ARMORED HEAD
- July 31, 2020
- Egor Rezenov
- 5h median play time
Get on Steam"Armored Head: Verlot Rush" is a rhythm-based racing game where players control a mechanized head, Verlot, and navigate through various tracks. Players must dodge obstacles and collect power-ups to the beat of the music to increase their speed and score. The game features a colorful art style and a variety of tracks to race on.
PC
Steam Deck
Windows
Reviews
- Fun and addictive gameplay with a variety of weapons and enemies.
- Great value for the price, offering hours of entertainment.
- Smooth controls and satisfying gunplay, reminiscent of classic FPS games.
- Limited content with only one main map and a short campaign.
- Some players found the gameplay loop repetitive after completing the game.
- Lack of multiplayer mode and additional features could enhance replayability.
- gameplay184 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its smooth mechanics, fast-paced action, and satisfying gunplay, making it an enjoyable experience for players. While some reviewers noted a lack of depth and variety, the simple yet effective mechanics, along with a minimalist art style, contribute to a fun wave-based shooter that can be played casually. Overall, the game offers a solid gameplay loop, especially considering its low price, though some players expressed a desire for more content and complexity.
“The gameplay is excellent, both the movement and shooting are really fun, and there's something more to it I can't really explain.”
“The gameplay just feels pretty amazing to me (smooth), especially considering the price.”
“Great map design, good difficulty progression, and the ammo/bonus system rewards efficient gameplay.”
“Like, I want to play it and I'm having fun with it, but I can't see myself revisiting this much once I get the achievements since the gameplay lacks emergent variety of any sort.”
“The only negative thing for me is that many gameplay mechanics aren't properly explained (chests, turrets, bonus).”
“The only problem this game has is that it doesn't have a soundtrack; other than that, I think the gameplay can get a bit repetitive, but since this is a really cheap game, I wouldn't complain about that too much.”
- graphics84 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their solid art design and unique aesthetic, which blends minimalist and industrial styles, creating a visually appealing experience. While some players appreciate the crisp visuals and cohesive art direction, others note performance issues and a lack of texture detail, leading to mixed opinions on the overall quality. Despite these criticisms, many find the graphics enjoyable and fitting for the game's fast-paced action and mechanics.
“The art style is cohesive and doesn't feel like an asset store flip.”
“Great experience, great aesthetics, and great presentation.”
“The visuals of armored head are a really cool blend between industrial and 'smooth' cartoony-esque visuals which makes it look cold and desolate without the griminess of realistic art.”
“Doesn't deserve a 99% positive review score; the game lags when switching weapons, graphics are terrible and just a vanilla wave shooter.”
“It's very laggy on my laptop even on low graphics (because my laptop is not 'gaming' enough), so I just set the resolution to 1024x768 and windowed mode.”
“I do like the art style; it has this 'unfinished tech demo' look to it, which could be considered lazy, but I think it fits really well.”
- music40 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the fast-paced electronic beats that enhance the gameplay experience, particularly in the arena fighting context. However, some users noted the absence of a dedicated soundtrack, suggesting that while the existing music is enjoyable, the game would benefit from additional tracks to elevate the overall atmosphere. Overall, players recommend complementing the game with personal music playlists for a more engaging experience.
“The music is fittingly awesome, fast-paced electronic beats that had me bopping my head along while I shot robots for an hour.”
“Nothing groundbreaking here but a well-made solid game, fun to either chill out while listening to music or go for achievements and run endless mode, good stuff.”
“Couple this attention with the awesome new music and this game is top of the heap in the fun-to-price ratio.”
“Might want to put on something for music in the background because this game doesn't have any tracks, lol.”
“Especially for me, and it's strange to be writing this, but there doesn't seem to be a soundtrack.”
“Which on one hand is really sad as some kickass music would elevate this game a lot but on the other hand the emptiness amongst the metal clanging and droning enemies does increase the feeling of loneliness while being alone against a swarm of enemies.”
- replayability36 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is a mixed bag; while many players appreciate the variety of weapons, enemies, and the inclusion of an endless mode that offers significant replay value, others feel that the overall content is limited and lacks diversity, leading to a perception of low replayability after completing the main objectives. Despite these criticisms, several reviews highlight the game's affordability and enjoyable mechanics, suggesting that it still offers worthwhile replay opportunities, especially for those interested in score grinding or exploring different modes.
“This game is very replayable due to the variety of weapons and enemies.”
“It has an endless mode for replayability, so for $6 you really can't go wrong.”
“This game is an absolute steal for $3, and offers a lot of replayability in the main arena mode as well as a survival mode.”
“As of right now, it's fun but not very replayable.”
“Could use a bit more variety for replayability such as different maps or something.”
“Didn’t take too long to finish with all achievements, but the endless mode gives it a lot of replay value, so I'll definitely be playing more.”
- story24 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 79 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal and often described as lacking depth, with many players focusing more on the fun and action of gameplay rather than narrative. While there is a short campaign featuring a basic plot and some collectibles, the overall experience is more about engaging in combat and enjoying the arena shooter mechanics than following a compelling story. Players appreciate the game's excitement but express a desire for more meaningful progression and a richer narrative.
“The game includes an endless and a story mode of 30 waves with two types of bosses.”
“-small amounts of plot which excite me even more for the next game.”
“Heaps of enemies, plenty of opportunities to kill them in new and exciting ways, no story, and one room.”
“I wish that there was some more meaningful progression in the form of a story or more arenas.”
“Although the main campaign/story is short, the game has many collectibles and an endless mode for those who want more.”
- optimization8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is well-optimized, with users noting that it performs flawlessly even on less powerful hardware. The graphics are impressive given the file size, contributing to a smooth gaming experience that enhances enjoyment.
“The graphics look amazing when you consider the file size, but it's well optimized.”
“Performance is flawless, the weapons are fun, and the bonus bits at the end are a great way to end the session.”
“Well optimized.”
“I left a bad review back in the day for its 'poor' performance, but to be honest, it was my fault for playing it on an office laptop.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as a delightful blend of creepy and funny, enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the comedic elements, which add a lighthearted touch to the intense action, making it both entertaining and engaging.
“Pure circuit-splitting action with a pinch of humor, at a great price.”
“The art style is unique and fits somewhere between creepy and funny.”
“This is so funny!”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the grinding aspect for providing endless replayability, particularly in endless mode where they can strive for higher scores. This feature appeals to those who enjoy the challenge of improving their performance over time.
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its captivating models, minimalistic design, and intriguing map layout, which together create a sense of mystery and exploration. Players appreciate the hidden lore and liminal spaces that enhance the overall immersive experience.
“I fell in love with your amazing models, the hidden lore, the minimalistic style, the map layout, the liminal spaces, the atmosphere, the secrets, and the feeling of mystery that subtly captivated me during the exploration of the map.”
- character development2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Character development is perceived as limited, with users noting that the character design is predominantly grey and lacks vibrancy, which may be expected given the robotic nature of the characters.
“The character design is just grey and lacking any color; what could you expect from a robot?”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Reviewers consistently praise the game's stability, highlighting it as a refreshing contrast to the many buggy titles available on Steam. This reliability enhances their overall enjoyment and appreciation of the game.
“The game frequently crashes, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I encountered numerous bugs that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
“The stability issues are frustrating and detract from what could be a great game.”
