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Buy this game: EVAC by Hexage

Taylor Wimberly — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 21:38:01 +0000

EVAC is Pac-Man for the smartphone generation. This unique arcade game from our friends at Hexage takes the tried-and-true eat the dots gameplay of Pac-Mac, but then throws in some Zelda-like puzzles, Metal Gear Solid style stealth, and a little bit of Tron neon.

I know that might sound confusing, but the game actually starts off really easy and then walks you through the different booby-traps and power-ups. The game encourages replay with its ever-growing total score and multiple ways how to beat each level.

We love to support great developers that make awesome Android games, so go check it out in the Market if you need a new fix to kill some time this weekend.

The game comes in two versions – EVAC and EVAC HD. The HD version is optimised for advanced hi-res handsets and tablets including Galaxy Tab, Galaxy S, HTC Desire, Nexus One, Motorola Droid, etc. The basic version of EVAC is intended for Android handsets with lower performance and or smaller screens (320×480 HVGA) including HTC G1, myTouch 3G, HTC Hero, HTC Legend, Motorola CLIQ and more.

Hexage is making both version of EVAC available for 50% off the regular price for the first two weeks to celebrate their first HD title on Android Market. That means if you go out and buy it now, it will only cost you $1.50.

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EVAC gameplay features include:

Unique mix of genres with arcade, action, stealth and puzzle gameplay elements.
24 meticulously designed levels, each with a different twist.
Creative gameplay – think of your own ways how to beat the game.
Online leaderboards – Your highscore can only grow bigger every time you play.
Signature soundtrack by kubatko (www.kubatko.info)

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Hexage celebrates 1 million downloads with weekend sale

Taylor Wimberly — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:56:47 +0000

Our friends from Hexage have just announced that downloads of their Android games have surpassed one million and to celebrate they are having a special sale this weekend. Hexage currently has four games in the Android Market including Everlands, Totemo, Radiant, and Buka. Starting this weekend (Sept. 4-5) you will be able to purchase any of these hit titles for less than 0.99 USD.

All of the games have free demos in the Market, so check them out now to see which you enjoy (Tip: my fav is the old-school shooter Radiant).

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We are happy to announce that downloads of our free lite games — Radiant, Everlands, Totemo, and Buka — have surpassed 1 MILLION!

“We would like to thank all of you who decided to play our games by setting up a LIMITED TIME SALE 60% OFF on all Hexage games.

Visit the Android Market this weekend and purchase any of our games for less than 0.99 USD!”

Sale will begin on Saturday 4th and it will last till Sunday 5th.

Radiant: Exclusive Android game demo

Taylor Wimberly — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 22:57:32 +0000

Hexage is quickly becoming one of our favorite Android game developers because they always deliver the goods. Their first two games (Buka and Totemo) are some of the most polished titles available for the Android platform. Not only do they produce quality games, but they also provide great support. Hexage continues to update their games after they are released to add new gameplay features and extend the replay value.

For their third game, Hexage decided to go retro.

Radiant is an old school shooter that plays tribute to classics like Space Invaders and Asteroids. The controls are ultra simple and the game is all about action. Hexage plans to release the game next Thursday October, 1 2009, but they gave us an exclusive demo to share with our readers.

Download Radiant Lite

Click the link above to download the apk file. You can grab it on your PC and copy it to your SD card or download it directly to your phone. If you need a file manager to install the apk file, we suggest Linda File Manager. If you have any issues downloading the apk file, grab Linda File Manager first and it will get the file correctly.

Radiant (along with Totemo) is entered in the second Android Developers challenge. Get the ADC2 judging application and be on the look out.

For the latest information on Hexage visit their official site or follow them on Twitter @hexage.

Storm your brain with Totemo

Taylor Wimberly — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 05:40:21 +0000

It is no secret that Android is seriously lacking in the games department. A quick look at the best selling titles for last month reveals a list filled with emulators. There are however a few developers that have risen to the top. Hexage is one of the few teams that has been able to push the current Android hardware and produce some exceptional work.

The first title we saw from Hexage was Buka. I took a liking to this game because it took advantage of touch and motion controls, was easy to pick up and learn, and beautiful to look at. The game continued to improve even after it was released with several updates from Hexage. They listened to feedback from the community and implemented new features to extend the replay value. Buka continues to remain in the best selling games list three months after its release.

