HUMANITY

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"HUMANITY" is a single-player Science Fiction Platformer game with a good story, delightful game mechanics, and compelling graphics. As a dog, command massive crowds of people to solve puzzles and march towards salvation in 90 story-mode stages, enhanced by action-focused elements, platformer-like levels, and epic boss battles. The user-generated content feature allows for unlimited challenging stages created by other players and the ability for you to create and share your own levels, available in optional VR mode.

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Play Modes

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

+13

93%

Audience ScoreBased on 294 reviews

gameplay30 positive mentions

grinding8 negative mentions

Humanity is a beautifully crafted puzzle game with a unique concept that combines elements of Lemmings and other genres, providing a refreshing experience.
The game features a gradual difficulty curve, introducing new mechanics and challenges that keep the gameplay engaging and rewarding.
Visually stunning with a great soundtrack, Humanity offers a satisfying puzzle-solving experience and includes a robust level editor for endless replayability.

Later levels shift away from traditional puzzle mechanics towards more action-oriented gameplay, which can feel frustrating and less enjoyable.
The control scheme can be awkward at times, particularly when navigating the dog character, leading to imprecise movements and potential frustration.
Some players may find the music repetitive and the narrative lacking depth, which detracts from the overall experience.

gameplay
84 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
61%
4%
The gameplay in "Humanity" is characterized by its engaging and evolving mechanics, reminiscent of classic puzzle games like Lemmings, where players guide humans through increasingly complex levels. While the early stages introduce a variety of clever puzzles and mechanics at a satisfying pace, some players feel that the later chapters shift towards less engaging action elements, sacrificing depth for trial-and-error gameplay. Overall, the game offers a rich experience with a blend of strategic thinking and creative problem-solving, though opinions vary on the effectiveness of its later mechanics.
- “Humanity is a refreshing puzzle game with amazing lemmings-esque gameplay, where you play as a shiba inu who has the job of guiding humans to the goal of each level while avoiding others and collecting the sometimes optional gold by placing turns, jumps, and other commands.”
- “The game does a great job of gradually revealing new tricks and mechanics to meet the ever-increasing challenges of the next trials.”
- “Humanity delivers some excellent puzzle gameplay in a weird, unique setting, and constantly ups the complexity and challenge in new and creative ways that should be experienced by all fans of the genre.”
- “As the game progresses, it strips away both the difficulty and the puzzle mechanics, which brings me to the trial and error combat (because every video game needs guns and action), and the escort stealth sections, which are undoubtedly the worst sections in the game.”
- “The first two thirds of the game were genuinely joyous, but the rate at which the game devolves into a frustrating mess of questionable design, poorly telegraphed mechanics, and unreliable unit behavior makes the joy and satisfaction vanish.”
- “The last two chapters (of seven in total) become less and less puzzles, but action-adventure with RTS-like mechanics instead, and I dislike that a lot.”
music
64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
44%
8%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising its beautiful and immersive qualities that enhance the overall atmosphere, while others find it repetitive or even bothersome at times. Many players appreciate the unique and experimental soundtracks, though some express disappointment that not every level features a dedicated track. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's aesthetic, but its reception varies widely among players.
- “Beautiful music and visuals.”
- “Excellent game with very satisfying puzzles and an amazing electronic soundtrack!”
- “The art direction, coupled with the sound and music, contribute to a serene, enjoyable gameplay experience.”
- “Depending on your artistic preferences, you may either call this 'music' or 'incomprehensible noises'.”
- “I didn't like that each level or chapter of the game didn't have its own dedicated song given the team's pedigree.”
- “The music is atrocious though; it's really novel in the beginning of the game when you are still introduced to mechanics and every level is like 3 minutes.”
graphics
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
47%
7%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning visuals and unique art style, which create an immersive and aesthetically pleasing experience. Players appreciate the combination of clean, minimalist designs with vibrant environments and smooth animations, often enhanced by a captivating soundtrack. While some minor glitches are noted, the overall visual presentation contributes significantly to the game's appeal, making it a standout in the puzzle genre.
- “The game is developed by Enhance Games, the creators of Tetris Effect and Rez, and it shows in the stunning visuals and music that accompany each level.”
- “The art style is delightful, showcasing vibrant environments that feel straight out of a dream.”
- “I assume that was because the graphic & environmental design is really bare bone & all gray.”
- “In short, the game's music, audio, and graphic features are far too simplistic, yet everything else about it is done brilliantly, including the marketing through videos, including the live action humour.”
- “The graphics are crisp and animations are smooth.”
story
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
68%
8%
The game's story is described as succinct yet powerful, featuring intriguing philosophical themes about humanity and its future, which enhance the overall experience. While some players find the narrative engaging and a motivating factor to progress, others feel it could have benefited from a more absurd approach, given the game's puzzle-centric nature. Overall, the story is seen as a compelling backdrop that complements the gameplay, despite some inconsistencies in depth and coherence.
- “The music and art direction are both superb, and the story is succinctly told yet very powerful.”
