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Big Helmet Heroes

Big Helmet Heroes

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Release Date: February 6, 2025

Action, Fantasy, Humorous, For 2 Players, 2.5D, Co-op, Side-scroll, Splitscreen, Multiplayer, Singleplayer

A fantasy-themed 2,5D brawler, allowing to play alone or in 2-player coop. Big Helmet Heroes offers four playable character classes - a warrior, a brute, a rogue or a monk. Each class has their own weapons and attacks. We deal with waves of enemies, while trying to find and rescue the princess.

6.8

OpenCritic

7.8

Steam

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Big Helmet Heroes is a beat'em up game in which we enter a fantasy land and take on the role of the titular heroes tasked with saving the princess. The game is the debut project of the independent French team Exalted Studio.

Gameplay

In Big Helmet Heroes we watch the action from the side. During the game, we embody a chosen hero and explore locations in their skin, engaging in dynamic battles with numerous opponents. Adventure leads us both through picturesque landscapes and dangerous undergrounds.

Heroes

The game provides us with characters representing four professions, each equipped with a unique set of skills and strengths.

A warrior wielding a sword and shield is a relatively universal unit, maintaining a balance between attack and defense factors. Brute is quite slow, but possesses great strength and uses a two-handed weapon. In addition, there is a rogue equipped with two daggers, who is fast and can sneak around, as well as a monk armed with a staff, who can boast agility.

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Platforms:

PC Windows

PC Windows

Nintendo Switch

Nintendo Switch

PlayStation 5

PlayStation 5

Xbox Series X/S

Xbox Series X/S

Early Access:February 3, 2025

Developer: Exalted Studio

Publisher: Dear Villagers / Plug in Digital / Playdius

Age restrictions: 12+

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Features

System Requirements

System Requirements for Big Helmet Heroes Video Game:

PC Windows

PC / Windows

Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i5-6300, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 6 GB GeForce GTX 1060, Windows 10/11.

Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Core i5-11400, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 12 GB GeForce RTX 3060, Windows 10/11.

Ratings

Game Ratings for Big Helmet Heroes Video Game.

6.8

OpenCritic Rating

Game is Recomended by 34% of Critics. There are 32 Critic Reviews.

OpenCritic

Game Rant: 8 / 10 by Matthew O’Dwyer

Big Helmet Heroes doesn't reinvent the wheel, but manages to highlight what makes a beat 'em up adventure so fun to play.

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Analog Stick Gaming: 8 / 10 by Jeff M Young

Despite its issues, Big Helmet Heroes is a blast. Its story bits feel unfinished, but the central gameplay that makes up 95% of the adventure is a true successor to Castle Crashers, making it a fun time with two players. While four players would have been ideal for being a party game, it’s likely something the studio will approach in a possible sequel, or at least that is my dream for where this series could go.With fun weapons, engaging abilities, and 28 other knights to unlock across 20 levels, Big Helmet Heroes is certainly a fun time with a friend.

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The Outerhaven Productions: 3.5 / 5 by Sean Garmer

Big Helmet Heroes is enjoyable solo or with a friend. Its wacky weapon variety and ever changing setting keeps things interesting when the gameplay begins to wear a bit thin. The 28 different discoverable heroes offer a reason to playthrough multiple times, unfortunately its technical issues may make it a one and done adventure.

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78%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Mostly Positive (623)

STEAM
User Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

  • Fun and Engaging Gameplay: Players find the game to be a fun, chaotic beat-em-up experience reminiscent of classic titles like "Castle Crashers." The combat is described as satisfying, with a variety of characters and weapons that keep gameplay fresh.
  • Charming Art Style: The game's graphics are praised for their vibrant, cartoonish style, which adds to the overall enjoyment.
  • Character Variety: With 28 playable knights, each having unique abilities and superpowers, players appreciate the diversity and the ability to unlock new characters.
  • Replayability: The game offers multiple difficulty levels and hidden characters, encouraging players to replay levels for exploration and achievement purposes.
  • Local Co-op Fun: Many reviews highlight the enjoyment of playing with friends or family in local co-op mode, making it a great choice for casual gaming sessions.

The main cons of the game

  • Bugs and Technical Issues: A significant number of players report encountering various bugs, including game crashes, character getting stuck, and issues with controller support, particularly in local co-op mode.
  • Short Playtime: The game is criticized for being relatively short, with many players finishing it in just a few hours, leading to concerns about its value for the price.
  • Limited Character Differentiation: While there are many characters, some players feel that they do not have enough unique gameplay mechanics, with most sharing similar attack patterns.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users

  • Online Co-op: Many users express disappointment that the game does not support online multiplayer, limiting play to local co-op only.
  • Character Progression: The absence of a leveling system or skill tree for characters is noted, with players longing for deeper customization and progression elements.
  • Checkpoints and Save Systems: Players mention a lack of checkpoints in levels, leading to frustration when having to restart levels from the beginning after dying.
  • More Diverse Enemy and Level Design: Some reviews suggest that the enemy variety and level design could be improved, particularly criticizing maze levels for being confusing and not well-integrated into the game.

Summary

  • Overall, "Big Helmet Heroes" is viewed as a fun and charming co-op experience, particularly for casual players and families, but it is marred by technical issues and a lack of depth in gameplay mechanics.

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