Hex-a-hop

eMTe · Post by **eMTe** » Thu May 17, 2007 21:11

Hex-a-hop is a puzzle game based on hexagonal tiles. There is no time limit and no real-time elements.

The objective is simply to destroy all the green hexagonal tiles on each of the 100 levels by jumping on them. As you progress through the game more types of tiles are introduced which make things more difficult and interesting.

Game is built on top of SDL, which is an open-source layer for direct media access.

Download:

http://curlysworldoffreeware.com/game_i ... gameid=137

Developer: Tom Beaumont

Post by **Chroelle** » Thu Sep 20, 2007 22:07

This game has both Linux and Mac versions too so be aware if you want to find games for either of these two OS's.

Pater Alf · Post by **Pater Alf** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 23:41

I like the game. It's fun to play and you really have to think hard to solve some of the levels. But is there really no sound (regarding the file size I think so) or is the game noncompatible to my soundcard?

eMTe · Post by **eMTe** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 18:35

Let me repeat my words...from another thread.

One Step Beyond gone 2D - my first thought was. 100 levels of pure brainteasing fun.

This one should be in top five in GameplayOverDesign contest if there will be one some day.

No, there's no sound at all.

Post by **Chroelle** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 20:10

If you read the readme file you will see that the author thought very low of his music-making skills and as such decided to not put any sound in. Not even sound effects.

eMTe · Post by **eMTe** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 2:21

I love this game more and more. Ive completed 8% of game total and levels are hard enough to make my head evaporate. 92% of game still ahead!! Love it!!

Post by **Chroelle** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 15:07

Actually a pretty neat game. A fun puzzler with lots of time-killing. 100 levels of pur puzzle. I think it is much more fun than say Icy tower when it comes to jumping games, and I must say I could easily be tricked into checking if there really was 100 levels...

Pater Alf · Post by **Pater Alf** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 18:11

I know what you mean. I'm still playing this one and I'm working hard to post a screenshot here soon that says: "99% completed" (think I did something about 50% by now)...

eMTe · Post by **eMTe** » Tue Dec 25, 2007 23:09

80% complete. In fact, maybe it's only about 50% as some of you might know.

Gets higher and higher on my list of best puzzlers of all time.

Pater Alf · Post by **Pater Alf** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 17:46

Things to do during boring nightshifts...

I finally completed all 100 levels of this amazing puzzle game. There are still more than 50 levels I have to solve in par though (but there will be some more nightshifts as well).

eMTe · Post by **eMTe** » Sun Sep 14, 2008 11:09

Then I must hurry if I want to beat you...

Pater Alf · Post by **Pater Alf** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 15:53

You still have the chance. Three more nightshifts are over and my current score is 100% completed, 67% mastered.

This leaves you with six weeks to beat me on this (until my next nightshifts start)...

eMTe · Post by **eMTe** » Sat Jan 16, 2010 13:48

More than six weeks passed Im afraid.

Now to the main topic. News! News!

http://hexahop.sourceforge.net/

Group of people took over the project (with or without Tom's permission) and will try to develop it further. Who knows, maybe new features or levels are planned.

Pater Alf · Post by **Pater Alf** » Sat Jan 16, 2010 14:57

It seems that they mainly want to add sounds and music to the game. There is already a new version to download. I will try it and tell you what I think.

About the six weeks: I have to admit that there are some levels that I'm not able to master. I always end up with a score above par...

Pater Alf · Post by **Pater Alf** » Sat Jan 16, 2010 15:18

I checked the new version of the game. Unfortunately the music is quite monotonous and right at the moment the game is more enjoyable without it. But some of the sound effects are really ok. I think there is still much room for improvement. But it's just a first release and I'm pretty sure the guys will come up with something better soon.