Henry Halfhead
September 16, 2025
Critic Score
73.5
22 critic reviews
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Critic Reviews (22)
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."
Read original review"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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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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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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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 …"
Read original review"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. …"
Read original reviewGraphics
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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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."
Read original reviewGraphics
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."
Read original reviewGraphics
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 …"
Read original review"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"
Read original review"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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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 …"
Read original reviewGraphics
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."
Read original reviewGraphics
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 …"
Read original reviewGraphics
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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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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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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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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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."
Read original reviewGraphics
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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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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