Dynamite Headdy is a fast paced action game starring Headdy, a bird-like creature who can change heads as the situation arises. In the game, players can choose from 15 different utilitarian heads for Headdy.
The Slammer Head is used like a hammer and can bash enemies out of the way. The Vacuum Head can suck up small enemies. The Spike Head painfully pokes bad guys, and the Spring Head allows Headdy to swing across pits, grab onto objects, and even shoot basketball in a hidden stage. Other heads have other useful functions.
To finish a game of Dynamite Headdy, the player must make it through 15 levels and defeat Dark Demon. Defeating the demon will reveal a secret ending for Headdy and the world he has saved.