Dead No-Head

About

In "Dead No-Head," play as Norix, a headless man on a quest to find his missing head and uncover the mystery of "The Absent." Explore diverse environments, engage in combat, and solve puzzles, all while utilizing Norix's unique abilities like time manipulation and invisible object detection. The game offers a thrilling third-person action-adventure experience.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

73%

Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features simple yet beautiful graphics and a variety of distinct enemies, enhancing the overall experience.
The character development system allows for upgrades and skills, providing a sense of progression throughout the game.
Despite its flaws, the game offers fun combat mechanics and an intriguing story that keeps players engaged.

The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including bugs, frame rate drops, and a lack of a proper checkpoint system, leading to frustrating gameplay.
Combat mechanics are overly simplistic, with only one weapon and limited upgrade options, which can make the gameplay feel repetitive.
Many enemies are too easy to defeat, and the overall game design lacks depth, making it feel mediocre and unfinished.

gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
The gameplay is a blend of action RPG and platforming, featuring straightforward mechanics that can be both enjoyable and frustrating. While the levels offer varied environments and interesting jumping mechanics, the RPG elements are simplistic and do not significantly enhance the experience. Overall, the game provides a decent but not exceptional gameplay experience, with potential for extended play at higher difficulties.
- “The gameplay is a mixture of ARPG and platforming.”
- “Game mechanics are pretty straightforward, and jump dashing is a nice touch.”
- “The levels are nice and varied with some interesting platforming and jumping mechanics employed.”
- “Now the gameplay is okay, it's just not great.”
- “Bugs aside, the gameplay can get downright frustrating.”
- “RPG mechanics are simple and don't provide any real 'help' to the character.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
40%
30%
The game's story is described as intriguing and interesting, with players appreciating the character upgrades and the unfolding narrative through simple dialogues with key NPCs. However, some users experienced frustrating glitches that detracted from their overall enjoyment, leading to mixed feelings about the game's worth. While the story is not the primary focus of the action gameplay, it still holds some appeal for those invested in the narrative.
- “You can upgrade various aspects of your character, and the story is intriguing.”
- “The story was on par, and all in all, the game was worth my time.”
- “Had some issues where I got glitched back to the scene with Devon, which really disappointed me. Overall, it's a semi-decent game (5/10) as I am curious to see where the story ends, but I got super annoyed by being glitched back several levels since I feel I put a lot of effort into getting to where I was.”
- “It is an action game, so hopefully you didn't come for the story.”
- “Story-wise, the game unfolds itself through short and simple dialogues between the main character and other key-related NPCs throughout the game.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is widely praised for its unique and well-composed soundtracks, featuring a mix of simple yet distinctive tunes, including some bizarro jazzy elements. Players appreciate the effective sound accompaniment that enhances the overall gaming experience, contributing to the fun and engaging combat.
- “The music and sound accompaniment are excellent.”
- “I want to praise the music; it really enhances the experience.”
- “While simple, the music sounds pretty unique, with some soundtracks featuring bizarro jazzy tunes.”
- “The music can get repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel stale after a while.”
- “While the soundtracks have some unique elements, they often feel out of place and don't match the game's atmosphere.”
- “The overall quality of the music is inconsistent, with some tracks being forgettable and not enhancing the gameplay experience.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
The graphics are described as simple and somewhat old-school, yet beautiful, featuring vibrant colors and well-crafted details that enhance the fantasy setting. While they may not be groundbreaking, the visuals are pleasing and contribute positively to the overall experience, especially for a game developed by a single individual.
- “While the graphics are simple and a bit old-school, they are beautiful.”
- “Visuals have a nice set of colors, from vibrant forests to mysterious swamps, all with really well-made sun rays and details.”
- “Will hardly be the best thing you played, but considering it's single-handedly developed by one person, with pleasant visuals and no game-breaking bugs, I'd say it can really be a fun one, especially if you're into third-person shooters.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The game features a robust character development system that allows for meaningful progression, complemented by appealing character designs that enhance the overall experience.
- “The character development system is excellent, allowing for deep and meaningful growth.”
- “I absolutely love the character designs; they are unique and add so much to the game's atmosphere.”
- “The way characters evolve throughout the story is truly impressive and keeps me engaged.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users report that the game experiences occasional freezing in certain areas, indicating stability issues that may affect gameplay.
- “In some areas, the game frequently freezes.”
- “The game crashes unexpectedly, disrupting the experience.”
- “I've encountered numerous stability issues that make it hard to enjoy the game.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
"Dead No Head" features a comprehensive range of optimizations typical of Unreal Engine 4 games, enhancing performance and gameplay experience.
- “As in many other Unreal Engine 4 games, 'Dead No Head' includes a wide set of optimizations.”