One of the most beloved and challenging titles of the 80s, Head Over Heels, is making a triumphant return, and it’s coming to PC and Nintendo Switch in 2025!
For those of you who spent countless hours navigating the bizarre worlds of the original ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, and Amstrad CPC classic, you’ll be thrilled to hear that SpecNext is bringing their acclaimed enhanced remake, Head Over Heels: Deluxe, to a wider audience.
Originally launched on the ZX Spectrum Next in 2024, the remake garnered rave reviews, with magazines like Crash and Retro Gamer showering it with praise. Now, PC gamers can dive in on March 6th, 2025, with Switch players getting their turn later in the year.
What’s is Head Over Heels?
Head Over Heels is a quirky action-adventure that puts you in control of Headus Mouthion (Head) and Footus Underium (Heels), two halves of a whole, imprisoned by an evil Emperor. Each character boasts unique abilities – Head’s impressive jumps and headshots, and Heels’ speed and object-carrying prowess. You’ll need to master both to reunite them and unlock even more powerful moves as you explore surreal environments filled with cunning puzzles and hidden secrets.
What makes this “Deluxe” edition so special?
SpecNext has lovingly enhanced the original, keeping the core gameplay that made it a classic while adding some modern flourishes:
- Beautifully Updated Graphics: Enjoy the iconic isometric landscapes with a fresh, modern look.
- Re-engineered Controls: Experience tighter, more responsive gameplay.
- Brand New Soundtrack: Immerse yourself in a whimsical score that perfectly complements the game’s atmosphere.
- Classic Mode: For the purists, you can switch to classic 8-bit graphics and sound.
- Quality-of-Life Improvements: Enjoy features like improved save systems and helpful hints without sacrificing the game’s signature challenge.
- New Content! Over 500 locations, a brand new area, new enemies, new objects and even chickens! (Yes, chickens!)
Henrique Olifiers, Director at SpecNext, puts it perfectly: “Head Over Heels is one of the most loved and awarded games from the 80s, and its fiendish gameplay still holds true today. If you are looking for a game challenge with soul, this is the game for you.”
Key features at a glance:
- Over 500 majestic locations.
- Multiple save points (you’ll be grateful for them!).
- A fantastic soundtrack by Space Fractal.
- Chickens! (Thanks, Mike ‘Flash’ Ware!)
- A brand-new area to explore.
- New enemies and objects.
- Stunning graphics by Simon Butler.
You can wishlist Head Over Heels: Deluxe on Steam right now. Meanwhile, visit the SpecNext website to learn more.
Will you be revisiting this 80s gem? Let us know in the comments below!
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