Dead Head Fred - Sony PSP

by D3 Publisher

• Original Storyline Exclusively On The PSP System - Compelling and completely original storyline with Twisted noir humor and violence in a portrayal of revenge and redemption in an artistically unique environment
• Dynamic Camera Revolutionizes Action Gameplay - Dynamic camera that immerses you into the action without having to control a manual camera
• Head Mechanic Offers An Innovative And Refreshing Twist On Action Gameplay - Each of the 9 collectible heads offer unique gameplay mechanics as you switch heads on the fly to explore new ways to progress through the game
• Novel Combat Moves - Unique combat moves, including head-pound, nut-punch, head-hunting, combos and more as you slaughter enemies in multiple ways
• Blend of Platform and Action Adventure - Battle enemies on large and small scales to utilize the attributes of each head and the open-ended gameplay

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000BNH1MQ
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 4.2 x 0.8 inches ; 3.2 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: August 28, 2007
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #29,869 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

D3 Publisher Dead Head Fred for PSPDead Head Fred is a unique 3rd person-action game created exclusively for the PSP. An original 1940's inspired alternative universe is blended with a slice of old time Americana, producing a morally bankrupt town ruled by violent organized crime and populated with mutants spawned from toxic waste. You are private detectiveFred Neuman, savagely murdered and then resurrected in a bizarre scientific experiment without yourmemory or your head. Embark on a quest for vengeance as you solve your own murder by using the severed heads of enemies to battle your way through environments designed to showcase each head's uniqueabilities. Dead Head Fred immerses you into the action with the most revolutionary camera to date on a handheld device as you collect, upgrade and switch the heads of enemies on the fly to strategically fight malformed mutants, ghoulish gangsters, and maniacal mob bosses. Features:* Original Storyline Exclusively On The PSP System - Compelling and completely original storyline with Twisted noir humor and violence in a portrayal of revenge and redemption in an artistically unique environment * Dynamic Camera Revolutionizes Action Gameplay - Dynamic camera that immerses you into theaction without having to control a manual camera * Head Mechanic Offers An Innovative And Refreshing Twist On Action Gameplay - Each of the 9 collectible heads offer unique gameplay mechanics as you switch heads on the fly to explore new ways to progress through the game * Novel Combat Moves - Unique combat moves, including head-pound, nut-punch, head-hunting, combos and more as you slaughter enemies in multiple ways * Blend of Platformand Action Adventure - Battle enemies on large and small scales to utilize the attributes of each head and the open-ended gameplay

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The best game nobody bought...ever. June 26, 2008

By Luis Zavala

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

I bought this game looking for an original game that was exclusively for the psp. I picked this one up very shortly after it was released, being very impressed with the videos I saw of it. Unbelievable.

This game captivated me immediately with it's brilliant script and, in my opinion, amazing looking graphics and sound. Art direction is inspired, looking almost like a "Mark Ryden" style. The gameplay, while some say repetitive, I loved the most. Controls are very responsive and has plenty of variety with its head-changing abilities. Great animation, varying on which head you use. It also has some of the best voice acting I've heard in a game, even though the story isn't meant to be very serious. Also, this is a BIG game. It's amazing how much there is to do, and how many secrets there are in the game. Truly expansive.

The only slightly annoying thing I found were the very frequent load times, and load in for some of the dialogue animations (sometimes they speak after they're lips already stop moving). That's the only problem I really saw.

