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Headsnatchers

Headsnatchers is a cool premise let down by really poor controls. The multiplayer modes are pretty decent as a whole, with some of the more simplistic objectives providing the most frantic fun, for a little while. On the flip side, if you enjoy single-player experiences, avoid this one at all costs, because the one solo mode available is an absolute chore to play thanks to wonky movement and awful platforming mechanics.
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43%Game Brain Score
humor, graphics
gameplay, music
41% User Score Based on 555 reviews
Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

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Headsnatchers is a single player and multiplayer casual sport game. It was developed by IguanaBee and was released on November 7, 2019. It received neutral reviews from both critics and players.

"Headsnatchers" is a sport game that offers various modes of play, including local and online multiplayer, co-op, and single-player. The objective is to snatch your opponents' heads and use them as weapons, with over 100 different heads to collect throughout the game. The 25 maps provide unique and strange features, encouraging players to strategize and fight to win. The game encourages players to express themselves with its vast array of heads and stupidly hectic gameplay.

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Audience ScoreBased on 555 reviews
humor30 positive mentions
gameplay9 negative mentions
  • Fun and chaotic party game that is enjoyable with friends, offering a variety of mini-games.
  • Character customization is a highlight, allowing players to create unique and humorous avatars.
  • The game features a colorful and whimsical art style that adds to its charm.
  • Controls are clunky and unresponsive, making gameplay frustrating and difficult to enjoy.
  • The online multiplayer is largely dead, leading to long wait times for matches or inability to find players.
  • Single-player mode lacks depth and is not engaging, with many players finding it tedious.
  • gameplay
    47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Headsnatchers" is characterized by its unique core mechanic of stealing opponents' heads, enhanced by colorful visuals and a quirky sense of humor. However, players frequently criticize the execution, citing issues such as imprecise controls, bugs, and a lack of depth, which detracts from the overall experience. While it offers fun multiplayer options and customization, the single-player mode is considered tedious and poorly designed.

    • “With its colorful visuals, inventive gameplay mechanics, and a quirky sense of humor, 'Headsnatchers' offers a unique and entertaining experience for those seeking a break from the conventional.”
    • “The game's physics-based mechanics contribute to the unpredictability of each match, ensuring that no two rounds feel the same.”
    • “Pretty fun party game, there are a few things that could be improved, but it still ticks the important marks (plenty of local multiplayer options, stable online multiplayer, silly encounters, and decent battle variety while maintaining the core mechanic, and character customization are all on point).”
    • “Has just about every flaw in the book ranging from minor bugs and crashes to completely broken game mechanics and unresponsive controls.”
    • “The gameplay is dull and one-dimensional, and the only campaign/single-player part is boring.”
    • “On the flip side, if you enjoy single-player experiences, avoid this one at all costs, because the one solo mode available is an absolute chore to play thanks to wonky movement and awful platforming mechanics.”
  • humor
    30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    "Headsnatchers" is widely praised for its quirky and colorful humor, featuring a variety of hilarious character designs and chaotic gameplay that elicits laughter, especially in multiplayer settings. While many players find the humor entertaining and suitable for short bursts of fun, some critics note that it leans towards silly and childish rather than deep or sophisticated. Overall, the game is considered a lighthearted and amusing experience, particularly when played with friends.

    • “With its colorful visuals, inventive gameplay mechanics, and a quirky sense of humor, 'headsnatchers' offers a unique and entertaining experience for those seeking a break from the conventional.”
    • “The attention to detail in the animation, especially when the heads are swapped or characters perform special moves, adds a delightful layer of humor to the overall visual experience.”
    • “All in all, 'headsnatchers' delivers a hilarious and chaotic multiplayer experience that stands out in the crowded party game genre.”
  • graphics
    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of "headsnatchers" are characterized by a vibrant, cartoonish art style that many players find charming and reminiscent of Nintendo aesthetics. While some appreciate the unique visuals and polished presentation, others criticize the graphics as basic or ugly, with complaints about character models and overall execution. Overall, the game's art style is a notable highlight, though opinions on its quality vary significantly.

    • “From the moment you launch 'headsnatchers', the game's vibrant and cartoonish art style grabs your attention.”
    • “Its imaginative art style, inventive gameplay mechanics, and customization options contribute to a game that is not only fun to play but also a joy to watch.”
    • “The graphics are well done, with a polished presentation and nice animated scenes that act as mini tutorials.”
    • “The graphics are ugly and the colors are abysmal.”
    • “Okay game but garbage graphics and terrible controls.”
    • “The graphics are very basic, the controls and animations are sloppy and often unresponsive and it’s missing some basic sound effects.”
  • music
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the upbeat and whimsical soundtrack that enhances the lighthearted atmosphere, while others criticize it as repetitive and annoying. Overall, the sound effects are noted for their satisfying impact, but the music quality is often described as mediocre or frustrating, detracting from the overall experience.

