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Helvetii

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80%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:story
95% User Score Based on 40 reviews
Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

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Helvetii is a single player arcade platformer game with fantasy and dark fantasy themes. It was developed by Team KwaKwa and was released on February 3, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

Helvetii is a character-action game set in Gaulish Celtic Mythology. Challenge the everchanging rot with 3 characters, use the gifts and powers bestowed by primal deities and show your mastery of combat by pummeling, juggling and slamming your enemies in a gorgeous 2d presentation.

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95%Audience ScoreBased on 40 reviews
gameplay9 positive mentions
  • Helvetii features a gorgeous hand-drawn art style and smooth, engaging combat that keeps players hooked.
  • The game rewards skillful play with a unique combo system and offers a variety of characters, each with distinct playstyles.
  • Responsive developer support and a fun gameplay loop make for an enjoyable roguelite experience.
  • The game lacks a proper tutorial or introduction, making it feel clunky and unfinished for some players.
  • Some players find the combat unsatisfying due to missing impactful hit sounds and flashy effects.
  • The permanent upgrade progression can feel slow, and the difficulty curve may be inconsistent, particularly with boss encounters.

  • gameplay

    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, 17% neutral mentions, 8% negative mentions

    The gameplay is praised for its smooth combat, fluid mechanics, and engaging loop, enhanced by a variety of stage elements. While some reviewers noted that it falls short in certain aspects of gameplay and storytelling, the overall experience remains enjoyable and addictive, complemented by a charming hand-drawn art style.

    • “The gameplay loop is rather fun, especially with the variety of stage elements.”
    • “I came for the unique art style and stayed for the smooth combat, interesting setting, and addicting gameplay.”
    • “I like the smooth combat and fluid gameplay.”
    • “As an action/adventure game, Helvetii falls just a bit short on some elements of gameplay and storytelling.”

  • graphics

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics of the game are highly praised for their gorgeous art style reminiscent of Vanillaware, complemented by great visuals and music. Reviewers appreciate the unique artwork and smooth combat, highlighting the game's engaging aesthetic and overall visual appeal.

    • “It's a bloody good Vanillaware-style indie with snappy combat, gorgeous art style, and competently funny dialogue.”
    • “I came for the unique art style and stayed for the smooth combat, interesting setting, and addicting gameplay.”
    • “Great visuals and music, a lovable trio of dorks, and incredibly solid combat, especially for a game built around a single attack button.”

  • music

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its gorgeous quality, enhancing the overall experience alongside great visuals and solid combat mechanics. Players find it relaxing and enjoyable, making it a significant highlight of the game.

    • “At $15, if it's remotely your kind of game, you should pick it up and come slay the corrupted to this absolutely gorgeous soundtrack!”
    • “Great visuals and music, a lovable trio of dorks, and incredibly solid combat, especially for a game built around a single attack button.”
    • “I relaxed for 5 minutes to this music long enough to realize that I was going to be okay.”

  • story

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 34% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions

    The story of the game emphasizes resilience and the unpredictability of life, highlighting the importance of perseverance in the face of adversity. However, some players feel that the storytelling aspect falls short, suggesting that it could be more engaging within the action/adventure framework.

    • “The moral of the story is that you never know what life holds in store for you. If I had given up when all the odds were stacked against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
    • “As an action/adventure game, Helvetii falls just a bit short on some elements of gameplay and storytelling.”

  • humor

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is characterized by competently funny dialogue that complements its engaging combat and stunning art style, reminiscent of Vanillaware's signature approach. Overall, players find the humor to be a strong and enjoyable aspect of the experience.

    • “It's a bloody good Vanillaware-style indie with snappy combat, gorgeous art style, and competently funny dialogue.”
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80%Critics’ scoreBased on 1 critic reviews
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Helvetii is a arcade platformer game with fantasy and dark fantasy themes. Common tags for Helvetii include indie, roguelite, 2d, spectacle fighter, roguelike and others.

Helvetii is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and others.

Helvetii was released on February 3, 2023.

Helvetii was developed by Team KwaKwa.

Helvetii has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked Helvetii for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Helvetii is a single player game.

Similar games include The Rogue Prince of Persia, Dead Cells, Absolum, Trinity Fusion, Katanaut and others.