- “While the story may delve into profound depths, it offers an intriguing philosophical narrative that leaves an indelible impression, inviting contemplation and evoking a sense of fascination.”
- “The main story is short and sweet, adding concepts along the way which keeps up the variety all the way through to the end.”
- “The game is trying to tell a story, but I wonder if it would have been better if it gave up the story in favor of being as ridiculous as possible.”
- “Story is passable but cosmetic, which is fine in a puzzle game, I guess.”
- “The story doesn't make any sense, but uses interesting metaphors about human nature that somehow explain to the player what the heck he is seeing on his screen.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect of the game is often described as tedious, particularly in later stages where platforming and enemy interactions can lead to frustration. While the game starts with promising mechanics and offers a relaxed pace, it tends to shift focus away from its unique puzzle opportunities, resulting in repetitive gameplay. Achievements provide an additional challenge without excessive grinding, but the overall experience can feel more laborious than engaging, especially for players aiming for 100% completion.
- “Starts out as a very promising puzzle game, but then it abandons its most interesting mechanics in favor of much more tedious and frustrating ones.”
- “Most puzzles are nice difficulty, some are pretty easy and some are quite hard, and a few can feel pretty tedious, especially if you want to go for 100%.”
- “These stages become more tedious than hard when enemies are involved.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
Overall, the game's optimization is highly praised, with users reporting smooth performance even on lower-end systems and during intense gameplay scenarios. The effective use of Unity's threading system contributes to a lag-free experience, and it supports various VR drivers for optimal performance. However, some users noted that the game can push their computer fans significantly.
- “There are plenty of mechanics to keep the game from feeling stale, and the game runs smoothly.”
- “From a game perspective, it runs smoothly on PC on a 5K screen at 120Hz.”
- “Excellent use of Unity's fancy threading system means that while there are thousands of humans on screen, I've not once had a performance dip.”
- “Note that humanity supports both native SteamVR drivers and native Meta/Oculus drivers for optimal performance.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game boasts significant replayability thanks to its robust level creator and sharing features, allowing players to engage with a nearly endless supply of user-generated content. Revisiting previous levels with new skills and strategies also enhances the experience, ensuring that players can continually discover new paths and challenges. Overall, the combination of user levels and a creative level editor contributes to a dynamic and engaging gameplay experience.
- “The addition of the level creator and sharing adds great replay value, with quality user levels finding their way to the front of the offerings.”
- “Additionally, the inclusion of a robust level editor provides endless replayability, allowing you to create and share your own mind-bending challenges.”
- “I also really dig the level editor and online map element, which is a smart way to add replay value and creativity to the game.”
- “It is interesting to revisit previous levels and with all the baggage collected from the experience during the adventure in humanity and discover new paths that previously seemed impossible, making sure that there is no monotony and increasing its replayability.”
- “Additionally, the inclusion of a robust level editor provides endless replayability, so you can create and share your own mind-bending challenges.”
- “I also really dig the level editor and online map element which is such a smart way to add replay value and creativity to a game.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as surreal and not particularly memorable, with some players finding it cute rather than genuinely funny. While the presence of a cute dog and amusing graphics adds charm, the overall comedic impact seems to be overshadowed by the game's engaging puzzles and soundtrack.
- “Cute dog guiding funny humans... as a cat, this game is very cute and fun!”
- “Cool puzzles and funny graphics, but the soundtrack is so good that it makes the entire game incredible.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is largely praised for its fitting soundtrack, which enhances the overall experience and complements the clever puzzles. However, some users find the atmosphere to be irritating at times, despite acknowledging the quality of the puzzles. Overall, the blend of unique game mechanics and music contributes significantly to the game's ambiance.
- “I enjoyed the atmosphere in the game, mainly created by the fitting soundtrack.”
- “Easy choice if you enjoy clever puzzles, and the music gives a nice atmosphere.”
- “Lemmings meets Pikmin with Japanese puzzle game vibes, and a great soundtrack adds a lot to the atmosphere.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is described as a surreal and emotionally charged puzzle-platform experience, evoking strong feelings of heartbreak and distress, particularly through its use of human characters instead of lemmings, which heightens the emotional impact of their perilous situations.
- “The most surreal, emotional, and bizarre puzzle-platform game you will play.”
- “This was a heartbreaking experience, and I mean that in the worst way possible.”
- “Using humans instead of lemmings is brilliant, as you instantly react more emotionally when seeing many humans fall to their death.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
Overall, the game demonstrates commendable stability, with only occasional glitches that do not significantly detract from the experience. While gameplay may freeze momentarily when activating certain features, the overall performance is largely smooth and enjoyable.
- “It's super rare that a game comes out feeling bug-free and complete from day one, so I've got to commend the game on this!”
- “The stability of this game is impressive; I haven't encountered any crashes or major glitches.”
- “I appreciate how polished the game feels; it runs smoothly without any hiccups.”
- “When you activate a button, it freezes the gameplay and shows you what changed.”
- “The game offers some nice graphics; however, there are some ugly glitches here and there.”