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|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Terry Cavanagh}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Terry Cavanagh}} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/ | + | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Ethan Lee|Linux}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|November 27, 2012}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|November 27, 2012}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|February 26, 2013}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|February 26, 2013}} | ||
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|super-hexagon|88}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|super-hexagon|83}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Top-down view }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Arcade }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Abstract }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = 221640 | |steam appid = 221640 | ||
| − | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1207660213 |
| + | |official site= https://superhexagon.com/ | ||
| + | |hltb = 9353 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| + | |mobygames = super-hexagon | ||
|wikipedia = Super Hexagon | |wikipedia = Super Hexagon | ||
|winehq = 14723 | |winehq = 14723 | ||
| + | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | {{GOG.com links| | + | {{GOG.com links|1207660213|super_hexagon}} |
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/221640/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=121153531 Steam Guide] covering all the patterns found in game |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| official | | + | {{Availability/row| official | https://superhexagon.com | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| GOG | super_hexagon | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | super_hexagon | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| Humble | | + | {{Availability/row| Humble | super-hexagon | DRM-free | | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
| + | {{Availability/row| itch.io | https://terrycavanagh.itch.io/super-hexagon | DRM-free | | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| MacApp | id609274853 | MacApp | | | OS X }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 221640 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 221640 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} A free flash demo is available [http://distractionware.com/games/flash/hexagon/ here]. | {{ii}} A free flash demo is available [http://distractionware.com/games/flash/hexagon/ here]. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | ===[https://github.com/qinlili23333/SuperHexagonOptimize SuperHexagonOptimize]=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} The game has a high render latency and causes lags on hign-end computers. This tool can solve these problems. | ||
| + | {{++}} Fix blurry, lags and latency. | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Install the mod|fix= | ||
| + | # Download archive and extract it into <code>{{p|game}}</code>. | ||
| + | # Just run game as usual. | ||
| + | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
| − | ===Configuration file | + | ===Configuration file(s) location=== |
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\data\settings.dat}} |
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/SuperHexagon/}} |
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/SuperHexagon/}} |
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Steam|{{p|steam}}/userdata/{{p|uid}}/221640/remote/}} |
}} | }} | ||
{{XDG|true}} | {{XDG|true}} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Save game data location=== | ||
| + | {{Game data| | ||
| + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\data\scores.dat | {{p|game}}\data\suphex.dat}} | ||
| + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/SuperHexagon/}} | ||
| + | {{Game data/saves|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/SuperHexagon/}} | ||
| + | {{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|steam}}/userdata/{{p|uid}}/221640/remote/}} | ||
| + | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
| − | |origin | + | |discord = true |
| − | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |steam cloud notes = | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | | | + | |gog galaxy = false |
| − | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| + | |origin = | ||
| + | |origin notes = | ||
| + | |steam cloud = true | ||
| + | |steam cloud notes = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | {{Video | + | {{Image|Super Hexagon - General.png|General settings.}} |
| + | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= {{Term|Anamorphic}} 16:10. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = false |
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
| − | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
| − | |fov = | + | |fov = n/a |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
| − | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = Always 1920-1080 |
|borderless windowed = true | |borderless windowed = true | ||
| − | |borderless windowed notes = Fullscreen | + | |borderless windowed notes = Keep "Fullscreen Optimization" on to get borderless, or turn off in compability to get exclusive fullscreen |
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = n/a |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
| − | |120 fps notes = Capped at 60 FPS.<ref> | + | |120 fps notes = Capped at 60 FPS.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/221640/discussions/0/828923952083851597/|title=Frame rate cap :: Super Hexagon General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
| + | |hdr = false | ||
| + | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input settings | + | {{Image|Super Hexagon - Input.png|Input settings.}} |
| + | {{Input | ||
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
| − | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
| − | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = limited |
| − | |mouse menu notes = | + | |mouse menu notes = Left click is up, right click is down, clicking both at the same time counts as select. |
| − | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| + | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
| + | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
|controller remap = true | |controller remap = true | ||
| − | |controller remap notes = | + | |controller remap notes = May not be fully functional with some controllers. |
| − | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = n/a |
| − | |controller sensitivity notes= | + | |controller sensitivity notes= Digital only. |
| − | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = n/a |
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers = false |
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = Default bindings for Xbox 360 controller out of the box. |
| − | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = false |
| − | |button prompts notes | + | |xbox prompts notes = |
| − | |controller hotplug = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
| + | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 = false | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 notes = Because of default bindings, results unusable menus.<br/>Start the game with controller unplugged, from joypad settings, select {{code|Customize controls}}, then {{code|Disable joypad}}. Start the game with controller inserted, {{code|Enable joypad}} and immediately bind the buttons properly. | ||
| + | |dualshock prompts = false | ||
| + | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
| + | |light bar support = false | ||
| + | |light bar support notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
| + | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
| + | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
| + | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
| + | |other controllers = true | ||
| + | |other controllers notes = | ||
| + | |other button prompts = false | ||
| + | |other button prompts notes= Keyboard prompts used. | ||
| + | |controller hotplug = false | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
| − | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = false |
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
| − | | | + | |simultaneous input = true |
| − | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
| + | |steam input api = false | ||
| + | |steam input api notes = Official [[Controller:Steam Controller|Steam Controller]] bindings only. | ||
| + | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
| + | |steam hook input notes = | ||
| + | |steam input presets = true | ||
| + | |steam input presets notes = | ||
| + | |steam controller prompts = false | ||
| + | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
| + | |steam cursor detection = n/a | ||
| + | |steam cursor detection notes = Cursor never visible. | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = false | |separate volume = false | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Other information== | ||
| + | ===API=== | ||
| + | {{API | ||
| + | |direct3d versions = | ||
| + | |direct3d notes = | ||
| + | |directdraw versions = | ||
| + | |directdraw notes = | ||
| + | |opengl versions = 4 | ||
| + | |opengl notes = | ||
| + | |glide versions = | ||
| + | |glide notes = | ||
| + | |software mode = | ||
| + | |software mode notes = | ||
| + | |mantle support = | ||
| + | |mantle support notes = | ||
| + | |metal support = | ||
| + | |metal support notes = | ||
| + | |vulkan versions = | ||
| + | |vulkan notes = | ||
| + | |dos modes = | ||
| + | |dos modes notes = | ||
| + | |shader model versions = | ||
| + | |shader model notes = | ||
| + | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
| + | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |windows exe notes = | ||
| + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = true | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos app notes = | ||
| + | |linux powerpc app = false | ||
| + | |linux 32-bit executable= true | ||
| + | |linux 64-bit executable= true | ||
| + | |linux arm app = false | ||
| + | |linux executable notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://packages.gentoo.org/packages/games-action/super-hexagon|title=games-action/super-hexagon|date=2021-10-10}}</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minRAM = 256 MB | |minRAM = 256 MB | ||
|minHD = 35 MB | |minHD = 35 MB | ||
| + | |minGPU = | ||
|minDX = 9 | |minDX = 9 | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| Developers | |
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| Terry Cavanagh | |
| Linux | Ethan Lee |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | November 27, 2012 |
| macOS (OS X) | November 27, 2012 |
| Linux | February 26, 2013 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 88 |
| IGDB | 83 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Top-down view |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Action, Arcade |
| Art styles | Abstract |
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General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Guide covering all the patterns found in game
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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| Official website | |
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| GOG.com | |
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| Humble Store | |
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| itch.io | |
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| Mac App Store | |
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| Steam | |
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- A free flash demo is available here.
Essential improvements
SuperHexagonOptimize
- The game has a high render latency and causes lags on hign-end computers. This tool can solve these problems.
- Fix blurry, lags and latency.
| Install the mod |
|---|
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\data\settings.dat[Note 1] |
| macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Application Support/SuperHexagon/ |
| Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/SuperHexagon/ |
| Steam | <Steam-folder>/userdata/<user-id>/221640/remote/ |
- This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\data\scores.dat[Note 1] <path-to-game>\data\suphex.dat[Note 1] |
| macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Application Support/SuperHexagon/ |
| Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/SuperHexagon/ |
| Steam | <Steam-folder>/userdata/<user-id>/221640/remote/ |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud |
Video
General settings.
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Anamorphic 16:10. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | Always 1920-1080 | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | Keep "Fullscreen Optimization" on to get borderless, or turn off in compability to get exclusive fullscreen | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS | |||
| 120+ FPS | Capped at 60 FPS.[1] | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Input
Input settings.
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | Left click is up, right click is down, clicking both at the same time counts as select. | |
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | May not be fully functional with some controllers. | |
| Controller sensitivity | Digital only. | |
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers | Default bindings for Xbox 360 controller out of the box. |
|---|
| PlayStation controllers | Because of default bindings, results unusable menus. Start the game with controller unplugged, from joypad settings, select Customize controls, then Disable joypad. Start the game with controller inserted, Enable joypad and immediately bind the buttons properly. |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Button prompts | Keyboard prompts used. |
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
| Steam Input | ||
|---|---|---|
| Steam Input API support | Official Steam Controller bindings only. | |
| Hook input (legacy mode) | ||
| Official controller preset(s) | ||
| Steam Controller button prompts |
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| OpenGL | 4 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | |||
| macOS (OS X) | |||
| Linux | [2] |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | XP | |
| Processor (CPU) | 2 GHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 35 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | DirectX 9 compatible | |
| macOS (OS X) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 10.6 | |
| Processor (CPU) | 2 GHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 35 MB | |
| Linux | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | Ubuntu 12.04 LTS | |
| Processor (CPU) | 2 GHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 35 MB | |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%,%PROGRAMDATA%, or%WINDIR%might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ Frame rate cap :: Super Hexagon General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ games-action/super-hexagon - last accessed on 2021-10-10