John Wick Hex

 Switch
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  1. Pure Nintendo
    Feb 1, 2021
    85
    John Wick Hex was a great experience. Players looking for a straightforward third-person shooter should probably steer clear of the game. But it was so much more than I expected for a game based on a movie since they decided to add the strategic element rather than a straightforward third-person shooter. The strategic component of it is where the game shines.
  2. NintendoWorldReport
    Dec 7, 2020
    80
    John Wick Hex is an example of what can be done when someone approaches a movie-based game from an outside-the-box perspective, taking an action movie more naturally at home in that type of game genre and molding it wonderfully to a more methodical, tactical experience. Small nicks like the imperfect replay system or underwhelming story are insignificant in the face of just how satisfying it feels to embody Baba Yaga, and it’s a laudable effort that I hope gets reiterated and refined in a potential sequel.
  3. Nintendo Force Magazine
    May 17, 2021
    75
    A flawed but fascinating addition to an excellent action film franchise. [Issue #51 – March/April 2021, p. 70]
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  5. Nintenderos
    Dec 9, 2020
    75
    John Wick Hex is a very fun game that allows us to put ourselves in the shoes of the popular assassin John Wick and that will delight fans of the saga and turn-based strategy games. Although technically it can be improved, it is very addictive.

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6.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 3 out of 7
  1. Adriyanyan18
    Dec 11, 2020
    7
    John wick hex is a good game. It could have been a better game, but it really gives you a sense of what goes on inside an assassin's head.John wick hex is a good game. It could have been a better game, but it really gives you a sense of what goes on inside an assassin's head.

    The gameplay is awesome, strategically planning your moves and reacting to the enemies surrounding you gives an excellent sense of fulfillment. However, the game crashes quite frequently. I've experienced completing levels only for the game to suddenly crash during the replay segment; invalidating my previous gameplay and restarting back to the start of the previous level. However my biggest gripe about the gameplay is the randomly spawning enemies.
    For a game that focuses in planning your moves this is such a letdown. There were instances when I cleared the sections only for a random enemy spawn from behind me and throw off my plan of action for the level.
    This could have been implemented better.

    Other than that, its a good game, but could still have been better    … Full Review »
  2. Tomicsavo
    Aug 3, 2023
    4
    I'm a huge John Wick fan, so i really wanted to like this game but it's just frustrating annoying, and not enjoyable, really sad.
  3. Tradnux
    Jul 10, 2023
    8
    The idea behind this game is brilliant, the parallel turn based tactical aspect is a great choice to micro manage split second moments andThe idea behind this game is brilliant, the parallel turn based tactical aspect is a great choice to micro manage split second moments and then to finally replay the whole engagement in real time, it does feel like John Wick at work.

    However, the game is far from perfect, the lack of other possible actions or moves that John Wick could have performed (like interacting with objects or even enemies' bodies as part of strategy), and the janky animation that badly needs smoother transition and variety that would have made the experience less repetitive, the lack of perks or special abilities to help John Wick against the worst situations, the long game startup loading on Switch.

    it feels like a prototype of something greater to come, and I am hoping for a more polished version in the near future, it would be very interesting indeed. I gave it an 8 because it is a good unique take on a tactical turn based strategy that I would very much be hopeful for its next iteration.    … Full Review »
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