Flow Free: Hexes Reviews

by Engr REH

I’ve played this game for years, and have maintained perfect scores on all 3,750 puzzles in packs, and until recently, it has been totally enjoyable and irritation-free. But lately, the game (both Hexes and Regular) have taken to locking up mid-line for from a few seconds to a minute or more. Now it locks up multiple times on every line. It is getting more aggravating every day, and I’m just about to the point of quitting altogether. The problem may have to do with the now-incessant ads that break in after every puzzle (and are of ZERO interest to me), but I’m not about to break down and “go Pro” to make the puzzles playable. In its current state — on my phone and tablet — it is unplayable.

by Slay D Bug

I played all of the levels for the original game, and decided to purchase the content right away for this game. Little did I know, if you pay them for the game, you no longer can get hints. So if you pay for the game, you must then pay for the hints. Had I known this, I would have sucked up the ads, gotten as many hints as I could, and then when I played every free level, possibly paid for the expanded version. Way to be greedy.

Game is still fun, but with only 3 hints, I fear I’ll get stuck and then quit.

by Debomb4400

I have just finished this version of flow for a second time (granted, they added newer packs, so there was some change), and once again, I feel like it is too easy. There are very obvious patterns that become apparent after fifteen or so levels. For instance, I could easily go through 30 levels and 15-20 of them could have the same basic layout. They have “Expert Packs (2 of them now)”, yet these are still fairly easy, just with a different set of patterns to learn. I like the game and see its attraction, but it quickly becomes too easy. It is a good time killer.

TLDR: fun game until you figure out the easily discoverable patterns. Good time killer.

by Harrv

If you like Flow Free and Flow Free Bridges, you'll be happy to know that Flow Free Hexes is just as stable and well designed as its predecessors. However, the hex puzzles are far simpler than those in the other two games. I've played all of the upper levels and bought the extra game packs but was a little disappointed at how easy they were in comparison to those other grid games.

by AirmanSnuffy

Looking at FlowFree icon, I see a cube. How about coming up with a pack for a 3D shape, like a cube, and then make it into its own game, like Bridges? Could either make the cube rotate so we can look around it or if that's too hard, just make it so where we see the top face and two side faces of the cube and make flows run across two or three faces. What we currently have is pretty simple, no matter the difficulty. There's a basic pattern makes everything super solvable in a fairly short amount of time.

by Carl0sSpicyW3iner

Even if it is easier, Even after you learn the patterns, Starring every single level is sooo satisfying. Even if it is easy, I am giving it a 4.5 because of the easy patterns. (I cannot leave decimal ratings, so I left 4.) Just timing yourself too is also satisfying. Gives a challenge, The sounds from the pack is just... Wow. Conclusion: Flow free, and it’s bundle, are rated 4.5, original 4.8, the ratings and reviews of this game. End.

by EveryEmpireFalls

Title says it. Plenty of content for a free puzzle game, & the in-app purchases are very reasonable particularly for the amount you get from such a small sum. Buying additional puzzles even removes ads for you! App is fairly regularly updated with new flow colors (if you are into different aesthetics) as well as new packs of puzzles. I love their new, ‘wacky’ packs - with mechanics/layout twists, such as the amoeba pack. They add a fun and refreshing change to the puzzles.
I’m a perfectionist, more or less, so I like to go for the ace straight away. Don’t forget there is an undo button!

I’ve found their Flow series to be a great de-stressed after a long day of classes, work, arguments, glitchy electronics... whatever. It’s a good way for me to set aside my frustrations for a bit and focus on puzzling. Try it!

The Hex Flows is my favorite of the 4 Flow apps. It’s a pleasing aesthetic change in addition to the functional, problem solving dimension. So much so I find it edgy to return to the other three! I hope to see another Flow app emerge that changes up the game and mixes and matches as well as the Hexes do!

The only complaint you could leverage from me would be that the apps seem to drain battery more than you would expect from such a simple application.

by Goingbananaz

I would recommend getting Flow Free first, then try the hexes pack in it to see if you want this game. This game runs perfectly smoothly and with no ads for me! If you are colorblind then you can turn on color labels for help. If you mess up, there is a button you can press to take out your last move. If you beat the game (like me) you still have new levels every day from Daily Puzzles. There are easy levels to difficult levels.
Suggestions
1. Add 16x16 boards
2. Add 17x17 boards
3. Add 18x18 boards
4. Add 19x19 boards
5. Add 20x20 boards
6. Add a mode where you can compete against the computer or real people from around the world
7. Add more themes
8. Add all board sizes to Time Trials
9. Add a warps pack

by Kerilyn10

Having finished every level of Flow Hexes I’ve decided to write a review. I’m a bit of a perfectionist so I had to play every level until I got a perfect score for each. This game has a lot of content for a free game. That being said, I loved it enough to buy all additional levels. It’s well worth the tiny price. FlowFree frequently updates, often with new levels. It also has several daily levels. It is an especially great game for relaxing or playing while engaging in other activities. The higher levels are much more difficult without being impossible so if you find the initial stuff way too easy then just skip ahead.

