I Want To Be Human

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A vampire girl, a hat boy and an adventure packed with tonnes of exploding body parts – go on a bloodthirsty rampage of death and destruction in a quest to become human again!

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

45%

Audience ScoreBased on 55 reviews

music13 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game's visuals and art style are unique and reminiscent of early 2000s aesthetics, drawing inspiration from creators like Jhonen Vasquez.
The soundtrack, featuring music by Jimmy Urine, is well-received and adds character to the game.
The humor and quirky narrative elements provide a fun and engaging experience, despite some gameplay flaws.

The controls are poorly implemented, with many players experiencing issues switching from arrow keys to WASD, making the game frustrating to play.
The game suffers from significant performance issues, including low frame rates and unresponsive menus, especially when using a controller.
Level design can be repetitive and confusing, with busy backgrounds that obscure gameplay and a lack of variety in enemies and weapons.

music
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
36%
12%
The music in the game has received praise for its energetic and engaging soundtrack, particularly highlighting contributions from Jimmy Urine, which many players found to be a standout feature. While some users noted that the music enhances the game's character and atmosphere, others expressed disappointment over the lack of an official release for the soundtrack and mentioned issues with volume control. Overall, the music is considered a significant positive aspect, contributing to the game's appeal despite its gameplay challenges.
- “First off the good sides: the soundtrack was made by Jimmy Urine, which is just awesome and gives the game a whole character to it.”
- “The music is great, the graphics have a nice style, and the gameplay is just nice sidescroller action with a lot of blood and limbs and sometimes more, sometimes not so great humor.”
- “The soundtrack of the game is excellent, providing a thumping indie soundtrack including original tracks from Jimmy Urine of Mindless Self Indulgence.”
- “There are so many problems that the music doesn't even play.”
- “The music is terrible, and the one time I sat through enough horrible sluggishness to see what the game actually contained, it was a Super Meat Boy ripoff.”
- “Sound effects and music are also uncontrollable; adjusting your own headphones, speakers, etc. is the only way to change the volume.”
graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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15%
The game's graphics are frequently praised for their unique, Jhonen Vasquez-inspired art style, which many players find appealing and distinctive. However, technical issues such as frame rate drops and busy level design detract from the overall visual experience, leading to mixed reviews. While the visuals and soundtrack stand out as highlights, the implementation and stability leave much to be desired.
- “The game's visuals and art style are amazing; I can tell that the artist was inspired by Jhonen Vasquez, creator of Invader Zim. Gameplay could use some work.”
- “The Vasquez-style graphics are well-appreciated, and I get a huge Invader Zim vibe from this.”
- “My favorite things about this game are the graphics and the soundtrack.”
- “Bugs aside, the only thing this game really has going for it is the art style, but the actual implementation leaves much to be desired.”
- “Complete ripoff of Jhonen Vasquez's art style coupled with a completely abysmal technical implementation.”
- “It’s aesthetically unpleasing, coming off incredibly busy as things in the foreground shake all over the place or at times completely obscure the camera.”
gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
66%
17%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players noting that while the visuals and music are impressive, the mechanics can be frustrating due to frame rate issues and a lack of variety in level design. Critics point out that the controls can feel unresponsive, and certain gameplay elements are poorly explained, leading to a challenging experience that may deter players. Overall, while there are moments of enjoyable side-scrolling action, the gameplay is often hindered by technical issues and repetitive mechanics.
- “With all this being said, the gameplay is passable if you can get the controls to work with you, and the art style and music are well worth the price on their own.”
- “The music is great, the graphics have a nice style, and the gameplay is just nice sidescroller action with a lot of blood and limbs and sometimes more, sometimes not so great humor.”
- “Mechanically, the game plays generally well with a Contra-style control system mixed with Super Meat Boy-style wall jumping platforming.”
- “The visuals and music are the only good qualities, but the game gets way too challenging right from the start. When playing on a controller, the game's frame rate drops exponentially, and everything is in slow motion, making the gameplay... well, slow.”
