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'''''Head On''''' is a 1979 arcade game by [[Gremlin]]/[[Sega]].
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{{stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' (ヘッド-オン) is a 1979 [[arcade]] game, developed and published by [[Sega/Gremlin]].
  
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==Gameplay==
 
In the game the player controls a car, picking up dots in a maze (pre-dating ''Pac Man'' by a year) while attempting to avoid the rival cars which attempt to crash into you. There are five "lanes" which you may only cross at four different points on the map, however there is an acceleration pedal which will allow you to avoid the enemy car with more ease.
 
In the game the player controls a car, picking up dots in a maze (pre-dating ''Pac Man'' by a year) while attempting to avoid the rival cars which attempt to crash into you. There are five "lanes" which you may only cross at four different points on the map, however there is an acceleration pedal which will allow you to avoid the enemy car with more ease.
  
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==History==
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===Legacy===
 
''Head On'' was later twinned with ''[[Alpha Fighter]]'' and ''[[Space Attack]]'', forming one arcade cabinet with a control set for each game.
 
''Head On'' was later twinned with ''[[Alpha Fighter]]'' and ''[[Space Attack]]'', forming one arcade cabinet with a control set for each game.
  
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Despite its simplicity, ''Head On'' went to inspire numerous clones and sequels, including ''Head On N'' by Sega's future rival, Nintendo. ''Super Crash'' and ''Car'' were also arcade variations of the game. ''[[Head On 2]]'' is almost an exact copy of ''Head On'', but features a different map. The game was included in 1997 as part of ''[[Sega Memorial Selection Vol.1]]'' for the [[Sega Saturn]], as well as part of the [[Sega Ages 2500]] series on the [[PlayStation 2]]. Ports of the game in one form or another also appeared on the Game Boy, Commodore 64, Apple II and VTech Laser-VZ
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While not as successful as [[Taito]]'s ''Space Invaders'', ''Head On'' was notable enough for other manufacturers to want to create their own versions. Unlike Taito, however, Sega issued licenses for the game, meaning many variants were actually authorised (though several still weren't). Versions of ''Head On'' were released by [[Irem]] and [[Sammy]], as well as the following:
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*''[[Run Away]]'' (ランナウェイ) ([[Sun Electronics]])
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*''[[Head On Game]]'' (ヘッドオンゲーム) (World Vending)
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*''[[Rolling Clash]]'' (ローリングクラッシュ) ([[Nihon Bussan]])
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*''[[Char Chase]]'' (カーチェイス) (Lejac)
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*''[[Head On N]]'' (ヘッドオンN) ([[Nintendo]])
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Ports of the game in one form or another also appeared on the Commodore 64, Apple II, and VTech Laser-VZ, though none are thought to be licensed by Sega.
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''Head On'' would be followed by ''[[Head On 2]]'' and ''[[Car Hunt]]'', which share very similar gameplay but feature different maps. The game was included in 1997 as part of ''[[Sega Memorial Selection Vol.1]]'' for the [[Sega Saturn]], as well as part of the [[Sega Ages 2500]] series on the [[PlayStation 2]].
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The hardware used for ''Head On'' would later be cloned and used for an arcade game by Denki Onkyo named ''Heiankyo Alien''. Gremlin would later make a retooled version of ''Heiankyo Alien'' titled ''[[Digger]]''.
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In 1990, [[Tecmo]] released [[Head-On (Game Boy)|a port to Nintendo's Game Boy console]] in Japan. They brought it to the US the following year, changing the name to ''Power Racer'' and removing Sega's name.
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==Production credits==
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*[[Lane Hauck]]
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*[[Shikanosuke Ochi]]{{ref|https://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/1982/jul/15/cover-exactly-zaxxon/}}
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==Magazine articles==
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{{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Magazine articles}}
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==Promotional material==
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{{gallery
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|{{gitem|HeadOn VICDual US Flyer MiniVideo.jpg|VIC Dual US flyer<br>(Mini-Video)}}
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|{{gitem|HeadOn VICDual US Flyer.pdf|VIC Dual US flyer<br>(Upright, 1 Player)}}
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|{{gitem|HeadOn VICDual US Flyer 2P.pdf|VIC Dual US flyer<br>(Upright, 2 Players)}}
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|{{gitem|GeeBeeHeadOn Arcade US Flyer.pdf|VIC Dual US flyer (with ''[[Gee Bee]]'')}}
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|{{gitem|HeadOn VICDual DE Flyer.pdf|VIC Dual DE flyer}}
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|{{gitem|HeadOn VICDual IT Flyer.jpg|VIC Dual IT flyer}}
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==Artwork==
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{{gitem|HeadOn logo.png}}
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==Photo gallery==
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<gallery>
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HeadOn VICDual US Cabinet Upright.jpg|US upright cabinet
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HeadOn VICDual JP Cabinet Upright.jpg|JP upright cabinet
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==References==
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Latest revision as of 11:03, 31 January 2024

