Heliopolis Six

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In Heliopolis Six you construct and manage your own space station. Join station parts together in 3D, extend them with modules, collect and distribute resources and ensure live support. As station director, good management is the most important aspect of your job, since space is a dangerous place.

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Play Modes

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

64%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

atmosphere1 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The game has a great concept and potential for a fun, strategic experience in managing a space station.
The graphics are beautiful, with nice lighting effects and an atmospheric soundtrack that enhances the gameplay.
The tutorial provides valuable information, helping players understand the mechanics, although it could be more interactive.

The game is plagued by technical issues, including frequent freezes and crashes that hinder gameplay.
Many game mechanics and values are confusing or nonsensical, making it difficult for players to grasp the resource management system.
The tutorial is overly complex and not well-structured, leading to frustration and difficulty in learning the game.

gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The gameplay mechanics, including buying, selling, and production, are well-developed and supported by a helpful tutorial, making it accessible for newcomers. While the mechanics start off simple, they evolve into a more complex system as players progress, indicating potential for deeper strategic play.
- “The mechanics of the game (buying, selling, production) are in really good shape. The tutorial will help you understand the basics, and even though the game is in early access, the chains are finished and the overall structure looks promising for future additions and challenges.”
- “The game mechanics are not complicated but become very complex the longer you play.”
- “The game mechanics are not complicated but get very complex the longer the game goes.”
- “The mechanics of the game (buying, selling, production) are in really good shape. The tutorial will help you understand the basics, and while the game is in early access, the chains are finished and the overall structure looks promising for future additions and challenges.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The graphics are generally praised for their beauty and atmospheric quality, particularly the impressive lighting and reflections, though some users note a lack of internal detail. However, there are concerns about the clarity of visual cues related to gameplay mechanics, which can lead to confusion and premature game overs. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the immersive experience of managing a space station.
- “Graphics are pretty good, lacking in some areas (internal detail), but really great in others - lighting is really nice, especially the reflections off solar panels, and the eclipses (because we're all orbiting the sun!).”
- “The graphics are beautiful, the music very atmospheric and the general idea to manage a realistic space station feels fresh and yet familiar.”
- “The graphics need to be adjusted to better convey information; it's frustrating to hit 'game over' after just 10 minutes of play due to unclear visuals.”
- “While the graphics are generally good, they fall short in certain areas, particularly in internal detail. However, the lighting effects, especially the reflections off solar panels and the eclipses, are impressive.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with players reporting frequent freezes, particularly after managing key resources like water cleaning and food dispensing, rendering it nearly unplayable. Overall, the game's bugs severely detract from the experience, making it difficult to recommend.
- “Unplayable - freezes after you complete adding people to manage water cleaning and food dispensing.”
- “Could you imagine recommending a game this onerous and buggy?”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its stunning graphics and immersive music, creating a fresh yet familiar experience of managing a realistic space station.
- “The graphics are beautiful, the music is very atmospheric, and the overall concept of managing a realistic space station feels both fresh and familiar.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music is praised for its atmospheric quality, enhancing the immersive experience of managing a realistic space station while complementing the game's beautiful graphics.
- “The graphics are beautiful, the music is very atmospheric, and the overall concept of managing a realistic space station feels fresh yet familiar.”