PlayStation 2 Critic Reviews

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.

With an engaging storyline, solid visuals, and great action sequences, most gamers won’t want to pass Headhunter up.

A fun and atmospheric sleeper that rises up and engages your imagination.

Ever wanted to play an action movie? Here's your chance. [June 2002, p.64]

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]

While never reaching the same heights as Metal Gear Solid 2, Headhunter is still a solid action game with a lot of bite.

Here's the sleeper hit of the season. [May 2002, p.53]

The combat sections of the game are great and you have so much freedom of movement with your on-screen, bearded lovely!

While it doesn't bring anything truly groundbreaking to the genre, it's executed pretty damn well, overall. [June 2002, p.30]

Sadly, many people will pass this title up for something with a bit more "flash" instead of going for substance – something Headhunter definitely has.