Drones, The Human Condition

About

Drones, The Human Condition is a single player arcade shooter game. It was developed by Blunt and was released on October 30, 2014. It received negative reviews from players.

Your Task is Simple, Kill Drones, Free Humans, Don't Die! Drones, The Human Condition is a fast paced twin stick, top down arena shoot 'em up, set in a futuristic Orwellian dystopia. Bring on the destruction! Created by a solo Attic dwelling Developer.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player

Skip User Reviews

25%

Audience ScoreBased on 138 reviews

music4 positive mentions

gameplay7 negative mentions

The game features a unique concept and world that offers darkly comedic social commentary.
Engaging gameplay that rewards reflexes and spatial awareness, making it appealing for fans of fast-paced shooters.
The soundtrack and sound effects enhance the sense of urgency and keep adrenaline levels high.

Controls are clunky and unresponsive, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
The game suffers from repetitive tasks and mechanics, which can drag down the overall enjoyment.
Visuals and audio production are poor, with a cluttered interface and annoying sound effects.

gameplay
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
59%
26%
The gameplay of this game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players criticizing its confusing mechanics, clumsy controls, and chaotic difficulty that feels unfair. While some appreciate the classic twin-stick shooter mechanics and the challenge it presents, others find it repetitive and frustrating, lacking clarity and polish. Overall, the gameplay experience is marred by poor design choices and a lack of engaging variety, leading to a consensus that it is not recommended.
- “Gameplay is a mix of task management, exploration, and social interaction - all from the perspective of a worker bee in a world that’s basically a cubicle with worse lighting.”
- “Gameplay revolves around classic twin-stick mechanics, with one stick controlling movement and the other aiming and firing in any direction.”
- “Addictive, fast and dangerous gameplay is ahead of you, you'll be trying to avoid projectiles coming from everywhere while trying to shoot back at the enemies; you will die multiple times, over and over again, but you'll have a ton of fun doing it.”
- “Such a dogshit game, a lot of things happen and you don't understand anything, bad controls, bad mechanics, bad sounds, bad enemies, insanely hard for no reason and you can't really get better since there are a lot of random and luck-based elements, and you can't dodge anything.”
- “The gameplay itself is not much different from a rudimentary flash game (there are better flash games than this one).”
- “Clumsy controls, slow menus, unclear gameplay, very bad level and map design.”
music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
65%
15%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising the electronic soundtrack for its driving rhythms that enhance gameplay, while others criticize it as weak, annoying, or even resembling "white noise." While a few players find the soundtrack catchy and engaging, many express dissatisfaction with the overall quality and fit of the music within the game. Overall, the music aspect appears to be a polarizing element, with a notable divide between those who appreciate it and those who find it lacking.
- “This visual restraint pairs well with the game’s electronic soundtrack, which pulses with driving rhythms that enhance the sense of urgency and keep adrenaline levels high.”
- “The classic, eclectic, UK urban electro music ebbs and throbs relentlessly; commanding attention while you tightly weave through the madcap, claustrophobic arenas of baddies and laser trip wires.”
- “I really enjoy this game, the music and sounds are epic and I can't seem to stop playing once I start.”
- “❌ weak soundtrack that doesn't fit this game”
- “ just filling noises/no music”
- “❌ annoying music and sound effects”
graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
63%
21%
The graphics of the game are characterized by a minimalist, retro-inspired aesthetic that some players may find appealing, but overall, they suffer from a lack of consistency and coherence. Many reviews highlight a jumbled mix of styles, with some elements appearing outdated or poorly executed, leading to a generally negative perception of the visual presentation. While there are moments of decent artwork, the overall execution fails to meet expectations, detracting from the gameplay experience.
- “Visually, the game adopts a minimalist, retro-inspired aesthetic that prioritizes clarity and speed over detail.”
- “Graphics are 'arcady-like', fitting the overall feel of the game.”
- “While there are definitely good parts about this game (namely the soundtrack and graphics), the controls and gameplay are not good at all.”
- “Visually, the drones and the human condition adopt a minimalist, retro-inspired aesthetic that prioritizes clarity and speed over detail.”
- “The graphics are a jumbled mess alongside the audio production; often effects overlap and overwhelm, or clash and create complete incoherence.”
- “Although this is an indie game aiming for a retro arcade feel, it utterly fails to accomplish any sort of relevant graphical consistency or gameplay.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
37%
36%
The game's story is polarizing; while some players appreciate its satirical and technology-focused narrative, others find it lacking depth and engagement. The plot revolves around themes of technology's impact on society, but many reviewers feel it is overshadowed by the gameplay, with some describing it as minimal or even non-existent. Overall, the narrative elements are either seen as a clever backdrop or an afterthought, depending on the player's perspective.
- “Engaging if you like satire and story-focused games.”
- “A puzzle-adventure game in which you control drones to solve puzzles and uncover a story about the impact of technology on society.”
- “Drones, the human condition is a game that surprisingly has a storyline, according to which we have to save the world from drones.”
- “This game has no story.”
- “I didn't care for whatever story this game had as it wasn't engaging.”
- “An arcade style type of game, with no story, just passing from one level to the next.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
Users highlight that the game's replayability is largely driven by its inherent challenge, making it either infinitely replayable or nearly so. This aspect encourages players to return for new experiences and to improve their skills.
- “Infinitely replayable (or almost).”
- “Replayability stems primarily from the challenge itself.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The game's levels are designed for quick retries, promoting a focus on improving performance and speed. However, while it supports controller use, players have noted that the controls feel unoptimized, resulting in slower movement compared to keyboard and mouse.
- “Levels are short enough to encourage repeated attempts, and the game’s difficulty invites players to chase better performance, faster clears, and cleaner rescues.”
- “Supports controller, but it doesn't seem optimized, and you move slower on controller unfortunately.”
- “The game feels unpolished and lacks the necessary optimization to run smoothly on various systems.”
- “There are frequent frame drops and stuttering, which severely impacts the overall gameplay experience.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with players reporting significant bugs that cause slow-motion glitches and freezing issues. These problems force players to exploit a specific strategy to progress, resulting in a frustrating and time-consuming experience. Overall, the game's stability detracts from the overall enjoyment and gameplay flow.
- “The only way to beat this game is to always stand in the same pixel as one of the robots, so the game enters a buggy slow-motion state. This way, you can shoot every robot to pieces without taking damage, but it takes forever to clear the map, and you are guaranteed to lose a life each time you leave the area.”
- “And sometimes you go 'uh uh' and everything freezes.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by sharp wit and insightful commentary on work and society, which resonates effectively with players. Additionally, the game's unique charm develops over time, enhancing the overall comedic experience.
- “The humor is sharp, the commentary on work and society lands surprisingly well, and the world has a strange charm that grows on you the longer you play.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be intense and impactful, as the high stakes of losing a life from bullets combined with the instant death from enemy contact creates a heightened sense of tension and vulnerability. This design choice evokes strong feelings of anxiety and urgency, making each encounter feel significant and emotionally charged.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players criticize the grinding aspect of the game for being excessively slow and tedious, leading to a frustrating experience that detracts from overall enjoyment. Many recommend avoiding the game entirely, even if it is free, as they feel it is not worth the time investment.
- “This is one of the worst games I have ever played. The movement is so slow and tedious. There are better free games to get on Steam, so give this one a pass, even if you got it for free, because that's a rip-off.”