I find that this game is also great for calming down if you’re angry or upset, too.

by El Esposo

(Lots of) Flow (plenty of it is) Free (and shaped like) Hexes for this incarnation. The usual great puzzles, the less than ridiculous number of commercials adds up to another win for The Duck. Since you know that you’re going to wind up playing even the extra levels anyway, buy it early and get rid of ads from the beginning.

by Skayell

I’ve owned this game for a few years. I make it all of the way through the puzzles and then ‘put it away’ until a rainy day makes me crave a challenge. The Covid-19 shelter-at-home is upon us and I wanted a puzzle game that is challenging and yet not stressful. The Free Play lets me choose the level of difficulty I want to play. Highly recommended if you like puzzles that reauire spatial thinking.

by Babahwj

This is the most un-annoying game I have ever played. There is an actual challenge, sometimes it requires intense thinking, especially after 13x13, yet relaxation is the key, and while playing you relax and get smarter ways to connect. Thank you for the good time, had better peace of mind playing then attending therapy sessions.

by Antarctica Rocks

I got this game a few weeks after I got “Flow Free” because hexes was one of the preview packs. I really liked it so I downloaded hexes too. That was two years ago today. Since then I have completed almost every free pack and have played it every single day. I currently have a 730 day streak. I absolutely love this game, it is so fun and pretty easy. Here’s to another two years! 🥂

by Klinkkeegs

I absolutely love this game, right along with all the free flow games by this developer! When I have a stressful day at work, I play a few levels of this game and it calms me right down. I must say that the developer has a brilliant mind for game development. If a friend or co-worker of mine doesn’t already have these games, rest assured, they do now! 🤗 Thank you for this game and the rest of the brilliant games that have been and will be created by such a brilliant or by brilliant minds!!

Pam

by IcySalsa1194

Love this version the best!!! I have all of the flow free games, they are by far my favorite games to play! Would love to see several more levels added, I have finished hexes, and have almost finished the other 3. I have M. S. and when I can actually work the puzzles I know I’m having a good day with my “foggy brain” and of course there are days I can’t figure it out at all, the game really helps me cope, so new levels would be appreciated!!!

Thanks,
Icysalsa94

by Dreamcatcher Leader

I actually like this one - along with all the other Flows out there.
The hexes are a nice derivation from the original, not to mention that the way it’s set up actually makes the controversial 2x2 pool (or so it was) much less likely AND tempting on top of that.
Personally, I would actually prefer this one over the other one I currently have (though I DO plan on getting many more in the future): Warps, because it’s less finicky, not to mention that Warps can actually theoretically have the same 2x2 pools ‘problem’ as the others which use the traditional square setup.
Not to mention that the aesthetics actually look pretty cool to me compared to the original square setup. (not that I’m saying they’re bad or anything.)

Overall, very well done, just like the rest.

by THUNDER!!

Super fun game that has a combination of easy and challenging puzzles that I have completed and perfected all of. I now have 1,070 day streak on the daily challenges. I also have what I believe to be the world record in the 5x5 30 second time trial with 16 puzzles completed. My only complaint with this game is that there is no leaderboard for these time trial so I’m not completely sure if this is world record or not but as far as I can tell it is. I’m now patiently awaiting the next update to add new packs.
<3, egg

by JayHanemann

This game has become part of my daily routine in the mornings. Playing the daily puzzles each morning doesn’t take much time; however, it really seems to kick-start the brain! It also keeps track of how many days you’ve played in a row via a stat called “current streak”. As of this morning, my current streak is 1,685 days!! That’s 4.6 years of not missing a day. I can’t express enough how much this game helps to get the day started. Thanks!!

by BumpOnLog001

I have solved every level of all included packs and purchased packs. I have reset my progress at least 5 times. And have 390 consecutive days of solving the daily puzzle. I think it's safe to say I'm addicted, or at the very least, OCD about this game.
It isn't a battery hog, so you can play it while in waiting rooms or office meetings. Okay, maybe not office meetings. But I enjoy the challenge of the puzzles and if you like puzzles, you'll like these too.
The only thing I would add to the game is the times it takes to solve each puzzle and that the times do not get reset when you reset the game. That way you can keep track of your best times.

by TradJazzGuy

There are puzzle levels for everybody - from three-year-olds to hard core puzzle addicts. You can do the easy ones to relax and give your brain a workout with the difficult ones. Plus you get free, additional puzzles every day so I haven't needed to buy additional puzzle packs yet. Finally, thank you, Thank You, THANK YOU! A puzzle based on colors that colorblind guys like me can still do if you turn on the labels.

by Elon Musk Sike Its Anna

I have never written a review for anything but this game truly inspired me enough to make one. This is absolutely my favorite mobile game it goes so hard. I've played so much, beaten so many packs, it's just unreal how much fun I have with this game it's so heat man. Also, compared to most mobile games the ads really aren't that bad, so it's playable. Word to my mother this game #1 all time.