Helios

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Helios is a multiplayer open world action adventure game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Helm Boy Studios and was released on July 16, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Helios is a comedy-focused open world game built for 2 players, with support for massively multiplayer and co-op play. Developed in Unreal Engine 5, the game empowers creators with third-party support for tools like Tobii Eye Tracker, Razer Chroma, and Vive Face Tracker. Players can create and explore community-made virtual worlds, share avatars via Mod.Io, and enjoy unparalleled visual fidelity."

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Audience ScoreBased on 71 reviews

graphics7 positive mentions

stability8 negative mentions

Helios showcases impressive graphics and performance, leveraging Unreal Engine to create a visually stunning social VR experience.
The game has significant potential for growth, with a dedicated development team that is responsive to community feedback and suggestions.
It offers a unique alternative to existing VR social platforms, with a focus on content creation and immersive environments.

The game suffers from frequent crashes and bugs, making it difficult to enjoy a stable experience.
There is a severe lack of content and an active player base, leading to a feeling of emptiness and isolation in the social environment.
The user interface and menu systems are unintuitive and buggy, complicating the experience for new users.

graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising their stunning quality and immersive visuals, particularly in VR. While some players noted issues with specific graphic settings and controller compatibility, the overall consensus is that the game's graphics are a standout feature that significantly enhances the experience compared to other social VR platforms.
- “Unreal Engine in VR outshines VRC and even Neos for the visuals.”
- “Did I mention it also has mind-blowing graphics?”
- “This game has some amazing graphics... love to see where it goes!”
- “I can only use desktop mode because the game doesn't support my controllers for the HTC Vive Cosmos. That sucks, but I love the graphics for this game. If someone with the same headset as me can help, that would be great.”
- “Spread the word and let's grow this game, as it's hard to go back to VRChat or ChilloutVR after dipping my feet into Helios. The graphics alone just make it so hard to think about playing any other social VR game.”
- “---{ graphics }---”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game is currently a significant concern, with numerous users reporting extensive bugs affecting gameplay, user interface, and movement mechanics. Many reviewers express frustration over the game's early access state, indicating that it feels unfinished and requires substantial polishing before it can be recommended. Overall, while the concept is promising, the execution is marred by instability and technical issues.
- “I like the idea, but this is very buggy at the moment, so I can't recommend it.”
- “The game is heavily early access; I mean... this game shouldn't even be released yet, it's that early. The UI system is buggy as hell, and half of the features are either broken or not working as of right now.”
- “When I first heard about this game, I was excited. It's a VR social game on Unreal, a way better engine than Unity. The game looks amazing, and I can't wait for it to be polished more, but at the moment, it's very buggy. The movement in VR is very sickening, and there's no current sitting play, and if there is, it does not work.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is mixed; while some users report smooth performance and excellent VR functionality, others experience significant issues, including bugs and crashes, particularly due to its early access status and Unreal Engine 4 limitations.
- “The game seems very optimized; everything is buttery smooth.”
- “UI is simple, performance is excellent in VR, and index finger tracking works great.”
- “Poor optimization - no surprise it's UE4, but it gets worse. The first time I tried loading up the game, I received a warning stating how the game was in early access. You'll notice bugs, crashes, etc. The usual issues.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate that the game lacks a narrative component, with one user expressing a desire for a quest version while highlighting the absence of any story. Overall, the consensus is that the game does not offer a meaningful or engaging storyline.
- “I hope they never make a quest version.”
- “No story.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay experience has been marred by technical issues, with users reporting multiple crashes and bugs occurring within a short playtime.
- “Honestly, I experienced 2 crashes and several bugs in less than 1 hour of gameplay.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it fun and amusing, particularly highlighting the presence of funny bugs and quirky elements like a humorous suit.
- “The game is filled with fun and funny moments that keep you laughing.”
- “I encountered some hilarious bugs that added to the overall humor of the experience.”
- “Cool, I got a funny suit in it! It really adds to the game's charm.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of effort akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it still feels like I'm nowhere.”