Humanity Lost

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Humanity Lost is a single player open world role playing shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Crafty Game Lab and was released on April 26, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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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71%

Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews

story8 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The game features a unique and creative story with humor and emotional depth, showcasing the effort of a solo developer.
Environments are beautifully designed with vibrant colors and interesting details, enhancing the overall experience.
Despite its rough edges, the gameplay can be engaging and addictive, with a sense of humor that adds to the enjoyment.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and technical issues, including camera problems and inconsistent save mechanics.
Graphics and sound design feel outdated, detracting from the overall immersion and quality of the game.
Gameplay lacks depth and player freedom, with limited inventory management and simplistic combat mechanics.

story
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as a mix of creativity, humor, and emotional depth, with engaging dialogue and environmental storytelling that enhances the experience. While some players find the narrative compelling and rich in lore, others criticize it for being nonsensical or repetitive, with a few noting that the overall execution could benefit from more polish and refinement. Despite its flaws, the story remains a highlight for many, encouraging exploration and side quests.
- “But the creativity, emotion, humor, and amount of detail put in the story is truly amazing.”
- “A haunting story, in the best sense.”
- “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!”
- “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.”
- “The game is ok and has a decent story to it.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
23%
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players noting an old-school aesthetic reminiscent of earlier gaming eras, while others appreciate the vibrant colors and variety in character designs. Despite some criticism for being underwhelming or outdated, many users found the graphics enjoyable and fitting for the game's overall style. Overall, while not cutting-edge, the visuals contribute positively to the game's experience.
- “The graphics were a bit old-school but looked good anyway.”
- “Enjoyed the game, graphics are fantastic, but had problems throughout.”
- “I really liked the graphics, vibrant colors and the variety of aliens is pretty good so far.”
- “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 look like they're from 1999 (and the game takes up 20 GB on the hard drive).”
- “Yes, the graphics are old style, but hey, everyone has to start from somewhere.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its creativity and well-written dialogue, featuring a blend of sarcastic and dark humor that enhances the storytelling experience. Players appreciate the memorable characters and funny interactions, which contribute to a lighthearted atmosphere amidst the game's lore and side quests. Overall, the humor is a standout aspect that adds enjoyment to the gameplay.
- “But the creativity, emotion, humor, and amount of detail put in the story is truly amazing.”
- “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.”
- “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!”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The gameplay is described as having an addictive loop of quests and upgrades, appealing to fans of cerebral, slow-paced FPS experiences, though it suffers from bugs and performance issues. While the environments are refreshing and the increasing difficulty adds entertainment, some players feel it lacks polish and resembles an unfinished project. Overall, it shows potential but has notable weaknesses that may affect the experience.
- “I could see how the gameplay loop can be addicting, doing quests, getting upgrades from outposts, getting new weapons/equipment from quests, etc.”
- “Although the game is definitely worth playing if you like this more cerebral, slow-paced type of FPS gameplay, it’s definitely got its weaknesses.”
- “I'm currently on planet Vylecks and am finding the different environments to be very refreshing, and the increasing difficulty as you go makes gameplay entertaining!”
- “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.”
- “I'm going to keep the game and return to it, but my review will stay as it is unless the next few hours of gameplay really wow me or prove me wrong.”
- “Sure, the general gameplay of sneaking around can sort of work, but it still feels like a half-done 'my first game' project.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game is considered stable, though users report experiencing some glitches and occasional frame loss. Despite these issues, the gameplay remains enjoyable, supported by a solid story and good soundtrack.
- “Great concept, a bit buggy, with frame loss, but a solid story, good soundtrack, and fun gameplay.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 collection.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is praised for its solid soundtrack, enhancing the overall experience despite some technical issues like bugs and frame loss.
- “Great concept, a bit buggy, with frame loss, but a solid story, good soundtrack, and fun gameplay.”