Slitterhead

"A flawed but fun action slaughterfest with a great NPC-possession hook."

"Slitterhead is an action horror game that collapses under its loop-both in terms of narrative and gameplay-and doesn&s;t shine as much as it could have."

"There&s;s a decent time to be had in Slitterhead as a blood-wielding badass dealing with some dastardly demons in the striking and grungy concrete jungle of Kowlong. The game finds a satisfying balance of empowerment and challenge as you hijack …"

"While it has some clever ideas, Slitterhead never realises its potential, feeling like it would have benefited from more time in development."

"The hand of a genius like Toyama is evident in a game whose personality draws attention from the start, although that does not hide a technical (but not artistic) section that is below expectations. It is a remarkable horror and …"

"Slitterhead is a graphically and structurally rather old game that fails in any way to approach either modern productions or the other glorious works of the Keiichiro Toyama. The only good cues come in the form of the ability to …"

"What it does share, though, is a similar idiosyncratic streak. Off the top of my head, I can’t think of anything else that plays quite like Bokeh Game Studio’s freshman work; it’s all about darting between hosts as you chip …"

"While it is apparent that Bokeh Game Studio was working with a tight budget, they knew how to stretch their dollars. Slitterhead is truly a special horror game that is sure to be a cult classic."

"Slitterhead is meant to be a horror brawler, but it&s;s missing the scary and action."

"Slitterhead is the perfect definition of a game that doesn&s;t know what it wants to be. It falters in both the action combat category as well as the horror genre, resulting in a middling experience overall."

"Slitterhead offers a refreshing and unique experience that pays homage to Bokeh&s;s pedigree while still establishing its own identity. Despite some minor flaws, the game makes great use of its weird but wonderful narrative and ingenious possession mechanics to bewitch …"

"Excerpt: Slitterhead is an incredibly inventive game with a brilliant, novel idea at its core. It’s the exact kind of release we should be uplifting, a new IP that pushes graphics and trends aside to try something fresh."

"Bokeh Game Studio&s;s debut horror title is a game entirely out of time with its genre contemporaries and all the more wild, compelling, and beautiful for it. Satisfying combat and a generational eye for tone and design collide in the …"

"While I’m always thrilled to see more sensibly scoped and budgeted games come along at a lower price point, it’s eminently clear throughout that Slitterhead suffered a messy development. While I’m hugely sympathetic to the situation Toyama’s team found themselves …"

"Part sci-fi body horror, part thrilling detective yarn, Slitterhead is a story of humanity versus monstrosity in a city where both are plentiful. Bokeh&s;s debut release bravely takes strides to manipulate, challenge, and evolve how we play horror games, and …"

"Slitterhead takes an innovative concept and places it at the forefront of the adventure. The possession mechanic leads to a frantic combat system that encourages you to quickly switch between characters to fight formidable foes. This bleeds throughout acting as …"

"Slitterhead isn&s;t very good, but it is very interesting. In an age of remakes, sequels and safe bets, it&s;s heart-warming to see something that&s;s so clearly such a singular vision. We&s;re disappointed that vision is sold short by basic combat …"

"That’s something that the Prototype games got right 15 years ago, in the exact era of gaming Slitterhead shares most of its design ethos with. Even when Slitterhead gets to its wilder stretches, and time travel enters the mix, the …"

"Ultimately, Slitterhead serves as a cautionary tale of high expectations meeting harsh realities and a reminder of how even the most anticipated projects can falter in execution."

"Slitterhead is an experience that&s;s fantastic in still shots or in story trailers but the actual gameplay becomes a muddled mess when the player is forced into repetitive chase and combat sequences."

"Slitterhead is unique. That is the biggest compliment I can give it. There are things here that I love. The mood of the game, the music, and the concepts. It just doesn’t mesh well into a cohesive experience. It feels …"

"When it&s;s good, it&s;s really good, but it&s;s hard to recommend wholeheatedly with all that confusion and tedium. Hardcore Siren fans who have been longing for another entry in the defunct franchise will certainly like it. Players with open minds …"

"Slitterhead is a set of fascinating ideas, which with a better application from a technical point of view and with a larger budget would probably have taken flight. Unfortunately, Toyama fails to package a product that is completely enjoyable to …"

"Slitterhead is a successful experiment. It combines a cryptic and complex story within an episodic mission system that simply works. All that spiced with precise, complex and visceral combat."

"Bokeh Game Studio&s;s Slitterhead shows a lot of promise in terms of its unique possession action gameplay, direction, music and overall plot. It’s fun, electric and unlike any other game. New IPs are the lifeblood of the industry and the …"

"Though it can be strange and fascinating, Slitterhead ultimately feels empty thanks to dull and frustrating combat and repetitive missions."

"Slitterhead is a bold and inventive addition to the action-horror genre, but it offers a flawed journey in its strange universe."

"Frustrating at times but fearlessly inventive, Slitterhead is an absolute must-play if you&s;re looking for an original take on the survival horror genre. Serving as a spiritual successor to fan favourites like Siren, Gravity Rush, and Soul Sacrifice, this haunting …"

"Slitterhead is a fun and satisfying horror combat game. It has a lot of variety in designs with plot twists that will keep you guessing after each chapter."

"Slitterhead&s;s unique premise and experimental mechanics make it a compelling experience, even if it can feel a bit too rough and low-budget from time to time."

"Slitterhead is destined to be a cult classic, though mainly because of what it could have been, as opposed to what it is. The combat is functional but feels dated and gets boring before the end, the dialogue sections are …"

"Slitterhead is the most creative action game that I&s;ve played this year, but it&s;s also deeply flawed."

"Like a bloody blade worn down by a few too many battles, Slitterhead grows increasingly dull over time and ultimately just doesn’t cut it."

"Slitterhead can be a slow-burn to begin with, but once its combat clicks, this is an action horror game like few others."

"Slitterhead is a unique blend of horror, action-adventure and time-loop mechanics, showcasing some intriguing concepts. However, it struggles to fully realise its potential due to various limitations. The creativity is commendable, but the execution is poor."