Dead Head Fred

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  • Summary: Dead Head Fred draws players into an original alternative universe as they embark on a quest for vengeance to solve their own murder by using the decapitated heads of enemies to battle through environments designed to showcase each head's unique abilities. In Dead Head Fred, players take onDead Head Fred draws players into an original alternative universe as they embark on a quest for vengeance to solve their own murder by using the decapitated heads of enemies to battle through environments designed to showcase each head's unique abilities. In Dead Head Fred, players take on the persona of private detective Fred Neuman. Savagely murdered and then resurrected in a bizarre scientific experiment, Fred is without his memory or his head! The game immerses players in the action with the most revolutionary camera to date on a handheld device as they collect, upgrade and switch heads on the fly to strategically fight malformed mutants, ghoulish gangsters, and maniacal mob bosses in a unique and compelling story of revenge and redemption. [D3Publisher of America]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 30
  3. Negative: 1 out of 30
  1. Cheat Code Central
    96
    You can't put a price on imagination, and this game has that in spades.
  2. Gamers' Temple
    90
    Dead Head Fred is a very good game with a lot to offer. It is a shame, though, that some will pick the game up and put it down due to the frustration of the first level and boss fight.
  3. Worth Playing
    87
    Dead Head Fred is genuinely funny, well written and simply fun to play.
  4. PSM Magazine
    80
    Original, stylish, entertaining adventure. [Nov 2007, p.89]
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  5. PSM3 Magazine UK
    75
    A stiff camera and fiddly paltforming frustrate, but this still proves to be a unique, fun experience. [Nov 2007, p.84]
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  6. GameCritics
    70
    Although it might not have be an entirely enjoyable ride from start to finish, there's a definite sense of style and intelligence in the approach. In its current state, Dead Head Fred comes maddeningly close to what could be defined as a genius cult classic.
  7. Play UK
    27
    Has some quirky ideas, but they're shamefully executed. [Issue#160, p.94]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 16
  3. Negative: 3 out of 16
  1. grizzlymagnum
    Dec 13, 2020
    10
    Great and funny game. I don't know if it's just nostalgia, but boy this game really holds up really well after so many years. This game shouldGreat and funny game. I don't know if it's just nostalgia, but boy this game really holds up really well after so many years. This game should be remake.… Expand
  2. James
    Aug 29, 2007
    10
    Finally something worth playing on the PSP. I picked this up yesterday and it's probably one of the funniest games I've ever Finally something worth playing on the PSP. I picked this up yesterday and it's probably one of the funniest games I've ever played. Dr. Cox rocks!… Expand
  4. Jefy1992Evil
    Apr 8, 2021
    9
    Jogo excelente e bem divertido, com mundo semi aberto vale muito a pena jogar para que tem um PSP.
  5. Subject98
    Jan 15, 2013
    7
    The presentation oozes style and the gameplay mechanics are well realized and pretty unique. Beyond the core game itself however, the sideThe presentation oozes style and the gameplay mechanics are well realized and pretty unique. Beyond the core game itself however, the side missions and minigames feel half baked and drag down the fun too often. Most of the quests boil down to 'hey some guy stole my watch and he's hiding in an alley clear across town, can you go kill him and bring it back to me?' And there are tons of these pointless fetch and delivery quests. If you're going to play it I would suggest ignoring most sidequests unless you need the cash or items.… Expand
  6. Untitled94
    Jul 27, 2017
    7
    It's not great, but it's a fun game. It's got an interesting idea, and it has some funny moments. It does take some getting use to, andIt's not great, but it's a fun game. It's got an interesting idea, and it has some funny moments. It does take some getting use to, and sometimes can be a bit slow, but it's a fun little title for the PSP.… Expand
  7. penis
    Jul 10, 2008
    6
    on the upside the game is a long game with minigames and side missions, john C mclinley ( Dr Turk from scrubs) plays fred and does good, onon the upside the game is a long game with minigames and side missions, john C mclinley ( Dr Turk from scrubs) plays fred and does good, on the downside the graphics suck, other then john voiceacting sucks, sidemissions are worthless, money is almost worthless, camera sucks, story is stupid, no replay value, no online play… Expand
  8. DanC.
    Oct 13, 2007
    1
    The humour is the main selling point. I was really looking forward to this, and the cutscenes make me laugh- but the gameplay is extremely The humour is the main selling point. I was really looking forward to this, and the cutscenes make me laugh- but the gameplay is extremely weak and shallow. For God's sake, try to RENT this game before you buy, please!… Expand

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#26 Best PSP Game of 2007
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#14 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2007
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#57 Most Shared PSP Game of 2007