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ElecHead

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95%Game Brain Score
gameplay, music
story, grinding
97% User Score Based on 634 reviews
Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

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ElecHead is a single player platformer game. It was developed by NamaTakahashi and was released on October 14, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"ElecHead" is a thrilling single-player platformer game that showcases awesome gameplay with stunning phenomenal graphics. Players control a robot with the ability to electrify objects and solve puzzles to progress through levels. The game is designed by "NamaTakahashi" and features a wonderful soundtrack that complements the game's atmosphere, making it an unforgettable experience for players, also known as "Tsuyomi".

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97%
Audience ScoreBased on 634 reviews
gameplay74 positive mentions
grinding6 negative mentions
  • Clever puzzle design that effectively utilizes a simple mechanic, providing satisfying 'aha' moments.
  • Charming visuals and a delightful soundtrack that enhance the overall experience.
  • Short and concise gameplay that respects the player's time, making it easy to pick up and play.
  • The game is quite short, potentially leaving players wanting more content.
  • Some puzzles and secrets can be overly cryptic, requiring backtracking and trial-and-error.
  • The lack of text in menus can lead to confusion, particularly with options that affect save data.
  • gameplay
    223 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Elechead" is centered around a unique and simple mechanic where the character's electric head interacts with surfaces to solve puzzles, leading to a variety of clever and engaging challenges. Players appreciate the game's intuitive design, which teaches mechanics through level progression without relying on text, and the tight, polished gameplay that keeps the experience fresh and satisfying. While some reviewers noted a desire for more content or additional mechanics, the overall consensus highlights the game's ability to maximize its core concept, resulting in a delightful puzzle platformer that encourages creative thinking.

    • “A great puzzle game with a simple mechanic applied thoughtfully and cleverly to a world with lots of exploration and little secrets to find.”
    • “Elechead is a shining example of how innovative gameplay can elevate a simple premise into something truly special.”
    • “The game wrings an amazing amount of complexity out of a simple set of mechanics, as each room makes you really think about how the electricity and head throwing mechanics actually work.”
    • “At a certain point, the puzzles become unnecessarily convoluted, and the game does an extremely poor job in explaining new mechanics.”
    • “I think they could've done just a bit more given how versatile the game's central electricity mechanics are.”
    • “My only complaint is the need to abuse broken game mechanics to get that 100% completion, especially because you'd never discover these exploits by playing the game normally.”
  • music
    99 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising its catchy chiptune soundtrack that complements the gameplay and enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the nostalgic retro style and the way the music contributes to the game's atmosphere, making it both engaging and enjoyable. While some found the visuals simple, the combination of charming graphics and a well-crafted soundtrack creates a delightful experience that resonates with players.

    • “Elechead is a tight retro platform puzzler with metroid-style exploration and a well-integrated soundtrack.”
    • “The music in the game was amazing and very fitting.”
    • “The pixel art is beautiful, the chiptune soundtrack does a great job of building on the familiar melody, the puzzles are so well crafted and so fun to figure out that I never once thought to look up a solution even when I got stuck a couple of times.”
    • “The soundtrack is just as lazy as the rest of the game and sounds like what they call 'earth music' in that Rick and Morty episode.”
    • “Visually the game has a simple color palette and a soundtrack that doesn't have much to it but more than gets the job done.”
    • “The soundtrack is also somehow simultaneously nonintrusive, but also rocks.”
  • graphics
    64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming pixel art style and minimalist design, which effectively complement the gameplay and evoke a sense of nostalgia. Players appreciate the attention to detail in the visuals and the engaging chiptune soundtrack, creating a cohesive and appealing aesthetic. While some find the graphics simple, they are deemed functional and stylish, enhancing the overall experience of the puzzle platformer.

    • “The pixel art style is charming, and the controls are precise, making the platforming feel crisp and responsive.”
    • “The minimalist sprite graphics and chiptune soundtrack may seem simple but showcase remarkable attention to detail.”
    • “What an amazingly creative and rewarding puzzle platformer, accompanied by stunning visuals.”
    • “I will give the game credit, the art style is very reminiscent of old Nitrome games, but it horribly misses the proper game design aspect.”
    • “It is a little bare bones visually (what you see in the screenshots is what you get in terms of art) but still aesthetically pleasing, and the soundtrack and sound effects are well done.”
    • “While a lot of people compare it to VVVVVV due to how nostalgic the music and more simplistic art style, it reminds me a lot more of the puzzle flash games I grew up on than the Atari era design it was based on.”
  • story
    21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in Elechead is generally viewed as minimal and simplistic, serving primarily as a backdrop to the gameplay rather than a focal point. While some players appreciate the intriguing elements and twist at the end, many feel that the narrative lacks depth and could benefit from further development. Overall, the game prioritizes its puzzle-platforming mechanics over storytelling, resulting in a concise but underwhelming narrative experience.

