Dead Head Fred

 PSP
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 47 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 47
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 47
  3. Negative: 5 out of 47
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  1. 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 weak and shallow. For God's sake, try to RENT this game before you buy, please!
  2. MarcB.
    Oct 31, 2007
    4
    Ironic, the comment below about "what a PSP game can be when it's not trying to be a PS2 game". I think this is the prime example of a game that fails because it is trying to cram a full-size design into a portable game. Specifically, control is too demanding for the PSP awkward analog nub, making the whole affair very tedious, but worse, the ambitious graphics engine seems to bring Ironic, the comment below about "what a PSP game can be when it's not trying to be a PS2 game". I think this is the prime example of a game that fails because it is trying to cram a full-size design into a portable game. Specifically, control is too demanding for the PSP awkward analog nub, making the whole affair very tedious, but worse, the ambitious graphics engine seems to bring the worst out of display. Everything is very dark, and even the slightest off-angle viewing is hard on the eyes. I put so much attention into trying to hold the PSP just so, I can't even begin to enjoy the game. As for content and gameplay, I have to admit outright I haven't gotten very far in - I simply find the game unplayable.… Expand
  3. BobS.
    Sep 5, 2007
    4
    Pure unadulterated drivel. If you can make it through the ten minute cut scenes, the boring AI and first boss. You might reach the second boss and find that the game goes to sleep on you because you haven't saved and the autosave kicks in. Not only is this game an unfunny version of Ratchet & Clank, it fails horribly at everything it tires to be; witty, original and fun. Keep your Pure unadulterated drivel. If you can make it through the ten minute cut scenes, the boring AI and first boss. You might reach the second boss and find that the game goes to sleep on you because you haven't saved and the autosave kicks in. Not only is this game an unfunny version of Ratchet & Clank, it fails horribly at everything it tires to be; witty, original and fun. Keep your thirty bucks and see if D3Publisher can a) rename their company and b) match the success of Puzzle Quest.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 30
  3. Negative: 1 out of 30
  1. Hardcore Gamer
    80
    The game engine is silky smooth and, for the PSP, quite detailed and amazing. You’ll be hard-pressed to find a better-looking game on the PSP. Combat is neither easy nor shallow, and you’ll soon find that with multiple heads in your inventory, Fred can pull off a wide variety of moves.
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  2. Game Informer
    60
    Beating up enemies and stealing their heads works, but is rarely compelling. Navigating bite-sized environments is easy to do, but almost never offers a sense of exploration or accomplishment.
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  3. GameSpy
    80
    One of the most entertaining games to hit the PSP this year.
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