Simply put, Super Hexagon is a test of reflexes and patience. An inexpensive experience that is equal parts audio and visual. This is an incredibly simple, straight-forward survival game. Don't expect any bells and whistles, what you see is what you get. After playing or watching this game for a minute you'll have seen everything it has to offer.
The concept of Super Hexagon is simple; you must spin around the center of the screen trying avoid the incoming obstacles. Each obstacle is tied to one of the six alternating sections that split up the screen. Training your eyes to focus on the light and dark sections is key to quickly finding escape routes. It takes a while just to get the feel of moving around. Getting used to the sensitivity of the movement and developing your latency to react to different situations is one the biggest learning curves you have to overcome.
Be warned, this game is incredibly challenging! This is quickly noted as your only difficulty choices range from hard, harder, and hardest. Don't expect to last more than a couple seconds with everything being thrown at you. Over time you'll become more comfortable with the patterns which change every 10 to 15 seconds. However, the procedurally generated levels ensure you can't just memorize particular routes. If dodging obstacles wasn't enough the screen is constantly spinning and on a whim it can change its direction.
Music plays a big role in this game. The fast-paced electronic music fits the mood of this game perfectly. As the hexagon in the center pulses and the sections change colors you feel your adrenaline surge. Every time you fail and restart it feels like nothing has happened and the party is still going full blast. It feels like the music is cheering you on; if your ears can keep up then so should your reflexes. Hearing the announcer every time you enter a new region is a quick refreshing respite from the intensity of the music and gameplay.
For me this game is just to simple and unfulfilling. There really is no feedback loop or incentive to keep playing. Yes, there is some sense of accomplish every time you gain a second or two on your previous best score. However, its not nearly enough to make up for the misery of failing over and over again. The fact that your only reward for doing good is a new high score combined with the incredible training need to master the sensitively of the controls and what little joy was to be had quickly becomes washed out. If all you want is a really good challenge to master you may enjoy this game otherwise don't waster your time on this title.