Headhunter

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Acclaim
  • Release Date: May 14, 2002
User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 29 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 29
  3. Negative: 3 out of 29
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  1. Alex
    May 20, 2002
    8
    I like the game, but the grahics kinda suck, ya heard?
  2. Aladfromashop
    Jul 6, 2002
    3
    Really poor game.
  3. BenN.
    Aug 5, 2003
    8
    Brill, MUCH better on the Dreamcast though, finally a game that shows the REAL power of the legendary Yamaha YZF-R1, a proper motorbike!
  4. BethHype
    May 10, 2002
    10
    It's the best action game i've played since metal gear and syphon filter, its great:)
  5. HenkJ.
    Apr 16, 2002
    0
    This game sucks!!!
  6. ErwinS.
    May 22, 2002
    10
    The licenses are hard as hell to achieve.
  7. AlexD.
    Jun 20, 2002
    7
    The story is good, and everything is good at all beware of the #&?$?@&*%? camera lol It make me cry lol... It's really a shitty bug, there is some other bug like getting stuck in sewers and restart in the garage.... !!! Just before you save the girl... A lot before...
  8. AndrewD.
    Mar 14, 2003
    7
    This game has its ups and downs. Its an interesting game, style is in the same league as Metal Gear Solid 2. First, the story is alright, playing a level, and then you watch the scenes in between playing, like Metal Gear, or the Getaway. Also, licences must be obtained, there are four, and within each are four separate challenges to beat in a set time, the stealth ones tend to be This game has its ups and downs. Its an interesting game, style is in the same league as Metal Gear Solid 2. First, the story is alright, playing a level, and then you watch the scenes in between playing, like Metal Gear, or the Getaway. Also, licences must be obtained, there are four, and within each are four separate challenges to beat in a set time, the stealth ones tend to be annoying, and pretty tough. Motorcycle controls kind of suck, no where as good as GTA:Vice City. Camera angles can get annoying, and shooting can be frustrating too, sometimes if you are facing the wrong way, and you hit auto aim (which you have to do anyways), the character just shoots forwards, and doesn't revert automatically to the enemies until you turn around. Getting on ledges, or platforms can take a few tries. Figuring out exactly what to do sometimes takes a few minutes, and exploring. Faults aside, if you can tolerate them, and not get too mad at the game at hard points, it's an interesting game, I only rented it.… Expand
  9. Chuck76
    Apr 21, 2003
    7
    I had this game on the Dreamcast and compared to other titles on that system it was a winner(apart from Virtua Tennis 2k2, Shenmue/2 and MSR). I wasn't going to bother buying on PS2 but as I never got round to finishing it(the girlfriend took the DC 'cause she loved Ms. Pacman? Don't ask me!). And y'know what, I'm glad I did. It hasn't got the flash of MGS or I had this game on the Dreamcast and compared to other titles on that system it was a winner(apart from Virtua Tennis 2k2, Shenmue/2 and MSR). I wasn't going to bother buying on PS2 but as I never got round to finishing it(the girlfriend took the DC 'cause she loved Ms. Pacman? Don't ask me!). And y'know what, I'm glad I did. It hasn't got the flash of MGS or Splinter Cell but it's got a solid story, some cool set-pieces and a decent control system. The graphics ain't really been tweaked that much but the DC wasn't too bad at this kinda stuff. The licences are not really hard but they are fun and one of the best parts of this and any game. Get this when you're bored of the current crop of stealth titles, you'll be surprised.… Expand
  10. [Anonymous]
    Apr 15, 2002
    10
    It's the best I've played, but the a licence is hard to achieve.
  11. GrahamM.
    May 21, 2002
    9
    This game is awesome, but there should be blood, and better graphics.
  12. MillerReviews
    Mar 19, 2019
    6
    Playing again in 2019 to see if this game has held up with time. The premise is that in the near future criminals are subject to donate organs instead of serve prison time. You play a headhunter who is capturing felons and trying to remember who he is. The plot is interesting.

    The game unfortunately is littered with poor camera angles, and annoying lock on targeting which sometimes    Playing again in 2019 to see if this game has held up with time. The premise is that in the near future criminals are subject to donate organs instead of serve prison time. You play a headhunter who is capturing felons and trying to remember who he is. The plot is interesting.

    The game unfortunately is littered with poor camera angles, and annoying lock on targeting which sometimes misses the mark completely and makes playing the game in stealth mode very frustrating. Although with the controls being clunky, it is still mildly playable.

    Bosses can be tricky with the controls the way they are, as the roll button doesnt make much use if you can't roll away quick enough. The motorbike controls are insanely annoying, and everything you hit will make you stop dead in your tracks, as well as the turning and cornering being the most frustrating part of the motorbike parts. The AI is very stupid, to the point where enemies and sub bosses will blow themselves up with grenades, or completely ignore the fact you are there until you blast them in the face at point blank range. Again, the enemies health is a little exaggerated, especially when firing into a enemy who is bare-chested at point blank range and it taking at least 6-7 shots to put him down. Also when enemies are killed, they flash and disappear, which in my own opinion, ive never liked.

    The FMV sequences that are news reports are very "Robocop" esque and are a nod to movies of the early to mid 90s. The graphics are OK and hold up like any other PS2 game made around the year 2000.

    Apart from all those issues, its still worth a punt if you have nothing better to play and fancy wasting a few hours of your life.    … Expand
  13. CleopatrainCali
    Jul 16, 2019
    10
    Wonderful story, brilliant graphics (at the time of release), excellent gameplay, and an outstanding soundtrack. My only disappointment was that it was rather short, and that they only released one sequel. Both games are phenomenal, and I really wished they released more from the Headhunter series. In the meantime, I am hoping at least both games can be remastered for the ps4? fingers crossed xx

Awards & Rankings

83
#83 Best PS2 Game of 2002
73
#73 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2002

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Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. PSX Nation
    60
    Fun little guilty pleasure while it lasts though.
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  2. Games Radar
    81
    We've had our problems with an aiming system continually hampered by a camera that doesn't give you a free look...it's enough - along with the bleached-clean looks and cramped levels - to knock this out of the realms of "Devil May Cry." [PSM2 Magazine]
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  3. IGN
    84
    A fun and atmospheric sleeper that rises up and engages your imagination.
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