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PAPERHEAD

In the cute cardboard world, something went horribly wrong... Use the magical pencil, a good old shotgun, and various other weapons as well as the strength of your mighty boots, to uncover the dark truth and find out WHY WOULD CARDBOARD... BLEED?

Oct 10, 2026

Action
Indie
Gore
Horror
First-Person
Cute

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Very positive · 95/100

554 total reviews · 95% positive

Best for Especially suited to players who enjoy fast-paced boomer shooters, DOOM- and ULTRAKILL-style combat, high mobility, impactful gunplay, and distinctive art styles. It is appealing to those seeking a short, focused single-player experience, but may disappoint players expecting a long campaign, deep boss battles, or a sophisticated high-difficulty system.

Strengths

Fast, fluid movement and impactful combat: players repeatedly praise how exhilarating it feels to combine dashing, sliding, jumping, kicking, and shooting.
Original cardboard-and-paper art style and horror presentation: the contrast between the cute visuals and bloody imagery leaves a strong impression.
Unique interactions using the magic pencil: drawing bombs, removing armor with the eraser, and erasing defeated enemies to heal are all well received.

Weaknesses

The campaign is short: it lasts roughly 4–7 hours on Normal, and some chapters focus only on story without combat, leading some players to feel that the amount of content is low for the price.
Late-game difficulty and challenge are lacking: the game becomes too easy once players acquire a full arsenal, while Hard difficulty mainly changes enemy stats without adding new mechanics or patterns.
Boss and elite enemy designs are simple: the final boss in particular has been criticized as having little more than a large health pool and limited attack patterns.

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This AI-generated analysis is provided for reference only and does not represent the official views of WAME. It may differ from the original reviews or contain inaccurate information. Analyzed Oct 18, 2026

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