The latest offering from the Yogscast Publisher is Hexguardian. An indie survival, roguelike, tower defense game, in which you expand your island whilst building numerous defense to protect you from the never-ending waves of enemies. Ultimately, being given the freedom to create your own maps. With levels taking forms of environments rather than a set level design. Travelling to these varying environments players must defend their castle at all costs. With that said let’s take a deeper look at Hexguardian.
Hexguardian Details
Developer: Split Second Games
Publisher: Yogscast Games
Platform: PC, Windows, Steam
Release Date: 2nd May 2024
Price: £9.99
Gameplay of Hexguardian
Gameplay is addictive. Being able to customize the maps to your liking, by adding land tiles to the map, allows unleveled customization. Allowing players to plan advanced tactics in levels and giving them the freedom to play how they want. It does require some foresight however as if you just add them willy nilly you might end up creating more and more enemy spawn points and your towers will become to spread out and overall ineffective. Players then have to balance the urge to expand with their tactical know how and think is this the best move? You are limited to how much you can expand by how many materials you have. These are collected by defeating enemies.
As for levels and game modes. Players start with one location before unlocking more which unlock different environments and even a roguelike mode.
Analysis of Hexguardian
Easy to Pick Up
The overall gameplay loop and learning curve is surprisingly simple. Hexguardian as a whole is extremely easy to pick up, for both newer and experienced gamers. Delightfully simple goals mean you don’t have to spend time learning like other games. Just select a map and start placing down towers. Before you know it you’ll be taking down wave upon wave of foes and expanding the map how you wish with land tiles.
Upgrades and Unlocks
The game has an impressive amount of unlockable upgrades, new units, and buffs. All can be purchased with gold and range in price. This made sure the game always felt fresh as most often you could unlock a new upgrade/unit/building each time you finished a run. Trying out newly unlocked units always gave you a purpose when starting a new run. A new goal, something to try and see if you liked how it worked. That’s another thing, with the impressive number of upgrades, players have unrivaled customization in their gameplay experience. Picking and choosing which defenses best suit their playstyle and the enemies that they will face in that run. Buffs are much needed as well as they provide base benefits that greatly aid the player.
Summary
Hexguardian provides players with a delightfully simple but addictive gameplay loop. Which itself provides unrivalled customization. Allowing players to actually build the maps/levels they play, by building onto it with land tiles. The massive talent screen has many upgrades, buffs, new buildings and units that players can unlock with rewards earned in runs. Don’t be fooled into thinking just because it’s simple its easy either! As Hexguardian provides players with a good challenge allowing them to actually learn and adapt as they grow better at the game. Rather than just allowing them to blitz through it without much thought or planning. For these reasons and more Hexguardian is an amazing strategy game that I would recommend for any gamer!
Overall Rating: 8.5 – Excellent!
Platform Played On: Steam Deck
Recommendation: Yes!
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- Deep Fear (Adams, 2023) – Movie ReviewDeep Fear is one of the latest Jaws rip-offs to bless our screens. This time blending the premise of Jaws and Young Offenders into a shark infested crime story. That alone makes the film seem a lot more entertaining than it actually is but it still deserves praise for its premise. But is it still… Read more: Deep Fear (Adams, 2023) – Movie Review
- The Netherley Hillbillies Review – Royal Court Theatre, LiverpoolThe Netherley Hillbillies s a really funny story that focuses on family and fortune, with a Scouse twist. Check this show out when you can!
- Sting reviewMovie: Sting Production Company: Pictures in Paradise, Screen Australia, Align, See Pictures, Screen New South Wales Director: Kiah Roache-Turner Producers: Chris Brown, Will Gammon, Mark Gooder Main Cast: Jermaine Fowler, Ryan Corr, Alyla Browne, Noni Hazlehurst, Robyn Nevin, Penelope Mitchell Release Date: 31st May 2024 Running Time: 92 minutes Certificate: 15 Introduction: This wildly squirmy… Read more: Sting review
- Grease Review – Empire Theatre, LiverpoolThis production of Grease is a fun-filled night out with all the joy from the original production and the 1978 film.
