Human Fall Flat
- May 12, 2017
- TLuc4
- 8h median play time
If you fall dozens of meters from the air, do you fall flat?
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.
Reviews
- humor2,776 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in "Human: Fall Flat" is widely praised for its chaotic and slapstick nature, stemming from the game's intentionally clumsy physics and ragdoll mechanics. Players report that the game is particularly hilarious when played with friends, leading to countless moments of laughter as they navigate puzzles and interact in absurd ways. While some find the humor can wear thin during solo play, the overall consensus is that the game offers a uniquely funny experience that thrives on multiplayer antics and creative problem-solving.
“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 chaotic and collaborative nature of solving puzzles together often results in hilarious outcomes, from inadvertently launching each other into the air to trying to coordinate complex maneuvers.”
“This game is so funny if you play it with friends. You will literally shart yourself laughing.”
“The clumsiness of the players is supposed to be funny, but it ends up being very frustrating.”
“Not funny at all without friends.”
“If you aren't with friends, then it's not funny.”
- gameplay771 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
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 a variety of imaginative levels filled with creative puzzles that often require collaboration and experimentation, although the game's intentionally wonky controls can lead to frustration. While the game offers a fun and lighthearted atmosphere, some players find the mechanics repetitive and the gameplay can feel slow or tedious when played 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.”
“The gameplay consists of looking around to see what sort of environment you're in, and investigating things you can move, then scratching your head for a bit to work out how to solve the immediate problem.”
“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.”
- graphics364 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
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 bland and lacking in detail. Overall, the graphics are well-suited for the game's comedic and physics-based gameplay, making it accessible on lower-end systems without compromising the fun experience.
“The game's graphics adopt a charming and minimalist art style that adds to the game's whimsical atmosphere.”
“The graphics are simple but quirky, typical physics-based look and minimal colors.”
“The graphics are beautiful, runs on a bad computer, and doesn't use too much CPU.”
“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.”
- music288 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its soothing and atmospheric qualities that enhance the gameplay experience. However, some find the soundtrack sparse and occasionally mismatched with the game's whimsical tone, leading to moments of silence that can feel jarring. Overall, while the soundtrack is often described as beautiful and emotional, there are calls for more variety and continuity in the music to better complement the gameplay.
“The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the immersion and creating an enjoyable experience.”
“The game's minimalist aesthetic complements its whimsical nature, and the soothing background music enhances the overall laid-back atmosphere.”
“The music is amazing for such a silly game and I recommend this game to everyone.”
“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 downside of this is that the game needs more background music.”
- story237 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 72 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth and character development, with many users noting that it feels aimless and monotonous. While some players appreciate the humorous and lighthearted nature of the gameplay, they agree that the absence of a substantial narrative detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the game is seen as more focused on fun mechanics and multiplayer interactions rather than a compelling story.
“I can't remember the last time a story in a video game has moved me like Human: Fall Flat.”
“A must-buy for lovers of in-depth story.”
“This game is really fun; I also can't wait for workshop, but the story is kind of short.”
“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.”
- replayability148 mentions
- 34 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
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 note 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 feel that the limited number of levels and lack of competitive modes restrict long-term engagement.
“The inclusion of a level editor allows players to create and share their own levels, significantly extending the game’s replayability.”
“Silly, fun, and infinitely replayable thanks to community content.”
“The game offers tons of replayability with heaps of places to explore and things to do, and customizing and drawing your own characters is a great feature as well.”
“While Human: Fall Flat may not have extensive replay value in terms of storyline or branching paths, its physics-based gameplay and cooperative multiplayer mode offer some 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.”
“The only issue with this game is the sort of lacking in replayability, as once you 'master' the game, you sort of have nothing else to do.”
- grinding100 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 66 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of "Human: Fall Flat" is widely regarded as tedious and frustrating, with many players noting that the repetitive nature of achievements and puzzles can detract from the overall enjoyment. While some find the grind to be mildly entertaining and a fun challenge, others feel it becomes excessively drawn out and monotonous, especially when playing solo. Overall, the game offers a mix of enjoyable moments and tedious tasks, leading to a polarized reception regarding its grinding elements.
“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.”
“The game has no puzzle aspects, just tedious clicking.”
“Moving any object is just tedious and platforming is equally slow and unrewarding.”
- stability99 mentions
- 4 % positive mentions
- 2 % neutral mentions
- 94 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a mixed bag, with many users reporting frequent glitches, crashes, and lag, particularly in multiplayer modes. While some players find the bugs amusing and part of the fun, others express frustration over game-breaking issues and poor online performance. Overall, the game is described as entertaining despite its instability, 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.”
- emotional64 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of "Human: Fall Flat" is characterized by a blend of humor and heartfelt moments, often leading players to experience laughter and tears simultaneously. Many users report feeling deeply moved by the game's music and story, with some expressing that it made them cry from both joy and frustration. The co-op mode enhances the emotional experience, fostering connections and creating memorable moments with friends and family, making it a wholesome and engaging game overall.
“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.”
“I loved, I lost, I cried, and I died.”
- optimization34 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its ability to run smoothly on older hardware, while others report significant performance issues, including frame drops and stuttering, particularly in multiplayer modes. Despite some users experiencing good performance overall, many highlight the need for further optimization to address ongoing lag and camera movement problems. Overall, while the game can perform well on lower-end PCs, it still suffers from inconsistencies 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.”
“Performance-wise, though it was great, I only experienced minor lag.”
“It could be the worst game that I 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.”
- atmosphere30 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its charming and whimsical qualities, enhanced by a soothing and well-composed soundtrack that complements the minimalist graphics. Players appreciate the vibrant colors and cartoonish design, which create an engaging and immersive experience, while the humor and surreal elements contribute to a fun and laid-back environment. Overall, the game's atmosphere is described as warm, joyful, and captivating, making it a delightful backdrop for puzzle-solving and multiplayer sessions.
“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.”
“While it has a very dreamlike atmosphere, it is easy to immerse oneself in the environments the game's protagonist, Bob, has to navigate with cute little stub-legs and a wobbly posture.”
- character development6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is minimal, with users noting 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 and contribute to a lighthearted experience, they do not compensate for the absence of deeper character development. Overall, the game is seen as fun and visually engaging, but it falls short in storytelling and character progression.
“This game is a fun and silly experience to play with your friends or on your own, featuring an endless 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.”
“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.”
“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.”
- monetization6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game is praised for its lack of microtransactions and downloadable content, allowing players to enjoy the game without additional costs. Users appreciate the absence of intrusive advertisements, although some express frustration over the game's limited features and updates. Overall, the focus on player-created content and challenges is seen as a positive aspect of the game's monetization approach.
“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.”
Critic Reviews
Human Fall Flat Review
A fresh take on the physics-based video games we’re used to, but gets tied up with awkward camera angles and tricky movement.
70%Human: Fall Flat Review
If you don't play goofy physics-puzzler Human: Fall Flat do yourself a favor and watch someone else play it for laughs.
79%Human: Fall Flat Review - Drunk-Puzzling
The bottom line is that Human Fall Flat is fun, challenging, and charming in its simplicity.
75%