Headbangers: Rhythm Royale

Headbangers: Rhythm Royale

October 31, 2023

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Have you ever looked at a Pigeon and thought, “what is going on in your head?” Well, think no more! Headbangers puts you and 29 others into the eye of the Pigeon while you battle it out in rhythmic challenges to find out who is the ultimate Master Headbanger. Compete …

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Critic Reviews (18)

A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Oct 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

65.0

"As a brilliant combination of rhythm mini-games and online competition, Headbangers: Rhythm Royale is a delightful music-based funfest."

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Alec Padua WhatIfGaming Oct 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

25.0

Gameplay

25.0

Story

25.0

"Headbangers: Rhythm Royale is a fun musical take on the elimination-styled battle royale genre, and brings a host of creative mini-games that feel diverse, and make good use of its premise. While the eventual repetition does settle in, it&s;s a …"

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Alissa Worley BioGamer Girl Oct 2023
75.0 /100

"A goofy, high-energy rhythm romp that’s pure fun with friends, but it needs a full flock to truly shine."

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Anastasio Gijón GuiltyBit Oct 2023
80.0 /100

"Colorful, ridiculous, and loads of fun, Headbangers: Rhythm Royale has gifted us with epic moments. Giving a musical twist to the battle royale genre surprisingly works well, creating a multiplayer game that&s;s more accessible than most, even if you&s;re not …"

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Bartosz Michalik ZdobywcyGier.eu Oct 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

40.0

"Headbangers: Rhythm Royale is a very enjoyable Battle Royale game that is capable of bringing a lot of fun and smiles to young and old alike. Everything works very well, yet you feel that something was missing here. That this …"

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Brian Seymour MonsterVine Oct 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

60.0

"Headbangers: Rhythm Royale is a cute and light-hearted experience albeit a short-lived one as you’ll inevitably find something better to do."

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Carlos França Júnior GameBlast Oct 2023
65.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"Headbangers: Rhythm Royale has an undeniable charisma, but it is held hostage by the content entirely focused on a single mode and the simplistic presentation. Who knows, perhaps after the release of some content packs and extra minigames it will …"

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Eric Oliveira PSX Brasil Oct 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

32.0

"Headbangers: Rhythm Royale unites the genres of rhythm games with Battle Royale in a very entertaining proposal. Unfortunately its content is all focused on online multiplayer, without any option to play locally with friends. The current mini-games are fun, with …"

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Fingal Belmont Niche Gamer Oct 2023
50.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

60.0

"This game has the potential to become an enjoyable video game for kids, with substantial updates such as adding offline modes for a more casual experience and dropping the battle pass scam, like how Chocobo Racing GP did less than …"

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James Luff LadiesGamers.com Oct 2023
75.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

45.0

"headbangers:Rhythm Royale is a positive and upbeat take on the battle royale formula, which I liked. I wasn’t very good at it, but I enjoyed its humorous pigeon presentation and family-friendly feel. Unlike several battle royale games, I appreciated the …"

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Jason Bolla Garage Band Gamers Oct 2023
80.0 /100

"Fans of rhythm games can rejoice in knowing there&s;s not only a competent game being added to the genre, but one that adds competition to keep players coming back. Headbangers isn&s;t going to topple Fortnite as the biggest battle royale, …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Oct 2023
76.0 /100

Graphics

15.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

20.0

"An unusual, and pretty competitive, online multiplayer rhythm game, though perhaps a bit inconsistent"

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Ken Talbot Nintendo Life Oct 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

30.0

"Other than the online tournament mode, it&s;s a bare bones experience. Longevity of this will hinge on future content and more diverse play options (couch co-op in particular). In its current state, though, the bite-sized events offer a welcome alternative …"

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Luca Cipiciani Indie Games Devel Oct 2023
77.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

70.0

"Headbangers is definitely a fun, well-edited and completely crazy title. The minigames are very accessible but become frenetic as the rounds go by and the light-hearted mood puts you in a good mood even when you lose. The cross platform …"

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Lyle Carr God is a Geek Oct 2023
70.0 /100

"Headbangers: Rhythm Royale is a fun and unique take on the battle royal formula, but a lot of the rhythm minigames just feel way too similar."

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Robby Bisschop Life is Xbox Oct 2023
62.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

48.0

Story

30.0

"Headbangers: Rhythm Royale is the perfect Xbox Game Pass game as it’s not for everyone, but still worth checking out. It’s full of fun and quirky minigames and if you have a good sense of rhythm, you can finally show …"

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Thomas Mertens NintendoBoy Oct 2023
50.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

15.0

"Summing up everything presented above, I think Headbangers had a great, potentially hilarious idea, but unfortunately it doesn&s;t stand on its own. The mini-game idea is cool, and I went in with high expectations, as it seemed simple, casual, and …"

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Will Silberman Digital Chumps Oct 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

20.0

"Headbangers: Rhythm Royale is an interesting blend of simple rhythm and silly battle royale gameplay that&s;s both fun yet accessible. Its 23 minigames might not be unique, but they&s;re fun in short bursts. It&s;s great for all kinds of players, …"

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