Rhythm game Helix coming to WiiWare tomorrow

by Griffin McElroy { Aug 24th 2008 at 2:00PM }

Trying to get those chunky pounds to come right off, but you're unable to find a copy of the elusive Wii Fit anywhere within a fifty-mile radius? Perhaps a new WiiWare title, due out tomorrow, can temporarily fill the void -- Ghostfire Games' rhythm-fitness title Helix. The game, which will cost 1000 Wii Points, will have players performing 30 different gestures with two Wiimotes to the beat of 26 songs from independent artists. Ghostfire CEO Ed Roman highlighted the game's health benefits, saying that you can "really burn some calories playing this game." Based on the gameplay video we've posted after the break, you'll probably look totally cool whilst doing so.

Tags: fitness, ghostfire-games, helix, rhythm, wiiware

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Ridgecity @ Aug 24th 2008 2:24PM

"Based on the gameplay video we've posted after the break, you'll probably look totally cool whilst doing so."

I've yet to see ANY game that makes you look cool while playing...

Roto13 @ Aug 24th 2008 3:35PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ua3hZXfNZOE

gLitterbug @ Aug 24th 2008 4:01PM

You're simply playing the wrong games. Try this one next time:

http://glitterbug.org/posting/g_o_cool.jpg

zuburi @ Aug 24th 2008 7:32PM

I dunno, I thought the drummer from the Wii Music E3 demo looked pretty cool.

Rob Accomando @ Aug 24th 2008 2:36PM

You're "Working out" using a videogame system. "Looking cool" is the last thing you should be worried about.

hunterrogue @ Aug 24th 2008 2:46PM

Doesnt' look like too much of a workout if you do a few movements and stop for a second or two to wait for the next set...

theturtle363 @ Aug 24th 2008 3:29PM

I never knew people watched the Tim and Eric show

mezzanine @ Aug 24th 2008 5:53PM

We all do.

TheOverlord#2 (is playing MM1 and Okami) @ Aug 25th 2008 12:58AM

Something is wrong with you if you don't enjoy Tim & Eric Awesome Show Great Job!

Cesaria (listen to my podcast at cesariatic.wordpress.com) @ Aug 24th 2008 3:47PM

Oh sweet! I'm so excited that WiiWare is putting up some really quality titles! Screw all that interesting stuff like World of Goo.

Mr Khan @ Aug 24th 2008 4:41PM

*All dates subject to the whims and approval of Nintendo of America. No 3rd party date is guaranteed

AzaMcWazza @ Aug 24th 2008 5:11PM

is it me or are the action happening way before the timing line? Do you even need to be in time?

I think WiiWare has proved that Nintendo's anal stance on access to developer licenses for the system has not paid off. I mean it costs 10's of thousands, you need official companies, premises and years of financials and this is the sort of this we get. There are homebrew and independent developers that could create great games for this system if they could only get access to it.

I think MS has gone the right way with XNA.

Mr Khan @ Aug 24th 2008 7:01PM

Ehh, Wii has an XNA equivalent, it's just not Nintendo-sanctioned ;)

CJLopez @ Aug 25th 2008 12:18PM

Actually, that the goal of the game, the little dude does the movement, and you got to reproduce it on the timeline, i mean, you have to imitate the movement on the exact time.

Conor @ Aug 24th 2008 7:34PM

I was having so much fun with beer pong now this!

Nintendo you're spoiling us you are!

CJLopez @ Aug 25th 2008 12:25PM

Man, been waiting for this game for quite a while. since I'm not able to find a WiiFit (anyone selling yours) 'll be using this game as a suplement to my excercise routine. Been raining pretty hard lately and I don't like to go on a walk while raining