Headlander

 Xbox One
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. MondoXbox
    Nov 23, 2016
    73
    Headlander features some very inventive mechanics, with a satisfying metroidvania structure and a funny story; its fights aren't something to write home about though, and some puzzles are quite inscrutable resulting in a "click anywhere until you find something" routine.

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User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 2 out of 8
  1. coorhys
    Jul 3, 2019
    8
    While doing nothing drastically different with the Metroidvania genre, Headlander is a very fun game to blast through; and as a fan of thisWhile doing nothing drastically different with the Metroidvania genre, Headlander is a very fun game to blast through; and as a fan of this genre, if you're looking for a Metroidvania experience, this is certainly one of the better ones I've played.

    In short, you play a disembodied rocket-powered head, which allows you to use the interesting mechanic of hijacking bodies, whether that be armoured bodysuits conveniently left hanging around, NPCs, or enemies. I understand that makes the game sound very strange, but that's essentially what it is.

    The graphics and art style are colourful and sharp, and it has a charming B-movie theme which fits right in with the 70s sci-fi feel the game is going for.

    It has all of the familiar tropes you'd expect, such as locked areas you can only access later, hidden power-ups and more, but the overall package is a fun, enjoyable experience, and one which I am happy to recommend.    … Full Review »
  2. Broyax
    Jun 12, 2019
    1
    La daube indé de la semaine est une tête ! une tête volante dans un environnement en 2D et demi qui atterrit (ou "attêtit") sur les corps à saLa daube indé de la semaine est une tête ! une tête volante dans un environnement en 2D et demi qui atterrit (ou "attêtit") sur les corps à sa guise après avoir arraché les têtes (mais rassurez-vous, ça ne fait pas mal).

    Evidemment, il s'agit d'un jeu Double Fine : on sait chez eux que l'humour idiot est une habitude inexpugnable... dont on aura bien du mal à supporter la bêtise et la lourdeur. Dans ce monde dystopique, la répétition du "gameplay" vite limité devient rébarbatif : tirer avec les lasers qui ricochent, frapper ou arracher les têtes, activer des conneries et des machins etc, etc...

    Le principe imbécile se voit étiré jusqu'à l'ennui qui se dispute avec le ridicule dans ce petit jeu minable qui a décidément une bonne tête de vainqueur : de quoi l'inviter à dîner sans aucun doute mais pas davantage. Les graphismes sont bêtes mais presque présentables, cela dit.    … Full Review »
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