A Xbox 360 classic that still shines: this 2005 game is free and should be on all current Xboxes

This free Xbox 360 game that can be played on Xbox Series or Xbox One must be on all consoles.

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Sometimes you don’t need the latest graphics or a massive open world to enjoy a good game. In fact, there are titles that, despite the passage of time, remain as addictive as the first day. And one of them is Hexic HD, a gem originally released in 2005 for Xbox 360, which you can now get completely free on the Xbox Store.

This small giant of strategy and puzzles was developed by Alexey Pajitnov, the creator of Tetris, and quickly became one of the most beloved titles in the Xbox Live Arcade digital bazaar. The best part is that, despite its age, it’s fully compatible with Xbox Series and Xbox One, and its proposal remains intact.

Hexic HD, free on Xbox and more relevant than ever

In Hexic HD, the goal is to form combinations of hexagonal pieces of the same color, rotating them to create special patterns. It may seem simple at first, but as soon as you discover the crowns and flowers, the mechanics become incredibly addictive. Its elegant design, relaxing sounds, and progressive difficulty curve make it a perfect game for quick sessions… or for marathon sessions without realizing it.

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And the best part: it’s completely free, with no ads, no microtransactions, or conditions. You just need to enter the Xbox Store, claim it, and add it to your library forever. It works perfectly on Xbox Series and Xbox One, making it a must-have for any player who values the console’s history and well-designed games.

• Hexic HD – Free download from the Xbox Store

If you didn’t know it, now is the perfect time to discover it. And if you played it back in the day, you know that Hexic HD always has a place on your Xbox.

More free classic Xbox 360 games on the Xbox Store

• The Walking Dead: Season Two — Second episodic season from Telltale where you play as Clementine and every decision marks the survival of the group.

• The Walking Dead — Original narrative adventure from Telltale; you play as Lee Everett protecting the young Clementine in the midst of a zombie apocalypse.

• Crackdown — Open-world game of super-agents: explore Pacific City, level up, and take down crime cartels by collecting orbs.

• Crackdown 2 — Cooperative sequel that combines sandbox action and combat against mutant “Freaks” in a nighttime city.

• Too Human — Action RPG with a mix of Norse mythology and science fiction; melee and ranged combat as the cyborg god Baldur.

• Doritos Crash Course — Platformer-style obstacle course; run with your avatar through circuits filled with traps against the clock.

• Space Invaders: Infinity Gene — Shoot ’em up that evolves the classic arcade with levels and mechanics that change as you play.

• Harms Way — Hybrid racing and shooting competition: one player drives and the other shoots to dominate post-apocalyptic tracks.

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