Human Fall Flat

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Human: Fall Flat is a physics-based puzzle game where players control Bob, a wobbly human character. Navigate through surreal dreams and solve various puzzles using creative problem-solving and Bob's unique abilities. Multiplayer mode allows for hilarious cooperative play, as friends work together to manipulate objects and progress through levels.

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Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

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95%

Audience ScoreBased on 56,597 reviews

humor5.5k positive mentions

grinding133 negative mentions

humor
5,552 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in "Human: Fall Flat" is widely praised for its chaotic and slapstick nature, stemming from the game's intentionally clumsy controls and physics-based mechanics. Players report that the game is particularly hilarious when played with friends, leading to countless moments of laughter as they navigate the absurdity of their characters' movements and interactions. While some find the humor can wear thin during solo play, the overall consensus is that the game offers a uniquely entertaining experience filled with comedic potential, especially in multiplayer settings.
- “Honestly, it is the perfect game for anyone who enjoys laughing at their own incompetence or watching friends bumble around like they’re trying to solve a rubik’s cube while blindfolded.”
- “The game's humor is derived from the absurdity of the physics interactions and the ragdoll-like movements of the characters.”
- “This game is so chaotic and hilarious; I highly recommend it, especially with friends.”
- “The clumsiness of the players is supposed to be funny, but it ends up being very frustrating.”
- “If you aren't with friends, then it's not funny.”
- “This is reasonable because the game is supposed to be funny and silly, and having complex graphics will take that away.”
gameplay
1,543 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Human: Fall Flat" is characterized by its quirky, physics-based mechanics that create a humorous and engaging experience, particularly in multiplayer settings. Players navigate through imaginative levels filled with creative puzzles that often require collaboration and experimentation, though the intentionally wonky controls can lead to frustration. While the game offers a variety of challenges and customization options, some players find the gameplay repetitive over time, especially when playing solo.
- “With its charming visuals and quirky gameplay, it invites players to navigate through a series of imaginative levels filled with challenges that require creativity and collaboration.”
- “The cooperative gameplay adds an extra layer of fun, as friends can share the laughter and frustration that comes with navigating the game’s challenges.”
- “Its unique blend of physics-based antics and cooperative gameplay makes it a standout experience for friends looking to share a good laugh.”
- “Precision handling of objects you're holding is impossible because of the wonky view/movement combination of the game mechanics.”
- “I shouldn't have to fight with a mechanic of the game to get it to work, but alas, Human: Fall Flat falls completely flat in that regard.”
- “The mechanics are very loose which makes doing even the most mundane of tasks annoyingly difficult.”
graphics
728 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of "Human: Fall Flat" are characterized by a charming, minimalist art style that enhances the game's whimsical and lighthearted atmosphere. While some players appreciate the simplicity and colorful environments, others find the visuals to be bland and lacking in detail. Overall, the graphics are well-suited for the game's comedic and physics-based gameplay, making it accessible even on lower-end systems.
- “The game's whimsical art style and character design contribute to its charm, making it a visually appealing and lighthearted experience.”
- “The graphics in Human: Fall Flat adopt a charming and minimalist art style that adds to the game's whimsical atmosphere.”
- “The graphics are simple but instantly readable and the soft shadows make them visually appealing.”
- “The visuals are bland and uninspired, with dull environments that all start to look the same after a while.”
- “The graphics are intentionally low-poly, and some of the levels are a bit cute, but I felt the plainness was lacking some artistic spark.”
- “The game feels cheap with very basic visuals, poor audio, clunky gameplay, and the objectives are easily exploited.”
music
577 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its soothing and whimsical qualities that enhance the overall atmosphere. However, some find the soundtrack sparse and occasionally mismatched with the gameplay, leading to moments of silence that can feel jarring. Overall, while the soundtrack is often praised for its emotional depth and ability to complement the game's mechanics, there are calls for more variety and continuity in the music.
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the immersion and creating an enjoyable experience.”
- “The music is amazing for such a silly game and I recommend this game to everyone.”
