

The match three genre is one of the most addictive creations in the video games industry, even if they all have a very simple concept at their core. However, the simplicity is part of their charm, because it’s easy to play them at first, but it gets more and more difficult as you keep going. Not only that, but new challenges are constantly added to the mix.

Hexic Deluxe is slightly different than your average match three game, mostly due to the fact that the gameplay mechanics function differently. As such, instead of clicking on the desired pieces to switch their position, you have to rotate entire structures, which is significantly more annoying. However, the challenge is definitely inviting, because it doesn’t take long until you figure it out and start to get better at it.

In essence, the most basic structures are formed out of three hexagonal gems. When you click on them, they rotate until one of the gems matches two others. It may be a bit fuzzy at first, especially if you are used to the classic match three concept, but things get easier along the way. Since there is no time limit to press you, you can take as long as you wish to figure it out.

The goal of each level is to achieve a certain number of combos, after which the stage changes and the counter resets. Obviously, that would be too easy to make the experience fun over long periods of time, so you have to tackle a few other obstacles as well. Bombs make an appearance after a few levels, and you must deal with them in a set number of turns, otherwise the game ends.

Power-ups and bonuses are part of the deal as well, since there are many ways you can increase the number of points you are awarded with. However, you really need a good eye to spot the combinations, otherwise you’ll miss them. Speaking of which, the graphics are quite pleasing to the eye, although there’s nothing too complex unfolding on the screen anyway, just a couple of colorful hexagons.

While Hexic Deluxe can be a bit punishing in the beginning, it gets a lot more entertaining after you learn how to play it properly. Hence, if you can get over the initial couple of minutes, you are in for quite the experience.