Headlander has an average rating of 83% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics have slightly different opinions – the best rating was given by HardcoreGamer (4.5/5), the worst by Game Informer (7.5/10). The game was released on July 25, 2016 for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and macOS. Metacritic score is 74, players on RAWG rate the game 68%.
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What critics praise
„The moment you begin Headlander and see the VHS-style lines show up along with the formation of the old-school title with a blast of colors and a jaunty tune, you know you’re in for something good.“
Headlander has an average rating of 83% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics have slightly different opinions – the best rating was given by HardcoreGamer (4.5/5), the worst by Game Informer (7.5/10).
When was Headlander released?
Headlander was released on July 25, 2016.
What platforms is Headlander available on?
Headlander is available for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and macOS.
How long does it take to beat Headlander?
Players on RAWG spend on average 3 hours playing Headlander.
Is Headlander worth playing?
Yes. With an average rating of 83%, Headlander is one of the highly rated games and critics recommend it.
What games are similar to Headlander?
Games similar to Headlander are for example Broken Age, MASSIVE CHALICE, Costume Quest 2, Stacking and The Cave.
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Critics consensus
Slightly different opinions
Spread of ratings
15 percentage points
Standard deviation
± 7,5
Best rating
4,5/5
HardcoreGamer
Worst rating
7,5/10
Game Informer
The distribution of rating
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170
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Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)
Ranking
#113
of 709 games released in 2016
better than 84 % of games
#1
of 4 games released in 2016 on macOS
better than 100 % of games
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