The Hex is an incredibly ambitious and unique game by famed indie developer Daniel Mullins. They produce games known for their complex meta narratives, fourth wall breaking and unexpected game play twists, and The Hex is no exception to this. Especially the latter is extremely present in this case: far from a singular gaming experience, this is a combination of wildly varying genres and tropes, stringed together by a complex non-linear narrative with multiple twists and turns. There are moments when it almost becomes a study of game genres and techniques, nudging the player to question their preconceived notions of game design. The story itself is thrilling, strange and even flirts with horror at times.

Due to the sheer scale of this project, the individual quality of each new game play section isn't necessarily always up to the same high standard. Moreover, there are slight pacing issues as some parts last longer than they need to.

These sporadic quality and pacing problems aside, The Hex is still a wonderful and captivating experience, filled to the brim with wild ideas.

9/10

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