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Airhead
Released On: Feb 12, 2024
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Mixed or Average
Based on 4 Critic Reviews
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50% Positive
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Airhead wastes no time trying to force itself around a story, and as such it remains a simple but challenging joy throughout.
Airhead is puzzle game that has some technical flaws but excels from a gameplay point of view. The controls are simple, but puzzles are innovative and well executed.
The clever puzzles and vivid visuals can only do so much to quell the frustration caused by the unfortunate glitches and bugs I encountered throughout the game. However, if you can push through the myriad of technical hiccups, Airhead is a decent puzzle-platformer that simply needs a bit more tuning under the hood.
Airhead has redeeming qualities, including stunning art direction, an amazing soundscape, and a steady drip-feed of upgrades that serve to keep the gameplay loop fresh. Metroidvania fans who have the patience to stick out the frustrating gameplay will find themselves an incredible world to explore, and one that’s filled with an interesting story, concept, and secrets. However, the core gameplay loop quickly spirals from being an interesting gimmick to an infuriating irritation, and it’s not one that I can see most casual players enjoying all that much.
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Summary A symbiote is torn in two in a cave by a mysterious machine. Working together with a headless body, the remaining half must find its way through a complex metroidvania-style world filled with puzzles to be reunited with its vital other half. Airhead is an adventure through a sprawling interconnected world, where you must explore, evolv...
Platforms:
- PC
- Nintendo Switch
- Xbox One
- PlayStation 4
- Xbox Series X
- PlayStation 5
Initial Release Date: Feb 12, 2024
Developer:
- Octato
Publisher: HandyGames
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