Headhunter
About the Game
In the early 21st century, gang warfare and crime have lead to the creation of privatised law enforcement. The Anti-Crime Network (ACN) employs bounty hunters known as ‘Headhunters’ to track down the most wanted criminals, using combat skills and high-tech weaponry. You are Jack Wade, an ex-cop turned Headhunter.
Gameplay & Core Systems
In the top right of the screen you have a radar which will track your movements and those of the enemy. Jack has a few moves at his disposal. Using this technique he can peek around corners for a better view of the action, and then attack from this position, using the wall as protection. Between levels, Jack has a motorcycle that he uses to transport himself between various locations in the city according to the clues he receives. As you have no recollection of your past, you have to take a series of licenses that will grant you access to greater parts of the city, weaponry and gadgets.
Standout Features
- Maybe you’ll even find out what happened to yourself if you can stay alive long enough…
- He can duck and roll, push, pull and climb objects as well as flatten himself up against a wall.
- You will need to earn skill points however before you can arrive at a destination.
- Stimulator Automatic: He starts the game with a standard issue Stimulator Automatic, but can acquire grenades, proximity mines, neurostunners, decoy shells, shotguns and automatic weapons as he progresses.
- Electric Neural Projectiles: The weapons in the game fire Electric Neural Projectiles (ENP’s) instead of bullets.
- LEILA: At various times in the game you will need to go to the LEILA building and upgrade your licence by practising your combat, stealth and driving skills.
Presentation & Atmosphere
Jack also uses a CASIO Visual Manager to keep in touch with Angela and his former chief at the ACN.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for Headhunter | Sony PlayStation 2 | PS2.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | SEGA Europe Ltd. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Amuze AB | Germany | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Published by | SEGA Europe Ltd. | Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Switzerland | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Amuze AB | Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Switzerland | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd. | Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Switzerland | MobyGames |
| Published by | SEGA Europe Ltd. | Greece, Poland, Portugal | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Amuze AB | Greece, Poland, Portugal | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd. | Greece, Poland, Portugal | MobyGames |
| Published by | SEGA Europe Ltd. | Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Amuze AB | Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd. | Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden | MobyGames |
| Published by | SEGA Europe Ltd. | Spain | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Amuze AB | Spain | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd. | Spain | MobyGames |
| Published by | SEGA Europe Ltd. | France | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Amuze AB | France | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd. | France | MobyGames |
| Published by | SEGA Corporation | Australia, New Zealand | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Amuze AB | Australia, New Zealand | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd. | Australia, New Zealand | MobyGames |
| Published by | SEGA Europe Ltd. | Italy | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Amuze AB | Italy | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd. | Italy | MobyGames |
| Published by | SEGA Europe Ltd. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Amuze AB | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Published by | Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Amuze AB | United States | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Acclaim Distribution, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Media Type | DVD-ROM | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Controller Types Supported | Analog Controller | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Controller Types Supported | Digital Controller | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Input Device Features Supported | Vibration | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Gamepads Supported | DualShock 2 | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1 Player | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Save Game Methods | External Storage | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Miscellaneous Attributes | Pressure/Touch Sensitive | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Original game disc count | 1 | North America | MobyGames |
| Genre | Action & Adventure | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Mature | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | North America | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Acclaim | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Action & Adventure | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Germany | MobyGames |
| 2002 | Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Switzerland | MobyGames |
| 2002 | Greece, Poland, Portugal | MobyGames |
| 2002 | Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden | MobyGames |
| 2002-02 | Spain | MobyGames |
| 2002-02-20 | France | MobyGames |
| 2002-03-22 | Australia, New Zealand | MobyGames |
| 2002-03-22 | Italy | MobyGames |
| 2002-03-22 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| 2002-05-09 | United States | MobyGames |
| 2000-11-24 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| 2002-05-09 | North America | PriceCharting |
| May 9, 2002 | North America | PriceCharting |
| November 24, 2000 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sony PN | SCES-50500# | Germany | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 711719323228 | Germany | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 711719323525 | Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Switzerland | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SCES-50500# | Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Switzerland | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SCES-50500# | Greece, Poland, Portugal | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 711719323723 | Greece, Poland, Portugal | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SCES-50500# | Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 711719323624 | Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SCES-50500# | Spain | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 711719323426 | Spain | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 711719323129 | France | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SCES-50500# | France | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SCES-50500/ANZ | Australia, New Zealand | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 711719327325 | Australia, New Zealand | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 1967932347 | Australia, New Zealand | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SCES-50500# | Italy | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 711719323327 | Italy | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 1271115898 | Italy | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 711719323020 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SCES-50500 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B0002DGAW2 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 8981 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 021481233114 | United States | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SLUS-20416 | United States | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B00006409G | United States | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 8981 | United States | MobyGames |
| asin | B00006409G | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 8981 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 021481233114 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 711719323020 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 711719323020 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 711719323624 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting
