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About Helping Hand
Helping Hand is a VR puzzle platformer developed by Erupting Moka that tasks you with rescuing a vulnerable newborn creature from a spooky, monster-infested house. Released on PC in 2025, it blends exploration with cooperative gameplay as you guide the creature through haunted rooms filled with shifting obstacles and lurking threats. The premise is straightforward but effective: you’re not just solving puzzles, you’re also protecting a defenseless companion while avoiding entities that want to stop you. It’s a tight package for VR fans who want something atmospheric but focused, with minimal fluff and maximum tension.
Gameplay
In Helping Hand, you use motion controls to manipulate the environment, open doors, and activate switches while the creature follows or assists. Puzzles often require syncing with its abilities, like bouncing it to reach high platforms or using its unique skills to bypass traps. The house is dynamic, rooms rearrange, corridors shift, and monsters chase you relentlessly, forcing quick thinking. Each session feels like a frantic dance of problem-solving and evasion. The creature’s movements are limited, so you’re constantly balancing its safety with progress. Controls are intuitive in VR, but the real challenge lies in timing: one misstep and a monster’s grab can send you back to a checkpoint. The pace alternates between slow, methodical exploration and sudden bursts of panic.
What Players Think
PlayPile users rate Helping Hand 4.1/5, with 78% of critics calling it “solid but not impressive.” Completion rates hover at 35%, and average playthroughs last 8 hours. Community moods lean curious and tense, with players noting the creature companion mechanic as a highlight. One review says, “Puzzles feel intuitive but not overcomplicated,” while another praises, “The creature’s vulnerability adds real stakes to every move.” However, 20% of players mention the short runtime and repetitive monster encounters as drawbacks. Achievement completion is at 82%, with the hardest unlock requiring a flawless escape sequence. The game’s $29.99 price tag has sparked debate, with some calling it fair for a niche VR experience and others wishing for more content.
PlayPile's Take
Helping Hand is best for VR enthusiasts who enjoy tightly designed puzzle platformers with a dash of horror. At $29.99, it’s affordable but feels slightly overpriced given the 8-hour runtime. The creature companion adds emotional weight, and the VR integration is smooth, but the house design can feel repetitive by the third act. If you want a spooky, hands-on VR adventure without a steep learning curve, this is worth a try. Skip it if you prefer expansive worlds or deep story, this is a focused, tense romp that shines brightest in short bursts.
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