“Wonderfully bizarre” The latest video game from the father of Silent Hill is shaking up the specialist press thanks to its originality

Gaming News “Wonderfully bizarre” The latest video game from the father of Silent Hill is shaking up the specialist press thanks to its originality

Published on October 11, 2024 at 10:20 am

The video game calendar for November 2024 has brightened up in recent weeks with two major shifts. That doesn’t mean we should neglect the penultimate month of the year, as there are still highly anticipated games… and sometimes even original and imperfect surprises. This is the case of Slitterhead, the new video game by Keiichiro Toyama for which the first reviews have been published.

The new game from the creator of Silent Hill

November is a quieter month when it comes to video game releases. It must be said that the postponement of Path of Exile 2 confirmed a transition to less density, especially after the postponement of Assassin’s Creed: Shadows. Mario and Luigi: Brotherhood and Dragon Quest 3: 2D-HD Remake are the most anticipated titles. But other video games are also worth a look, such as Metal Slug Tactics or Slitterhead.

Slitterhead is the latest game from Bokeh Games Studio. The latter was created by Keiichiro Toyama, creator of Silent Hill, Siren and Gravity Rush

. It is a three-dimensional action/adventure game set in Kowlong Town. The player embodies the Hyoki, a spiritual being capable of controlling human bodies. He must use this power to hunt Slitterheads: monstrous brain-eating creatures.

Slitterhead: an original and imperfect game

At the Game Awards 2021, Slitterhead was presented for the first time by Keiichiro Toyama. Six months later, he made headlines again at the Summer Game Fest. A first video trailer is presented, which suggests a strange but attractive horror game. An observation that is reflected in the press’s opinions on the game two and a half years later. Reviews for Slitterhead are mixed, but most critics highlight its originality and unique gameplay

. The game allows you to own various characters and use them to solve puzzles, fight enemies and explore the game world.

IGN: 7/10 – Slitterhead is a flawed but fascinating horror game with a unique body switching mechanic.
GameSpot: 7/10 – Slitterhead is a strange, wonderful and sometimes frustrating horror game.
Polygon: 7/10 – Slitterhead is a bold experiment that doesn’t always work, but is worth a try for fans of horror games.

However, the game is also criticized for its technical deficiencies, including the sometimes clunky animations and the uneven graphics. Some reviewers also pointed out that the game can get monotonous after a while. Problems felt at 60 on Metacritic, the review aggregator. Something to be warned about. For everyone to see if curiosity wins.