Hammer Heads Deluxe Review

Written by: David Laprad Published: July 25, 2006 Raise your hand if you ever spent a few quarters in a pizza parlor whacking mechanized moles with a cushioned hammer as they popped in and out of holes. Just about everyone has enjoyed this delightfully cathartic pastime. Now Popcap Games has delivered a computerized version called Hammer Heads Deluxe. The point-and-click adaptation is just as easy to play. Instead of a rubber mallet, you have your mouse cursor, and your adversaries consist of an assortment of gnomes. Some call for more hits than others, requiring stern control as you frantically click at objects on the screen. Many leave behind coins for use in a shop where you can upgrade your hammer or purchase health. Miss too many times, and your game is over. Popcap keeps the game interesting by introducing new gnomes and items as the stages progress. Whether it's the troll with the bomb clenched between his teeth (avoid hitting this one) or the Cloverleaf (makes more goodies appear amongst the rubble), you'll be looking forward to what the game has up its sleeve. Add in bonus stages, unlockable modes, and a trophy room, and you've got a winner. Puzzle game fans might not like the twitch-oriented nature of Hammer Heads, but a few cups of coffee should cure that. Scoring (out of five dragon heads): Graphics: Ease of use: Gameplay: Difficulty: Sound effects: Music: Final analysis: Click here to download the free trial version of Hammer Heads Deluxe.