Neuroshima Hex

I have the physical version with almost all armies. I have fond memories of playing this in pubs with friends. So I'm willing to be forgiving, because this is something I already know I like. But the implementation is shoddy. There are bugs upon bugs upon bugs. In the Adventure Mode (pseudo-campaign), the AI commentary voice lines are "inverted", ie. when you hit their HQ, they say the line for my HQ being hit and vice versa. Multiplayer is dead, I only managed to get one automatch. There seem to be no turn timers... is it supposed to be asynchronous? The opponent can just go AFK and you're stuck unless you forfeit? The worst bug (...so far), is that in Quick Mode (vs. AI, both armies picked randomly), it can randomise both sides to have the same army. I just got Vegas vs. Vegas. And then... The game is stuck in an undefined state. You cannot cancel the match because you can only forfeit on your turn, but AI Vegas is stuck and does nothing. I tried reinstalling the game - still stuck. I spent 14 years testing software, the first 5 of which was testing games. I know how the process looks like, the cost cutting, the deadlines, the understaffing. I've missed bugs myself, so I'm trying really hard not to throw stones in glass houses. But this is just beyond the pale. EDIT/UPDATE: As a workaround, Quick Mode being stuck can be fixed by launching a new game from Create Game. Apparently they share a state, and I didn't know because I was only playing Quick Game. Still should be fixed. For people who don't know Neuroshima Hex: the base material being ported here, the game, it's mechanics and armies - it's super fun. I... still recommend it, for the most part. The thumbs down is my expression of professional disapproval of the state the game was released in (and not patched).

I have the physical Neuroshima version and I've known this game for a while now. It once had an Android/iOS version which was very good. Then they "upgraded" to Neuroshima Hex 3.0 and that's when everything went downhill for the digital version. There are currently 19 factions to play with in the physical version (plus the 4 basic ones included with the base game) yet in this one you only have access to 9 + 4 (if you have all the DLCs). The game has a lot of bugs (UI/mechanic-wise) which makes it quite unbalanced (especially if you play against Steel Police). The devs have been informed about most of them a while ago but they won't be releasing a patch anytime soon because, quote "they need to focus on games with a higher earning potential". So if you like to own and play half-finished products go ahead and buy Neuroshima Hex. If not then don't bother even if it's on sale.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.