Fans of Android games are in for a treat because Hexage now has three new titles in development. This past weekend I got a chance to preview their next release. Totemo is puzzle game designed to train the brain and relax the mind at the same time. The game is a complete departure from the fast paced Buka, but has the same quirky characters and polished feel.

I’m not going to reveal too much of the gameplay, because this is a sneak peek and I want you to play the game when it comes out. Normally I’m not a fan of puzzle games, but I’ve had a lot of fun with Totemo so far. Challenges start off easy enough that any casual gamer can pick up and play. The difficulty gradually increases and there are over 60 levels to complete in the story mode. Once you master the game, you can move onto survival mode and compete for the highest score on the online leaderboard.

To get a feel of the game’s atmosphere, check out the teaser video below. Look for Totemo in the Market as soon as the Android Developers Challenge (ADC2) submission site goes up.

Follow Buka To Your Happy Place

Guest Blogger — Fri, 22 May 2009 01:05:33 +0000

We recently began publishing weekly Top 10 Paid Android Games lists in order to highlight the quality titles you can purchase from the Market. I hope to eventually review each and every game, but I have asked our readers to help out by submitting their own reviews. If you would like to contribute a review for any games on the Top 10, we will gladly accept it.

Buka Review by Alejandro Sanchez

My girlfriend found Buka on my Android some while ago and she can’t let go of it even now. That’s how cute it is. Buka is a blue sphere helplessly floating in the space, searching for her happy place. Every blasted asteroid on screen desperately tries to collide with her. Your job is to protect her and see to it she safely makes it to her happy destination.

When you touch the screen, there appears a bright spark that you can smoothly move over the screen. The longer you keep your finger on it, the bigger explosion it delivers upon release. But it’s not the only action you can take. You can also tap the screen to create a sonar blast which pushes things around. This is especially useful to change trajectory of fast enemies to avoid collision with them.

Use shockwaves to deflect enemies like Mr. Sleepy.

There are many different kinds of enemies. I especially enjoyed the sleeping moons, who wake up and attack if an explosion happens too close to them. The majority of enemies burst into fragments, so taking down too many asteroids at once can render the screen inhabitable. Different projectiles are the green pieces which come packing some health and a score bonus. These you need to push closer and collect, which may sound easy. But when you have to decide between three asteroids to blast, one moon to push away, green piece to collect and a sun to avoid, you are in deep space trouble.

Collect the green pieces to regain your health.

The game seems very easy at the beginning, but it gets harder and harder with every level. Higher levels may seem undoable at first glance. You are attacked by masses of asteroids and you have to eel among huge indestructible suns, but there is always a way to beat it. It’s about precision firing and avoiding enemies at the same time. This game requires a strategy however – in some situations it’s best to move Buka around and risk collecting pieces, another time the best approach may be to obliterate anything that moves in a single tapping frenzy.

Thumbs up for Buka! It is so adorable you want to try every level over and over again, just to see that little fella happy. The graphics are great, the game is well designed and I never experienced any issue. It just works perfectly. Last but not least, I liked the sounds and music a lot. Although I usually turn down the volume the second I start the game, here I enjoy Buka’s voice and exceptional atmospheric tunes.

A second opinion by Taylor Wimberly

Buka is the best designed Android game available on the Market. Hexage has done a great job of combining touch and tilt controls. I experienced some issues with the tilt controls in Android 1.5, but after reporting this to the developer they quickly released an update.

With the new patch, Buka has quickly become one of my favorite mobile games. Each level is short enough that you can play on the go for a few minutes and then save your progress. There is a high difficulty level but with repeated play you will learn advanced strategies making play easier. I died a lot during my first time with the game and now I’m almost half way through the game without losing a life.

I wipe my phone a lot, so I have yet to finish the game. Once I play through the final level and beat the game, I will post a more in depth review. If you are looking for a great Android game, please take a look at Buka. A demo version is available, but I suggest purchasing the full version to show the developer we will support great games.

For more information on Hexage, follow them on Twitter and Facebook.

Buka for Android
Version: 1.0.6
Developed By: Hexage
Price: £1.50 ($2.38)
Filesize: 2.57MB