Where's My Helmet?
- May 19, 2016
- Mega Boss Game Studio
Get on Steam"Where's My Helmet?" is a first-person shooter set in a procedurally generated world. Players must navigate through treacherous environments, battling enemies and collecting power-ups, all while searching for their lost helmet. With a variety of weapons and customizable difficulty levels, this game offers a unique and challenging experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a unique concept that combines puzzle-solving with platforming elements, providing an engaging experience.
- Challenging puzzles and creative obstacles keep players motivated and entertained throughout the gameplay.
- The graphics are colorful and appealing, contributing to a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic platformers.
- The controls are often unresponsive and clunky, leading to frustration during gameplay.
- Limited content and lack of replayability diminish the overall value of the game once all levels are completed.
- The soundtrack can become repetitive, detracting from the immersive experience of the game.
- gameplay15 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a unique concept that offers a refreshing twist on traditional puzzle-solving, but it suffers from clunky mechanics and a lack of depth in puzzles and level design. While some players find it entertaining and innovative, others criticize its execution, noting issues with cursor control and repetitive elements that detract from the overall experience. Improvements in gameplay mechanics and sensitivity options could enhance its potential significantly.
“The game's premise offers a refreshing twist on traditional puzzle-solving gameplay, providing players with a novel and entertaining experience.”
“Offers a unique and entertaining puzzle-solving experience with its innovative concept and challenging gameplay.”
“Its unique gameplay mechanic involves utilizing two throwable axes as climbing tools while managing their cooldowns.”
“The gameplay is very clunky and unpolished as a result of these choices.”
“It's a cool concept, but I'm not sure the game is quite 'there'; the mechanics were okay, but the game overall was a basic platformer.”
“From a game design perspective, I think this game lacks puzzles, lacks level design, and risk/reward mechanics.”
- music10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game's music has been noted for its pleasant quality, but many players find the soundtrack repetitive, which can diminish immersion and enjoyment over time. While the simplicity of the audio options is appreciated, the limited variety in the music can lead to fatigue, suggesting that more dynamic or varied audio elements could enhance the overall experience.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“Music is nice but the game itself is challenging!”
“I liked the music in the game.”
“The game's soundtrack may become repetitive over time, potentially detracting from the overall immersion and enjoyment of the gameplay experience.”
“Repetitive soundtrack affecting overall immersion.”
“Having this type of configuration is a bit primal as the music and sound effects can get really tiresome at times, yet maintaining some form of audio feedback is desired for precise platforming.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for being colorful, engaging, and well-executed, particularly for a 2D platformer, with a nice art style that feels polished rather than rushed. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's appeal.
“The graphics are colorful and engaging, and the controls are easy to use.”
“The art style is nice and doesn't feel like it was rushed.”
“The controls are extremely simple and so are the graphics.”
“The graphics and aesthetics for 'Where's My Helmet?' are lacking.”
“It looks like they did their own graphics, and for a 2D platformer, they're better than most.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game faces challenges with replayability, as players may find limited incentive to revisit completed levels. Suggestions for improvement include adding new content, bonus objectives, or user-generated challenges to enhance longevity and engagement. Despite these limitations, the game's engaging puzzles still appeal to puzzle enthusiasts.
“Introducing bonus objectives, time trials, or user-generated content could encourage replayability and extend the game's lifespan.”
“While it may suffer from limited content and replayability, its engaging puzzles and creative obstacles make it a worthwhile choice for puzzle enthusiasts.”
“The game lacks replayability; once players complete all available levels, there is limited incentive to revisit previously cleared stages.”
“There is limited replayability once all levels are completed.”
“Expanding the game with additional levels or content updates could enhance its replay value and longevity.”
- story3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is characterized by its humorous and exciting elements, emphasizing themes of perseverance and the unpredictability of life. Players appreciate the engaging narrative that encourages exploration and mission completion, suggesting a rewarding experience as they progress through the game.
“The story is funny and exciting.”
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“I'll update this review because I will play the game until the end; it's nice to explore and do all the missions.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers suggest that the game's atmosphere could be significantly improved by incorporating a more varied soundtrack and dynamic audio elements, which would enrich the overall audio experience.
“The game's atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into its world with stunning visuals and a haunting soundtrack.”
“Every corner of the environment feels alive, creating a palpable tension that keeps you on edge throughout your journey.”
“The combination of ambient sounds and detailed graphics creates a unique atmosphere that truly sets this game apart from others.”
“The game's atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players.”
“The environments are visually appealing, but the overall atmosphere is undermined by repetitive sound design.”
“There is a distinct lack of tension in the atmosphere, making it hard to feel engaged or invested in the game.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game has been reported to have stability issues, with users encountering bugs that affect gameplay, such as an instance where dying unexpectedly grants an extra life.
“It's also buggy; I found a bug that, if I died, it would give me a life.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the overall experience.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted as both funny and exciting, contributing to an engaging narrative experience.
“The story is funny and exciting.”
“The humor in the dialogue had me laughing out loud.”
“I love how the game uses clever puns and witty banter to keep things lighthearted.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding in the game to be tedious, as it often involves repeatedly traversing the same challenging sections of levels, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.
“Most of the time spent in this game will be tediously running back to the two or three difficult sections of each level.”
“The grinding feels endless, with little reward for the time invested.”
“I find myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which makes the gameplay feel monotonous.”
