HELIOBIOTIC

Immaculate vibes. Exploring is a lot of fun. Multiple 'oh ♥♥♥♥' moments and I still feel like I've only scratched the surface so far.

HELIOBIOTIC is the kind of sci fi adventure that immediately caught my attention because it mixes fast movement with a mysterious time loop. I play as a stranded explorer on floating islands above a huge abyss, trying to understand why the world is trapped in a repeating cycle. I really liked the feeling of being dropped into an unfamiliar alien world where exploration and curiosity are just as important as getting from place to place. The movement is easily one of my favorite parts. I can sprint through abandoned cities, use shortcuts and grapple across different environments, which gives the game a strong sense of momentum. I enjoyed learning the movement system because the faster I become at navigating the world, the more efficiently I can use each loop. It feels satisfying when a route that once seemed difficult suddenly becomes much easier because I have learned how the environment works. The time loop gives the exploration a nice purpose. Every attempt gives me more information about the islands, their puzzles and the history of the civilization that once lived there. I liked that dying does not simply feel like a failure. It becomes another opportunity to understand someth…

I repeatedly yelled no at a child. I'm a fan.

Extraordinarily charming exploration and a movement system that has its challenging moments but is very satisfying to learn and master during the course of your journey. The story is wonderfully written and is constant source of intrigue and the puzzles are interesting and clever. I'm really enjoying my time with this game and I highly recommend it for anyone who loves being curious and taking the time to explore.

Great exploration game. The platforming is challenging but great when you get a hang of it. The puzzles are tough, but rewarding to figure out.