Helios
- July 16, 2021
- Helm Boy Studios
- 1h median play time
Get on Steam"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."
PC
Virtual Reality
Windows
Oculus Rift
Reviews
- Helios showcases impressive graphics powered by Unreal Engine, providing a visually stunning experience compared to other social VR platforms.
- The game has a lot of potential for growth, with an active development team that listens to player feedback and hosts events.
- Performance is generally smooth, with quick launch times and the ability to run well even on lower-end hardware.
- The game suffers from a lack of content and a very small player base, making it feel deserted and uninviting for new players.
- Frequent crashes and a complicated, unintuitive user interface hinder the overall experience, making it difficult for players to navigate and enjoy the game.
- Many features are still broken or not fully implemented, leading to frustration and a feeling that the game is in a very early development stage rather than a polished product.
- graphics12 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics in this game are widely praised for their stunning quality and performance, running smoothly at over 70 fps, especially when compared to other VR titles like VRChat and ChilloutVR. Users highlight the impressive visuals powered by Unreal Engine, describing them as "mind-blowing" and "gorgeous," making it difficult to return to other social VR games. Overall, the graphics are considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
“It runs incredibly well for the graphics shown in-game; it doesn't look cartoon-like like ChilloutVR or low-poly like VRChat and actually goes over 70 fps.”
“Unreal Engine in VR outshines VRChat and even Neos for the visuals.”
“Graphics-wise, this game looks amazing.”
“I can only use desktop mode because they don't support my controllers for the HTC Vive Cosmos. That sucks, but I love the graphics for this game. If someone has the same headset as me, can someone help me?”
“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.”
“Did I mention it also has mind-blowing graphics?”
- stability7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is currently a major concern, with numerous users reporting significant bugs and issues that hinder gameplay. Many describe the experience as "buggy" and "unstable," particularly in VR movement and user interface functionality, suggesting that the game feels more like an early access title that is not yet ready for release. Overall, while the potential is acknowledged, the game requires substantial polishing and fixes before it can be recommended.
“I like the idea, but this is very buggy at the moment, so I can't recommend.”
“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.”
“It's a small community and the app is buggy.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is mixed; while some users report a smooth experience with excellent performance, particularly in VR, others highlight significant issues such as bugs and crashes, which are expected in early access titles built on Unreal Engine 4.
“The game seems very optimized; everything is buttery smooth.”
“The UI is simple, performance is excellent in VR, and index finger tracking works great.”
“It seems optimized.”
“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.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game lacks a narrative component, with one user explicitly stating that there is "no story" present. Additionally, there is a desire expressed for a version of the game that does not include a quest format, suggesting that the current storytelling approach may not be well-received.
“I hope they never make a quest version.”
“Experienced on the Meta Quest 2.”
“No story.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
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.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it fun and amusing, often highlighting the presence of funny bugs and quirky elements like a humorous suit.
“This game is full of fun and funny moments that keep you laughing.”
“I encountered some hilarious bugs that added to the overall humor of the game.”
“Cool, I got a funny suit in it! It really adds to the comedic vibe.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it requires an unrealistic amount of effort, akin to needing a second life to complete 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.”
