ERROR: Human Not Found

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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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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

82%

Audience ScoreBased on 39 reviews

story9 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game is completely free to play, providing a decent experience without any cost.
The puzzles are interesting and provide a unique challenge, especially for those with an interest in computer science.
The story explores thought-provoking themes about artificial intelligence and human interaction, making it engaging for sci-fi fans.

The graphics and character design are often criticized as being subpar and unappealing.
The writing can be clunky and filled with typos, detracting from the overall experience.
The gameplay is short and some puzzles may be overly difficult or confusing for players unfamiliar with the concepts.

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 often described as simple yet enjoyable, with a unique setting and well-developed characters, though some feel that the puzzles overshadow the story itself. Overall, it appears to be a decent experience for those seeking a quick narrative fix, but it may not leave a lasting impact.
- “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
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the unique art style and character design that effectively convey the story's tone, others find the overall quality lacking and jarring. Despite decent visuals that fit the game's atmosphere, the graphics are seen as a significant drawback that may deter potential players.
- “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 art styles of the characters added a unique touch.”
- “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 made it a bit jarring.”
- “Art style is bad.”
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 typically found in 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.”
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 need for extensive grinding detracts from the overall experience.
- “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 feedback, with some users criticizing the character design as "horrid" and noting that the story felt bland, overshadowing the strengths of the puzzles in the game.
- “The puzzles definitely were the strong points here, but the story felt a bit bland and the character design is simply horrid.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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 every detail.”
- “The sound design and visuals work together to create a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere.”