Airhead
- February 12, 2024
- Massive Miniteam
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Get on Xbox Games StoreHelp a small body save a head-like organism full of air, from a leak that threatens its life. Explore their Metroidvania style world and overcome challenging environmental puzzles to find the key to the head's survival.
PC
Playstation 5
Steam Deck
Windows
Xbox One
Xbox Series X|S
PlayStation
Xbox
Reviews
- Airhead features expertly crafted puzzles that are unique, challenging, and fun, making it a satisfying experience for puzzle enthusiasts.
- The level design is highly praised for its interconnectedness and clever use of 2.5D mechanics, providing a rewarding exploration experience.
- The game boasts gorgeous visuals and immersive sound design, contributing to a captivating atmosphere that enhances the overall gameplay.
- Some puzzles can be difficult to approach, and there are instances where visual cues for climbing or navigating paths are lacking.
- A few technical issues, such as occasional loading hangs and minor control finickiness, can detract from the overall experience.
- The game may not appeal to everyone, particularly those who find 2D puzzle platformers boring or feel that the puzzle and metroidvania designs do not mesh well.
- graphics8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their gorgeous and entrancing quality, contributing to a captivating atmosphere that enhances the puzzle platforming experience. While the visuals are generally well-received, some players feel that certain elements could be more visually distinct to aid gameplay. Overall, the combination of excellent level design and striking visuals makes the game stand out, despite being underrated.
“This is a sweet puzzle platformer with great atmosphere and cool visuals.”
“From the expertly crafted puzzles to the excellent level design and gorgeous visuals, the game just fires on all cylinders, which makes it all the more tragic that it is so underrated.”
“Your mind can fill in the blanks in this weird world, and while doing so, you can feast your eyes on the gorgeous visuals that are equally entrancing and foreboding.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay in Airhead is centered around a unique detachable head mechanic that creates a diverse range of engaging and challenging puzzles, making it more of a puzzler than a platformer. Players appreciate the well-paced introduction of new mechanics and the overall fun experience, with the game concluding at just the right moment.
“Their central mechanic of having a detachable head allowed them to make a huge variety of puzzles where each and every one feels uniquely challenging and, most of all, fun!”
“It's not so much a platformer as it is a puzzler, but the few sections that did feature some were fun to change up the gameplay.”
“Airhead felt perfectly paced with new mechanics and ended when it should have.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its captivating visuals and masterful sound design, creating a unique and immersive experience. Reviewers highlight the blend of intriguing elements that contribute to a rich and engaging ambiance throughout the gameplay.
“This whole game is strange and interesting, bursting with atmosphere in no small part due to its masterful sound design and ambience.”
“This is a sweet puzzle platformer with great atmosphere and cool visuals.”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The story is primarily conveyed through environmental storytelling, supplemented by a codex, allowing players to piece together the narrative through exploration and observation.
“The story is told through a sort of codex, but in my opinion, it is more effectively conveyed through environmental storytelling.”
“The story is told through a sort of codex, but in my opinion, it relies more on environmental storytelling.”
“The story is told through a sort of codex, but in my opinion, it relies more on environmental storytelling.”
“The story is told through a sort of codex, but in my opinion, it relies more on environmental storytelling.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been widely praised for its fitting soundtrack, which enhances the overall experience and has contributed to it being a favorite among players this year.
“All of this paired with the fitting soundtrack solidified it as one of my favorite games this year so far.”
- humor2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its whimsical and absurd elements, particularly highlighted by the recurring motif of a "funny balloon head," which adds a lighthearted and playful tone to the overall experience.
“The funny balloon head adds a whimsical touch to the game, making every encounter a laugh.”
“I can't get enough of the hilarious balloon head; it never fails to make me smile!”
“The humor in the game, especially with the funny balloon head, keeps the atmosphere light and enjoyable.”
