Helmet Heroes

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Helmet Heroes is a single player and multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by Helmet Games and was released on October 3, 2016. It received neutral reviews from players.

Fight your way through this vast online world of players and monsters as you level up and gain new swords, helmet, and armor. Make friends, create guilds, explore new areas, and unleash some serious energy.

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Audience ScoreBased on 633 reviews

story4 positive mentions

grinding25 negative mentions

The game offers a nostalgic experience for many players who enjoyed it during their childhood.
It has a fun and engaging gameplay loop, especially for those who enjoy grinding and leveling up.
The community can be friendly, with players often helping each other and sharing items.

The game is plagued with bugs and frequent disconnections, making it frustrating to play.
There are significant pay-to-win elements that can hinder progress for free-to-play users.
The game has been largely abandoned by developers, leading to a lack of updates and support.

story
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
78%
9%
The game's story is largely criticized for being minimal and unengaging, with many players comparing it unfavorably to MapleStory, which they find to have a more immersive narrative. Users express frustration over the lack of meaningful quests and objectives, describing the experience as a grind-focused RPG with little to no storyline. Overall, the consensus is that the game feels like a simplified, low-budget version of better titles, lacking depth and coherence in its narrative.
- “The story is very immersive.”
- “I was expecting some type of story with the option of multiplayer capabilities.”
- “Maybe just add an objective or quests and this game could be great.”
- “The quests are truly trash but you don't need them.”
- “Worst game ever; pathway buildups always end up getting me stuck in PvP areas with sluggish movement. Let alone combat, it's a mess. Basically, there's no significant goals, let alone a storyline in mind—just a basic RPG with four class types to brawl against each other with fantasy mobs, and that's about it.”
- “The controls are horrible and the game itself has no real story or anything, just a forgettable experience.”
grinding
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
93%
The game is widely recognized for its heavy emphasis on grinding, with many players noting that it can feel excessive, especially from levels 200 to 400. While some enjoy the grind and find it addictive, others feel it detracts from the overall experience, reducing the game to a "grinding simulator" with limited variety. Overall, it appeals primarily to those who appreciate grind-heavy gameplay, but may frustrate players seeking a more balanced experience.
- “There is a point where the game gets really grindy.”
- “But when you start playing more and more, you start to realize that grinding is the only thing you do in this game.”
- “Too much time is spent grinding, and to what end?”
graphics
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
52%
26%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the cartoony art style reminiscent of titles like MapleStory, while others criticize the overall quality as average or poor, citing issues like graphical glitches and misalignment. Despite a few positive remarks about the art's charm, many users express disappointment in the lack of polish and modernity, leading to a generally unfavorable perception of the game's visual presentation.
- “I liked the graphics and gameplay of this game.”
- “Love the game as it has loads of content and is amazing when it comes to graphics, and it is really cartoony so it is universal.”
- “Brilliant dynamic graphics.”
- “It features average, mismatched 2D cartoony art instead of modern, contemporary PC graphics.”
- “The graphics aren't as impressive as other games, and progression isn't exactly fun at times.”
- “I picked an archer, but you don't have any real control over the angle of your hits, just mash space and make sure you're horizontally leveled with the mob. The graphics are god awful - not just because of the childish unpolished design but they are misaligned, have random pixels around the edge of the graphics which obviously aren't supposed to be visible, among other graphical issues.”
gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
66%
13%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it addictive and enjoyable despite its flaws, while others criticize it for being grindy, repetitive, and shallow, particularly in its mobile version. Many users express a desire for updates to improve mechanics and fix bugs, as well as concerns about the pay-to-win elements that detract from the overall experience. Overall, while the game has fun mechanics and decent graphics, it suffers from a lack of polish and innovation, leading to a frustrating experience for some players.
- “Forget about the negative comments; I know this game's not the best RPG and not the most polished around, but deep down, this is still one of the greatest flash games I've ever played and enjoyed back in elementary school. I'm glad I played this again a few days ago. Aside from all this, the developer needs to focus more on this game and release constant updates, like refining the cutscenes and making it smoother. Overall, this is somehow addictive for me even after many years, so I recommend it if you understand the mechanics and are a flash veteran.”
