Genesis

Dynamite Headdy

Sega really hit the mark with Dynamite Headdy. Congratulations are certainly in order for Treasure, the development team that created the little guy in the first place. Let's hope we see more of Headdy in the future --- on Genesis, 32X and (dare I say it?), Saturn?

¿Que más cabe decir de esta obra maestra? Dynamite Headdy es una hemorragia constante de originalidad y buen hacer a la que no se le puede poner ninguna pega, y además largo y con muchos secretos. Que grande eres Treasure.

Lejos de ser un plataformas normal y corriente, “Dynamite Headdy” es un trabajo realmente destacable. En primer lugar, sus atributos técnicos resultan asombrosos para su época, con unos gráficos verdaderamente espectaculares. Después está su jugabilidad, entretenida, rápida y muy amena. Así pues, un producto más que recomendable para quienes quieran volver a disfrutar o probar por primera vez un título de mucha calidad.

The replay value is high even without the secret bonus points. There is an extra ending to unlock by beating hidden bonus games, and it's so damn fun to play that you'll keep coming back to it anyway. Borrow, buy, or steal this game as soon as humanly possible.

Dynamite Headdy è un platform game di gran classe che conferma il notevole talento del team di Gunstar Heroes. Titolo ricco di spunti originali e tecnicamente curatissimo, DH ha come fiore all'occhiello una varietà strutturale nettamente superiore alla stragrande maggioranza dei rappresentanti del genere. I 28 livelli che costituiscono la rutilante visionarietà del mondo di RH garantiscono, poi, un lungo e appagante divertimento all'insegna del fuori di testa.

La longevità di DH è assicurata dalle menzionate 28 scene di “action”, “shooting” e “strategy” e dal livello di difficoltà piuttosto impegnativo che richiede al giocatore una notevole versatilità nell’uso delle “heads” del protagonista. Il “Treasure Show” (così è chiamato nel manuale della versione Genesis, in perfetta coerenza con l’ambientazione e la denominazione “scene” per gli stages) è, dunque, uno spettacolo che dura a lungo e la compagnia teatrale assicura a tutti gli spettatori che il divertimento non mancherà e noia, convenzioni e banalità saranno bandite dal teatro per tutta la rappresentazione. Solo chi usa bene la testa riuscirà a vedere il finale a sorpresa dello show!

When it comes right down to it, Dynamite Headdy is pretty darn fun. And it looks really, really good too.

Sega gets kudos for inventing a new character, not just pulling a retread out of a comic book or a Saturday morning cartoon. Dynamite Headdy's just what his name implies: Dynamite! Heads off...uh, hats off to a new hero!

If you are an avid fan of these types of games then there is no reason why you shouldn’t get it. It’s a platform dream and with barely any faults except that it is very hard, but some see that as a good thing. Pick it up if you see it. It’s really worth getting and it must be one of the better platform games on the system period. I had hours of satisfaction and I don’t see why you shouldn’t too.

Another unique title from the folks at Treasure (the company that gave us Gunstar Heroes). The main character, Headdy, has several excellent attacks (using different "heads") and the levels are very colorful with some knockout visual effects (like the rotating platforms and the giant blimp dog boss). This is a top action title for the Genesis.

It's interesting to experiment, and the game is good about providing heads appropriate for the current situation. A secondary character is "Beau", a flying face that points out the weak spots on each boss. He's useful, because this game is seriously boss-heavy. A bonus stage challenges you to knock basketballs into nets, and while it sounds like fun, I actually hated it and wanted to make it stop. Overall, Dynamite Headdy is well programmed, with rich graphics, elaborate sound effects, and pinpoint controls. There's no slowdown, even when the action get crazy (which is often). Genesis fans looking for something substantial will appreciate Dynamite Headdy, but I suspect most will scratch their heads in bewilderment as they reach for the Sonic cartridge.