Bust a move with Helix!
Ghostfire games has just revealed new screenshots for its upcoming WiiWare title Helix.
Falling neatly into the ‘rhythm action’ genre, Helix calls for the player to move their bodies in time with the beat of 26 different songs, each crafted by an independent artist. The required moves – which include punches, backfists and hooks - are shown via an on-screen mannequin, with additional commands being relayed at the bottom of the display.
Interestingly, you’ll actually need two Wiimotes to make the most out of this game – one for each sweaty palm. Not all of the songs are available from the offset and many must be unlocked via successful progression through the game.
Naturally the success of such a title hinges on the quality of the music, but the fact that each track is by an 'independent' artist does worry us slightly. However, as always, time will tell.
Helix is expected in the next few months and should retail for 1000 Wii points. Check out all the latest screenshots at the Helix game page.
1. Wiireview123
15 May 2008, 14:49 BST
hmmmmmm, seems intersting. but mabye it shoud sell for 700 points
2. KnucklesSonic8
15 May 2008, 14:52 BST
Agreed. 1000 seems a bit... much. This reminds me of DDR Hottest Party in a way.
3. ChocoDK
15 May 2008, 16:07 BST
Not my cup of tea. And to some people having to use two Wiimotes might be a turn off. I also think though that 1000 points is a bit pricey for this game.
4. KnucklesSonic8
15 May 2008, 16:33 BST
I agree. And 1000 is too much for a game of this stature.
5. DJ Triforce
15 May 2008, 17:00 BST
This would be a embarrassing game to be playing when someone walks into the room. Haha.
6. KnucklesSonic8
15 May 2008, 17:02 BST
Pssh, yeah really. But so would a lot of other Wii games according to some. xD
7. SmaMan
15 May 2008, 19:51 BST
Well they probably have to put it at 1000 because of all the liscenses for the songs. It is a little pricey, but there's probably nothing they can do about it.
8. Objection_Blaster
15 May 2008, 20:42 BST
@DJ Not as embaressing as some of the motions for Rayman and Warioware that make you look like you're doing things that are anatomically incorrect to do with your wii (double pun!)
9. KnucklesSonic8
15 May 2008, 21:02 BST
Hey watch it! Those are two of my favourite games!!
Double pun, ftw.
But yeah, comparing this to other titles, this blows in terms of embarassing motions by a long shot. xD
10. konkerdoodle
15 May 2008, 22:12 BST
No More Heroes
. I've never played it, but i heard that it is quite awkward to "recharge your energy sword".
11. SmaMan
15 May 2008, 23:05 BST
Nah, it's just the way that Tommy Touchdown recharges it. You can shake the wii-mote any way you want, he just does it...awkwardly...but then what about him isn't awkward?
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