- “The game's minimalist aesthetic complements its whimsical nature, and the soothing background music enhances the overall laid-back atmosphere.”
- “Combined with limited soundscapes, this can often lead to the game being way too silent once the music stops, exaggerating the jarring nature of some of the sound effects.”
- “The music in this game is very sparse and uninspiring.”
- “The only complaint is the music is usually seemingly silent or unfitting, fixed that by muting the game's music and playing Spongebob music on loop instead.”
story
475 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth, with many users noting that it offers no substantial narrative or character development, leading to a feeling of aimlessness during gameplay. While some players appreciate the fun and humor in the gameplay mechanics, they agree that the absence of a compelling story detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the game is seen as more focused on puzzle-solving and multiplayer fun rather than delivering a rich narrative.
- “10/10 story made me cry every time I played it.”
- “An impactful game, whose rich gameplay and soulful music tell a deep and compelling story.”
- “I've never felt so connected to such a goofy game, but somehow all the mechanics, the story, the levels just added up and built to a jaw-dropping, goosebump-inducing finale.”
- “The game does not offer a strong story or character development, which can make the gameplay feel aimless and monotonous over extended periods.”
- “There is no story to speak of, unless you consider the narrator who makes sarcastic and funny remarks during the first few tutorial levels as story.”
- “This could have been a good game, but now it is just boring puzzle solving without any story elements.”
replayability
296 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is significantly enhanced by the inclusion of a level editor and community-created content, allowing for endless possibilities and varied experiences, especially in multiplayer mode. However, some players feel that once the puzzles are solved, the incentive to replay diminishes, leading to mixed opinions on its overall replay value. While many enjoy the game for its fun mechanics and cooperative play, others note that the limited number of levels and lack of competitive modes can hinder long-term engagement.
- “The inclusion of a level editor allows players to create and share their own levels, significantly extending the game’s replayability.”
- “Its cooperative multiplayer mode and level editor significantly enhance its replayability, making it a great choice for both solo and group play.”
- “The amount of user-created maps on Steam's workshop alone gives the game huge replayability.”
- “The game's replay value is a bit low, as once you've solved the puzzles, there's not much reason to go back and play through again.”
- “There is no replay value as replaying a map would just be turning the same knobs and switches again.”
- “The only issue of this game is the sort of lacking in replayability, as once you 'master the game' you sort of got nothing else to do.”
grinding
201 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of "Human: Fall Flat" is widely regarded as tedious and frustrating, with many players noting that the game often feels drawn out and repetitive, especially in single-player mode. While some enjoy the challenge of grinding for achievements, others find the mechanics and puzzles overly simplistic and lacking in engagement, leading to a mixed experience that can be more enjoyable with friends. Overall, the game is seen as a blend of fun and tedium, with players needing significant patience to fully appreciate its content.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “It's boring, tedious, and just not fun.”
- “I kept waiting for the game to actually begin and the tedious tutorial to end and then realized that that was the game.”
- “In addition to that, some of the later levels are tiresome to play, as these tend to involve tedious tasks that only seem to exist to make the level longer, not to challenge the player.”
stability
198 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a mixed bag, with many players reporting frequent glitches, crashes, and lag, particularly in multiplayer modes. While some find the bugs amusing and part of the fun, others express frustration over game-breaking issues and inconsistent performance. Overall, the game is described as entertaining despite its numerous technical problems, with many hoping for improvements in future updates.
- “Very good game, well polished, and next to no glitches (the only glitches in existence are very funny and far between).”
- “Technically it is very well made and seemingly bug free, so well done!”
- “Everything works perfectly and no glitches yet that I've seen.”
- “Extremely buggy, crashes often, still good fun though.”
- “The online is just broken, buggy, and neglected. The game seems rushed and then abandoned; it could be way better if they added a bunch of things. It can be really fun with an online friend playing over remote play though.”
- “After about ten levels, it's unbelievably buggy to the point where you can't finish levels anymore.”
emotional
