60
Fun little guilty pleasure while it lasts though.
81
We've had our problems with an aiming system continually hampered by a camera that doesn't give you a free look...it's enough - along with the bleached-clean looks and cramped levels - to knock this out of the realms of "Devil May Cry." [PSM2 Magazine]
84
A fun and atmospheric sleeper that rises up and engages your imagination.
10
Wonderful story, brilliant graphics (at the time of release), excellent gameplay, and an outstanding soundtrack. My only disappointment was that it was rather short, and that they only released one sequel. Both games are phenomenal, and I really wished they released more from the Headhunter series. In the meantime, I am hoping at least both games can be remastered for the ps4? fingers crossed xx
6
Playing again in 2019 to see if this game has held up with time. The premise is that in the near future criminals are subject to donate organs instead of serve prison time. You play a headhunter who is capturing felons and trying to remember who he is. The plot is interesting. The game unfortunately is littered with poor camera angles, and annoying lock on targeting which sometimes misses the mark completely and makes playing the game in stealth mode very frustrating. Although with the controls being clunky, it is still mildly playable. Bosses can be tricky with the controls the way they are, as the roll button doesnt make much use if you can't roll away quick enough. The motorbike controls are insanely annoying, and everything you hit will make you stop dead in your tracks, as well as the turning and cornering being the most frustrating part of the motorbike parts. The AI is very stupid, to the point where enemies and sub bosses will blow themselves up with grenades, or completely ignore the fact you are there until you blast them in the face at point blank range. Again, the enemies health is a little exaggerated, especially when firing into a enemy who is bare-chested at point blank range and it taking at least 6-7 shots to put him down. Also when enemies are killed, they flash and disappear, which in my own opinion, ive never liked. The FMV sequences that are news reports are very "Robocop" esque and are a nod to movies of the early to mid 90s. The graphics are OK and hold up like any other PS2 game made around the year 2000. Apart from all those issues, its still worth a punt if you have nothing better to play and fancy wasting a few hours of your life.
Headhunter
PlayStation 2
Released On:
May 14, 2002
Metascore
Mixed or Average
74
User score
Generally Favorable
8.3
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Based on 24 Critic Reviews
74
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63% Positive
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38% Mixed
9 Reviews
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90
Aside from a few camera quirks and some excessive load times, Headhunter is almost a perfect gaming experience from the opening movie to the closing credits. The clever mix of VR training, cycling through town, stealth, and weapons combat all combine for one great action title.
81
We've had our problems with an aiming system continually hampered by a camera that doesn't give you a free look...it's enough - along with the bleached-clean looks and cramped levels - to knock this out of the realms of "Devil May Cry." [PSM2 Magazine]
80
The combat sections of the game are great and you have so much freedom of movement with your on-screen, bearded lovely!
77
Its graphics fall short of the best the console has to offer, but its blend of action, stealth, and driving manages to keep things interesting throughout.
72
One of the game's biggest deficiencies is the camera, which doesn't work well when you're in attack mode.
62
Oh the controls, in my opinion they sucked a$$. The rolling technique and all was cool in conjunction with the ducking and aiming aspect; but the way it was executed was horrible.
60
Fun little guilty pleasure while it lasts though.
User score
Generally Favorable
67% Positive
12 Ratings
12 Ratings
28% Mixed
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5 Ratings
6% Negative
1 Rating
1 Rating
Jul 16, 2019
10
Wonderful story, brilliant graphics (at the time of release), excellent gameplay, and an outstanding soundtrack. My only disappointment was that it was rather short, and that they only released one sequel. Both games are phenomenal, and I really wished they released more from the Headhunter series. In the meantime, I am hoping at least both games can be remastered for the ps4? fingers crossed xx
Mar 19, 2019
6
Playing again in 2019 to see if this game has held up with time. The premise is that in the near future criminals are subject to donate organs instead of serve prison time. You play a headhunter who is capturing felons and trying to remember who he is. The plot is interesting. The game unfortunately is littered with poor camera angles, and annoying lock on targeting which sometimes misses the mark completely and makes playing the game in stealth mode very frustrating. Although with the controls being clunky, it is still mildly playable. Bosses can be tricky with the controls the way they are, as the roll button doesnt make much use if you can't roll away quick enough. The motorbike controls are insanely annoying, and everything you hit will make you stop dead in your tracks, as well as the turning and cornering being the most frustrating part of the motorbike parts. The AI is very stupid, to the point where enemies and sub bosses will blow themselves up with grenades, or completely ignore the fact you are there until you blast them in the face at point blank range. Again, the enemies health is a little exaggerated, especially when firing into a enemy who is bare-chested at point blank range and it taking at least 6-7 shots to put him down. Also when enemies are killed, they flash and disappear, which in my own opinion, ive never liked. The FMV sequences that are news reports are very "Robocop" esque and are a nod to movies of the early to mid 90s. The graphics are OK and hold up like any other PS2 game made around the year 2000. Apart from all those issues, its still worth a punt if you have nothing better to play and fancy wasting a few hours of your life.
SummaryIn the near future, convicted criminals are required to donate body parts to benefit the rich instead of serving time. A government approved service known as the Anti Crime Network employs 'Headhunters' to capture felons using non-lethal weaponry to preserve their vital organs. As dishonoured Headhunter Jack Wade, you are hired by Angela... Read More
Rated Mfor Mature
Platforms:
- Dreamcast
- PlayStation 2
Initial Release Date:May 14, 2002
Developer:
- Amuze
Publisher:
