HALP!

About

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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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

70%

Audience ScoreBased on 88 reviews

graphics9 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

The game is free, providing a great value for a short VR experience.
The graphics and attention to detail are impressive, creating an engaging atmosphere.
It's a fun and cute introduction to VR, especially for newcomers who may be prone to motion sickness.

The game is extremely short, lasting only about 7-10 minutes, which leaves players wanting more.
There are significant technical issues, including poor optimization and tracking problems that can lead to discomfort.
Gameplay can feel shallow and lacks depth, with many interactions being overly simplistic and obvious.

graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
69%
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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 passable and suggest that they could be improved. Overall, the visuals are considered appealing, particularly in a VR context, but there are calls for more customization options and better optimization to enhance the experience.
- “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
50%
17%
33%
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. Overall, the game struggles to deliver a top-tier gameplay experience that matches its visual aspirations.
- “The mechanics work well and the game is pretty enjoyable.”
- “The gameplay is engaging and offers a good balance of challenge and fun.”
- “The controls are responsive, making it easy to immerse yourself in the experience.”
- “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
20%
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The story aspect of the game is minimal, consisting of a brief, illustrative experience that lasts about three minutes, featuring random interactions and objectives without a cohesive narrative. Players express a desire for more substantial storytelling in future iterations.
- “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
60%
80%
The game's optimization has been criticized for poor performance, particularly 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, and many players feel that the option to adjust graphic settings would improve the experience.
- “The game runs smoothly on my system, and the optimization really shines through in the performance.”
- “I appreciate the attention to detail in optimization; it makes a significant difference in gameplay experience.”
- “The developers have done a fantastic job optimizing the game for various hardware configurations.”
- “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 to change some graphic settings would have been nice.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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!”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “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
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's music is limited to the credits, leaving players with a sense of emptiness throughout the experience.
- “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 is forgettable and doesn't enhance the overall experience of the game.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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 rich and detailed, drawing me into the game world.”
- “The game's atmosphere created a perfect blend of tension and intrigue, keeping me engaged throughout.”