HeadLander - Part 7: Say No to Methuselah

Channel:

30K GAMING

Subscribers:

70

Published on August 7, 2020 4:00:47 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2Yqt6M7Pq0

Game:

Headlander (2016)

Category:

Let's Play

Duration: 43:48

21 views

2

Headlander is a 2016 Metroidvania-style video game developed by Double Fine Productions and published by Adult Swim Games. Headlander takes place in a futuristic setting inspired by 1970s science fiction televisions shows and movies such as Logan's Run. In this future, humanity has opted to upload their consciousnesses to a world-encompassing cloud storage, forgoing their bodies but able to occupy the minds of robots as to carry out necessary tasks or otherwise enjoy corporeal pleasures. However, an artificial intelligence named Methuselah has taken control of the robots, trapping the human consciousnesses inside them, and enslaved them for some nefarious purpose. The last human is awoken from cryogenic storage to deal with Methuselah, but only their head has managed to survive the process and is suffering from amnesia.
Headlander plays out as a 2.5D Metroidvania-style game. The character's head, equipped in a special helmet that allows the head to fly around, can also use its tractor beam to take the heads off the robots and use their bodies as needed. Robots have specialized functions, so the player may be required to find the right type of robots and maneuver it through the game world to complete a task, such as using a security robot to open a door. The helmet includes a laser system that can be used to damage robots and protect itself, and can gain additional powerups that grant access to other areas of the game world. At times, the player is limited to using only the helmet and needs to fight through sections that are similar to bullet hell games. At other times, the player can also opt to use a robot body to engage in combat, which can include both ranged and melee fights, depending on what type of robot they choose.
This is an action-adventure game in which players assume the role of a floating, disembodied head exploring various space stations. As players navigate side-scrolling levels, they can use the ability to attach themselves to different objects and robotic bodies to solve puzzles and battle enemy robots. Players can shoot lasers to destroy robots, often resulting in large explosions. The game contains some suggestive material: a space station (Pleasure Port) with areas called “the Boob Tubery” and Fondularium; innuendo in dialogue, with phrases such as “My pulsar is throbbing” and “Ya'll will need to 'suck off' that door.” The word “sh*t” is heard in the game. #Headlander #DoubleFineProductions #70s
ESRB: Teen
Fantasy Violence
Language
Mild Suggestive Themes

Other Statistics