    • “The game has just enough story to tie it all together, but don't expect much more than that.”
    • “There is a little bit of plot to be inferred from the scenery and the ending cutscene, and the twist at the end definitely got an audible 'woah!' from me.”
    • “Fun way to exercise the brain, and a cool story with minimal effort needed to build the plot.”
    • “Story is barely there.”
    • “Maybe too little content, and no story other than what the Steam store gives you.”
    • “Elechead’s emphasis is on platforming and puzzles, without any semblance of a story.”
  • humor
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is described as engaging and often surprising, with players finding themselves amused by the cleverness of the puzzles and unexpected moments. However, some critiques highlight that certain elements, like the "poup" character and reliance on toilet humor, detract from the overall comedic experience, contrasting with other successful platformers that avoided such tactics. Overall, the humor elicits a mix of enjoyment and criticism among players.

    • “Funny thing is that the developer tool made me think it was part of some meta game mechanics and trampled me for a while.”
    • “I found myself smiling and laughing as I played through each of the just difficult enough puzzles - many times going from 'there is no way I'm solving this' to 'holy crap, I did it!!' in a matter of minutes.”
    • “Sane Trilogy also did not have to resort to toilet humor.”
    • “1) The humor in this game falls flat.”
    • “2) The jokes are stale and unoriginal.”
    • “3) I found the attempts at humor to be cringeworthy.”
  • grinding
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find that while "elechead" avoids tediousness in its core gameplay, the post-game exploration can become grindy due to the need to repeatedly solve previously completed puzzles to uncover hidden secrets. This aspect of grinding is seen as a downside, as it slows down the overall experience despite the game's engaging puzzles.

    • “One of the downsides of this game is that, inherently, it is tedious to travel throughout the map in post-game or completionist efforts simply because virtually every room is a puzzle, and you have to therefore solve previously-solved puzzles again repeatedly to search for secret rooms you missed the first time through the area.”
    • “I could now look for all of the hidden remote thingys but that is a bit slow and tedious compared to the core gameplay.”
    • “You will end up grinding against every wall.”
  • replayability
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's replayability is mixed; while it offers some value through collectibles and multiple endings, many players find it lacks significant replay incentive after completion. It may appeal to speedrunners, but overall, its short length limits its replay potential for most players.

    • “Tons of replay value to be had with collecting as well.”
    • “As it stands, it's a short game that doesn't strike me as having a whole lot of replay value, although I think it would be a great game for speedrunners to spend time honing skills at.”
    • “Almost no replayability unless you're trying to find all the collectibles or speedrun it.”
    • “Short with not much replay value, but I'm happy to pay for this game and piece of art.”
    • “It features secret collectibles and two endings, meaning it has some degree of replayability if you're up to find them all.”
  • emotional
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game emotionally engaging, experiencing a rollercoaster of feelings from frustration to triumph as they solve puzzles. The blend of simplicity and complexity in its mechanics fosters a sense of accomplishment, making it both fun and wholesome. Overall, it effectively evokes feelings of intelligence and satisfaction.

    • “This game made me feel dumb, and 5 minutes later I felt like a genius.”
    • “Fun, short, wholesome, and entertaining are the best words that describe this game.”
    • “Cool game, made me feel smart.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its whimsical and nostalgic qualities, enhanced by a captivating soundtrack and artistic design. Reviewers appreciate the cool, mysterious vibe created by the limited color palette and minimal text, which collectively evoke a strong sense of early 8-bit nostalgia.

    • “Really good music and atmosphere too; I felt whimsy in my soul in this very simple puzzle platformer.”
    • “A cool, mysterious atmosphere aided by great music and artwork.”
    • “The atmosphere drips with early 8-bit nostalgia, and the graphics and music fit well.”
    • “This is just my personal preference, but I think the limited color palette and near complete lack of text makes for a very endearing atmosphere.”
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2h Main story
4h Completionist
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ElecHead is a platformer game.

ElecHead is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Xbox One, Steam Deck and others.

The main story can be completed in around 2 hours, while the entire game is estimated to take about 4 hours to finish. On average players spend around 4 hours playing ElecHead.

ElecHead was released on October 14, 2021.

ElecHead was developed by NamaTakahashi.

ElecHead has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

ElecHead is a single player game.

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