Human Rights

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Human Rights is a single player action game. It was developed by Things For Humans and was released on April 4, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

Human Rights is an interactive lyric video / toy, developed as a companion piece to the song 'Human Rights' by Monster Mansion. Players explore a set of scenes and objects that relate to self expression, while listening to the song, which was inspired by the 2017 Australian same-sex marriage vote.

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

music8 positive mentions

gameplay1 negative mentions

The interactive experience is cute and simple, effectively promoting the song.
The music is enjoyable and has a great message, resonating well with players.
It offers a short but pleasant musical break, making it a nice experience for those looking for something light.

It lacks meaningful gameplay and interaction, failing to qualify as a true game.
The software is misleadingly categorized as a game on Steam, which confuses gamers.
Many players feel it is more of an advertisement for a band rather than a legitimate gaming experience.

music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
31%
19%
The music aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing it as a poor-quality advertisement for a band and a cash grab, while others appreciate it as a cute and engaging interactive music video with a good song and positive message. Overall, it is seen as a brief, enjoyable experience for those who appreciate the music, despite its limited gameplay.
- “Honestly, it's just a simple cute interactive music video, but it is cute and simple and also free.”
- “It has a great message, lovely graphics, and great music.”
- “Not going to lie, I cried playing this game, and when playing this game I kind of just really listen to the music. I recommend this to anyone and everyone who just wants a super dope, free game to play when bored or feeling down.”
- “The music itself is completely awful; at best, this is a music video for that terrible song. The intention of this being rammed down everyone's throats here on Steam is to sell the soundtrack for $1. This is offensive to all gamers everywhere because it simply is not a game; it's a nasty cash grab from a failed band.”
- “Instead of being a game, 'Human Rights' is a software application that is the complete opposite of what Steam was intended for. It's an advertisement for a band that made one terrible song that nobody wanted or listened to.”
- “The music itself is completely awful; at best, this is a music video for that terrible song. The intention of this being rammed down everyone's throats here on Steam is to sell the soundtrack for $1. This is offensive to all gamers everywhere because it simply is not a game; it's a nasty cash grab from a failed band.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The gameplay aspect of the software has been criticized for lacking any meaningful interaction or gameplay loops, resulting in a non-engaging experience. Users have noted that it does not provide the essential elements typically expected in a game.
- “There are no gameplay loops in this software, no 'gameplay', no meaningful game-like interaction.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the application is criticized as exploitative, with users feeling it serves primarily as an advertisement for a band rather than a legitimate game. The $1 price tag for the soundtrack is viewed as a cash grab, leading to frustration among gamers who feel misled by its presence on the platform.
- “The music itself is completely awful; at best, this is a music video for that terrible song. The intention of this being forced on everyone here on Steam is to sell the soundtrack for $1. This is offensive to all gamers everywhere because it simply is not a game; it's a nasty cash grab from a failed band.”
- “Instead of being a game, 'Human Rights' is a software application that is the complete opposite of what Steam was intended for. It's an advertisement for a band that made one terrible song that nobody wanted or listened to.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are praised for their beauty and complement the game's overall positive message and engaging music.
- “It has a great message, lovely graphics, and great music.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report that the game evokes strong emotions, with some expressing that it brought them to tears. The music enhances the emotional experience, making it a recommended choice for those seeking a meaningful and uplifting gaming experience.
- “Not going to lie, I cried playing this game. The music really resonated with me, and I recommend it to anyone who wants a super dope, free game to play when bored or feeling down.”