Headlander

Push Square

Sam Brooke·Jul 29, 2016

Critic90/100

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It's a testament to the excellence of Headlander that it can only be faulted for its slight technical flaws. 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.

Rock Paper Shotgun

Alec Meer·Jul 29, 2016

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Headlander’s hugely charming, basically, and though it doesn’t run too far with the humour of its concept, it absolutely makes the gimmick work from a play point of view. It’s got more steam in its engine than other recent, similarly high-concept Double Fine endeavours too, working hard to stay vibrant throughout.

Eurogamer

Jeffrey Matulef·Jul 25, 2016

Critic75/100

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Headlander makes a helluva trailer. Its central premise and a lavish lust for early 70s sci-fi kitsch are instantly eye…

PC Gamer

Chris Schilling·Jul 25, 2016

Critic80/100

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Flash, wit and ‘70s chic lift Double Fine’s Headlander above its familiar systems.

GameSpot

Peter Brown·Jul 25, 2016

Critic80/100

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Headlander's weird world overflows with color, power-ups, and personality.

GamesRadar+

David Roberts·Jul 25, 2016

Critic80/100

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Headlander has a few rough spots, but its 70s retro/sci-fi aesthetic and head-swapping gameplay are out of this world.

Game Informer

Jeff Cork·Jul 25, 2016

Critic75/100

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It’s definitely weird, but this Metroid-style adventure is more than just its oddball concept.

Polygon

Arthur Gies·Jul 25, 2016

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Headlander isn't Double Fine's funniest game, but it's one of its most consistently fun