Humanity Lost

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In "Humanity Lost," explore a desolate, post-apocalyptic world overrun by mutated creatures. Gather resources, craft tools, and build shelters to survive. Fight or flee from dangerous enemies in this immersive, open-world survival game.

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Play Modes

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

70%

Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

story6 positive mentions

music2 negative mentions

The game has a decent story and interesting lore that encourages exploration and side quests.
Despite its old-fashioned graphics, the visuals are appealing and atmospheric, contributing to an enjoyable experience.
The developer is responsive to feedback and actively works on improvements, indicating potential for future updates and enhancements.

The game is short and has an abrupt ending, leaving players unsatisfied with the overall experience.
There are numerous bugs and technical issues, including crashes and poor pathfinding, which detract from gameplay.
The dialogue and writing can feel cheesy and overly simplistic, lacking depth and nuance in storytelling.

story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is generally well-received, featuring engaging lore, diverse voice acting, and humorous dialogue that enhances character interactions. While some players appreciate the compelling narrative and environmental storytelling, others find it repetitive and lacking in clarity, with a desire for more quest variety and refinement. Overall, the story adds depth to the gameplay, despite some criticisms regarding its coherence and execution.
- “Awesome story with lore that makes you want to do the side quests to learn more about the inhabitants you come across, plus a funny dialogue system that makes each encounter funnier than the last!”
- “Great concept, a bit buggy, with frame loss, but a solid story, good soundtrack, and fun gameplay.”
- “Story makes no sense, gunplay is joyless and the game as a whole lacks refinement.”
- “Multiple outcomes to quests could have really elevated this game.”
- “A lot of the story is told through dialogue with other characters, and is pretty well written in a sarcastic, dark humor kind of way.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally described as old-fashioned, reminiscent of earlier gaming eras, yet they possess a certain charm and detail that some players appreciate. While not on par with modern AAA titles, many users find the visuals enjoyable and fitting for the game's style, despite some expressing disappointment with specific aspects like the earth stage. Overall, the graphics evoke nostalgia and are considered beautiful by some, even if they show their age.
- “Enjoyed the game, graphics are fantastic, but had problems throughout.”
- “Great graphics and storyline, although I wish the wife wasn't killed and that there was a cursor or crosshair for aiming.”
- “The graphics were a bit old-school but looked good anyway.”
- “Graphics look like they're from 1999 (and the game takes up 20 GB on the hard drive).”
- “This only really becomes apparent after you finish the first and only Earth stage, which is both graphically underwhelming and kind of dull gameplay-wise.”
- “Graphics aren't AAA level, but also not the worst that I have seen.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
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The gameplay is characterized by refreshing environments and a gradually increasing difficulty that keeps it entertaining, though some players find it reminiscent of a beginner's project due to its bugs and frame rate issues. While the core gameplay loop of completing quests and upgrading equipment can be addictive, it also has notable weaknesses that may deter some players, particularly those seeking a more fast-paced experience. Overall, it offers a solid story and enjoyable elements, but its execution leaves room for improvement.
- “I'm currently on planet Vylecks and am finding the different environments to be very refreshing, and the increasing difficulty as you progress makes gameplay entertaining!”
- “Great concept, a bit buggy with frame loss, but a solid story, good soundtrack, and fun gameplay.”
- “I can see how the gameplay loop can be addicting, doing quests, getting upgrades from outposts, and acquiring new weapons and equipment from quests.”
- “Sure, the general gameplay of sneaking around can sort of work, but it still feels like a half-done 'my first game' project.”
- “This review is subject to change as I get further into the game, but after around the first hour of gameplay, I can't really recommend it for a few reasons.”
- “Although the game is definitely worth playing if you like this more cerebral, slow-paced type of FPS gameplay, it definitely has its weaknesses.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is atmospheric and complements the gameplay well, but many users find it becomes overwhelming over time, especially since there is no option to turn it off easily. While the soundtrack is generally praised, some players note that it can be a bit buggy and distracting.
- “Great concept, a bit buggy, with frame loss, but a solid story, good soundtrack, and fun gameplay.”
- “The music is atmospheric and fits the game, but after a while, it becomes overwhelming and there is no button to turn it off.”
- “Music turns off separately.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a well-crafted humor element, characterized by a funny dialogue system that enhances interactions and a story rich in lore that encourages exploration through side quests. Players appreciate the sarcastic and dark humor woven into character dialogues, along with amusing moments that arise from gameplay mishaps, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience.
- “Awesome story with lore that makes you want to do the side quests to learn more about the inhabitants you come across, plus a funny dialogue system that makes each encounter funnier than the last!”
- “Rather enjoyed the game, had a couple of funny moments in there that the developer included.”
- “A lot of the story is told through dialogue with other characters, and is pretty well written in a sarcastic, dark humor kind of way.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highlighted by its beautiful scenery and fitting music, creating an immersive experience. However, some players find the music overwhelming over time, and the lack of an option to turn it off detracts from the overall enjoyment. While the atmosphere shows potential for future improvements, it may not encourage repeated play.
- “The music is atmospheric and fits the game well, creating an immersive experience.”
- “It has an atmospheric and very beautiful scenery with a lot of potential for future improvements and updates.”
- “In spite of this, the game was enjoyable with atmospheric scenery.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, players report that the game has some stability issues, including dialogue freezes and occasional glitches, which can disrupt gameplay. Despite these bugs, many still find the game enjoyable due to its solid story, good soundtrack, and fun mechanics.
- “The dialogue with Jim freezes, but I could get around it with the ESC button.”
- “Great concept, a bit buggy, with frame loss, but a solid story, good soundtrack, and fun gameplay.”
- “A few glitches, but overall a great game.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the absence of looting and inventory management, viewing it as a relief from the tedium often associated with grinding in other games. This streamlined approach allows for a more focused gameplay experience without the distractions of resource management.