# Headland โ€” Action Adventure Reimagined > Action adventure game with swipe-tap combat and story progression. (iPhone/iPad app by Northplay.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/headland/id1339714199 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Northplay](https://appshunter.io/developer/1151455383) - Category: Games, Action, Adventure - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.90/5 from 150 App Store ratings ยท 78 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 9.0 ยท 274 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2020-12-15 - Data updated: 2026-08-31 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/headland/id1339714199/reviews.md ## What is Headland? FIGHT FOR YOUR IMAGINATION A powerful force shatters the imagination core from Norโ€™s Headland. With his robot friends he has to find the fragments and fight to regain his limitless creativity. Headland is a fast paced action adventure game from the award winning studio Northplay. Experience a completely new take on the action adventure genre built entirely around mobile. SWIPE, TAP, FIGHT, UPGRADE, EXPLORE Fight a host of monsters in our unique swipe-and-tap-based combat system. Unlock new weapons in arenas and upgrade them using resources gathered on your journey. Tap through a story full of vivid characters and explore a big beautiful imaginary world. NO MICROTRANSACTIONS Headland is a game that you can finish. No microtransactions, ads or retention mechanics. The game is free to download featuring the first 45 minutes of gameplay. The rest of the game is unlocked through a single purchase. The full game features 5+ hours of rich story-driven and action packed gameplay with an ending. ## Key features - Swipe-and-tap combat system - Weapon unlocking and upgrading - Story-driven exploration - Vivid characters - No microtransactions or ads ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Full game | $5.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Headland? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - ๐ŸŽจ Beautiful graphics and art style - ๐ŸŽฎ Fun and engaging gameplay mechanics - ๐Ÿ’ฐ Fair pricing model ($5.99 for 5+ hours) - ๐ŸŽต Great sound design and music - ๐Ÿ“ฑ Works well on mobile devices - โœจ Charming and quirky aesthetic - ๐Ÿ‘ Transparent about free trial length - ๐ŸŽฏ Easy to pick up and play - ๐Ÿ’š Indie developer support appreciated - ๐ŸŽช Unique adventure game experience **Cons** - ๐ŸŽฎ Clunky and imprecise controls - ๐Ÿ“ฑ Portrait mode only (no landscape) - ๐ŸŽฅ Camera zoom behavior is excessive - โŒ One-handed play difficult on larger devices - โš ๏ธ Finicky attack mechanics - ๐Ÿ”„ Inconsistent character movement - ๐ŸŽฏ Precision issues with touch controls - ๐Ÿ“บ Not optimized for iPad screens - ๐Ÿ”Š Limited control customization options - โšก Performance issues on some devices **Commonly reported bugs** - Game freezing during gameplay - Crashes on certain devices - Lag and performance stuttering - Collision detection issues with objects - Boss level endless enemy wave bug - Graphics glitches - Character movement erratic behavior - Attack registration inconsistency **Most requested features** - Landscape mode support - Control sensitivity adjustment option - D-pad or action button alternative controls - Full screen support for newer phones - Male/female character selection - New levels and additional content - Apple TV or Nintendo Switch support - Improved camera behavior - Better one-handed gameplay optimization ## Recent user reviews (10 of 78) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/headland/id1339714199/reviews.md ### 5/5 โ€” $5.99 is more than fair for a 5 hour game. *2025-12-26* Not to be a jerk, but seeing complaints about the full game being 6 bucks is a bummer. If you enjoy the game but arenโ€™t willing to come off six dollars to support indie development, then Iโ€™m sorry to say the price isnโ€™t the issue here. The devs put their hearts into a product thatโ€™s well worth the price of admission. You guys did a great job. ### 3/5 โ€” Okay *2025-07-10, version 1.1.2* Decent game needs to ffa ### 5/5 โ€” Keeping your word *2024-11-13, version 1.1.2* I want to thank you for keeping true to the old way of developing games, by offering the choice of a full version. I just purchased copy. Micropayments will never get a penny of my money and thatโ€™s mostly cause no longer are in Canadian circulation. Cheers fellas. ### 5/5 โ€” coooool beans *2023-12-20, version 1.1.2* very cooool ### 5/5 โ€” Amazing game, i have some feedback *2022-09-24* I love the whole idea of the game its amazing and so nice to see the world, but one thing i would like to see added is the border as someone who has a newer phone it can be annoying that the game is not completely taking up the whole screen, what i mean is there is black lines at the top and bottom it gives the game a old look like i should be playing it on a old phone. Besides that minor issue the game is amazing and so fun! ### 4/5 โ€” Best game ever but *2022-02-22, version 1.1.2* This is probably the best game I ever played in my life it has a gripping storyline but the full version is not free so I canโ€™t play it and I would really appreciate it if you could make the whole game free. Thank you ### 2/5 โ€” The best will a barrier *2022-01-14, version 1.1.2* I love playing this game and it is the best free mobile game I have ever played but when I got to the end of the free bit my heart sank. I had enjoyed the game but I couldnโ€™t play anymore