Heads Run
- January 11, 2018
- kass_stwa
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Reviews
- The game features tight controls and a fast-paced gameplay experience that is enjoyable for fans of platformers.
- The visuals and level design are praised for their aesthetic appeal, creating a rewarding environment for speedrunning.
- It offers a unique wall mechanic and a sense of urgency with enemies chasing the player, enhancing the overall challenge.
- There is excessive visual clutter that can make it difficult to navigate levels, detracting from the gameplay experience.
- The wall grab mechanic interrupts the flow of the game, causing frustration during fast-paced sections.
- Some players have reported issues with hitboxes and jump trajectories feeling inconsistent or janky.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Gameplay is characterized by a mix of unique mechanics, such as an unusual wall mechanic and an air dash feature, which add depth but may require adjustment. While the game starts off easy and maintains a smooth difficulty curve, issues with certain mechanics, particularly the grapple and item counters, can detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration for some players.
“It is a unique mechanic, and while it takes some getting used to, adds another layer to the gameplay.”
“It starts off really easy as it introduces you to the various play mechanics and there is a nice smooth curve throughout the game.”
“Super Meat Boy comes to mind, but this game is much faster, with an air dash mechanic.”
“I played it for about 3/4 of an hour and made it to level 34, but became too annoyed by the poor game mechanics.”
“Second, the wall mechanic in this game is a bit odd.”
“I would honestly love this game so much if they fixed the grapple mechanic; I'm not sure if it was intentional, but it ruined the game for me.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their gorgeous visuals and unique art style, enhancing the overall experience, especially for platforming and speedrunning. However, some players find the aesthetic overwhelming at times, leading to visibility issues that can result in frustrating gameplay moments.
“Fantastic and amazing little game! I really love playing it; the visuals and layout of the levels are so gorgeous. It's really rewarding to speedrun. I can't recommend this enough if you like platformers.”
“It also has an interesting art style that combines with the rest to create an enjoyable experience.”
“The aesthetic is pretty cool and adds to the game, creating a unique atmosphere.”
“The art style, while adding to the game, also has its drawbacks with its limited color palette, which often results in dying to something that could have been avoided had it been visually clear.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games, making it hard to immerse myself in the experience.”
“Character models are poorly designed and lack detail, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users express frustration with the game's stability, particularly highlighting issues with the grapple mechanic, which can freeze players in place for an excessive duration, disrupting the fast-paced gameplay.
“A fast-paced platformer should not have a grapple that freezes you in place for 5 seconds.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experienced constant lag and stuttering, which ruined the overall experience.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's music is characterized by a simple yet catchy soundtrack that complements its appealing aesthetic and fluid visuals, enhancing the overall experience.
“I really like the aesthetic of the game; it looks nice, is fluid, and the soundtrack is simple but catchy.”
