1971 Project Helios

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
60

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 6
  3. Negative: 2 out of 6
  1. Eurogamer Italy
    Jun 30, 2020
    70
    1971 Project Helios is an ok tactical game with a satisfying gameplay loop, few new ideas, good aesthetics and some technical issues.
  2. Push Square
    Jun 8, 2020
    70
    While the gameplay is solid, we came away more impressed with the art direction and sound design than expected. The lightly stylised, cel-shaded look works for 1971, with the organic environments looking especially nice. The sheer variety of locations is impressive, too, including an oil rig, airbase, canyon, and nomadic village. Meanwhile, the exploration music is absolutely beautiful, though the combat soundtrack gets a bit repetitive.
  3. Areajugones
    Jun 8, 2020
    70
    With more and more proposals that invite us to be part of a deep and varied tactical and strategic experience, this title of Spanish origin manages to stand out for the linearity of a well-run and interesting story and a group of interesting protagonists who feel alive, with personality. However, he remains halfway in terms of his fights, too basic for those who are used to the genre and a very flat development.
  5. Vandal
    Jun 8, 2020
    68
    Although some shortcomings are obvious, 1971: Project Helios is a good option for those looking for a turn-based strategy game, thanks to its design and setting.

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User Score
5.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 3 out of 9
  1. Orzech-
    May 28, 2020
    2
    I'm a huge fan of turn-based tactic games so I bought this in May immediately after it (mistakenly?) appeared in PS Store. A day later it wasI'm a huge fan of turn-based tactic games so I bought this in May immediately after it (mistakenly?) appeared in PS Store. A day later it was taken off and no longer available. God, I regret there is no refund policy at PS Store. This was quite expensive $40 so I expected a lot from this game.

    In short it's a joke. It's like you took a Switch game and ported it your TV screen without any changes. It's overly simplified, way too easy to play, no way to control the difficulty level. Even my cat would be able to play. Switch graphics. The worst part is actually the music ... when a battle begins the techno music is so unpleasant I had to turn off the sound in my TV.

    The game is so bad that I had to register to meta critic to write this review and warn you people.    … Full Review »
  2. PEPSI1000
    Jun 15, 2020
    10
    This is one of the best TBS in the market , I enjoyed playing it , the history and the environments are great
  3. GoDlikeRU
    Aug 19, 2022
    5
    Nothing special.

    The game had a lot of potential but it remained unused. Weak and often dumb plot, unbalanced skills and bugs. My game    Nothing special.

    The game had a lot of potential but it remained unused. Weak and often dumb plot, unbalanced skills and bugs. My game bugged out in final battle and I can't finish the game. If you really don't have anything good to play then you can give it a try, but if you do then just don't buy it. There are better games out there.    … Full Review »
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