because I am free to play and it was not ### 5/5 โ€” Great game!! *2021-10-31* Great game and definitely worth the money. Reminds me a little bit of Zelda. The graphics are very pretty and the art is cute. My only very minor complaint would be the controls, which can be finicky when you need precision. All in all an excellent game that I will be recommending to friends. ### 2/5 โ€” One hand? *2021-09-24, version 1.1.2* The developer keeps saying you should play this with one hand. On what device? Not an iPad, not an iPhone pro max or even a pro device. Such a shame that the controls are not optimized for all devices, seemed like a cool game with beautiful graphics. ### 5/5 โ€” Thanks! Will happily purchase the full version! *2021-09-09, version 1.1.2* Hey guys! Iโ€™ve just played the first 45 mins and I really enjoyed the game so far. I am definitely purchasing the full version. Thanks for not making a crappy freemium/gatcha game like all the other games on the store. I really like playing a good game without ads and microtrasactions, and your game is fun and amazing! Keep up the good work! ## Frequently asked questions about Headland ### What is Headland about? Headland is a fast-paced action adventure game where you help Nor and his robot friends recover fragments of his shattered imagination. You'll fight monsters, explore a beautiful world, and experience a rich story. ### How do I fight in Headland? The game features a unique combat system that relies on swiping and tapping. You'll engage in battles against various monsters using this intuitive control scheme. ### Is Headland free to play? The game is free to download and includes the first 45 minutes of gameplay. The rest of the game, offering over 5 hours of content, can be unlocked with a single purchase. ### Does Headland have microtransactions or ads? No, Headland is designed to be a complete experience without any microtransactions, ads, or retention mechanics. You can finish the game without any additional purchases beyond the initial unlock. ### What kind of gameplay can I expect? You can expect fast-paced action combat, exploration of a large and beautiful imaginary world, and a story filled with vivid characters. You'll also be able to unlock and upgrade various weapons throughout your journey. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.1.2 โ€” 2021-01-08 Thank you for playing Headland and giving us so much valuable feedback, we have acted on some of it and hope you enjoy this update! - Increased precision of movement and attack controls. We recommend playing with one hand! - Added a lot of sounds everywhere in the game for increased immersion - Fixed a few bugs which stopped progress and a lot of minor bugs - Made small visual improvements to many places across the game - Improved level geometry where players could get stuck in - Made some minor improvements to the level design of some levels ### 1.1.1 โ€” 2020-12-23 Thank you for playing Headland and giving us so much valuable feedback, we have acted on some of it and hope you enjoy this update! - Increased precision of movement and attack controls. We recommend playing with one hand! - Added a lot of sounds everywhere in the game for increased immersion - Fixed a few bugs which stopped progress and a lot of minor bugs - Made small visual improvements to many places across the game - Improved level geometry where players could get stuck in - Made some minor improvements to the level design of some levels ### 1.1 โ€” 2020-12-19 Thank you for playing Headland and giving us so much valuable feedback, we have acted on some of it and hope you enjoy this update! - Increased precision of movement and attack controls. We recommend playing with one hand! - Added a lot of sounds everywhere in the game for increased immersion - Fixed a few bugs which stopped progress and a lot of minor bugs - Made small visual improvements to many places across the game - Improved level geometry where players could get stuck in - Made some minor improvements to the level design of some levels ### 1.0.3 โ€” 2020-12-15 Headland 1.0 is officially released! ### 1.0.1 โ€” 2020-12-12 Headland 1.0 is officially released! ## Apps similar to Headland | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Slash of Sword 2 - Action RPG](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slash-of-sword-2-action-rpg/id1526820470) | 4.6 (299) | Free | Games | | [Slash of Sword](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slash-of-sword/id1349721463) | 4.3 (80) | Free | Games | | [Pearls Odyssey - RPG Adventure](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pearls-odyssey-rpg-adventure/id6479219801) | 4.3 (61) | Free | Games | | [Fairy Stones](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fairy-stones/id1444837047) | 4.0 (7) | Free | Games | | [Shooty Quest](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shooty-quest/id1534167195) | 4.8 (455) | Free | Games | | [Machinal Instinct](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/machinal-instinct/id1438524773) | 4.6 (706) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Northplay - [Conduct THIS! โ€“ Train Action](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/conduct-this-train-action/id1151455384) - [Conduct AR! - Train Action](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/conduct-ar-train-action/id1256506674) - [Planet Life](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-life/id1389159829) - [Fly THIS! 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