ERROR: Human Not Found

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ERROR: Human Not Found is a single player action game. It was developed by CelleC Games and was released on January 12, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

Error: Human Not Found is a visual-novel/puzzle game with portions of point-and-click adventure. Play as Grace and work to uncover the cause of death for the first AI to inhabit a physical body. Solve 4 types of computer-science based puzzles that increase in difficulty as the story progresses.

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 40 reviews

story9 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game offers a compelling cyberpunk atmosphere with impressive graphics and a fitting soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
The story is engaging, filled with unexpected twists and philosophical themes about humanity and artificial intelligence, keeping players invested until the end.
The puzzles are well-integrated into the gameplay, providing a satisfying challenge that encourages critical thinking and problem-solving.

The character design and art style received criticism for being unappealing and amateurish, detracting from the overall visual experience.
Some players found the writing to be clunky and filled with typos, which affected immersion and enjoyment of the story.
The gameplay can feel limited due to a strict storyline and minimal impact from player choices, leading to a predictable and unsatisfying conclusion.

story
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
64%
9%
The game's story receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its engaging characters and multiple routes leading to a thought-provoking ending, while others find it lackluster and predictable. The narrative is described as simple yet enjoyable, with a unique setting and well-developed characters, though some feel that the puzzles overshadow the story's impact. Overall, it offers a decent experience for those seeking a quick narrative fix, but may not leave a lasting impression for everyone.
- “Fantastic story-driven game with multiple story routes that end up in one very quizzical ending.”
- “The story is compelling and the result, while it can be deduced, is a great one.”
- “In short: it has an amazing and developing plot and interesting characters.”
- “The story is...meh.”
- “I haven't spoken about the story much because it didn't leave much of an impact on me.”
- “The plot was a little on the watery side and also seemed to resolve itself a little neatly, without necessarily directly resulting from the protagonist and her android friend.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some players finding them lacking and a potential deterrent for attracting gamers. However, others appreciated the unique art style and character design, noting that while not the most visually stunning, it effectively conveyed the story's tone and atmosphere. Overall, the graphics were deemed decent, fitting the game's aesthetic well.
- “The art style was unique; perhaps not the prettiest, but it did a good job of differentiating people, expressions, and conveying the tone of the story.”
- “The design of the characters and the environments was very well made, and the distinct elements in the style made each character feel unique.”
- “The graphics are quite nice.”
- “The graphics aren't great... that will understandably be a turn off for a lot of gamers, and it's a big contributor to the failure of the game to attract gamers despite having no up-front cost.”
- “The design of the characters and the environments was very well made, but certain elements in the style and how different a few characters were from one another felt a bit jarring.”
- “Graphics is okay and fits the game and its atmosphere well.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is generally well-received, featuring a variety of nine background tracks that enhance the experience and exceed what is found in many commercial titles. Players appreciate the quality of the soundtrack, noting it as a nice complement to the game's puzzles and story. Additionally, the ability to access all music tracks after completing the game is seen as a valuable feature.
- “Well, puzzles are solvable but not too easy, story is interesting, background music is very nice.”
- “After completing the game, all puzzles and music tracks are easily accessible, a great feature to have.”
- “9 different background music tracks (more than you find in many commercial games).”
- “The music is forgettable and lacks variety.”
- “The soundtrack feels repetitive and doesn't enhance the gameplay experience.”
- “While there are multiple background music tracks, they fail to create an engaging atmosphere.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
Gameplay primarily revolves around puzzles, which can be time-consuming, especially if the instructions are unclear. The game is largely story-driven with point-and-click mechanics, featuring dialogue options that have minimal impact on the overall gameplay experience.
- “The puzzles take up the most time in gameplay, and if you're like me and none of the instructions made sense, they'll take even longer.”
- “This is a mostly story-based point-and-click game with different dialogue options for the player character, though most of them don't affect gameplay too much.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are considered adequate and effectively complement the game's overall atmosphere, enhancing the immersive experience for players.
- “The graphics are decent and perfectly complement the game's immersive atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere is incredibly engaging, drawing you into the world with its stunning visuals and sound design.”
- “Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you on the edge of your seat.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect tedious, particularly criticizing the memory "puzzle" for disrupting the story's flow. While some acknowledge the game was free, the grinding experience may detract from overall enjoyment.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “In particular, the tedious memory 'puzzle' kills the flow of the story, but whatever, it was free.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Character development received mixed reviews, with some praising the puzzles while criticizing the story as bland and the character design as poor. Overall, the lack of engaging character arcs detracted from the overall experience.
- “The story felt a bit bland and the character design is simply horrid.”