2016 · Crossover · Real-time strategy

Hex Heroes

Hex Heroes is a multiplayer party-based RTS.

Released: 2016
Platforms: Windows macOS
Genres: Crossover Real-time strategy Strategy
Developers: —
Publishers: —
Modes: Multiplayer Single-player
Country: United States
Composers: Grant Kirkhope

About

Hex Heroes is an unreleased party, real-time strategy game. Originally in development for Wii U since 2014, it failed to release before the console's eShop closed in March 2023. The game remains unfinished, with plans to release on Microsoft Windows, macOS and Linux. It is ostensibly being developed by Prismatic Games, and designed by Mario Castañeda, who previously co-created The Bridge. The game has received no updates since September 2021, leading to speculation that it is in development hell or has been cancelled.

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Gameplay

The game supports up to five players, one using the Wii U GamePad and four using Wii Remotes, who harvest resources, build structures, fend off enemies, and explore territories. The player with the GamePad manages resources and teammates, makes decisions, and surveys the land from a view. Players can choose from different classes, each playing a unique role.

Development

The idea came out from a game jam. The developers had reached out to Nintendo through its indie self-publishing program. A project was created on Kickstarter to help raise $80,000 to develop the game. The developers had got in touch with Grant Kirkhope and after a couple of months brought him on board. Cameo characters, which the developers wanted to include but were unable to, were Beck, Shantae, Raz, and Steve.

In April 2014, the game was successfully funded, having reached $86,000, though it hadn't reached any of its stretch goals.