Homo Machina

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  • Summary: Homo Machina is a puzzle game inspired by the work of avant-garde scientist Fritz Kahn. Set off on a crazy journey to solve the surreal puzzles of Homo Machina and learn about the internal working of the human body, represented as a gigantic 1920s factory.

    In this narrative puzzle,    Homo Machina is a puzzle game inspired by the work of avant-garde scientist Fritz Kahn. Set off on a crazy journey to solve the surreal puzzles of Homo Machina and learn about the internal working of the human body, represented as a gigantic 1920s factory.

    In this narrative puzzle, players are plunged into an ingenious system of nerves, vessels and valves. The aim is to help the body function correctly in about thirty steps or so throughout the entire day. Each scene breaks down daily acts, such as opening your eyes, chewing a toast or listening to music, through seamless navigation and intuitive and inventive gameplay.    … Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. KickMyGeek
    May 17, 2018
    90
    Homo Machina is a puzzle game with a real story that pays homage to the work of the German Doctor Fritz Kahn. In a simple and intuitive way, each puzzle will transport you to the heart of a factory inside a body, in an intelligent way and so realistic that one could almost believe that it is the reality... It's an excellent game of mechanical anatomy.
  2. TouchArcade
    May 23, 2018
    90
    Homo Machina is yet the latest example of how even within some pretty narrow constraints in terms of setting and mechanics, it's possible to craft a pretty excellent world that is both amusing and rewarding. You might even learn something along the way, but kids, please don't use it as assistance for your upcoming biology test, because something tells me you're not going to pass it if you do.
  3. Pocket Gamer UK
    May 17, 2018
    80
    Despite a few missteps, there's enough that Homo Machina gets right that you're going to love the time you spend with it.
  4. Multiplayer.it
    Jun 19, 2018
    80
    Homo Machina is an original, compelling puzzle game inspired by the works of infographics pioneer Fritz Kahn. A fascinating journey through the human body.
  5. God is a Geek
    May 22, 2018
    65
    A superbly realised little game let down by a lack of things to do.
  6. Metro GameCentral
    May 29, 2018
    60
    The gentle sound effects and nicely judged art style create an unusual atmosphere and one that encourages quiet exploration. It’s a singular but short-lived experience, and unfortunately one that doesn’t afford much replayability. It’s also riddled with bugs that regularly force you to replay entire sections.
  7. games(TM)
    Jul 14, 2018
    50
    A stunning, fleeting experience betrayed by bugs. [July 2018, p.83]
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  1. tom974
    Jan 6, 2023
    7
    A nice little game which needs to be taken as it is : a mobile designed game, and in this way it's a nice one to spend time between two appointments.

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#71 Best iOS Game of 2018
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#42 Most Discussed iOS Game of 2018
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#43 Most Shared iOS Game of 2018

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