根据公开信息，Hexatail大约从2020年左右开始制作这款游戏。最初的动机纯粹是出于个人兴趣。他本人并非英语母语使用者，因此在游戏的英文版本翻译中，他依赖于翻译员的协助。

Stable, older versions are hosted for free on the HEXATAIL itch.io page for the public.

The term "Hexatail" itself has become synonymous with a specific standard of visual fidelity within the community. The game’s user interface (UI) and aesthetic design are tailored to create an immersive experience. By combining static high-quality renders with limited animation and sound design, the game attempts to bridge the gap between a comic book and a fully animated scene. This technical polish is often cited by players as a key differentiator between Agent17 and lower-budget projects.

: Players can unlock skills and manage resources, such as "making drugs" or collecting "ore" for shops, which adds a layer of management to the narrative experience.

The title stands out among typical visual novels due to its interactive sandbox elements and distinct design choices:

A low-slung, matte-black mechanical creature slightly larger than a house cat. Its body is a flattened hexagon with a central sensor dome (pulsing amber). From the rear, six segmented tails fan out like a robotic scorpion’s nightmare – each tail ending in a distinct tool tip: one glowing orange (plasma), one forked (EMP), one needle-fine (medical), one jagged (cryptographic spike), one coiled (grapple), and one smooth with a single slit (sensory probe).

Upon turning it on, the player connects with , a mysterious operative bound to obey any command sent through the device. Using her specialized tactical skillset, the protagonist begins to:

The device connects directly to Agent17, a highly skilled and obedient operative who acts on any command sent through the device. This setup triggers a chain of events allowing the protagonist to: