Head Shot

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Head Shot is a multiplayer casual shooter game. It was developed by Indie Game Group and was released on June 3, 2016. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Head Shot" is a comedic, online multiplayer first-person shooter game featuring five character classes and various weapon types, including assault rifles, snipers, and rocket launchers. Players can also drive vehicles and engage in Death Match and Team Death Match game modes. The developers plan to add more weapons, game modes, items, and an open chest system in the future.

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Audience ScoreBased on 577 reviews

graphics15 positive mentions

stability15 negative mentions

Head Shot offers a straightforward and fast-paced arcade-style FPS experience, reminiscent of early 2000s budget shooters.
The game features a variety of classes and weapons, allowing for some experimentation and fun in short bursts, especially in offline or local play.
Despite its flaws, players can find enjoyment in the chaotic shooting mechanics and cartoonish graphics, making it a lighthearted distraction.

The game has been in an unfinished Early Access state for years, with no meaningful updates or improvements, leading to a sense of abandonment.
Multiplayer is nearly unplayable due to a lack of active players, and balance issues, underdeveloped class design, and basic map layouts detract from the experience.
Technical and aesthetic shortcomings, such as low-quality textures, clunky controls, and inconsistent hit detection, contribute to an overall feeling of incompleteness.

graphics
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the cartoon art style and vibrant visuals, while others criticize the low-quality textures, basic animations, and overall lack of polish. Many users express disappointment in the game's aesthetic execution, describing it as inconsistent and lacking personality, especially in comparison to other titles. Overall, the graphics seem to be a significant point of contention, with opinions ranging from "fantastic" to "appalling."
- “The graphics are in my opinion the best that there has ever been in a video game.”
- “Absolutely amazing game beautiful realistic graphics and epic gameplay, really encourage people to purchase this game, overall I am very happy and give it a rating of 10/10.”
- “Wonderful graphics, interesting gameplay.”
- “The cartoon art style may be the intended charm, but the execution feels inconsistent and rough, with low-quality textures, basic animations, and environments that lack personality or cohesion.”
- “Speaking of which, whether it is animation, textures, character models, or map design, the graphics are just appalling.”
- “The graphics are awful, and there are no walking animations, for example.”
gameplay
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received predominantly negative feedback, with many players criticizing its lack of polish, clunky mechanics, and unoriginal concepts. While some appreciate the minimalist approach and find it relaxing, the overall sentiment is that the game fails to provide an engaging or competitive experience, often feeling empty and uninspired. Additionally, issues such as bugs, low-quality graphics, and a lack of community further detract from the gameplay experience.
- “The gameplay is pretty nice, offers a variety of guns, easy to use, some of them, of course, more complicated but you know, it's just practice.”
- “Absolutely amazing game, beautiful realistic graphics and epic gameplay. I really encourage people to purchase this game; overall, I am very happy and give it a rating of 10/10.”
- “Wonderful graphics, interesting gameplay.”
- “All these factors contribute to a sense that the core mechanics never fully matured — the foundation of the gameplay isn’t solid enough to support extended sessions or competitive play.”
- “Players looking for a polished FPS, a vibrant multiplayer ecosystem, or sophisticated mechanics will not find those qualities here.”
- “The gameplay itself is broken; this was a pre-alpha game they released to farm cash and never bothered to finish. As it stands, it's +1 to your game count and nothing else.”
stability
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous reports of frequent bugs, glitches, and crashes that significantly hinder gameplay. Players describe it as an "abandoned, buggy mess" with constant freezing issues, making it nearly unplayable. Despite some enjoyment found in multiplayer, the overall consensus is that the game's stability is a major drawback.
- “Because the game is incomplete, it's also buggy and even if there were other players, the engine itself would be unplayable.”
- “The main problem with this title isn't just the bad graphics and poor layout, but that this game constantly freezes and crashes...often.”
- “0/10 an abandoned, buggy mess that is an insult to its consumers.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is largely absent, focusing instead on pure entertainment through action and explosions, with no moral dilemmas or deep narrative. Some players find it surprisingly engaging despite its simplicity, while others criticize the lack of a coherent storyline. Overall, the narrative experience varies widely among players, with some enjoying the straightforward action and others desiring more depth.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “Immersive story”
- “I have only played for a couple of minutes and it has a better story than The Witcher 3!”
- “The game is just here to entertain you with the age-old pleasure of shooting stuff and seeing it explode, without any moral dilemma or the need for a deep backstory.”
- “This game has no story.”
- “No clue, no storyline, no fun.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is largely derived from its poor English translations, amusing voice acting, and the overall absurdity of its design, which many players find entertaining. While some aspects may be unintentionally funny, the game is often described as a fun experience, especially when played with friends. Overall, the humor is a significant highlight, contributing to its charm despite its flaws.
- “This game is so bad it's hilarious.”
- “Hilariously good and the best FPS in over a decade.”
- “The only real upside is how absolutely hilarious (in a bad way) the voice acting is.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
38%
The game's optimization has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users citing clumsy controls, frequent crashes, and significant performance issues. Many reviews highlight that the poor optimization severely detracts from the overall experience, making the game nearly unplayable. Overall, players recommend avoiding the game until substantial improvements are made.
- “Terrible optimization, as well as constant crashes to the desktop - will not help to enjoy this game - even if you gather a few people to play.”
- “The controls and physics are clunky, you get stuck on things all the time, the gunplay is simply not enjoyable and on top of that there are some optimization issues that make all those things even worse than they are on their own.”
- “Graphics are trash, maps are trash, and the game's already dead anyway because it's completely unplayable with this optimization.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report a strong emotional investment in the game, experiencing a range of feelings from laughter to sadness, despite acknowledging its technical flaws and poor quality. The emotional engagement is likened to a screensaver, suggesting a deep attachment that transcends the game's shortcomings. Overall, the emotional impact appears to be a significant aspect of the gaming experience, even amidst criticism of gameplay mechanics.
- “I laughed, I cried, I alt-tabbed.”
- “But I'm invested emotionally.”
- “This game cured my boredom and caused emotional damage.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with some players finding it relaxing and enjoyable, while others criticize it as lacking substance or variety. Many users express a desire for a more prominent soundtrack, particularly in areas like the lobby, to enhance the overall experience.
- “These are the points that I think they would improve: I wish the game had a soundtrack, at least in the lobby.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “Just filling noises, no music.”
- “I wish the game had a soundtrack, at least in the lobby.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users highlight that the game offers high replayability, with many considering it infinitely replayable or nearly so, suggesting a strong incentive to revisit the game multiple times.
- “The game is infinitely replayable, offering new experiences with each playthrough.”
- “I find myself coming back to this game time and time again; the replayability is outstanding.”
- “Every run feels fresh and exciting, making it a game I can play endlessly.”
- “Once you finish the main story, there's little incentive to play again. The lack of meaningful choices makes replaying feel pointless.”
- “The game offers very little in terms of different outcomes or paths, which severely limits its replayability.”
- “After completing the game, I found that there were no new challenges or experiences to draw me back in.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express frustration with the monetization aspect, particularly highlighting issues with the sniper sight's quality when aiming down sights (ADS), suggesting that it detracts from the overall experience.
- “You can't even aim down sights with the rifle.”
- “That sniper sight looks awful when you aim down sights, haha.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is reminiscent of Team Fortress 2, but the overall gameplay experience is hindered by subpar aiming and movement mechanics.
- “The overall gameplay is not okay; it felt like TF2's atmosphere, but the aiming and movements aren't quite good.”