Levelhead

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Levelhead is a single player and multiplayer arcade platformer game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Butterscotch Shenanigans and was released on April 30, 2020. It received positive reviews from both critics and players.

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 415 reviews

gameplay21 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features a robust level editor that is intuitive and easy to use, allowing for endless creativity and community engagement.
Gameplay is smooth and responsive, with precise controls that enhance the platforming experience, making it enjoyable for both casual and skilled players.
The game is filled with humor, charming graphics, and a variety of user-generated content, providing a rich and entertaining experience.

Mobile controls can be frustrating and lack customization options, making precise platforming difficult for some players.
The tutorial is lengthy and unskippable, which can be annoying for players who want to dive straight into gameplay or level creation.
The game has been reported to crash frequently on certain devices, hindering the overall experience and accessibility.

gameplay
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
39%
8%
The gameplay is highly praised for its depth, smooth mechanics, and engaging level design, with a strong emphasis on user-generated content that can provide years of entertainment. Players appreciate the intuitive level editor, diverse gameplay options, and charming visuals, although some have noted minor issues with controls and occasional bugs. Overall, it combines elements of classic platformers with innovative mechanics, making it a standout experience for fans of the genre.
- “The gameplay can last you years since the majority of levels are made by the players.”
- “Level creation is intuitive and incredibly powerful, the gameplay is smooth and there is a lot of content to go through.”
- “Excellent gameplay and it plays silky smooth.”
- “Only gripe is it's really easy to fall through floors on accident - making a mechanic where you have to aim down and press jump would easily fix that.”
- “Yes, the tutorial is long; they want making levels to be as much of a focus as playing them, but it's worth going through to see all the mechanics you might see in others' levels.”
- “Gameplay includes every aspect of every platformer you've seen.”
humor
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its cleverness and charm, with many players enjoying the funny cutscenes, quirky characters, and entertaining tutorials. Reviewers highlight the game's ability to blend humor seamlessly with gameplay, making it a delightful experience overall. The consistent comedic tone, reminiscent of the developer's previous works, adds to the game's appeal, making it a standout in the platforming genre.
- “The humor is right on point.”
- “What an absolute blast, Levelhead with its quirky humor and excellent music, art, and gameplay provides a robust platformer with a deep level editor and a friendly community to take part in.”
- “One of the best games of 2020, Levelhead offers the wonderfully quirky humor Butterscotch Shenanigans is best known for.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
17%
The graphics of the game are consistently praised for their high quality, vibrant art style, and smooth performance, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Players appreciate the charming visuals and the integration of humor, with many noting the graphics as a standout feature that complements the fun mechanics and engaging soundtrack. Overall, the game's graphics contribute significantly to its appeal, making it visually captivating and enjoyable.
- “It's a great platformer with wonderful graphics and a sense of humour.”
- “Gorgeous graphics, chuckle-worthy jokes, catchy soundtrack, and most importantly, awesome gameplay.”
- “Platforming feels precise and responsive, the artwork is vibrant and beautiful throughout, and the music and effects lift the whole experience even more.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
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The music in the game is consistently praised for its high quality and catchiness, enhancing the overall experience and making it memorable. Players appreciate the soundtrack so much that many choose to keep it on, as it complements the vibrant graphics and engaging gameplay. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature that contributes significantly to the game's charm and enjoyment.
- “Not only that but the soundtrack is a definite yes.”
- “This game has everything: charming art, a beautiful soundtrack, a campaign mode with a great learning curve, and a lot of variety thanks to the community content.”
- “Platforming feels precise and responsive, the artwork is vibrant and beautiful throughout and the music and effects lift the whole experience even more.”
- “I usually disable music in games, but not this one, never.”
- “Love the game, the smoothness, the music, the jokes, the graphics, controls, everything!”
- “High quality gameplay, high quality visuals and soundtrack, and a high quality game.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
12%
13%
The story in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its humor and engaging narrative. Many users enjoy the combination of a solid storyline with easy level-building mechanics, likening it to a mobile version of Super Mario Maker. However, some players express a desire for a more extensive storyline, indicating that while the existing content is enjoyable, they would welcome additional depth.
- “I find the cutscenes funny and the story is nice too.”
- “I really love this game; it has easy stage building mechanics on mobile and it has a story mode for people who just need some more inspiration.”
- “It's a Super Mario Maker for Android with a good storyline for offline play.”
- “Only four stars because honestly I would prefer more of a storyline and it costs money.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
Overall, users praise the game's optimization, noting that it runs smoothly on devices like the Pixel 4a and delivers great performance. The build section is also highlighted as impressive, contributing to the game's overall optimization quality.
- “It runs smoothly on my Pixel 4a.”
- “The game optimization is great.”
- “The build section is amazing; the game is super optimized as well.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
33%
The monetization model of the game is highly praised, as it features no ads or microtransactions, providing players with the complete game and all future updates without additional costs. This approach has led some users to appreciate the value of ad-supported discovery for finding quality games.
- “No ads!”
- “No microtransactions; you get the full game and all of the updates.”
- “The monetization model is fair and allows players to enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend extra.”
- “Ok, this is the reason that I now believe not all ads are bad since I discovered this through an ad, and all other bad games through this.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has been heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent glitches that hinder gameplay and make it nearly impossible to progress beyond the initial levels. Overall, players express frustration with the game's performance, describing it as unplayable.
- “This game is a walking piece of garbage. I don't know how Blizzard Entertainment thought starting this game was a good idea. The game is impossible to play; you die too easily once you pass the beginner's level, which is already difficult to complete. The game glitches out and won't let you continue for some reason, despite completing the tasks it asks of you.”
- “The stability issues in this game are unbearable. I frequently experience crashes and bugs that ruin the gameplay experience.”
- “I can't believe how often the game freezes. It's frustrating to invest time into a session only for it to crash unexpectedly.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game is praised for its nearly infinite replayability and complexity, particularly in its editing features. However, players suggest that enhancing mobile controls, such as customizable button placement, could significantly improve the gameplay experience on that platform.
- “This game has almost infinite replayability and complexity in and out of the editor.”