Head 2 Head
- May 19, 2021
- ArcForged
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Get on itch.io Store"Head 2 Head" is a competitive multiplayer game where players engage in fast-paced battles using futuristic weapons and abilities. Matches take place in various arenas with unique layouts and power-ups, encouraging strategic movement and tactical decision-making. The game features several game modes, including deathmatch and objective-based modes, allowing for diverse and exciting matches.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features fun gameplay with a good amount of unlockable content, making it engaging for players.
- The unique concept of mixing and matching heads and bodies allows for various playstyles, enhancing the overall experience.
- The music and art style are highly praised, contributing to an enjoyable atmosphere while playing.
- The game is still in early beta and lacks many promised features, leading to frustration among players.
- Some players find the controls clunky and awkward, making the combat feel off-putting and less enjoyable.
- There are concerns about the developer's reputation and the game's transition to a free-to-play model after initial purchase.
- music22 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 23 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received high praise, with many users highlighting its amazing quality and expressing a desire for it to be available on platforms like Spotify. Reviewers appreciate the fantastic soundtrack and bold art style, noting that the music enhances the gameplay experience, particularly in survival mode. However, some users suggest the addition of a music player feature for easier access to the tracks.
“The music is amazing.”
“Fantastic soundtrack, a bold art style that just works...”
“Easy to learn, hard to master gameplay, great music and a color scheme that's easy to look at.”
“It was fun for like an hour or something, the only really good thing to come out of this game was the music.”
“Please put in a music player so I can listen to the tracks from the options screen or extras menu or something.”
“And the music?”
- graphics12 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are highly praised for their unique blend of minimalist art style and cell shading, reminiscent of a fusion between Jet Set Radio and Street Fighter. Reviewers highlight the bold aesthetics and fantastic artwork, contributing to an engaging visual experience that complements the gameplay. Overall, the graphics receive an impressive score of 8/10.
“Persona meets League of Super Evil, a very interesting blend of minimalist art style and cell shading in one game.”
“This is what you would most likely get if you combined Jet Set Radio and Street Fighter in terms of art style and gameplay.”
“Fantastic soundtrack, a bold art style that just works...”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it unengaging despite its interesting blend of styles reminiscent of Jet Set Radio and Street Fighter. However, others praise the core head-to-head mechanics as highly enjoyable, noting that it is easy to learn yet challenging to master, complemented by great music and a visually appealing color scheme.
“The pure core gameplay of head 2 head is the most fun I've had with a game in years.”
“Easy to learn, hard to master gameplay, great music, and a color scheme that's easy to look at.”
“While the gameplay itself, at least, isn't that fun, it isn't to say it's not interesting.”
“This is what you would most likely get if you combined Jet Set Radio and Street Fighter in terms of art style and gameplay.”
“Gameplay: 4/10”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the story is not a significant aspect of the game, with multiple users stating that it doesn't matter in the overall experience.
“The story doesn't matter here.”
“The story doesn't matter here.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The monetization model features a buyout option that transitions the game to a free-to-play format, incorporating in-app purchases for khorium as a form of microtransaction.
“The game offers a buyout option that allows players to enjoy the experience for free, with khorium as the in-app purchase currency.”
“I appreciate that the game is free to play, with the option to buy khorium for those who want to enhance their experience through microtransactions.”
“The monetization model is fair, allowing players to choose between enjoying the game for free or purchasing khorium to speed up their progress.”
“The game heavily relies on microtransactions, making it feel more like a cash grab than a genuine experience.”
“The monetization strategy is frustrating, as it pushes players to spend money to enjoy the game fully.”
“In-app purchases are so prevalent that it detracts from the overall gameplay experience.”
