- $0.99
- Category: Games
- Subgenre: Strategy
- First released: July 10, 2010
- Versions: 7 archived
- Installable: 2 of 7
- Availability: Still on the App Store ↗
- Seller: Clickgamer.com
- com.clickgamer.helsingsfire
Requirements: Compatible with iPhone and iPod touch. Requires iOS 3.0 or later.
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Report an issueWhen the implacable Professor Helsing and his assistant Raffton travel to The Shadow Blight, they'll need every weapon at their disposal to defeat Dracula's vampire horde. In this captivating, dark Gothic puzzle-adventure, use Dr. Helsing's powerful torch and tonics to save the world from the demonic uprising!
AWARDS AND ACCOLADES This is no ordinary game! Helsing's Fire is recognized around the world as one of the App Store's premier puzzle games; full of charm and challenge.
IGF 2011 - Best Mobile Game Finalist IGF 2011 - Excellence in Design Honorable Mention IGF 2011 - Excellence in Visual Art Honorable Mention SlideToPlay - The 50 Best iPhone Games of 2010 (#7) TouchArcade - Best iPod Touch and iPhone Games (Puzzle) AppAdvice - The Very Best iPhone Games of 2010 (Puzzle) TheAppera - Best iPhone Games 2010 TouchGen - Editor's Choice Awards (Puzzle Runner-up)
PRESS QUOTES
SlideToPlay ... Helsing's Fire is one of those puzzle games that does something completely original and is unbelievably entertaining.
Eurogamer ... With its insidious wit and gothic charm, Helsing's Fire is a joyously original instant classic that iPhone owners should buy immediately.
TouchArcade ... It's one of the most unique games I've ever played and is a true App Store gem. Surely only a creature of darkness would let this one slip by them.
TheAppera ... Helsing's Fire reinvents the puzzle yet again with some light and dark dynamics I guarantee you have NOT seen yet. Prepare to be enthralled!
GamePro ... This is a game that would absolutely only work on the iOS platform, and it's hands-down one of the best games on the App Store. It gets my highest recommendation.
ADDICTIVE PUZZLES Helsing's Fire features a brand-new puzzle mechanic never before seen: use the touch-screen to position Helsing's torch to illuminate different combinations of monsters, then destroy them in the correct order using Raffton's supply of different tonics. The quick, rewarding puzzles make it a perfect game for brief play-sessions, but you'll always want to play 'just one more level'!
A HUGE, DARK UNIVERSE With puzzles set across four worlds, with 30 different levels in each world, all featuring fifteen different monster types including four bosses, Helsing's Fire provides an incredibly rich, deep, and varied game experience. And because on replays puzzles are re-generated randomly, the game will always be fresh!
COMPELLING SETTING The Victorian theme, Gothic setting, and engaging characters make Helsing's Fire one of the most appealing story-oriented puzzle games released. Add to that the distinct minimalist style of the character portraits, the incredible dynamic lighting of the shadows cast by your moving torch, and an original soundtrack, and it's clear that Helsing's Fire presents an epic experience. Designed just for the iPhone, this is high-quality mobile gaming at its finest.
MULTIPLE MODES AND ACHIEVEMENTS As if the 120 distinct levels weren't enough, Helsing's Fire also comes with additional Endless Survival and Online Bounty modes, for the bravest of the brave! And when you've stood against the horde as long as you can, you can post your scores on the fully-integrated Crystal leaderboards, earning achievements for your accomplishments and claiming bragging rights from your friends.
Dracula must be stopped. Raffton, take the tonics: it's time to head into the Blight!
Chart History
Ratings Over Time
sampled from 7 archived captures| Date | Version | Rating | Ratings | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 15, 2010 | — | — | 125 | $0.99 |
| January 4, 2011 | 1.3.1 | — | 1,202 | $0.99 |
| January 3, 2012 | — | — | 1,365 | $0.99 |
| November 15, 2013 | — | — | 1,401 | $0.99 |
From archived App Store listing data, captured by the Wayback Machine.
Archived Reviews
8 of 25Now it needs wide screen support. Must be tough to keep up with Apple!
Really enjoyable game with interesting puzzles and charm. However, when I select "New Game" on "The Shocking Mire" or "The Frozen North" the game freezes. Music continues to play but the game is completely unresponsive. I'm using an iPhone 5. Please fix! I'll update my review once this happens.
This was one of the best iOS games I've ever bought, I'm glad it was updated so I could play it again. Thank you Clickgamer.
Ever since iOS 8 came out, every level is just blank. The game is unplayable. I have tried contacting Ratloop but have gotten no response on this issue.
Doesn't work on iPhone six. Fix or refund, please.
Can’t believe this game still works. Truly a gem and one of iPhone’s first great physics puzzlers. So glad it’s being preserved.
Genius, one of a kind. The mechanic of lights and reflection has never been used to such an amazing effect. Among the best iOS games of all time, hands down.
I bought this game years ago when it was released. I love the style. It's funny. Fun gameplay mechanic. Have been wanting to play it on 6+ and it wouldn't work. Glad to see it back.
Period reviews recovered from Apple's customer-review feeds via the Wayback Machine.