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Hexcells Plus

Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux • 2014

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Quick resume

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

Global score

95/100

Genres

Casual, Indie, Strategy, Puzzle

Pros

  • Challenging and well-designed puzzles
  • Relaxing ambient music and minimalist visuals
  • Logical deduction without guessing required
  • Good value for price
  • Progressive difficulty and skill growth

Cons

  • Limited replay value after completion
  • No mid-puzzle save feature
  • No social or multiplayer elements
  • Some puzzles can be frustratingly difficult
  • Lack of customization or creative freedom

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players freely decide which hexes to mark or clear based on logic without forced routines."

  • Competence
    5

    "The game challenges players with complex puzzles requiring skillful logical deduction and problem solving."

  • Competition
    -3

    "Focus is on individual puzzle solving without direct player-vs-player competition or leaderboards."

  • Continuation
    3

    "Players often engage in long sessions to solve challenging puzzles, though some mention limited replay value."

  • Cooperation
    -5

    "Gameplay is entirely single-player and independent, no cooperative elements."

  • Creativity
    -2

    "Players solve pre-designed puzzles with fixed solutions; limited creative modification or building."

  • Domination
    -5

    "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; purely personal puzzle solving."

  • Escapism
    3

    "Players use the game as a relaxing, immersive mental challenge to escape daily stress."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment of puzzles."

  • Experimenting
    2

    "Players explore new puzzle mechanics and strategies, though within fixed puzzle designs."

  • Exploration
    -4

    "Players navigate known, fixed puzzles rather than discovering new areas or secrets."

  • Expression
    -5

    "No customization or self-expression; game uses standardized minimalist presentation."

  • Fantasy
    -5

    "Engages players in realistic, logic-based puzzles without fictional or imaginative elements."

  • Fellowship
    -5

    "Experience is solitary with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

  • Growth
    4

    "Players develop logical reasoning and problem-solving skills through increasingly difficult puzzles."

  • Health
    -5

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

  • Idle
    -4

    "Requires focused attention and sustained engagement to solve puzzles."

  • Intimacy
    -5

    "No social or emotional relationship building; purely individual experience."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or group management roles; single-player puzzle solving."

  • Progression
    3

    "Players progress by completing puzzles and unlocking new levels and achievements."

  • Relaxation
    4

    "Ambient music and methodical gameplay promote relaxation and flow state."

  • Sensation
    2

    "Pleasant audio-visual feedback enhances enjoyment but sensory stimulation is moderate."

  • Status
    -4

    "Achievements exist but social recognition or popularity is minimal and not a focus."

  • Story
    -5

    "No narrative or plot; gameplay is context-free puzzle solving."

  • Strategy
    5

    "Heavy emphasis on logical reasoning, deduction, and strategic planning to solve puzzles."

  • Thrill
    1

    "Some tension from challenging puzzles but overall controlled and predictable environment."

  • Value
    4

    "Players perceive good value due to well-crafted puzzles and reasonable price."

  • Violence
    -5

    "No combat or destructive elements; gameplay is constructive logical deduction."

  • Survival
    -5

    "No survival or threat avoidance mechanics; stable and safe puzzle environment."

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