Helix: Descent n Ascent
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Review: Helix: Descent N Ascent
Helix: Descent N Ascent is a puzzle-adventure game that uses a striking monochromatic visual style to present its ambiguous puzzles and mysterious environment. While the visuals are impressive, the game's lack of guidance, complex navigation, and trial-and-error puzzle solutions can lead to a feeling of loneliness and tedium for the player. The inclusion of a Donkey Kong-like arcade game offers a brief respite from the core gameplay loop.
EDGE #427 review scores – Big Walk, Splatoon Raiders, more
EDGE magazine's October 2026 issue, #427, features review scores for several Nintendo-related titles including Big Walk (9/10) and Splatoon Raiders (8/10). Other games reviewed include Palworld (5/10) and Veritas Tales (7/10). Excerpts highlight the emotional impact of Big Walk's exploration and the chaotic, rewarding gameplay of Splatoon Raiders.
Helix: Descent N Ascent Review – Black and white and puzzled all over
Helix: Descent N Ascent is a puzzle game for PC and Nintendo Switch that features a striking black-and-white art style inspired by various comic influences. The game challenges players with intricate puzzles that require critical thinking and the combination of unique abilities, while its narrative is conveyed through environmental storytelling and collectible scraps of paper. Despite some minor issues with unexitable puzzle rooms, bugs, and potential eye strain from its art style, the game is praised for respecting player intelligence and offering a satisfying experience.
Helix: Descent N Ascent Released
Helix: Descent N Ascent, a violence-free puzzle game, has been released for PC and Nintendo Switch. The PC version is available on Steam with a 10% launch discount.
Game Reviews
This article provides reviews for several games including Dinoblade, Helix: Descent N Ascent, Outblast on HP Reverb G2, and Rubinite. The reviews were published by The Wand Report and Christ Centered Gamer.
Nintendo Download - July 23, 2026 - NintendoFuse
Nintendo Download for July 23, 2026, highlights the release of Splatoon Raiders on Nintendo Switch 2, featuring single-player action and online multiplayer. The update also includes new music playlists for Donkey Kong Bananas and Mario Kart World on Nintendo Music, and announces a network test for The Duskbloods. Additionally, a limited-time offer provides a free bonus month of Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack with membership purchases.
Nintendo Download – July 23, 2026 (Europe)
Nintendo has released its latest European download list for the week of July 23, 2026. The list includes new retail and digital titles for the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2, featuring a variety of genres and indie games.
This week in PC games: a Mass Effect-style RTS, a gamebook RPG for back-stabbing nobles, and a civilisation builder that offers to teach you kanji
This week's PC game releases include a variety of genres such as a Mass Effect-inspired RTS called ZeroSpace, a political RPG gamebook titled The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian, and a civilization builder with Japanese language learning elements called Worlds Upon The Wind. Other notable titles include the medieval fencing simulator Ritter & Rotwein and the horror demo Moldrise.
Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch file sizes – Splatoon Raiders, Final Fantasy 10/10-2 HD Remaster, Unbeatable, more
Nintendo eShop listings reveal the file sizes for numerous games on both the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Titles range from major releases like Final Fantasy 10/10-2 HD Remaster to smaller indie games, with file sizes varying significantly across the platforms.
Coming Out in gaming this week — July 20, 2026
This week's gaming releases include Seed, Scarlet Deer Inn, LIFTED, Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, Disgaea Mayhem, Tormentum II, Helix: Descent N Ascent, Splatoon Raiders, and Gurei. The titles span various genres including MMORPG, Action, Adventure, Fighting, and Puzzle, launching on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch.
Artistic Puzzle Adventure Helix: Descent N Ascent Is Coming to Steam and Switch
Belgian indie studio Badass Mongoose announced that the artistic puzzle adventure game Helix: Descent N Ascent will launch on July 23rd, 2026, for PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch. The game features a minimalist, hand-drawn monochrome art style inspired by various comic eras and focuses on exploration, puzzle-solving, and an emotional narrative about identity and relationships.
Steam Next Fest Demos That Might Hook You! - June 2026
This article highlights several indie game demos available during the Steam Next Fest, featuring a variety of genres including Roguelike Deckbuilder, Psychological Thriller, Puzzle Adventure, and more. It provides release windows and brief descriptions for each game, encouraging players to try the demos and support independent developers.
Helix: Descent N Ascent Delayed to July With Plans to Add New Content Ahead of Launch; Trailer Streaming Now
Indie developer Badass Mongoose has delayed Helix: Descent N Ascent to July 23, 2026, for Nintendo Switch and PC. The delay allows for the addition of new content based on positive demo reception and further optimization of the Switch version. The monochrome puzzle-adventure game features no combat and focuses on environmental puzzle-solving with a soundtrack by Jim Guthrie.
Release Dates/Windows
Several games have announced their release dates. Helix: Descent N Ascent will launch on July 23rd, Kioku: Last Summer on May 28th, and Pay 2 Win: The World is Mine is also set for a 1.0 release.
Artistic Puzzle Adventure Helix: Descent N Ascent Evolves its DNA to a 23 July Release Date
Belgian indie studio Badass Mongoose has delayed the release of their atmospheric puzzle-adventure game, Helix: Descent N Ascent, to July 23, 2026, on Steam and Nintendo Switch. The additional time will be used to add more content and refine the Nintendo Switch version to match the PC release's quality. The game features a monochrome art style inspired by comics and manga, with music by Jim Guthrie, and focuses on puzzles and exploration without violence.
Helix: Descent n Ascent Reveals Release Date, Coming To Steam and Switch | Console Creatures
Badass Mongoose has announced that their monochromatic puzzle adventure game, Helix: Descent n Ascent, will launch on May 21, 2026, for PC and Nintendo Switch. The game features a striking black-and-white art style inspired by classic manga and focuses on puzzle-solving and themes of identity and solitude, with music by Jim Guthrie.
Helix: Descent N Ascent Starts Its Monochrome Puzzle Journey on May 21st, on Steam and Nintendo Switch
Badass Mongoose announced that their atmospheric puzzle-adventure game, Helix: Descent N Ascent, will launch on May 21st for PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch. The game features a monochrome art style inspired by indie comics and manga, with music by Jim Guthrie, and focuses on puzzles and exploration without violence.
Helix: Descent N Ascent finalizes Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer
Badass Mongoose has announced that the atmospheric puzzle-adventure game Helix: Descent N Ascent will be released on Nintendo Switch on May 21, 2026. The game features a monochrome art style inspired by various comic eras.
Come chase your clone through an exquisite, comicbook-inspired world of seashells and ancient machines
Helix: Descent N Ascent, a new puzzle and platform game inspired by indie comics, has released a demo on Steam. Players control a character who can evolve and devolve to solve puzzles in a monochrome world. The full game is expected later this year.