Great game for all psp owners, and very tragic that it's so overlooked. Here's to hoping for a sequel in the future, but I'm not holding my breath for it. For this price, it's a steal!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Dead Head Fred......'Don't lose yer head.....'...;) March 14, 2008

By blackaciddevil

You know, we need more games like this on the Playstation Portable. Games with more creativity. Too often, we see the same ol' run of your average game that's okay to play on the PSP but nothing never turly entertaining. In Dead Head Fred, you play as Detective Fred Neuman who starts his adventure after getting himself killed by a local mob boss. Brought back to life by Dr. Steiner, Fred finds himself missing his memory and his head. As Dead Head Fred, it's up to you to uncover the mystery behind his death, save the city, and be the hero by the end of the game. Oh, and lop off a few heads in the meantime, lol. Over the course of the game, Fred will come to own a collection of no less than eight different heads, not counting the bell jar he starts the game with. Fred can swap out heads on the fly, giving him access to a variety of different powers and abilities. Trust me, it's alot more entertaining than it sounds. When you first start playing, the game seems more like an Action/Platform game of sorts but it turns into much much more. The controls are dead-on, gameplay is simple yet complex enough to keep things fresh in the game for you. Graphics look pretty good for a PSP game, although nothing truly spectacular.

The game is perfect to play in short bursts but, if you play for long periods of time, look for it to become a little repetitive. It's never repetitive enough to mar the game, though. That's about all I could find wrong with the game.

Dead Head Fred has the makings to be a sleeper hit on the PSP but will probably see the same fate most games of this sort do(take, for example, Beyond Good and Evil or Psychonauts). It will fall under the radar & never see a sequel. I hope and pray I'm wrong. Dead Head Fred is a delightful change of pace that's creative & fun and deserving of a sequel. Lesser creative games(like Death Jr., I'm afraid) have seen sequels, why not Dead Head Fred?? In my opinion, it is money well spent.

At any rate, let me recommend this game. It's a hoot to play and is downright hilarious at the end. Read more ›

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb! September 13, 2007

By Gabriel Jimenez Rodriguez

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

One of the best PsP games yet. An original storyline, gameplay mechanic and graphic engine, are some of best qualities of this game.
As Fred, you need to rip the heads of your enemys after beating the crap out of them, also collect different kinds of head that grant you abilities like flying, breathing underwater, storing water, and so on.
The game runs smooth with no slow frame rates, the music flows fine and helps a lot to catch the game's feeling.
It also gives you the feeling of being inside of a Tim Burton's movie, the scenaries are creepy and dark, and so is the humor.
Superb voice acting, you can really feel and trust what the characters are trying to express when they talk.
A must-have for PsP users... supporting this kind of masterpiece allows developers to put their imagination at work and bring great titles like this one to the PsP.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Love that Fred! June 7, 2008

By Maryann Tatro

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

I've played lots of games on the psp--including God of War, Crash of the Titans, and Daxter--but Dead Head Fred is still my favorite!

There are mini games galore, a great story line, loads of places to go items to find and creepies to kill.

This is great adventure game, and it takes awhile to finish. If you get stuck there are some wonderful walkthroughs online. It's a game I like to replay; and since I usually sell them after I finish playing them once, That's saying a lot!

5.0 out of 5 stars completely original storyline with imaginative humor and story line in a very unique way October 23, 2009

By the november sun

Verified Purchase

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

Sick of first person shooters or RPG's? Then read on!

* Original Storyline Exclusively On The PSP System - Compelling and completely original storyline with Twisted noir humor and violence in a portrayal of revenge and redemption in an artistically unique environment
* Dynamic Camera Revolutionizes Action Gameplay - Dynamic camera that immerses you into the action without having to control a manual camera
* Head Mechanic Offers An Innovative And Refreshing Twist On Action Gameplay - Each of the 9 collectible heads offer unique gameplay mechanics as you switch heads on the fly to explore new ways to progress through the game
* Novel Combat Moves - Unique combat moves, including head-pound, nut-punch, head-hunting, combos and more as you slaughter enemies in multiple ways
* Blend of Platform and Action Adventure - Battle enemies on large and small scales to utilize the attributes of each head and the open-ended gameplay

It is one of those games that is full of imagination and humor, with the good ole' horror theme entrenched within. Another game similar (in creativity with horror and humor) is Stubbs the Zombie.