Headspun

Headspun is intriguing and takes creative risks by blending genres together. It's a shame about those few missing links.

45%Game Brain Score

story, gameplay

stability, grinding

52% User Score Based on 42 reviews

Critic Score 47%Based on 2 reviews

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Headspun is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Superstring and was released on August 28, 2019. It received neutral reviews from both critics and players.

"Headspun" is a single-player Role Playing game that offers an intriguing story which takes about 9 hours to beat. As the Director of Cortex, Ted, players will navigate branching dialogues, repair Cortex by earning Neuros to hire staff and commission renovations, and work to uncover the events of Theo's accident by reconciling the views of the logical consciousness and emotional subconscious. The game is presented through rich FMV story-telling.

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52%

Audience ScoreBased on 42 reviews

story18 positive mentions

stability13 negative mentions

The game features a unique blend of management sim and FMV narrative, providing an interesting gameplay experience.
The story and characters are engaging, with a promising premise that many players found enjoyable.
The art style and soundtrack are well-received, adding to the overall charm of the game.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches that can hinder progress and lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
There is a lack of polish in the game's mechanics and user interface, making it feel unrefined.
Many players reported issues with the save system, including only having one save file, which can lead to significant setbacks.

story
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
32%
10%
The story is widely praised for its creativity, emotional depth, and unique perspective, with many reviewers highlighting its compelling characters and intriguing narrative. However, the overall experience is marred by numerous bugs that detract from the storytelling, leading to mixed feelings about the game's execution. Despite these technical issues, players find the story worth experiencing for its engaging reveals and heartfelt themes.
- “Really great storytelling, but even now there still exist so many bugs in the game that haven't been fixed.”
- “The story is relatable and full of heartache.”
- “Like all of us, it's very much more than the sum of its lovingly-realized minigame parts, and it's a pleasure to spend a few hours (literally) inside the head of its recently-comatose protagonist, bringing all the systems online, tinkering with a surprisingly hefty research and recruitment tree, and diving into an increasingly moving and compelling live-action story.”
- “With the mention of lost memories (as well as the inclusion of FMV and Wales Interactive's track record of published games), you might think this game is similar to The Shapeshifting Detective, Contradiction, or even Her Story (not by Wales Interactive but has a robust 'memory retrieval' gameplay mechanic).”
- “A high-minded effort and decent story undermined by bugs and mindless management mechanics.”
- “There are one or two bugs but it's a hell of a story.”
stability
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay and suggest inadequate playtesting before release. Players frequently encounter freezing and other technical problems, which detract from the overall experience and potential of the game.
- “With the sheer amount of bugs and glitches in the game, it's clear that they didn't play test it fully before it was released, which is unacceptable.”
- “The concept's interesting and the story really seems like it's going somewhere good, but the game itself is buggy as hell.”
- “However, repetition and buggy gameplay mar the game's potential.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
33%
17%
The gameplay is characterized by a unique blend of FMV and 2D art, creating a quirky and engaging experience reminiscent of titles like "Her Story" and "The Shapeshifting Detective." While the creative story and strong performances enhance the experience, some players have noted issues with repetition and bugs that detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “Quirky and fun to play, unique gameplay and game mechanics, nice blend between 2D art and videos.”
- “Visually, the game radiates style and the FMV sections lend a sense of gravitas that complements the more irreverent art direction and general gameplay tone nicely.”
- “The actors are great, the story is creative, and the gameplay is fun.”
- “A high-minded effort and decent story undermined by bugs and mindless management mechanics.”
- “However, repetition and buggy gameplay mar the game's potential.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
15%
14%
The graphics of the game are praised for their excellent Hewlett-esque art style, which complements the overall experience, while the soundtrack enhances the atmosphere. However, some users reported graphical bugs that affected gameplay, including issues that caused time freezes during mini-games. Overall, the visuals and audio create a compelling indie package, despite the technical hiccups.
- “An excellent Hewlett-esque art style and a fab soundtrack round out a terrific package that makes the very best of an indie budget to produce something both ambitious and perfectly-sized, if you want to polish it all off in an evening.”
- “I like the art style and the sounds and music fit the scenario.”
- “Great synthwave tunes that only occasionally overwhelm dialogue, clever artwork that complements a great premise.”
- “Many of the other bugs I came across were graphical, including the bug that leads to a time freeze, allowing mini-games to be completed to save up resources.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game is highly praised for its fitting and immersive quality, complementing the excellent art style and enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers appreciate the soundtrack as a standout feature that contributes to the game's ambitious yet well-executed indie aesthetic.
- “An excellent Hewlett-esque art style and a fab soundtrack round out a terrific package that makes the very best of an indie budget to produce something both ambitious and perfectly sized, if you want to polish it all off in an evening.”
- “I like the art style and the sounds and music fit the scenario.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players note that the game heavily focuses on resource farming and management, drawing comparisons to titles like "My Lovely Daughter" and "Frostpunk." This emphasis on grinding for resources is a central gameplay element, shaping the overall experience.
- “This game is primarily a resource farming and managing game, similar to My Lovely Daughter or Frostpunk.”