- “Furthermore, certain gameplay elements are simply not explained and not implemented very well.”
- “Mechanics, enemy placement, and overall game design seem to have no concern for the player playing the game.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
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27%
The story in the game is largely criticized for being either nonexistent or overly generic, with some players finding it immature and lacking direction. While there are moments of humor, the narrative often feels disjointed and reminiscent of cliché tropes, particularly in the case of "I Want to Be Human," which features a boy's love for a vampire girl in a world where love is outlawed. Overall, the storytelling fails to leave a significant impact, with many reviewers expressing disappointment in its execution.
- “The story of 'I Want to Be Human' describes itself as boy meets vampire girl, boy falls in love with vampire girl, boy gets turned into a weaponized hat by evil forces trying to take over the world… wait, what?”
- “I want to be human tells the story of a boy who falls in love with a vampire girl in a world where love has been outlawed.”
- “The story and humor, while immature and bizarre, are still a nice touch and I did get an occasional chuckle.”
- “The story is pretty much nonexistent in the portion of the game that I played.”
- “The levels barely pertain to the story, anyway - a couple fit in, but others are just generic video game-y worlds.”
- “Not only that, but the story itself has no direction.”
humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is a mix of immature and bizarre elements, often relying on crude jokes and blood-soaked gags that some players find amusing while others deem lazy and uninspired. While it aims for a quirky, off-the-wall style, many reviews suggest it falls short, leaning more towards cringeworthy than clever, with humor that feels more juvenile than edgy. Overall, it elicits occasional chuckles but may not resonate with all players due to its inconsistent tone and reliance on shock value.
- “But all in one, this game shines through with a nice sense of humor and a cool style!”
- “The story and humor, while immature and bizarre, are still a nice touch and I did get an occasional chuckle.”
- “Firstly, it's an action platformer shooter with quite a black humor and surrealistic setting.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
Overall, optimization for the game appears to be inconsistent; while some players report a flawless experience without performance issues, others encounter significant technical problems, including stuttering and low frame rates, particularly on PC. Additionally, the lack of voice acting and character development may detract from the overall experience.
- “I haven't experienced any performance issues, like some others have reported, but I haven't tried using a controller either.”
- “And the main characters don't even have names, there's little to no voice acting, and the game is poorly optimized on PC.”
- “The technical issues cause stuttering and low frame rates; combine that with sirens, flashing lights, and monochrome black and white with red blasted into your retinas, and you'll have a firm understanding of what a brain aneurysm feels like.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is marred by glitches, particularly when changing controls, and an overall buggy experience that detracts from gameplay. Additionally, the lack of engaging content contributes to a sense of instability in player interest.
- “My only real complaint is the glitches when changing controls and the fact that you only seem to get a shotgun for fighting.”
- “Outside of the game’s buggy and outdated gameplay, it lacks anything memorable or interesting enough to keep anyone's attention for very long.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is likened to a nostalgic yet cringeworthy middle school experience, evoking feelings of awkwardness and a lack of originality, reminiscent of a specific type of overly enthusiastic behavior.
- “The overall atmosphere feels like it was crafted with a unique blend of nostalgia and creativity, reminiscent of those quirky moments from middle school.”
- “The game's atmosphere immerses you in a world that feels both familiar and otherworldly, drawing you in with its captivating design.”
- “Every element of the environment contributes to a rich atmosphere that enhances the storytelling and keeps you engaged throughout the experience.”
- “The overall atmosphere feels like it was created by someone who never quite grew out of middle school, reminiscent of that one kid who would 'rawr x3' for no reason and never said anything original.”
- “The game’s atmosphere is bland and uninspired, lacking any unique elements that could draw players in.”
- “The environment feels lifeless and generic, making it hard to immerse myself in the game world.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect tedious, particularly due to slow reload speeds and a limited variety of weapons, which can lead to a monotonous experience over time.
- “I'm hoping they give you more than a shotgun to work with, because the reload speed is slow and it gets tedious after a bit.”