Hexguardian: A Hexagonal Wonderland

Developer: Split Second Games Publisher: Yogscast Games

Game Theme

Hexguardian is a roguelite, tower defense game where players build their own maps using hexagonal tiles. You can construct various towers, gather armies, learn spells, create wonders, and place hex tiles to alter the paths of your enemies. The game is filled with different modes and abilities that you can unlock.

Game Story

Hexguardian does not have a distinct story or lore; it focuses on gameplay. However, you can browse the in-game ‘wiki’ to learn more about different defenses.

System Requirements

There is no clear information about the system requirements, but you can find the most up-to-date information on the Steam page.

Similar Games

As a game that combines tower defense and roguelite genres, Hexguardian shares similarities with games like “Kingdom Rush” and “Dungeon of the Endless.”

Game Features

• Various Towers and Units: You can build a variety of towers, from simple arrow and bomb throwers to fire and ice towers. Form your army by gathering swordmasters, archers, and more.
• Spells and Wonders: Learn powerful spells and build great Wonders that will change the flow of battle.
• Utilizing the Environment: Use the terrain and environment to your advantage, increase the range of towers by placing them on high ground, or control the weather to slow down or damage enemies.
• Challenging Bosses and Boons: Defeat bosses to unlock boons that increase the range and damage of your defenses, enhance your spell power, and much more.

In-Game Strategy

Hexguardian brings a unique twist to the formula with randomly generated upgrades and terrain manipulation that makes each level feel different. Each defense has its own advantages and disadvantages, but often, success requires making the best use of what you have.

Conclusion

Hexguardian adds creativity and polish to the familiar tower defense formula. Random upgrades, terrain manipulation, and smooth gameplay remain consistently fun for hours on end. It may be repetitive for some, but its multitude of strategies, carefully balanced difficulty, and visual appeal offer endless engagement.