Helious
Description
Helious is a game where you must maneuver a balloon through levels without popping it. As you maneuver the balloon, air is released and if too much air is released, you also lose, adding some strategy to the game.
As the levels progress, the levels get various dangers added such as pins, rain, turrets that shoot at you, and more. Some areas even require your balloon to be small enough to go through which will mean letting out additional air. You will also be able to get items to throw at any enemies you encounter as you get into higher levels.
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Average score: 3.2 out of 5 (based on 2 ratings with 1 reviews)
The Good
This game is pretty difficult, but I find that appealing. I always love a good challenge.
The Bad
IM TRIPPIN BALLS, MAN
If you don't speak idiot, allow me to translate: This game is really disorienting. I got a headache from playing too long,
The Bottom Line
If aliens really did make this, as Sean Puckett says, then we don't have to worry about aliens taking our jobs as game devs. However, I would say that this game is worth a try. Just be ready to get mad.
DOS · by Thomas Baughman (2) · 2018
Trivia
Inspiration
If you choose "Story" at the beginning of the game, you will learn that the author claims that Helious is based on a prototype that appeared on his hard disk during a UFO encounter.
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Game added by Riamus.
Additional contributors: Chentzilla.
Game added April 10, 2004. Last modified February 22, 2023.