- “I was so confused, but I realized: this game's gameplay is actually really fun. While it might not be the most unique game out there (as it's kind of just a stock RPG), it has a decent amount of cool unique characteristics that define it from other games of the genre.”
- “The gameplay is good; in a way, it's a simplified version of MapleStory—simple and fun.”
- “From bad gameplay to unengaging story and pay-to-win mechanics, but... I enjoy it.”
- “Unless you are a millionaire, don't play this as the monotonous free-to-play gameplay gets boring within 10 minutes, and if you want to progress at a meaningful rate, you need to pay an exorbitant amount of money.”
- “Overall, the developers should have polished basic game mechanics before adding complex player leveling, elaborate menus, and a map that looks like a 2-year-old's scribbles.”
stability
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
95%
The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous users reporting significant bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, such as ATM withdrawal issues and enemy teleportation. Many players express frustration over the lack of developer support and updates since 2014, leading to a consensus that while the game has potential, its stability issues make it difficult to recommend. Some users note occasional fun moments, but the overwhelming presence of glitches detracts from the overall experience.
- “I must be one of the lucky ones who managed to get past the whole crash ban situation, but other than that, this game is pretty bug-free.”
- “I don't recommend this game because it's buggy and the developers don't care about it; the last update was in 2014.”
- “It would be fun, but it is just way too buggy.”
- “The game is extremely buggy, laggy (oh and I promise you that with my 1070 and 60 mbps download speed it's not on my side), the controls are horrible and cannot be adjusted.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
46%
31%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its catchiness and intensity, while others find it repetitive and annoying due to its short loop. Many users note that the music does not fit the game's atmosphere, leading to frustration during gameplay. Overall, while the music has its moments, it tends to become a drawback for players over time.
- “Some catchy and intense music.”
- “Music and atmosphere are nice though.”
- “The music is nice.”
- “The first thing I notice is the music, which isn’t bad, just repetitive.”
- “The map doesn't appear to make any sense, the tutorial is basically 'WASD to move, space to attack, E to pick up', music is looped and highly annoying after 60 seconds.”
- “The music is horrendous and doesn't match with the game at all; it's a 2-minute track on loop.”
monetization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
Helmet Heroes is criticized for its aggressive monetization strategy, being labeled a cash grab that heavily relies on pay-to-win microtransactions. While some players enjoy the gameplay and social aspects, many express frustration over the pervasive in-game purchases designed to exploit younger audiences. Overall, the monetization model detracts from the experience for a significant portion of the player base.
- “You can make new friends, talk to people, buy in-game purchases to help you in-game, or just even grind to upgrade your level.”
- “Great game; the only issue is that I can't make in-game purchases and sometimes would like to be able to get tickets.”
- “Helmet Heroes is a 'free' mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as a cash grab by lazy mobile devs. It's a basic multiplayer platformer shooter/brawler with RPG elements designed to tie into the heavily pay-to-win microtransaction system, put in place to harvest money from mobile app kids.”
- “Game is pretty fun but not a fan of such aggressive monetization design.”
- “Terrible game, cash grab for microtransactions.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its humor, featuring nostalgic elements and a comical main character with a humorous jump animation that elicits genuine laughter. Players find the overall experience enjoyable and entertaining, contributing to a lighthearted exploration.
- “It's a funny and fun game with a lot of nostalgia.”
- “The main character has a funny jump animation that almost made me smile at one point.”
- “After laughing at it and trying to figure out where we are, we give up and keep exploring.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game elicits strong reactions, ranging from frustration and disappointment to poignant moments that can bring players to tears, highlighting the stakes involved in the narrative.
- “Tears welled up in his eyes when he realized what exactly was at stake.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers praise the character designs, giving them a perfect score of 10/10, indicating a high level of satisfaction with the visual representation and uniqueness of the characters.
- “The character designs are a perfect 10/10.”
- “The depth of character development truly makes you feel connected to each character's journey.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making their stories feel authentic and engaging.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by its pleasant music, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience.
- “The music and atmosphere are truly captivating.”
- “The game's atmosphere immerses you completely, making every moment feel alive.”
- “The haunting sound design and visuals create an unforgettable atmosphere.”