Helix Wii
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Metascore
60 out of 100

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8.3 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

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  • Summary: [WiiWare] Helix is an innovative music-rhythm game designed for the Wii console. Use the Wii Remote controller to do dozens of exciting moves, including punches, circles, back fists, hooks and more. Be mesmerized by the eye-popping background visuals, which pulse to the beat of the music. Enjoy incredible replay value with 26 songs to play and three difficulty levels. Try to unlock all of the songs. This game is great for getting exercise plus having fun. No buttons are required, so it's easy for anyone to pick up but difficult for even the best players to master. [Nintendo]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 18
  3. Negative: 3 out of 18
  1. GameFocus
    85
    The game has a ton of real value because there are plenty of songs to unlock, difficulty levels and the price is so low it makes it worth while to pick up even as an impulse purchase.
  2. Gamer 2.0
    72
    Helix is an interesting title that makes good use of what the Wii is capable of. If you have some money to spend in the Wii Shop Channel and you're tired of doing nothing but watching Strong Bad on the WiiWare, you might want to give Helix a try... just remember that it's best to have two Wii Remotes.
  3. ZTGD
    71
    Helix is a simple game that can be a lot of fun if you don’t mind looking bizarre while playing.
  4. Gamers' Temple
    45
    The entire game consists of one mode - looking at a bored-looking robot and imitating its moves - and that mode isn't really any fun.

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  1. AdamKrasneski
    9
    The little robot is entertaining, the background visuals are pleasing, and the music is very enjoyable. But two things will ultimately make or break this game for you. One, the gameplay is hard AND easy. About 6 of the 10(ish) gestures can be read by the game if you actually just swing the wiimote(s) forward and to the right. But, reading the gestures on the hard difficulty level can still prove to be a challenge even if you are "cheating" the system this way. I personally just do the gestures without cheating and find this game to be loads of fun. The second thing that will make or break the game for you is the soundtrack. They are all "electronica" so to speak. Now let's face it, your not really supposed to "get down" with metal, or alot of rap, but if you actually dislike or hate techno, trance, dance, r&B or any other heavily electronic music laden genres, then i would not recommend this for you. On a side note, i picked up this title after i moved, and, while dieting as well, lost 30 pounds in about 3&1/2 months. That leads me to one more small criticism. I'm now in good enough shape that i need more songs with alot of energy! All the hardest workout songs compiles a list of about 7. Although any song on hard is at least a small work out. Even if your not looking for a workout and just want to play a fun rhythm game i would recommend Helix.… Expand

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