Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix

 PlayStation
Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
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  1. Daily Radar
    100
    Let's start by clearing up the silly notion that Fear Effect 2 is the games equivalent of a skin flick, shall we?... Creative, deep and addicting, Retro Helix is one of the best action adventures we've ever come across.
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  2. GameZone
    95
    Spell-binding, addictive, visually delightful.
  3. Gamezilla!
    92
    Tailor-made for an older audience. It has an intriguing plot that consists of a thinking man’s storyline, devious puzzles, and movie-quality voice acting.
  5. Gaming Age
    91
    Retro Helix is a fantastic game, better than its predecessor and one of the last must own games for PlayStation owners.
  6. PSX Nation
    90
    The audience of "Jerry Springer" is right: we love lesbians!
  7. Hot Games
    90
    An excellent adult plot, cool graphics, and style to burn make this a must-have in the adventure genre.
  8. GamePro
    90
    Complete with a unique visual scheme, engrossing story, and vibrant characters, the effect of Retro Helix will be felt for quite some time.
  9. GameSpot
    89
    A game that successfully blends the action, survival-horror, and role-playing genres into a single outstanding product.
  10. Da Gameboyz
    80
    It's just really creepy. The atmosphere created by the graphics and sound In Retro Helix is incredible.
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  11. Happy Puppy
    80
    Although Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix suffers from minor control problems, the amusing and entertaining storyline, as well as the impressive graphics, made me want to come back for more.
  12. Total Video Games
    80
    A fantastic adventure game, (though) at certain points you may find yourself a little frustrated with the game's camera angles.
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  13. Core Magazine
    75
    The sense of style and visual creativity overcomes the game's shortcomings to make it a worthwhile play.
  14. Game Revolution
    75
    A kick with its sharp visual style, crisp sounds, and thousands of tasty, violent, obscene morsels which are sure to stimulate your psychic sweet tooth. A strong game to be sure, but not the sequel it could have been.
  15. IGN
    69
    Fans of the original will dig this, and fans of blood and cleavage...are advised to pick the game up without delay, but FE2's gameplay is going to turn off those who've come to expect something more from an adventure game, and I'm inclined to say its content will offend more than just canting zealots.
  16. Maxim Online
    40
    Fans of the genre will probably get their rocks off, but casual gamers will find it a big tease.

Awards & Rankings

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#6 Best PS1 Game of 2001
28
#28 Most Discussed PS1 Game of 2001
8
#8 Most Shared PS1 Game of 2001

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User Score
7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 31 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 31
  3. Negative: 8 out of 31
  1. AntonyK.
    Jan 31, 2006
    9
    The first game was a unique experience,and one of my favourite games of all time,the sequel proved to be a hit with some mind-crushing The first game was a unique experience,and one of my favourite games of all time,the sequel proved to be a hit with some mind-crushing puzzles like the geometric shapes.… Full Review »
  2. DUDEZ.
    Jan 13, 2004
    10
    This game kicks @$$!!!
  3. Karai
    Aug 3, 2022
    0
    One of the best games on ps1.
    Only camera view can make some problems during play.
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