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Head On
System(s): VIC Dual
Publisher: Sega/Gremlin, Sega
Developer:
Distributor: Löwen-Automaten (DE)
Number of players: 1-2
Release Date RRP Code
Arcade (VIC Dual)
JP		 ¥? ?
Arcade (VIC Dual)
US		 $? ?
Arcade (VIC Dual)
DE		 DM ? ?
Arcade (VIC Dual)
IT		 ?£ ?


































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Head On (ヘッド-オン) is a 1979 arcade game, developed and published by Sega/Gremlin.

Gameplay

In the game the player controls a car, picking up dots in a maze (pre-dating Pac Man by a year) while attempting to avoid the rival cars which attempt to crash into you. There are five "lanes" which you may only cross at four different points on the map, however there is an acceleration pedal which will allow you to avoid the enemy car with more ease.

History

Legacy

Head On was later twinned with Alpha Fighter and Space Attack, forming one arcade cabinet with a control set for each game.

While not as successful as Taito's Space Invaders, Head On was notable enough for other manufacturers to want to create their own versions. Unlike Taito, however, Sega issued licenses for the game, meaning many variants were actually authorised (though several still weren't). Versions of Head On were released by Irem and Sammy, as well as the following:

Ports of the game in one form or another also appeared on the Commodore 64, Apple II, and VTech Laser-VZ, though none are thought to be licensed by Sega.

Head On would be followed by Head On 2 and Car Hunt, which share very similar gameplay but feature different maps. The game was included in 1997 as part of Sega Memorial Selection Vol.1 for the Sega Saturn, as well as part of the Sega Ages 2500 series on the PlayStation 2.

The hardware used for Head On would later be cloned and used for an arcade game by Denki Onkyo named Heiankyo Alien. Gremlin would later make a retooled version of Heiankyo Alien titled Digger.

In 1990, Tecmo released a port to Nintendo's Game Boy console in Japan. They brought it to the US the following year, changing the name to Power Racer and removing Sega's name.

Production credits

Source:
Uncredited


Magazine articles

Main article: Head On/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

HeadOn VICDual US Flyer MiniVideo.jpg
VIC Dual US flyer
(Mini-Video)
HeadOn VICDual US Flyer MiniVideo.jpg

HeadOn VICDual US Flyer.pdf

PDF
VIC Dual US flyer
(Upright, 1 Player)
HeadOn VICDual US Flyer.pdf

HeadOn VICDual US Flyer 2P.pdf

PDF
VIC Dual US flyer
(Upright, 2 Players)
HeadOn VICDual US Flyer 2P.pdf

GeeBeeHeadOn Arcade US Flyer.pdf

PDF
VIC Dual US flyer (with Gee Bee)
GeeBeeHeadOn Arcade US Flyer.pdf

HeadOn VICDual DE Flyer.pdf

PDF
VIC Dual DE flyer
HeadOn VICDual DE Flyer.pdf
HeadOn VICDual IT Flyer.jpg
VIC Dual IT flyer
HeadOn VICDual IT Flyer.jpg

Artwork

HeadOn logo.png
HeadOn logo.png

Photo gallery

  • US upright cabinet

  • JP upright cabinet

Physical scans

VIC Dual, US
HeadOn VICDual US Manual.pdf
Manual

References

  1. ↑ Sega Arcade History, Enterbrain, page 42
  2. ↑ https://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/1982/jul/15/cover-exactly-zaxxon/



Head On games or clones
Head On (1979) | Head On 2 (1979) | Car Hunt (1979) | Counter Run (1988) | Dottori Kun (1990) | Head-On (2001) | Sega Fast Lane (2002)
Head-On (Game Boy) (1990)
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