SimulationFit check
Is HELI worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- VR users who want helicopter sightseeing rather than combat gameplay
- Aviation enthusiasts who prefer a simplified simulator over detailed flight training
- Players seeking New York exploration with room-scale movement
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players who need interactive control throughout the sightseeing tours will reach the limit when the recorded tours begin.
- Flight-simulation fans seeking detailed or demanding aircraft systems may hit the wall at the simplified controls.
- Players looking for weapon-based helicopter action will find no rockets or combat equipment.
Our take on HELI
The bounce point comes when sightseeing replaces interaction: the tours are recorded and non-interactive, so players expecting constant control will have little to do until switching to the simulator. Simulation enthusiasts may also stop at the simplified flight model.
What is HELI?
HELI is a room-scale VR experience centered on helicopter aviation and sightseeing in New York City.
It includes several recorded air tours with panoramic views and a simplified simulator where players pilot the helicopter themselves. The simulator provides four heliports for landing. Players can physically move around the helicopter during the VR experience. A Garou demo places the player on the Chrysler Building’s gargoyle and is available for arcades through SpringboardVR. The tours are non-interactive, while the simulator provides the main hands-on activity. HELI presents helicopter flights as an exploration and tourism experience rather than as a combat-focused game.
How HELI plays
- 01New York Air Tours
- Includes several helicopter sightseeing routes recorded in high definition.
- 02Simplified Flight Simulator
- Provides direct helicopter controls for piloting and landing.
- 03Four Landing Sites
- The simulator includes four heliports where the helicopter can land.
- 04Room-Scale Movement
- Allows physical movement around the helicopter during the VR experience.
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HELI: platforms & release
Is HELI worth it?
It is worth it if: VR users who want helicopter sightseeing rather than combat gameplay. Skip it if: players who need interactive control throughout the sightseeing tours will reach the limit when the recorded tours begin.
Where can I download HELI?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens HELI's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is HELI on?
Windows only.
