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Levelhead

93%Game Brain Score
gameplay, music
grinding, optimization
95% User Score Based on 771 reviews
Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

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"Levelhead" is a single-player arcade game that boasts spectacular gameplay and ingenious visuals, all presented with a healthy dose of humor. As a delivery robot, players must navigate through challenging levels and prove they have what it takes to become a "Levelhead." With a level editor and community-created content, the fun never ends in this engaging platformer.

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95%
Audience ScoreBased on 772 reviews
gameplay75 positive mentions
grinding5 negative mentions
  • Levelhead offers a robust level editor that allows for endless creativity and unique level designs, making it a standout in the platformer genre.
  • The game features tight controls and a smooth gameplay experience, with quick respawn times that reduce frustration and enhance enjoyment.
  • The community aspect is strong, with a marketing department system that encourages players to engage with each other's levels, ensuring that user-generated content is easily discoverable.
  • Some players find the difficulty spikes in the campaign to be frustrating, with certain levels being overly challenging compared to others.
  • The requirement to unlock level editor items through the campaign can feel tedious for those eager to dive into level creation.
  • The community levels can vary significantly in quality, with many being poorly designed or overly difficult, making it hard to find enjoyable content.
  • gameplay
    173 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of this platformer is highly praised for its smooth controls, innovative mechanics, and depth, offering a unique experience that sets it apart from similar titles like Mario Maker. Players appreciate the well-designed campaign that gradually introduces various mechanics, allowing for both casual play and complex level creation. The game features a robust level editor, a variety of power-ups, and a community-driven approach that enhances replayability and creativity.

    • “I just feel like this game is a rare gem that combines personality, user-friendly gameplay experience, and community interaction in a sublime way.”
    • “With a great collection of core mechanics, a smooth control scheme, clever use of various objects, creatures, and other devices you discover throughout the game, plus an excellent built-in level editor, this game will keep you entertained for hours on end!”
    • “The gameplay is awesome, and I love level editor games, so this was right up my alley.”
    • “The difficulty in this game is derived from unintuitive finicky control mechanics.”
    • “The platforming mechanics and power-ups are a little unusual, and the community tends to fall into 'tech' trends that aren't explained in the tutorial/training levels; so there can be some learning curve.”
    • “It doesn’t feel intuitive and I never got used to the mechanics.”
  • music
    65 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its catchy and varied soundtrack, which enhances the overall atmosphere and gameplay experience. Players appreciate the ability to customize music in their levels, with tracks that fit different environments and moods, from upbeat to mellow. Overall, the soundtrack is considered one of the game's standout features, contributing significantly to its charm and enjoyment.

    • “I've really enjoyed the soundtrack which ranges from upbeat to mellow, the different types of environments as well as different weather patterns.”
    • “The atmosphere, colors, music, and layout are all A+.”
    • “The music is great, going from over-joyous and upbeat to tense and booming.”
    • “There are only four backdrops unfortunately, but five background music bits for each.”
    • “Levelhead only has three right now that only changes the look and music of the level.”
    • “The way they have it set up is sort of like Mario Maker as well since you have to play through the campaign to unlock music and assets.”
  • graphics
    64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are characterized by a vibrant, hand-drawn art style that many players find charming and fun, though some note that the mobile version lacks customization options and resolution settings. While the visuals are generally praised for their creativity and polish, there are mixed opinions on their overall quality, with some players feeling they do not meet the high standards expected from PC games. Overall, the game's aesthetic is described as colorful and whimsical, contributing positively to the gameplay experience.

    • “The art style is great, and I love the little story.”
    • “The graphics are in a beautiful hand-drawn style which I really like.”
    • “Levelhead is an incredibly enjoyable platformer that gives people plenty of ways to get creative with level design with great visuals to boot.”
    • “There's no options to change the resolution for the mobile app or customize the graphics settings beyond a couple of arbitrary, and frankly ineffective options.”
    • “There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low-quality graphics.”
    • “Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
  • story
    50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in "Levelhead" is described as humorous and engaging, centering around a robot delivery service navigating various challenges. While some players appreciate the lighthearted narrative and its role in teaching game mechanics, others feel the story is minimal and serves primarily as a backdrop for the gameplay. Overall, the game offers a fun, if not deeply intricate, storyline that complements its platforming and level-building elements.

    • “For one, even if you don't want to play player-made levels, the story mode offers so many levels with plenty of replayability, collectibles, and time trials.”
    • “The story is that you are an automated robot delivery service for nothing in particular.”
    • “The story mode teaches you the mechanics in the game well and ramps up difficulty quickly, at least for me.”
    • “But it's the kind of game that doesn't try to catch you with looks and story to keep you going; it's basically just giving you tools, throws you in a level that's an example of how to use those tools in your level, and then gives you the next one.”
    • “There is no real story, apart from the world-building mini videos you see play between some levels.”
    • “The campaign comes with a stupid story about futuristic mail delivery methods - and a bunch of lovingly constructed levels for your platforming pleasure.”
  • humor
    45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its nostalgic and quirky charm, reminiscent of early 2010s internet culture, with many players finding the cutscenes and character interactions genuinely funny. While some critiques mention moments of cliché or cringe, the overall consensus highlights the game's signature lightheartedness and engaging voice acting, making it a delightful experience for fans of platformers. The blend of humor with solid gameplay mechanics and creative level design further enhances its appeal, particularly for those familiar with Butterscotch Shenanigans' style.

