HALP!

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HALP! is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Fun Bits and was released on August 1, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Halp! is a single-player VR sandbox puzzle game where you help a stranded scavenger pirate captain fix his broken ship before spaceworms attack... or where you don't do that and just enjoy poking around and messing with the ship's various gizmos and contraptions.

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71%

Audience ScoreBased on 89 reviews

graphics9 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and chaotic experience with a blend of absurdity and humor, making it enjoyable for fans of unconventional gameplay.
It's free, providing good value for a short VR experience that showcases interesting interactions and puzzles.
The graphics and atmosphere are charming, with cute animated characters and a visually appealing environment.

The game is extremely short, often leaving players wanting more content and depth.
There are technical issues, such as poor optimization and tracking problems, which can lead to discomfort and frustration during gameplay.
The gameplay can feel shallow, with limited instructions and mechanics that may not be intuitive, leading to confusion.

graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews; while some players praise the vibrant animations and attention to detail, others find them merely adequate and suggest that they could be improved. Many appreciate the visual appeal, especially in a VR context, but there are calls for more customizable graphic settings to enhance performance. Overall, the consensus is that while the graphics are enjoyable, they do not fully compensate for gameplay shortcomings.
- “The graphics are great, the characters have loads of animation and are full of personality.”
- “It's a quick puzzle type game with really nice graphics and cute animated characters.”
- “The animation, graphics, and just the little details (which you come to expect from the dev) really shine and make this one of those games to show off VR to friends and family.”
- “The graphics in this game are passable, but could be better.”
- “As others have mentioned, graphics settings of some description would be nice.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players noting that while the mechanics can be enjoyable, they often fail to function properly. Additionally, issues such as long spawn distances from action and limited gameplay duration detract from the overall experience, suggesting that the game does not meet the expectations for top-tier gameplay.
- “The mechanics work well and the game is pretty enjoyable.”
- “One thing I have to mark it down on is the fact that it spawns you too far away from the action.”
- “I had to use OpenVR advanced settings software to actually move my playspace into the game.”
- “Not to mention a lot of the mechanics don't work very well.”
- “You get about 2-3 minutes of gameplay if you take your time.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is minimal, consisting of a brief, three-minute experience that lacks a cohesive narrative, featuring only random interactions and objectives. Players express a desire for more substantial storytelling in future updates.
- “A short illustrative game to get used to grasping things; hopefully, more will follow as the story takes about 3 minutes to complete.”
- “A short illustrative game to get used to grasping things; hopefully more will follow as the story takes about 3 minutes to complete.”
- “It's certainly a mix of random little interactions and objectives with no real story.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has been criticized, particularly for poor performance on high-end hardware like the GTX 1080, with users experiencing noticeable stuttering during gameplay. This raises concerns about whether the minimum requirements are accurately set or if the game is poorly optimized, as even more graphically demanding titles run better. Additionally, the lack of customizable graphic settings further exacerbates the issue.
- “I appreciate the optimization efforts in this game; it runs smoothly even on lower-end hardware.”
- “The game’s optimization is impressive, providing a seamless experience without sacrificing visual quality.”
- “I love how the developers have optimized the gameplay mechanics, making everything feel responsive and fluid.”
- “Performance on GTX 980 on Vive is poor - much graphically richer games have better performance.”
- “The stuttering isn't cool, especially considering I'm running an overclocked GTX 1080 Strix with a 6700K CPU.”
- “I don't know if this is an optimization problem or if the minimum requirements have been overestimated, but allowing players to change some graphic settings would have been nice.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring additional lives to effectively progress.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music is limited to the credits, leaving players feeling that the overall experience is lacking and empty due to the absence of a musical score during gameplay.
- “There is no music apart from in the credits, so everything feels empty.”
- “The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety, making the gameplay feel monotonous.”
- “The music doesn't match the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is generally well-received, with players finding it engaging and intriguing.
- “I loved the atmosphere; it was captivating and immersive.”
- “The atmosphere was incredibly engaging, drawing me into the game world.”
- “The ambiance created a unique and memorable experience that kept me hooked.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game shows promise with its innovative concept, but users report significant technical glitches and bugs that detract from the overall experience, indicating that it may still be in an early development stage.
- “Great idea, but technical glitches ruin the experience.”
- “Still very early and buggy, but this has potential!”