FlatOut: Head On

 PSP
Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 28
  3. Negative: 1 out of 28
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  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    90
    A rag-doll requiem of destruction, so gratuitous that it defies moral probity. Like all the best shock and awe titles, the vice is polished so sweetly you'll barely notice you've gone to hell. [Apr 2008, p.105]
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  2. Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
    90
    A stupendous game you really must own, even if you don't like cars. [Apr 2008, p.107]
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  3. Games Master UK
    85
    It's no racing revolution but this is solid, playable and highly entertaining. [Apr 2008, p.76]
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  5. Play.tm
    85
    It's easily one of the better PSP racers out there, the potent mix of high-speed racing and spectacular crashes setting it apart from the more clean cut thrills found in WipeOut and Ridge Racer.
  6. Gamers' Temple
    85
    FlatOut: Head On gives you a lot of enjoyable racing for a portable game.
  7. Jolt Online Gaming UK
    81
    Yes, technically it’s a port of FlatOut 2, and a pretty belated one at that, but just because it’s the least visually impressive version of the game doesn’t make it the least technically accomplished.
  8. Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    80
    Between its buckets of content and excellent presentation, FlatOut offers more than enough reasons for extreme race fans to buckle-up for its PSP debut. [May 2008, p.82]
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  9. GameZone
    80
    It’s hard not to love a title that piles on all the game modes (including multiplayer) and makes the racing element actually fun.
  10. PTGamers
    80
    If you enjoy a taste of destruction and dirty moves in your races, then Head On is the perfect choice.
  11. Worth Playing
    80
    Aside from the races in FlatOut mode, FlatOut: Head On is one of the most genuinely fun and entertaining racers I've picked up in a long time.
  12. Play UK
    79
    Top visuals, and some lovely particle effects create the illusion of a triple-A title. [Issue#164, p.95]
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  13. IGN
    77
    The PSP iteration of the franchise has issues with texture resolution, frame rate and, most importantly, the physics fidelity (which affects handling), but none of these issues keep the game from ultimately being a fun ride.
  14. 1UP
    75
    FlatOut is fun and different enough that it manages to stand out.
  15. GameSpot
    75
    FlatOut: Head On follows the same basic formula as the rest of the series, but the PlayStation Portable version is the current definitive package.
  16. Game Informer
    75
    FlatOut manages to plow through wrecked cars and almost anything else in its way, but this problem remains as a last obstacle. [May 2008, p.99]
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Awards & Rankings

17
#17 Best PSP Game of 2008
16
#16 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2008
34
#34 Most Shared PSP Game of 2008

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User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 34 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 34
  3. Negative: 2 out of 34
  1. Yojimbo2015
    Jun 22, 2023
    8
    A really fun demolition racer that works particularly well on the PSP. If you like the Destruction Derby games, you'll love this.
  2. Untitled94
    Sep 9, 2017
    7
    A really fun game for traveling. While it is largely the same as the other FlatOut games, this is a good on the go game, and it plays prettyA really fun game for traveling. While it is largely the same as the other FlatOut games, this is a good on the go game, and it plays pretty much the same as the console games, which is good for a portable game. If you like playing FlatOut, and want to travel with it, then get this game.… Full Review »
  3. Shadow1
    May 16, 2016
    8
    Flatout Head On is Flatout Ultimate Carnage on Xbox 360 . I played in Ultimate Carnage and Head On . In Flatout Head On good graphics for PSPFlatout Head On is Flatout Ultimate Carnage on Xbox 360 . I played in Ultimate Carnage and Head On . In Flatout Head On good graphics for PSP game and many cars . In this game are many crashes . Flatout Head On one of the best Racing Game on PSP . This is a very good Racing Game and in this game there is a good career and there are trucks . 8/10 .… Full Review »
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