Neuroshima Hex

Digital versions of Neuroshima Hex seem cursed. Every new release repeats the same mistakes: bugs, poor UI/UX, and a generally low-budget feel, bad sound design, low quality unit images. This is just a lazy cash grab. It's especially disappointing because the core mechanics are actually very good. A solid, tactical game buried under another mediocre digital implementation.

Neuroshima Hex is my favorite board game. It's actually my favorite game. It's tactical, fast-paced, and fascinating. The game currently features 23 factions (but only about ten on Steam so far), and yet I find them all balanced, despite the randomness of the draw deck! It's truly a puzzle game where you feel that every action and every position counts. There is indeed some randomness in the game, but it's not about luck to study it in such a way that randomness doesn't determine the game. Of course, I've already been frustrated on a turn or even a few turns during a game, but the same thing happens to my opponent, and in the end, that's where the game really comes into its own, like a dice wargame. This is where a seasoned player will make all the difference compared to a novice; it's someone who knows how to handle randomness by better positioning their army and putting obstacles in the opponent's way that makes the difference. It's easy to learn and difficult to master, and that's why it's my favorite. It's a game that certainly won't appeal to everyone. You have to like planning, strategy, and positioning games, but for those who like this genre, you don't even have to hesitate. Many of us have games on the pile of shame... games that never make it back, that make a splash in their first year and are then quickly forgotten. Yet this game has been around for over 20 years, it has already released several Android and PC versions, and new factions are constantly being released... the game has proven itself and is still here today. Of course, the community is stronger in Poland, but I still have hope that it will diversify because the game truly deserves it.

What a challenge, to release that 18 year old boardgame on steam, when its momentum has seriously slowed down ! And long after the traumatic smartphone app "update" which is still in many memories... But the game is there, with a load of content (10 armies. or 13 with the DLC) for very a fair price. Which is great ! And for now (3 month after the release), there is a support. The tiles and deck description are very accessibles and easy to understand too. The UI is a bit cluncky though... Are all of these dialogs really required ? I'd rather press undo the few times i make a mistake, rather than confirm 2 dialogs every time I move... So the game seems to be worth it. But it is still a bit rough

Far from perfect, still an amazing game despite the bugs

Not a very good implementation, particularly for online matches. The game hasn't been updated in a very long time so I doubt we will see more armies coming over or anything being improved - it's not even possible to do 4 player games. Only decent to play directly with some friend or practice a little bit against the AI, nothing more

Was really looking forward to playing this, but the game would not even let me register an account. It kept saying my email was incorrectly formatted even though I checked and retyped my email a half dozen times. I even restarted my Steam deck, restarted the app, and tried a different email, all to no avail. If anyone is attempting to play this on Steam Deck it’s likely you will not even be able to create an account. Super frustrating and super disappointing.

Planszówka sama z siebie jest w dechę. Niestety wersja cyfrowa, choć ma potencjał, jest trochę zaniedbana przez twórców, ale i tak warto zagrać.

Played this over a decade ago on ipad, not sure what took so long for desktop, but love the game!