Headlander
Game » consists of 5 releases. Released Jul 26, 2016
A 2D side-scrolling game set in a 1970s sci-fi utopia, in which the main character's head flies around independently, taking control of different bodies in the world. It was developed by Double Fine and published by Adult Swim Games.
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Welcome to the groovy future, where being only a head is a good thing. 0
From the moment Headlander starts up it is obvious that Double Fine wanted to recreate the visual style of a 80’s space opera. Between the synthy musical score and very distinct visual look of the space stations you’ll end up exploring it does a excellent job recreating that style. So it may have some groovy locations but does the game manage to use that to create something fun to play? By the end of the review we shall know that answer but first let's go into the plot that sets up ...
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Video Review - Headlander 0
Headlander is the Castlevania game for those who grew tired of Castle Dracula and flying medusa heads and yearn, instead, for Studio 54 and technicolor androids. Double Fine nails the tenants of the genre and introduce a few novel ideas but what really sets the game apart is the art direction. Headlander makes up for its few lackluster design decisions with style and charm. For more information, check out the VIDEO REVIEW....
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