What H&C Does

This site focuses on strategy-driven games where decisions matter.

That includes:

• Hex-and-counter wargames
• Tabletop and digital sports simulations
• Strategy-focused digital games
• Tabletop role-playing games (including solo play and campaign development)

The goal isn’t just to show games—it’s to play them, break them down, and see whether they hold up beyond the first impression.

What Makes H&C Different

A lot of coverage stops at the overview.

Here, the focus is on:

• Full playthroughs, not just first looks
• Systems and mechanics, not just components
• Long-term experience, not just initial impressions

If a game works, you’ll see why.
If it doesn’t, you’ll see that too.

About Joe

Hexed & Countered is run by Joe Cronin, a lifelong gamer with a focus on strategy, simulation, and history-driven design.

The channel and site grew out of a simple idea: most strategy games reveal their strengths (and their flaws) only after you actually play them.

That’s the approach here. Sit down, play it through, and let the game speak for itself.

When it’s not wargames, you’ll find coverage of classic tabletop sports sims, modern digital strategy titles, and role-playing systems that emphasize meaningful decision-making.

What It Means for You

If that sounds like your kind of gaming, you can:

• Watch full playthroughs on YouTube
• Read deeper breakdowns here on the site
• Follow along as new games and campaigns are explored

No shortcuts (well… maybe a little… sometimes).

No fluff.

Just the games.