Hexic HD

 Xbox 360
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. GamesRadar+
    100
    This is not just another falling brick game; Hexic is a keen evolution of the genre that gives the player a lot more credit than most puzzle games do.
  2. Detroit Free Press
    100
    This hexagon-packed puzzler is a bonus for all Xbox 360 owners who pick up a hard drive for their system, as it comes pre-installed on the hard drive.
  3. Official Xbox Magazine
    90
    Hexic almost single-handedly kept out 360's from collecting cobwebs during the post-launch lull, and we still found ourselves firing it up when we don't have a time for a marathon "Oblivion" session or some "Fight Night" brawling. [Jun 2006, p.62]
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  5. netjak
    89
    It's a refreshing surprise that I think came out of no where this past holiday season.
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  6. 360 Gamer Magazine UK
    80
    It feels both incredibly easy and almost impossible at the same time. This game could take over your life and you’ll go willingly, dreaming of Black Pearls.
  7. WHAM! Gaming
    79
    A fantastic game that becomes a lot deeper than it first seems once you start learning some of the advanced techniques. A perfect fit for the Xbox Live Arcade.
  8. TeamXbox
    79
    It is definitely a game that can be likened to chess in that to be really successful, you’ll need to plan 2-3 moves ahead.
  9. GameSpot
    76
    Reminiscent of the influential puzzle gaming sensation Bejeweled, Hexic HD is a solid, attractive puzzle game that comes freely preloaded onto the Xbox 360's hard drive.
  10. IGN
    75
    Only when you enter the timed mode do you feel that white-knuckled intensity reminiscent when your Tetris screen was filled with blocks.
  11. Eurogamer
    70
    But if you're in the mood for one of the more cerebral, calming puzzle experiences around, you could do a whole lot worse than fire Hexic up when you're between games - if only to trounce the high scores of your buddies.
  12. X-ONE Magazine UK
    50
    Resoundingly okay. [Issue#23, p.97]
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Awards & Rankings

11
#11 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2005
14
#14 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2005
6
#6 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2005

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User Score
7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 62 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 62
  2. Mixed: 37 out of 62
  3. Negative: 4 out of 62
  1. E_Hero_Killjoy
    Apr 23, 2011
    5
    Its a good thing this game is free, cause it really isn't worth paying for. Its a decent puzzle game in short bursts, but the games can lastIts a good thing this game is free, cause it really isn't worth paying for. Its a decent puzzle game in short bursts, but the games can last for quite a while and get boring fairly quickly. And it doesn't help that the games music is completely forgettable. Overall its worth trying, but don't expect it to keep you coming back for very long.… Full Review »
  2. Xbluannax
    Nov 21, 2021
    7
    Found this free on my Xbox and started to play it to see what it was like. Got a bit bored after a while.
  3. storygamer
    Jun 27, 2021
    8
    At first, the design of Hexic HD seems a bit boring, but it´s not all about good graphics and story! Once you´re in the game, it becomesAt first, the design of Hexic HD seems a bit boring, but it´s not all about good graphics and story! Once you´re in the game, it becomes highly addictive. The challenging puzzles make your brain cells go nuts! Just check it out, it´s for free. You won´t regret it!… Full Review »
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