The Humans Collection
- June 5, 2018
- Imagitec
Get on SteamThe Humans Collection has 80 levels of Neanderthal puzzle-adventure. There are a cave-load of pre-historic enemies to battle, including dinosaurs and rival tribesmen Tons of obstacles to overcome, including cliffs, boulders and famished carnivores Discover and master the use of fire, spears, ropes, even powerful witch doctors
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The Humans Collection is a nostalgic title that many players fondly remember from their childhood, offering a unique blend of platforming and puzzle-solving gameplay.
- Despite its age, the game retains its original charm and artistic ideas, making it enjoyable for those who appreciate retro gaming.
- The quick levels allow for short play sessions, making it easy to jump in and out of the game when time is limited.
- The game suffers from significant technical issues, including lack of modern display support, slow character movement, and unresponsive controls, making it frustrating to play.
- Players have reported that the game is poorly optimized for modern PCs, with glitches and a cumbersome saving system that requires manual password entry.
- The overall lack of interest in the game is reflected in its low player activity on Steam, indicating that it may not appeal to a broader audience beyond nostalgic fans.
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics are nostalgic and reminiscent of the original game, running smoothly without any reported issues. However, there are no options for resolution adjustments or significant graphics customization.
“My childhood <3 No issues running, graphics are just like I remember, controls are as fluid as a game of this style could be.”
“There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
“The graphics look outdated and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
“The character models are poorly designed and the textures are low quality.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is reported to stutter, which detracts from the overall experience, especially as character movement feels sluggish while other elements like time and cutscenes function normally.
“The music stutters.”
“When moving the characters, they move so slowly, but the rest of the program is running fine (time, music, some cut scenes).”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game suffers from poor optimization, lacking support for modern display resolutions and widescreen monitors, which results in subpar performance on contemporary gaming PCs.
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as a unique combination of platforming elements and specialized character mechanics reminiscent of the Lemmings series, offering a distinctive experience for players.
“This ancient Commodore Amiga game was a curious blend of platformer and Lemmings-style 'specialized character' gameplay.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent glitches, particularly when attempting to save, and problems with the Steam interface.
“The Steam interface constantly flips out with this game, and the game glitches out when you try to save.”
“I frequently experience crashes that disrupt my gameplay, making it hard to enjoy the game.”
“The game is riddled with bugs that cause it to freeze, leading to a frustrating experience.”