    • “The upbeat and whimsical soundtrack adds to the game's lighthearted atmosphere, while the sound effects punctuate every head-snatching moment with satisfying crunches and squelches.”
    • “Don't take it seriously, it's a silly game with great music and wacky mechanics!”
    • “I relaxed for 5 minutes to this music long enough to realize that I was going to be okay.”
    • “Lots of fun heads, mediocre controls, and obnoxious music loops.”
    • “Pretty awful all around... terrible music, annoying characters, bad ultrawide support, clunky controls.”
    • “The zombie castle is a lesson in frustration, with awkward camera angles, repetitive music and many platforming sins – inconsistent jumps, dodgy camera angles and poor checkpoint placement.”
  • stability
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is heavily criticized, with multiple users reporting significant bugs and glitches that severely impact gameplay. Many describe the experience as frustrating and unpolished, highlighting issues such as laggy controls and erratic online features. Overall, the consensus is that the game feels broken and lacks the necessary refinement to be enjoyable.

    • “This is the worst game I have ever played. I got it for free and I wish I could reclaim the time and effort I spent on this mistake. The game managed to mix up the nametags online with other players in my friend list, who were not even in the lobby. The gameplay itself is buggy and frustrating; stun locking is easy and encouraged.”
    • “This is buggy software that wasn't polished, so note why it's free.”
    • “Broken as hell, buggy as hell. Don't release trashy stuff this broken!”
  • story
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is minimal and lacks depth, with some players finding it humorous yet overly simplistic, as it can be completed in about an hour. The overarching theme suggests resilience in the face of adversity, but the narrative is not a significant draw for most players.

    • “Moral of the story, you never know what life holds in store for you, and if I would have given up when all the odds were stacked against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
    • “No story.”
    • “Funny game size (6.5 GB for just a simple game story that finishes in 1 hour).”
  • grinding
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, often requiring excessive effort to progress. While the game features various minigames to alleviate monotony, many feel that the core mechanics become stale quickly, especially in smaller groups. Overall, despite the apparent care put into the game's design, the grinding experience is seen as a significant drawback.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “Even though they reskin it through different minigames, picking up people's heads and carrying them around gets tediously stale before hitting a half hour. You can tell there's a lot of love put into the menus and concepts, but I think the effort is unfortunately misplaced.”
    • “Not the greatest; it might be fun with four people, but with two, maps are either way too short or way too tedious.”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development is praised for its whimsical and diverse designs, showcasing a range of personalities from cute and cuddly to bizarre, which adds depth and variety to the game's cast.

    • “The character designs are whimsical and diverse, ranging from cute and cuddly to downright bizarre.”
    • “The depth of each character's backstory adds layers to the gameplay, making every interaction feel meaningful.”
    • “I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, reflecting their experiences and choices in a way that feels authentic.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has low replay value, though it remains entertaining. Reviewers suggest that certain improvements could enhance its replayability.

    • “I think there are a couple of things to improve that could add more replay value.”
    • “The game lacks the depth needed to keep me coming back for more.”
    • “Once you finish the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from significant optimization issues, with players noting that it requires major improvements for better performance. Additionally, the lack of clear explanations and customizable controls further detracts from the overall experience.

    • “The game is kind of unoptimized.”
    • “I like the concept, but this game needs some major optimization and customizable controls.”
    • “Nothing is explained very well, and the game is very poorly optimized.”
  • monetization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for being free to play with no ads, enhancing the enjoyment of playing with friends. Users express a desire for more promotion to increase its visibility.

    • “Really fun to play with friends, and it's free with no ads!”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by an upbeat and whimsical soundtrack that enhances its lighthearted tone, complemented by satisfying sound effects that emphasize key moments with impactful audio cues.

    • “The upbeat and whimsical soundtrack adds to the game's lighthearted atmosphere, while the sound effects punctuate every head-snatching moment with satisfying crunches and squelches.”
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Headsnatchers is a casual sport game.

Headsnatchers is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Phone, PlayStation 4 and others.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing Headsnatchers.

Headsnatchers was released on November 7, 2019.

Headsnatchers was developed by IguanaBee.

Headsnatchers has received neutral reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its gameplay.

Headsnatchers is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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