Author Topic: Helix for Wiiware (Read 7833 times)

BeautifulShy · « **on:** July 27, 2008, 08:31:56 PM »

This is a music game by Ghostfire games. Check the Developer video for a more in depth look at the game.

A brief summary of the game
Developer video

Dirk Temporo · « **Reply #1 on:** July 28, 2008, 02:47:15 AM »

Flames_of_chaos · « **Reply #2 on:** July 28, 2008, 03:02:41 AM »

The game looks cool and it's awesome that they are going for indy music my main problem is that it's a memory/monkey see monkey do type of game.

DAaaMan64 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 28, 2008, 05:41:26 AM »

LOL this game looks pretty cool. I'm a slight bit un sure about how well I'm going to understand the whole robot does the move then I duplicate it thing. But we'll see.

I really love how the publisher talked in that video. Very honest sounding, very down to earth. Really refreshing to hear that.

Nick DiMola · « **Reply #4 on:** July 28, 2008, 06:34:48 AM »

This video looked cool enough to convince me to buy the game.

DAaaMan64 · « **Reply #5 on:** July 31, 2008, 03:03:23 PM »

Yes I think I will buy this. I think the sounds track will be cool. And I love me a rhythm game that requires physical movement. I'm not a guitar hero person.

Like I said the only thing I am hesitant about is that the robot does the moves right before just to show you what to do, I think that's a little weird and my be disorienting.

But they seem confident we will enjoy it. As always.

BeautifulShy · « **Reply #6 on:** August 22, 2008, 09:35:50 PM »

Since this game is coming on Monday. I thought I would bring this thread to the attention of the masses.

DAaaMan64 · « **Reply #7 on:** August 23, 2008, 03:13:14 AM »

Ya, I'm looking forward to this, it looks like an awesome game. It really does.

Dasmos · « **Reply #8 on:** August 23, 2008, 08:13:52 AM »

Quote from: DAaaMan64 - on August 23, 2008, 03:13:14 AM

Ya, I'm looking forward to this, it looks like an awesome game. It really does.

No it doesn't. It really doesn't.

vudu · « **Reply #9 on:** August 23, 2008, 10:20:43 AM »

Quote from: Dasmos on August 23, 2008, 08:13:52 AM

No it doesn't. It really doesn't.

I have to agree with Dasmos on this one. It looks like it would get boring after about 5 minutes.

I think the execution looks very confusing. Long combos look like they're going to be a pain in the ass because you make the moves several seconds after the the robot moves but you still have to pay attention to the timing bar at the top.

ShyGuy · « **Reply #10 on:** August 23, 2008, 10:42:35 AM »

Techno is the big draw here, right?

Flames_of_chaos · « **Reply #11 on:** August 23, 2008, 10:46:57 AM »

Also you need 2 Wii remotes for 1 person to play this game, I'm on the fence because the main problem is the robot moves before the timing notes and in long sequences it can be confusing and some people may be confused because of mirroring, (if the robot moves it's right arm you have to move your left arm and so forth).

Shyguy - The big draw is indy techno music.

DAaaMan64 · « **Reply #12 on:** August 23, 2008, 12:47:10 PM »

Quote from: Flames_of_chaos on August 23, 2008, 10:46:57 AM

Also you need 2 Wii remotes for 1 person to play this game, I'm on the fence because the main problem is the robot moves before the timing notes and in long sequences it can be confusing and some people may be confused because of mirroring, (if the robot moves it's right arm you have to move your left arm and so forth).

Ya I agree, I am worried about that.

They game doesn't look awesome, but I still want it. I just hope I can do it.

Kairon · « **Reply #13 on:** August 23, 2008, 04:13:01 PM »

This game reminds me a lot of one of the minigames in Rayman Raving Rabbids TY Party (read my impressions)...

BeautifulShy · « **Reply #14 on:** August 25, 2008, 12:44:49 PM »

I just got this. The first thing everyone should calibrate the movements. This will give you a better feel for the controls. There is also a tutorial so you can get better.

DAaaMan64 · « **Reply #15 on:** August 25, 2008, 01:10:53 PM »

I want to know what you think of the game so far.

as I won't be buying it if it is crap.

BeautifulShy · « **Reply #16 on:** August 25, 2008, 10:27:10 PM »

Ok so I played I for about a hour. I have enjoyed it so far. Ok Flames before you start a song you can press the a and b buttons to determine what wiimote controls each of the robots hand. So I have a wiimote in each hand so I press a and b on the left to use my left hand to match the robots left hand.Vudu that is a minor problem, but is similar to DDR because you have to keep a eye on the arrows while timing your movements. I think it is a bit easier to manage in this game. You start with 5 songs and you unlock the rest by how many songs you played.I personally like this game. Even when I am not doing well, I enjoy it because of the music. Vudu's point stands. It is somewhat difficult to keep your eye on the robot and the timing bar, but if you can adapt to it then you will do great. All in all this is a great game with a minor fault.
Edit: I made a mistake on how you unlock songs.I had A rank. Now I have songs played.

Flames_of_chaos · « **Reply #17 on:** August 25, 2008, 10:38:34 PM »

Well Maxi the thing is in traditional music games like DDR or beatmania you hit the note when its on the marker in Helix you see the action before you have to perform it which can cause some sort of disconnect.

Imagine if Helix was as fast as Beatmania in "Another" difficulty.

BeautifulShy · « **Reply #18 on:** August 26, 2008, 03:39:26 AM »

I was agreeing with Vudu in my post. Yes I can see that it would be a problem if the game were like that.

BeautifulShy · « **Reply #19 on:** August 27, 2008, 10:47:42 AM »

Wiiware World Review
They gave it a 8/10

Kairon · « **Reply #20 on:** August 27, 2008, 01:25:12 PM »

Wow! So you really like this game? I'm curious now, and it's on my radar for when I FINALLY beat FF:CC MLaaK and get some space cleared out.

DAaaMan64 · « **Reply #21 on:** August 27, 2008, 03:02:43 PM »

My Life as a Suck

BeautifulShy · « **Reply #22 on:** August 27, 2008, 08:15:22 PM »

DAaaMan64 have you tried the game?Kairon I hope you like this game.

DAaaMan64 · « **Reply #23 on:** August 27, 2008, 09:20:04 PM »

No, I really am running out of time for that stuff. School starts Tuesday.

Nick DiMola · « **Reply #24 on:** August 27, 2008, 11:34:39 PM »

Just got this in for review and I must say I am enjoying it. Playing it on easy is a reasonable challenge. Tried hard for S&Gs and holy crap is it hard.

Anyway, going to be playing more tomorrow night and will hopefully have the review up this weekend.

If anyone has any questions Maxi hasn't answered I'll be glad to fill you guys in.

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Author Topic: Helix for Wiiware (Read 7833 times)