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Headlander

Double Fine Productions · 2016-07-25

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A trippy 70s sci-fi metroidvania with humor and robot-possession mechanics, though pacing and aiming issues make it a short, mixed experience.

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Release: 2016-07-25
Publisher: Adult Swim Games
Studio: Double Fine Productions

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