1971 Project Helios - Review

Mini Review: 1971 Project Helios - A Tactical Title with an Interesting World

Don't get frostbite

A turn-based strategy game that takes a few pages out of XCOM's book, 1971 Project Helios is a pretty solid excursion if you're looking for a few hours of distraction. Presenting a post-apocalyptic world coated in ice and snow, you guide a collection of interesting characters through hordes of enemies to rescue a scientist who may be the key to mankind's future.

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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.

Score: 7/10