128 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of "Human: Fall Flat" is characterized by a blend of humor and heartfelt moments, with players often laughing until they cry while navigating its quirky gameplay. Many users report experiencing genuine emotional responses, including tears of joy and nostalgia, particularly due to the game's touching music and cooperative play with friends and family. Overall, the game is described as a wholesome experience that fosters connection and laughter, making it a memorable journey for players.
- “I had no idea how emotional I would be when I beat it, but after 7 years it made me cry like I've never cried to a game before.”
- “I cried a total of 16 times during this masterpiece, solely from how emotional the music and story is.”
- “Human fall flat is an emotional game about a faceless man trying to find his way through life as (one of) the only humans left alive.”
optimization
68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is a mixed bag, with some players reporting smooth performance even on older hardware, while others experience significant issues such as frame drops, slow camera movements, and stuttering, particularly in multiplayer modes. Despite some users enjoying the gameplay without major bugs, many express frustration over the lack of optimization after several years of development, indicating that improvements are still needed. Overall, while some players find it runs well, others highlight persistent performance problems that detract from the experience.
- “It's really good to use an i3 3240 from ten years ago to run smoothly and optimize it.”
- “The fact that I'm able to get 60fps on a laptop without any dedicated graphics whatsoever is a true testament to how well optimized this game is for lower-end PCs too.”
- “It's got a fantastic visual style and unique environments to play through, many really interesting and exciting mechanics and puzzles, and it runs very well, with no major bugs or performance issues encountered.”
- “It could be the worst game that I have ever played when it comes to optimization.”
- “After 6 years of development, with updates once in a while, this game is still very poorly optimized.”
- “Also, the game is poorly optimized and lags sometimes for no reason, but it is still very fun.”
atmosphere
60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its whimsical and charming qualities, enhanced by a soothing and well-composed soundtrack that complements the minimalist art style. Players appreciate the vibrant visuals and the game's ability to create a fun, laid-back environment, making it ideal for puzzle-solving sessions with friends. While the music generally adds to the experience, some players noted occasional mismatches between the soundtrack and the game's setting.
- “The game's minimalist aesthetic complements its whimsical nature, and the soothing background music enhances the overall laid-back atmosphere.”
- “It has a brilliant atmosphere and soundtrack that's as joyful as it is hilarious.”
- “It's not bad, but sometimes the music playing doesn't match the atmosphere of the area.”
- “The atmosphere of the game just adds to the surreal feel.”
- “Each level is different from the other in both atmosphere and ways to get to the next point.”
character development
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is notably weak, with reviewers highlighting a lack of strong narrative or character growth, which can lead to a sense of aimlessness during gameplay. While the whimsical art style and charming character designs enhance the visual appeal, they do not compensate for the absence of meaningful character progression, leaving players wanting more depth in the experience.
- “This game is a fun and silly game to play with your friends or on your own, featuring a never-ending variety of levels to complete and amazing character designs!”
- “The game's whimsical art style and character design contribute to its charm, making it a visually appealing and lighthearted experience.”
- “The game does not offer a strong story or character development, which can make the gameplay feel aimless and monotonous over extended periods.”
- “If you want to make the game difficult, put it into the problem-solving aspect and not some wonky, wobbly character design that makes it difficult to pick up anything with both hands.”
- “I am kind of disappointed that there was no workshop as I would very much like to share some of the character designs with my friends.”
monetization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a monetization model that avoids microtransactions and downloadable content (DLC), which many players appreciate. Instead, it allows users to create their own skins, enhancing the gaming experience without additional costs. However, some players express frustration over the game's lack of cross-compatibility and the presence of advertisements.
- “No DLCs, no microtransactions, no bull... also, these challenges are the best I have ever seen in a game.”
- “Also, no microtransactions and you draw your own skins.”
- “Staring at kitchen advertisements is better.”
- “Now when I check back after a year, they are advertising multiplayer as a new feature and have managed to release one new level.”
- “If you hate this game, you are advertising yourself that you don't have any friends to play with.”