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Helheim Hassle

PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2020

Should you play it?

Helheim Hassle is a narrative adventure game with puzzle platforming elements. Play as Bjørn, a pacifist Viking that can detach and combine limbs at will to solve challenging puzzles and get out of uncomfortable situations involving desperate Norse Gods, Goblins, Dragons, and angry skeletons.

What works

  • Unique and creative limb detachment mechanic
  • Humorous and engaging story with strong voice acting
  • Large world with many side quests and secrets
  • Charming hand-drawn art style
  • Good puzzle variety and exploration

Things to keep in mind

  • Controls can be fiddly and unintuitive
  • Some timed puzzles and boss fights cause frustration
  • Puzzles can become repetitive late game
  • Backtracking can feel tedious
  • Some players find humor and characters annoying

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Helheim Hassle: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Expression, Strategy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy.

Last update: 23/08/2026