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Helix: Descent N Ascent

Helix: Descent N Ascent

Badass Mongoose · 23 Jul 2026 · Nintendo Switch
Steam reviews97% positive84 reviews · Very Positive
OpenCritic78Strong · 18 critics
Store
Nintendo eShop
Platform
Nintendo Switch
Release date
23 Jul 2026
Developer
Badass Mongoose
Publisher
Badass Mongoose
Players
Single player
Rating
E10
Features
Explore to open up new areas, Puzzle-solving elements
Play modes
TV mode, Tabletop mode, Handheld mode
Availability
Available now

Descend into a tale that will challenge your mind and soul, solving intricate puzzles as you ascend to the light of a new day.

Embark on a journey into the forgotten world of Helix: Descent N Ascent.

In search of the truth

You awaken in a dull, dark, disembodied world. Though you're usually alone, you soon encounter another being who looks just like you, except he always seems to be at odds with you. Who is this doppelganger? Is he a friend or a foe?

Puzzle out your way

Discover new powers as you progress through your adventure. Each one of these powers allows you to meaningfully interact with your surroundings and solve the many puzzles awaiting you.

Combine your powers

Master the unique mix-and-match system that allows you to combine these powers. Play in 25 distinctive ways, jumping between 3 levels of complexity while you explore the barren lands of Helix.

A deep emotional odyssey

Beyond adventure, Helix invites you to reflect on identity, solitude and relationships. It weaves each mystery and reminiscence of a past existence with personal, cultural, and spiritual threads. Uncover overlooked details in a story worth revisiting.

An artistic journey

Experience a tale not told with words, but through an immersive adventure enriched by stunning 4K black-and-white artwork, living 2D scenery, evocative paintings, and powerful atmospheric music. Drawing inspiration from 1980s black-and-white indie comics, 1990s manga, and 1970s Franco-Belgian comics, the monochrome imagery is symbolic, evoking the dichotomy of light and darkness.

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