Platforms
- PCJul 26, 20167.9playscore7.522 Critics8.7612 Players
- PlayStation 4Jul 26, 20168.2playscore7.925 Critics8.9759 Players
- Xbox OneNov 18, 20168.0playscore7.94 Critics9.2150 Players
47 critic reviews · 0 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- Headlander is a unique take on a familiar genre, and one that works thanks to its design. The humor is classic Double Fine, and even a bit dark at times, but it succeeds in what it sets out to do. The progression is great, and the challenge is there, but never unfair. For those that missed this game on PC or PS4, now is the time to dive in. This is one trip worth taking.
Ken McKown · Nov 29, 2016 Reviewed on XB1Read full review - Headlander is worth the price of admission, just be warned that its combat can lead to a fair share of frustration.
Daniel R. Miller · Aug 26, 2016 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Headlander has a few faults, but when getting into a flow of this style of game, it turns out to be a pretty well made Metroidvania game. Filling out the map is addicting, and seeing a room I can’t enter without having a certain body usually always had me backtracking to see what exactly was in it. I still enjoyed my time with Headlander, even if the camera and combat got in the way a few times. I think everyone else will feel the same way. Give it a shot. It does have a lot going for it.
Drew Leachman · Aug 11, 2016 Reviewed on PCRead full review - I haven’t found too much of a reason to replay through the game other than to simply fly around and play with the upgrades I unlocked toward the end of the game. Headlander is an enjoyable experience that shouldn’t be overlooked, especially if you like the Metroidvania style of games.
Steven Ritz · Aug 05, 2016 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - Headlander is of the few games in recent memories to garner a true belly laugh. Now where did I leave those flares and dancing shoes? I’ve got a space disco to attend.
Tom Willis · Aug 02, 2016 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - Headlander is a tease — a conglomerate of great ideas that tapered at the halfway point in favor of very basic “find the right color robot body” mechanics, lack of continued humor, and a middling story at best. After teaching players the essentials, it never really expands on its own ideas to create compelling puzzles in the manner of other metroidvania games.
Chandler Wood · Aug 01, 2016 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - Everything about it is so finely tuned, from its gunplay to its platforming to its puzzles, and it doesn't just stay true to classic Metroidvanias – it also builds upon the foundations that they laid. The story is well told, the characters are entertaining, the environments are fleshed out, and the humour is as brilliant as always. Headlander's one of the best games that Double Fine has ever produced.
Sam Brooke · Jul 29, 2016 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - Headlander is a prime example of the greatness that can come from metroidvanias done right. It’s zany setting, retro-futuristic design, and tight gameplay come together in a nice package that should please all fans of the genre. Headlander is a great metroidvania whose retro-future style, humorous story, and tremendous exploration come together in one of the summer’s most complete experiences.
Ray Carsillo · Jul 27, 2016 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - The unique gimmick of being able to hijack enemy bodies builds upon the metrodvania standards quite beautifully and the over-the-top ’70s sci-fi setting provides a lot of jaw-dropping sights and scenery to experience. This is easily one of the year’s most enjoyable games and one you won’t be forgetting anytime soon.
Kyle LeClair · Jul 26, 2016 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - From its odd mechanics to its captivating presentation, Headlander's parallels to Metroid bubble under the surface; it's the game's fresh qualities that grab your attention and make it one of the most delightful takes on the well-worn formula in years.
Peter Brown · Jul 25, 2016 Reviewed on PS4Read full review
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Trailers & Screenshots:
Launch into the ultimate head trip as you blast through psychotic robots in a retro 70's sci-fi action adventure from Double Fine Productions. It is a world of automation, a utopia gone wrong in which all of humanity have transferred their minds into robotic imposter bodies and are ruled by a computer.
Developer: Double Fine Productions, Inc.