Henry Halfhead

Henry Halfhead

September 16, 2025

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Critic Score

73.5

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Critic Reviews (22)

A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Sep 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"If you enjoy nonsensical silliness and making a mess then Henry Halfhead is a wonderfully curious little game that you need to play."

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Cassie Knight Minimap Sep 2025
70.0 /100

"While the story really stuck with me and I mostly enjoyed the gameplay, I did feel like there was something missing to really pull the game together as a whole. Having more tasks to complete or maybe having a bit …"

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Claudia Tjia Gameliner Sep 2025
60.0 /100

Graphics

45.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

50.0

"Henry Halfhead isn’t a game you buy for deep mechanics, an expansive story, or long hours—it’s short and very simple—but if you’re open to its wry cynicism and almost poetic view of life, it delivers a distinctive, brief, meaningful reminder …"

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Elsa Valent-Croci So Many Games Sep 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

70.0

"I found Henry Halfhead to be a profound game that reminds you that it’s never too late. As the titular little creature, you can examine your role in your own life and how what is often seen as ‘good’ and …"

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Fabrice Henz GAMES.CH Sep 2025
75.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

75.0

""Henry Halfhead" is a short but very concise adventure we call our lives. It&s;s not too long, the gameplay isn&s;t overly contrived, and you can&s;t really go wrong. However, all of this is also positive. The story fits the length …"

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Felipe Castello Nintendo Blast Sep 2025
75.0 /100

"Henry Halfhead is a quaint and short adventure: controlling the objects is very fun and witnessing Henry&s;s life is, at the very least, curious and compelling. The final sequence is very beautiful, making the message of valuing small moments stronger. …"

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Harry Glynn Jones Gamer Social Club Sep 2025
90.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

87.0

"Henry Halfhead is a brief, joyful experience that highlights the significance of play. It is a game that invites you to have fun, try stuff out, see what you can do, build, and achieve, without the pressure to be the …"

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Jacob Hegarty Explosion Network Sep 2025
90.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

90.0

"I had a great experience playing the role of Henry Halfhead. The story is engaging, and the gameplay is enjoyable. The game doesn’t drag on, as I completed it in about two hours."

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João Canelo Echo Boomer Sep 2025
75.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

60.0

"The big problem with Henry Halfhead is that the endint is strong, but the journey to the conclusion isn’t always consistent, and the message gets lost between attempts at mechanical inventiveness and repetition."

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Josh Thompson FingerGuns Sep 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

85.0

"Henry Halfhead&s;s unique concept and simple yet effective gameplay make it a great sandbox puzzler to cause mischief in. Despite wanting the game to go further with its concept and make the gameplay more ambitious, it settles for a heartfelt …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Sep 2025
83.0 /100

"While perhaps its overall simplicity and more sandbox style may not be for everyone, the experience has charm and a childlike spirit on its side"

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Kim Snaith GameSpew Sep 2025
60.0 /100

"Henry Halfhead is a novel idea, putting you in control of a half-headed man who can possess the items around him. It&s;s both a sandbox and a narrative experience, although some sections can be as dull as the parts of …"

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Leonardo Faria WayTooManyGames Sep 2025
55.0 /100

Graphics

40.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

60.0

"This could have been an interesting title if there were actually puzzles, goals, and something else of substance for you to do. Instead, what we have here is something that feels more like a tech demo. Minimalist in design; mechanics …"

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Lyle Pendle Loot Level Chill Sep 2025
75.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

74.0

"Henry Halfhead is a daft game with a lot of heart, and even if it only lasts a couple of hours they&s;re still well worth experiencing."

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Mina Smith LadiesGamers.com Sep 2025
95.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

95.0

"In my opinion, Henry Halfhead is perfect. It has the same colorful, cartoon vibe as games like Wattam and Fruitbus while being something unique. I adore this game, and I hope you have the time to experience Henry Halfhead for …"

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Nathan Hermanson video games are good Sep 2025
85.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

90.0

"By the end of my time with the game, I felt grateful tears welling up — for being able to experience what Henry had to offer and for how it helped me reflect on my own life. It is a …"

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Nick Erl Final Weapon Sep 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

25.0

Story

40.0

"Henry Halfhead is a creative, humorous, and original puzzle experience that is enjoyable for all. However, repetition with puzzles and abilities leads to an experience that is held back from being great. Still, this is a game worth playing for …"

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Petri Leskinen KonsoliFIN Sep 2025
60.0 /100

Graphics

40.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

20.0

"Henry Halfhead is essentially a semi-open playground that rewards curiosity and ingenuity. It works best for children as the tasks are not very difficult or demanding. At first, playing with everything seemed refreshing, but the idea quickly became boring. The …"

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Scott Ellison II Saving Content Sep 2025
60.0 /100

Graphics

40.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

80.0

"When the credits rolled I felt like Henry had a life well-led, and was a game well-made. It’s something truly enjoyed playing. While I can appreciate a bite-sized game, I felt it undercut a lot of the experiences Henry might’ve …"

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Stacey Henley TheGamer Sep 2025
50.0 /100

Graphics

45.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

25.0

"But it feels like the sort of game you&s;d play for 15 minutes, say &s;wow, this will never get old!&s; and then 45 minutes later you&s;re kind of thinking maybe you were wrong."

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Stephen Tailby Push Square Sep 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

68.0

"The game is very straightforward and only a couple of hours or so in duration, which is all the time it needs, really. It&s;s a joyous little thing while it lasts, but smartly ends before it runs out of new …"

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Tyler Treese PlayStation LifeStyle Sep 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

80.0

"Sometimes half a head is all you need, as Henry Halfhead is an imaginative and fun time for gamers of all ages."

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