Mini Review: Henry Halfhead (PS5) – A Whimsical and Playful Curio

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The game’s title, Henry Halfhead, is pretty literal: you control a character named Henry who is just the top half of a head.

This game lets you experience the life of a character, starting as a baby and growing into an adult. It’s a lighthearted journey through all the stages of his life.

Henry has a unique ability: they can inhabit hundreds of everyday objects. They spend their time moving from one item to another, like radios, pans, and flower pots.

It’s really neat because the game gives you specific goals, like helping a kid get ready for school by packing their bag, or even making breakfast for adult Henry before he goes to work. It feels surprisingly personal!

The game feels very open and free, letting you experiment with everything around you. Objects behave realistically – you’ll need to plug in electronics to use them, knives actually cut things, and you can draw on walls with pencils or paintbrushes.

The game features a narrator who offers hints and commentary as you play, guiding you forward without being too specific. This, combined with the game’s straightforward graphics and lighthearted interactions, creates a wonderfully whimsical and charming experience reminiscent of Keita Takahashi’s games like Katamari Damacy and Wattam.

The game is fun to play by yourself, but we especially loved playing it with a friend in local co-op. Having two characters adds to the chaos and makes following the story even more enjoyable.

The game is simple and doesn’t overstay its welcome, clocking in at around two hours. It’s a delightful experience from start to finish, and it wisely concludes before the gameplay becomes repetitive.

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2025-09-16 19:06