The Lonely Helmet
- June 8, 2022
- McKenzie Software
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Get on itch.io StoreIn a galaxy far far away, there was a collection of helmets. Some were stronger than others, some were smaller and some were bigger, but all helmets had a purpose - to protect their space-human and allow them to breath outside of the Universe.
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Reviews
- The game features good visuals and a charming art style that appeals to players.
- It's a free game that offers a simple and easy 2D platforming experience, making it accessible for casual gamers.
- The developer is responsive and actively addresses issues, enhancing the overall player experience.
- The controls and movement mechanics are poorly designed, leading to frustrating gameplay.
- There are significant bugs, including softlocks and inconsistent collision detection, which detract from the experience.
- The game has a lack of unique mechanics and can feel repetitive, with a boring color palette and limited visual variety.
- graphics3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the art style and music, while others criticized the monotonous black, white, and grey cube visuals. Although the visuals are deemed good by some, the overall aesthetic may not appeal to everyone, especially given the game's free status.
“I think that the art style is cool and the music fits well.”
“Has boring black and white and grey cube graphics for the whole game.”
“The visuals are good, but the controls, movement, and jumps felt off.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as soothing and fitting well with the art style, enhancing the overall atmosphere. However, some players found the calm music to clash with the precision platforming, leading to a sense of boredom, and noted that certain sound effects could use improvement.
“The game has soothing music, and it makes you think.”
“I think that the art style is cool and the music fits well, although I feel some of the sound effects, such as the collection noise for the stars, could be improved.”
“The calm music and precision platforming didn't mix well for me, and I found it boring.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for having poor jumping mechanics and a lack of unique features, leading to a disappointing experience.
“The game has horrible jumps and lacks unique mechanics.”
