Hex Heroes
| Hex Heroes | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Prismatic Games |
| Designer(s) | Mario Castañeda |
| Composer(s) | Grant Kirkhope |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, Wii U |
| Genre(s) | Party, real-time strategy |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
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.[1] The game remains unfinished, with plans to release on Microsoft Windows, macOS and Linux. It is ostensibly being developed by Prismatic Games,[2] and designed by Mario Castañeda, who previously co-created The Bridge .[3]
Gameplay
[edit ]Up to five players, one with the Wii U GamePad and four with Wii Remotes, harvest resources, build structures, fend off enemies, and explore dangerous territories. The player using the GamePad manages resources and teammates, makes executive decisions, and surveys the land from a bird's-eye view.[4] There are different classes to choose from with each playing a different role.[5]
Characters
[edit ]The game features a number of characters from various franchises. Each character serves as a swap for each in-game class but has their own unique animations and personalities.[6]
| Character | Series |
|---|---|
| Alicia[7] | Heart Forth, Alicia |
| Zoya | Trine |
| Egoraptor | Game Grumps |
| Danny | Game Grumps |
| Ross & Orph | Game Grumps |
| Juan | Guacamelee! |
| Max | Mutant Mudds |
| Shovel Knight | Shovel Knight |
| Rusty | SteamWorld Dig |
| Lady Faye IV | Rogue Legacy |
| Subject W | Paradise Lost: First Contact |
| Cyrus | Wizorb |
| The Drifter | Hyper Light Drifter |
| Turing | Read Only Memories |
| Hat Kid[8] | A Hat in Time |
Development
[edit ]The idea came out from a game jam. The developers had reached out to Nintendo through its indie self-publishing program.[9] A project was created on Kickstarter to help raise 80,000ドル to develop the game.[10] The developers had got in touch with Grant Kirkhope and after a couple of months brought him on board.[11] Cameo characters, which the developers wanted to include but were unable to, were Beck, Shantae, Raz, and Steve.[11]
In April 2014, the game was successfully funded, having reached 86,000,ドル though it hadn't reached any of its stretch goals.[12]
Hex Heroes was displayed at the 2015 GX3 convention held in December, and was well-received, landing Prismatic an investor.[13] The game was displayed at the 2016 GDC Play conference held in March, and was named as an honorable mention for the Best in Play award.[14]
In 2018, Nintendo denied to Prismatic access to their development kit to the Switch. Nintendo closed the 3DS and Wii U eShop in March 2023, preventing the game from being released digitally.[15] The game is currently incomplete and there is no indication that it will be completed.[16] [17]
Marketing
[edit ]To help promote the game, the game's designer Mario Castañeda narrated an episode of Did You Know Gaming? covering the Super Nintendo Entertainment System.[18]
References
[edit ]- ^ Plant, Logan (2023年03月26日). "PSA: The Wii U and 3DS eShops Close Tomorrow". IGN. Retrieved 2023年03月27日.
- ^ Schulenberg, Thomas (2014年03月30日). "Hex Heroes is a five-player real-time strategy game for Wii U". Joystiq . Retrieved 2014年04月18日.
- ^ Whitehead, Thomas (2014年03月19日). "Artist Behind "The Bridge" Planning a Party RTS For Wii U". nintendolife. Retrieved 2014年04月18日.
- ^ Kuhar, Andrew (2014年04月22日). "How Kickstarter game Hex Heroes is reimagining the real-time strategy genre for the Wii U (interview) pg. 1". VentureBeat . Retrieved 2014年04月25日.
- ^ Vanderwall, Joshua (2014年05月04日). "Hex Heroes, A Party RTS, Makes Good On Wii U's Promises". The Escapist . Archived from the original on April 18, 2014. Retrieved 2014年04月18日.
- ^ Speer, Josh (2014年04月14日). "Crowdfunding Spotlight: Hex Heroes". Operation Rainfall . Retrieved 2014年04月18日.
- ^ Andrew (2014年04月19日). "Update 4: Kickstarter shout outs and a stretch goal tease!". Kickstarter . Retrieved 2014年04月19日.
- ^ Prismatic Games LLC (2019年06月28日). "Hex Heroes LIVES - A Meaty Progress Update". Kickstarter . Retrieved 2019年08月25日.
- ^ Good, Owen S. (2014年03月27日). "Party RTS for the Wii U makes its pitch with help from some friends". Polygon . Retrieved 2014年04月18日.
- ^ Scullion, Chris (2014年03月28日). "Hex Heroes on Wii U billed as 'the world's first party RTS'". Computer and Video Games . Retrieved 2014年04月18日.
- ^ a b Brown, Aaron (2014年04月16日). "Interview with Prismatic Games on Hex Heroes". Nintendo World Report. Retrieved 2014年04月18日.
- ^ King, Ashley (2014年04月24日). "Hex Heroes has been successfully funded". WiiUDaily.com. Retrieved 2014年04月24日.
- ^ "We're Back!". Kickstarter. 2015年12月17日. Retrieved 2016年04月12日.
- ^ "Good News, Everyone!". Kickstarter. 2016年03月04日. Retrieved 2016年04月12日.
- ^ "Nintendo announces 3DS and Wii U eShop closures". Game Developer. 16 February 2022.
- ^ "Hex Heroes - A Party RTS for Wii U/PC/Mac/Linux". Kickstarter. Retrieved 2018年07月07日.
- ^ "We Wikipedia Dan: So Many Projects - PART 4 - Game Grumps". YouTube . Game Grumps. July 29, 2018. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
- ^ Prismatic Games LLC (2014年03月30日). "Saturday Update Bonanza Part II: DYKG & AMA FTW OMG BBQ". Kickstarter . Retrieved 2014年04月18日.
External links
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