- Best Regular Show Episodes RankedIntroduction What a Regular Show for us to be ranking… Despite ending nearly six years ago, Regular Show (much like the entirety of Cartoon Network shows) was a huge staple of any child who had Cartoon Network available to them. But as is so often the case with other shows, like Adventure Time or Star… Read more: Best Regular Show Episodes Ranked
- Must Play Football Manager 2024 EPL ChallengesWe all love a challenge. Something within us drives for excellence, to prove we can do what people thought couldn’t be done. This mentality also exists in us gamers. Sometimes wanting to prove our ability, other times just to add a sense of replay ability to a beloved game we have put hundreds of hours… Read more: Must Play Football Manager 2024 EPL Challenges
- Movie Review: Furiosa A Mad Max Saga (Miller, 2024)Movie: Furiosa A Mad Max Saga Production Companies: Kennedy Miller Mitchell, Domain Entertainment, Village Roadshow PicturesDirector: George MillerProducers: Doug Mitchell, George Miller Scriptwriters: George Miller, Nico LathourisMain Cast: Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth, Tom Burke, Alyla BrowneRelease Date: May 24th 2024 (UK)Running Time: 148 minutesCertificate: 15 Introduction And welcome back George Miller! Whilst he had the… Read more: Movie Review: Furiosa A Mad Max Saga (Miller, 2024)
- Movie Review: Hellraiser (2022) starring Odessa A’zion and Drew StarkeyTitle: Hellraiser Production Company: Hulu Director: David Bruckner Producers: Clive Barker & David S. Goyer Scriptwriters: Ben Collins & Clive Barker (based on his book) Main Cast: Oddessa A’zion, Drew Starkey, Brandon Flynn & Jamie Clayton Release Date: October 7 2022 Running Time: 121 Minutes Certificate: 18 Introduction The 11th film in the Hellraiser franchise… Read more: Movie Review: Hellraiser (2022) starring Odessa A’zion and Drew Starkey
- Marvel Ultimate Alliance Games RankedMarvel Ultimate Alliance has taken its rightful place as one of the best superhero game series of all time. Both of the originals hit it out of the park. Providing players with gripping stories, a massive roster of playable characters, and of course alternate costumes. Sadly, when a third installment was finally announced fans were… Read more: Marvel Ultimate Alliance Games Ranked
- Fighting With My Family (Merchant, 2019) – Movie ReviewHaving just had a child, I have found myself watching more and more TV. As my hobby of choice is usually gaming. Gaming requires two hands. Hands which I rarely have free. So, when feeding, or burping, or just comforting I have found myself sat on the couch in front of the TV. Scrolling through… Read more: Fighting With My Family (Merchant, 2019) – Movie Review
- Ranking Doctor Who Season 1 EpisodesIntroduction Arguably, Doctor Who is the most popular British TV Show and has been since its first broadcast in 1963. It is probably the only TV Show in the world able to get away with recasting its main character over 10 times and still have a dedicated, loyal fanbase. I had never seen Doctor Who… Read more: Ranking Doctor Who Season 1 Episodes
- Best British Crime Films RankedBritish crime films have found wavering success, especially abroad. The genre has become something of a hit or miss. With the self-proclaimed “most successful British crime series” Rise of the Footsoldier having most of its sequels be straight to DVD. Despite that Guy Ritchie has shown it is possible to make a blockbuster crime film… Read more: Best British Crime Films Ranked
- The Garfield Movie reviewMovie: The Garfield Movie Production Company: Alcon Entertainment, Columbia Pictures Director: Mark Dindal Producers: Rachel Amanda Alterman, Justin Baldoni, Vanessa Choy Scriptwriters: Paul A. Kaplan, Mark Torgove, David Reynolds Main Cast: Chris Pratt, Samuel L. Jackson, Hannah Waddingham, Ving Rhames Release Date: 24th May 2024 Running Time: 101 minutes Certificate: U Introduction: This latest re-imagination… Read more: The Garfield Movie review
- Bang Average Football – Game ReviewRecently released, Bang Average Football, is an RPG arcade football game. In which the player assumes the player-manager role of a non-league club. It’s their goal to recruit new staff, expand the stadium, and bring in new talent. All in the quest to take them to the top! Here is our review on Bang Average… Read more: Bang Average Football – Game Review
