Hydra Heli

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Hydra Heli is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Ideas Per Second and was released on September 15, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Hydra Heli is a relaxing incremental game where you control a swarm of torpedoes to destroy battleships and earn shards. Use these shards to enhance your helicopter’s firepower, damage, and unlock new regions across a massive skill tree. Explore eight regions and strategically progress to save your country from annihilation.

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Single-Player

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97%

Audience ScoreBased on 37 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

grinding7 negative mentions

Fun and engaging gameplay with a well-balanced progression system.
Great for short play sessions, providing enjoyable incremental fun without excessive grinding.
Simple controls and a relaxing atmosphere make it a perfect time killer.

The game lacks depth and skill, with limited challenge and variety in gameplay.
Visual design and color choices could be improved, leading to a less appealing aesthetic.
Short playtime and a feeling of missed potential, with many upgrades feeling unnecessary or unimpactful.

grinding
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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78%
Reviews indicate that grinding in the game varies in intensity, with some players finding it manageable and even enjoyable, while others note it can feel excessive, particularly towards the endgame where upgrades become the primary focus. The game offers a relatively short playtime, with some players completing it in about three hours, but achieving 100% completion may require additional grinding, typically around 30-40 minutes. Overall, while grinding exists, many players appreciate the game's pacing and find it to be a relaxing experience.
- “3 hours for $5 is on the lower end, but the game was well-paced throughout with no grindy sections, so it's quality 3 hours, which can't be said for too many incremental games.”
- “Once you have it, just leave the game open on the menu for about 20-40 minutes; no grinding needed.”
- “The pacing was perhaps a bit below average, and there was both a significant amount of grinding, and a significant amount of unpurchased upgrades by the time the game finished.”
- “There is however pretty little to do in the endgame, you'll have unlocked the 'victory' option long before you unlocked everything on the upgrade tree so you're only grinding for the last upgrades.”
- “Even the final achievement with the quality of life upgrade needing keys to get takes about 30-40 minutes of grinding.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story is perceived as relatively short and straightforward, with players finding it engaging enough to complete despite some grinding for upgrades and missions. While the narrative may lack depth, it maintains interest through a series of missions that keep players occupied.
- “By the end of the game, I was just letting it idle while I did laundry, waiting for the last few missions to complete.”
- “Only part that is grinding is getting all the money for the upgrades and a couple of missions, but it's a relatively short game to 100%.”
- “I don't like grinding, but I didn't feel annoyed once I started the mission; it's just one 'squirrel' after another.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is characterized as soft and relaxing, perfectly complementing its theme of unwinding after a long workday.
- “The music is soft and relaxing, perfectly matching the theme of unwinding after a long workday.”
- “The soundtrack creates a soothing atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
- “I love how the music complements the gameplay, making every moment feel more immersive.”
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous over time.”
- “I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable, failing to enhance the gaming experience.”
- “The background music is too quiet and doesn't create the immersive atmosphere I was hoping for.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are praised for their smooth gameplay and impressive artwork, particularly on boats and ships, with a simple art style that complements the overall experience effectively.
- “Great target system, smooth gameplay, and surprisingly beautiful artwork on the boats and ships.”
- “The simple art style works well for the game.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features a great target system and smooth mechanics, complemented by impressive artwork on boats and ships. While it successfully offers a simple and relaxing experience, it is marred by missed potential and noticeable beginner game development mistakes.
- “Great target system, smooth gameplay, and surprisingly beautiful artwork on the boats and ships.”
- “Delivers on the premise of simplicity and relaxing gameplay.”
- “Delivers on the premise of simplicity and relaxing gameplay, but is full of missed potential and overflows with beginner game development mistakes.”