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IGDB / 12138

Head Over Heels

1987 77 / 100 Adventure Platform Puzzle
Two distinct characters called Mr Head and Mr Heels are played in this arcade adventure. They are separated at the shoulders but capable of joining together to maximize their abilities in some situations (but reduce them in others, so they can be split again). The game is presented from an isometric perspective, and presents the characters with a number of puzzles involving switches, jumps and climbs. The levels are Show full summary

Two distinct characters called Mr Head and Mr Heels are played in this arcade adventure. They are separated at the shoulders but capable of joining together to maximize their abilities in some situations (but reduce them in others, so they can be split again). The game is presented from an isometric perspective, and presents the characters with a number of puzzles involving switches, jumps and climbs. The levels are 3 dimensional, and the characters must collect crowns as they progress. Objects can be picked up and manipulated as necessary.

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Story & context

Two distinct characters called Mr Head and Mr Heels are played in this arcade adventure. They are separated at the shoulders but capable of joining together to maximize their abilities in some situations (but reduce them in others, so they can be split again). The game is presented from an isometric perspective, and presents the characters with a number of puzzles involving switches, jumps and climbs. The levels are 3 dimensional, and the characters must collect crowns as they progress. Objects can be picked up and manipulated as necessary.

GameplayPuzzles GenreAdventure GenrePlatform GenrePuzzle ThemeAction ThemeScience fiction
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Head Over Heels: release, platforms, and facts

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Studios & ownership

Studio & publishing

Developer
Ocean Software
Publisher
Ocean Software, Piko Interactive
Franchise
Standalone
02
So spielt es sich

Spielprofil

Modi
Single player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric, Third person
Themes
Action, Science fiction
03
Wo & wann

Platform releases

  • Amstrad CPC 1987
  • Atari 8-bit 1987
  • Atari Jaguar Apr 15, 2019
  • Atari ST/STE 1989
  • Commodore C64/128/MAX 1987
  • MSX 1987
  • ZX Spectrum 1987
  • Amiga 1989

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