    • “The humor in the game is pretty nostalgic and reminds me of early 2010's YouTube.”
    • “Actually found myself chuckling at the little training cutscenes, good humor and funny characters, which, in a platform game, isn't necessary but always appreciated when present.”
    • “The almost non-existent narrative is somehow hilarious, and the voice acting is really captivating.”
    • “I usually post ridiculous and painfully unfunny reviews, but this game is a masterclass in platformer game design and it should be celebrated a lot more.”
  • replayability
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its exceptional replayability, featuring a robust story mode with numerous levels, collectibles, and time trials, alongside a versatile level editor that allows players to create and share their own content. Users highlight the engaging gameplay mechanics, tight controls, and the abundance of player-made levels, contributing to an endless replay value that keeps the experience fresh and enjoyable. Overall, players feel they have only scratched the surface of what the game has to offer, making it a highly replayable platformer.

    • “For one, even if you don't want to play player-made levels, the story mode offers so many levels with plenty of replayability, collectibles, and time trials.”
    • “Tight controls, interesting power-ups, lots of variety, and an extremely versatile level maker give this game tons and tons of replayability.”
    • “The replay value is endless, and I just don't tire of this one.”
    • “A fun platformer with a level editor to drastically increase replay value!”
    • “Collecting gems feels just as rewarding as finding coins in a Mario game, and all the secret areas and collectible things in the levels make it feel full and give it a lot of replay value.”
    • “Ability to make your own levels and play those of other people adds a lot of replay value.”
  • grinding
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews on grinding in the game are mixed; while some players find it enjoyable and manageable due to generous checkpoints and fast respawn times, others feel it requires excessive time investment, likening it to needing a "second life." Overall, the grinding is seen as purposeful, with unlocks designed to enhance player skill rather than simply prolong gameplay.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “A lot of grinding.”
    • “If you enjoy grinding levels, the extremely fast respawn times are a blessing.”
  • optimization
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization varies significantly across platforms, with players reporting poor performance and low frame rates on the Nintendo Switch, prompting some to switch to the Steam version for a better experience. However, on PC, the game is generally well-optimized, showcasing smooth performance and minimal issues, especially considering its development in GameMaker. Overall, while the game encourages competitive play and level optimization, the experience can be hindered by platform-specific performance discrepancies.

    • “As a game made with GameMaker, it’s very well polished all around, with little to no performance issues.”
    • “Levelhead also actively encourages rivalries and optimization of levels, even of user-generated levels.”
    • “A great art style, smooth platforming physics (similar to Super Meat Boy), and smooth performance.”
    • “When I started this game, I immediately noticed bad performance and the FPS meter reveals 36 FPS :-o”
    • “I have an i9 with an RTX 2070 Super, which can run AC: Valhalla, RDR2, and even unoptimized Cyberpunk 2077 at 90+ FPS with hundreds of games running at smooth 144 Hz on this system, including indies and old games.”
    • “I first purchased this game on the Nintendo Switch, but wanting to have more FPS for some of the more poorly designed/optimized levels got me to pick it up on Steam, so add 285 hours to my Steam time for a total (I'm currently putting my Switch playing of this game on hold indefinitely) of time spent on it.”
  • monetization
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect of the game is mixed; while some players appreciate the lack of microtransactions and loot boxes, others criticize the requirement to agree to third-party advertisement terms to access essential features, which can lead to a proliferation of low-quality content. Overall, opinions vary on whether the game feels like a genuine effort or a cash grab.

    • “There are no microtransactions or loot box nonsense.”
    • “The game offers a fair monetization model that respects players' time and investment.”
    • “I appreciate that the developers focus on providing a complete experience without pushing for additional purchases.”
    • “Levelhead: Platformer Maker is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as a cash grab by greedy mobile devs. At the core of it, it's yet another of literally thousands of 2D retro platformers infesting Steam and lowering the average quality of all video games everywhere.”
    • “I really do not appreciate that you are forced to agree to some third-party advertisement terms of service to access all the tools in the level editor, to publish levels, and so on.”
    • “This is cool, but also leads to people advertising some very poor levels.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its vibrant colors, engaging music, and quirky layout, creating a fun and amusing environment. It effectively embodies a joyous sense of adventure typical of the best platformers, while also maintaining a zany universe reminiscent of other successful titles from the same developers. Overall, the atmosphere contributes significantly to the game's appeal and accessibility.

    • “Fun, quirky, amusing atmosphere.”
    • “The atmosphere perfectly captures the kind of joyous leap into danger that characterizes the best platformers.”
    • “The atmosphere, colors, music, and layout are all A+.”
    • “Levelhead is a completely different genre, but has the same zany atmosphere/universe of all the other published games, and the immediate pick up and play that their previous game jam successes.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's stability is generally solid, making it enjoyable for multiplayer sessions with friends; however, some users report occasional bugs that can affect the multiplayer experience. Notably, players appreciate that their levels remain intact despite glitches or lack of popularity.

    • “Good game to play with friends, but the multiplayer is a little buggy.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game effectively combines a heartfelt narrative with challenging gameplay, creating a rich emotional experience that resonates with players.

    • “From heartfelt story levels to impossible precision levels, this game has it all.”

85%Critics’ scoreBased on 2 critic reviews

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44h Median play time
48h Average play time
6h Main story
41h Completionist
42-100h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 4 analyzed playthroughs

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