John Wick knows how to clean up: That's how it is in the movies, but is that also the case in the game? Bithell Games developed the game for John Wick as a round strategy. In this turn-based game, you move at the same time as your enemies. The advantage: you have time to plan your actions. For you, this means that you have to think carefully about your moves, because reloading weapons, for example, costs time that you do not always have.
The game shows your actions on a timeline. There you can see how much time your opponents need for attacks and actions. Take cover, evade, or shoot: everything has to be carefully planned. When playing, you pay attention to the health value and focus value of John Wick. With the focus value, you perform evasive maneuvers and strong close-range attacks. It makes sense to take cover during some actions so that John Wick does not become a target if he refocuses or heals. The ammunition is tight.
If you make a mistake in the game, it can have a serious impact on John Wick's health. When planning, you invest coins to place healing packages in the level. More bonuses support you in battle. The opponents are placed differently in the individual levels and you have to find the right strategy more often. In the areas, the levels do not differ that much.
The enemy types are often monotonous, with armor of different strengths. The types of weapons also differed little. Hand weapons, submachine guns and rifles are available. The enemy AI could have coped with a little more intelligence. Often she stands around unprotected and unarmed opponents run strictly into you. Mostly the opponents appear in packs. Individual sections, on the other hand, differ a little depending on where you are. In the bank or the harbor, the environment looks a little different. John Wick Hex conveys the prelude to the film trilogy. However, you do not need any previous knowledge. Well-known speakers were used for the characters. The story conveys the game as a visual novel with still images.
Conclusion
John Wick Hex is a game for strategists, but it also has some weaknesses. Sometimes the game leads to moments of frustration, which is partly due to the high level of difficulty. If you don't mind starting a new level more often because you made a mistake in one corner or the other, you can take it easy.