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Hexplore
HexploreExplore a voxel world of puzzles, combat, and cooperative adventure
Legend of Grimrock 2
Legend of Grimrock 2Explore, puzzle‑solve and survive the deadly dungeons of Nex.
Overview
Description

Hexplore drops you into a 1000 AD fantasy realm where you lead MacBride and his companions through over 200 isometric, voxel‑based levels. Solve puzzles, battle foes, and rotate the camera to uncover hidden paths in a fast‑running engine for its time.\nTeam up with up to three friends in cooperative multiplayer or go solo, recruiting optional party members like an archer, warrior, and sorcerer as you hunt the black magician Garkham and free captured allies.

Legend of Grimrock 2 is a modern take on classic dungeon‑crawling RPGs, putting exploration, logic and survival above brute force. Four shipwrecked prisoners must navigate the mysterious Isle of Nex, uncovering ancient artifacts, crafting potions and battling monsters in real‑time tactical combat. The game includes a powerful Dungeon Editor that lets players design, share and play custom scenarios, adding new puzzles, traps, items and monsters. With a focus on challenging puzzles and atmospheric fantasy settings, it delivers a deep, open‑world adventure for solo players.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Action RPG
CRPG
Best for
Fans of retro RPG puzzles
Fans of classic dungeon crawlers
Specifications
Specifications
developer
DokiDenki Studio
Almost Human Ltd.
publisher
Infogrames
Almost Human Ltd.
age rating
ESRB E
USK 12, GRAC 15+
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
Single player
critic score
—
88/100
General
release date
1998-08-31
2014-10-15
msrp
—
$29.99
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Rich blend of puzzles and combat
  • Large amount of content with 200+ levels
  • Co‑op multiplayer for up to four players
  • Flexible party recruitment system
  • Deep, challenging puzzles
  • Rich atmospheric world and lore
  • Robust dungeon editor for user‑generated content
  • Tactical real‑time combat with crafting
Cons
  • Graphics are dated by modern standards
  • Camera rotation can be disorienting for new players
  • Limited platform availability (PC only)
  • Steep learning curve for new players
  • Limited multiplayer options (single‑player only)
  • Occasional performance hiccups on older hardware
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