THE HELMINTHS (AppID: 3283690)
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The Helminths is a 2D pixel art platformer that pays homage to classic games and blending environmental puzzles, precision platforming, and fast-paced action. Explore pricing history and player statistics for THE HELMINTHS.
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System Requirements
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E8200
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 5500
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 400 MB available space
- DirectX: Version 10
- OS: macOS 10.15
- Processor: Apple M1
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- OS: Ubuntu 18.04 LTS or similar
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E8200 Cores / 2.5 GHz+
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 5500
- Storage: 400 MB available space
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*languages with full audio support
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About This Game
The Helminths is a 2D pixel art platformer that pays homage to classic games and blending environmental puzzles, precision platforming, and fast-paced action. Confront the grim realities of exploitation in dystopian sci-fi world and embark on a dark journey of survival.
Detailed Description
You are food.
As a Helminth—a native inhabitant of the depths of one of Jupiter's moons—you and your brothers, sisters, and offspring provide humans a lot of protein. And yes, you are tasty. But do you want to end up in the stomach of a gluttonous humans? Or will you find a way out?
Gameplay
The Helminths is a linear platformer set within a vast mining complex that produces the galaxy's most delicious canned food. The unfortunate part? You're the main ingredient. Uncover the secrets of this industrial complex, where Helminths are mined, processed and canned. Navigate the deadly human facility by mastering precision platforming and environmental puzzle-solving to achieve your escape.
Be the hunter, not the prey
Control each character you encounter through the unique ability to penetrate bodies. Use different character abilities to avoid obstacles, fight... Or use them as a trampoline for higher jumps. Whether you're slipping past guards unnoticed or taking control workers to access restricted areas, strategic use of this power is essential for your escape.
Key Features
60+ levels combining fast-paced action with environmental puzzles
Control each character and use their unique abilities
Explore a dark dystopian vision of the future in an industrial complex on an alien planet
Handcrafted 2D pixel art graphics and dynamic lights