- Wolves Want VAR AbolishedVAR has seen a variety of controversies thrown it’s way since it’s inclusion in the 2019-2020 season to help referee decision making in matches. Nearly 5 seasons later many people are left frustrated with the inclusion. Deteriorating authority and power of actual officials. Prolonged interruptions to check VAR, and countless more reasons are being thrown… Read more: Wolves Want VAR Abolished
- Movie Review: Coraline, starring the voice of Dakota FanningImage Credit : IMDB Movie: Coraline Production Company: Laika Studios Director: Henry Selick Producers: Claire Jennings Main Cast: Dakota Fanning, Teri Hatcher, Keith David Release Date: 8th May 2009 Running Time: 100 Minutes Certificate: PG Introduction Approaching Coraline’s 15th anniversary celebrations it felt only right to rewatch this brilliant work of animation. Henry Selick created an enchanting yet haunting children’s animation that… Read more: Movie Review: Coraline, starring the voice of Dakota Fanning
- Best Ben 10 Episodes RankedIntroduction Guess what’s back? Back again? Ben 10 lists are back. Please tell your friends…. Terrible segue aside, after we ranked the best episodes of Ben 10: Alien Force last week, what better time to look back at the original Ben 10 series and its best episodes? Whilst Alien Force was definitely a better show… Read more: Best Ben 10 Episodes Ranked
- Best Fallout Games RankedFallout has been exploding in popularity recently due to the amazing TV adaption. The series has come so far over the years, even switching from a tabletop RPG, akin to its inspiration Wasteland, to first/third person. In this list we will be looking at the games developed whilst Bethesda has owned the IP. So, anything… Read more: Best Fallout Games Ranked
- Footgun: Underground – Game ReviewReturning with another indie roguelike, our latest game review is covering Footgun: Underground. A roguelike platformer in which you combat enemies by kicking footballs at them. This provides an insanely fun but hectic experience. Here is our Footgun: Underground review…. Details of Footgun: Underground Developer: Turtle Knight Games Publisher: CobraTekku Games Platform: PC, Windows (Steam), Steam Deck Release… Read more: Footgun: Underground – Game Review
- IF reviewMovie: IF Production Company: Paramount Pictures Director: John Krasinski Producers: George Dewey, Andrew Form, Alexa Zinz Ginsburg Scriptwriters: John Krasinski Main Cast: Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski, Cailey Fleming, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Louis Gossett JR, Steve Carrell Release Date: 17th May 2024 Running Time: 104 minutes Certificate: U Introduction: John Krasinski’s latest directorial feature is an innocent… Read more: IF review
- Movie Review: Unfrosted (Seinfeld, 2024)Movie: UnfrostedProduction Companies: Columbus 81 Productions, Skyview Entertainment, Good One ProductionsDirector: Jerry SeinfeldProducers: Jerry Seinfeld, Spike Feresten, Beau Bauman Scriptwriters: Jerry Seinfeld, Spike Feresten, Andy Robin, Barry MarderMain Cast: Jerry Seinfeld, Melissa McCarthy, Jim Gaffigan, Max Greenfield, Hugh Grant, Amy Schumer Release Date: May 3rd 2024Running Time: 93 minutes Certificate: 12 Introduction Well that was… Read more: Movie Review: Unfrosted (Seinfeld, 2024)
- Kinky Boots Review – Storyhouse, ChesterShow: Kinky BootsLocation: Chester StoryhouseDate: Friday, May 3rd – Saturday 18th MayTime: 7.30Running Time: 150 minutesAge Rating: 12+Director: Amber Sinclair-CaseProducer Helen RedcliffeWriters: Geoff Deane and Tim FirthProduction Designer: Rachael RyanMusical Director: Sarah de TuteChoreographer: Nicole BondzieSound Designer: Kate HarveyLighting Designer: Charly Dunford There’s actually a lot of footwear metaphors, come to think; Cinderella for example… Read more: Kinky Boots Review – Storyhouse, Chester
- Kinky Boots Review – Storyhouse, ChesterKinky Boots is a wonderfully creative production. Chester Storyhouse succeeds in creating a musical full of passion and heart.