Detroit: Become Human

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8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 6420 Ratings

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  1. tigerwriter1
    May 25, 2018
    10
    Ignore the hate-reviews with a personal agenda against David Cage, there is no way in h*ll that this game is a 4/10. Not even Mighty Number 9 is a 4/10 lol. The story and writing in Detroit is good enough for a game (I loved it personally) and probably better than the story in 95% of all other games ever released, there are loads breathtaking situations and choices, probably the bestIgnore the hate-reviews with a personal agenda against David Cage, there is no way in h*ll that this game is a 4/10. Not even Mighty Number 9 is a 4/10 lol. The story and writing in Detroit is good enough for a game (I loved it personally) and probably better than the story in 95% of all other games ever released, there are loads breathtaking situations and choices, probably the best graphics ever made (imagine the work that went into this), amazing music... This game would have a 85-88/100 MC score if it was reviewed fairly for what it is. Give it a chance and enjoy it with your family and friends, you will have a blast! Trust me.… Expand
  2. poncho123
    May 25, 2018
    10
    I'm absolutely blown away by this game. The graphics are jaw dropping, as is the world building. The story is pretty good and can be exciting a lot of the time. If I had to give it a complaint it would simply be I want more, at only 8 hours long it might be a bit short for some, that said there is enormous replay potential, if you want to see all the branching paths the game will take 30I'm absolutely blown away by this game. The graphics are jaw dropping, as is the world building. The story is pretty good and can be exciting a lot of the time. If I had to give it a complaint it would simply be I want more, at only 8 hours long it might be a bit short for some, that said there is enormous replay potential, if you want to see all the branching paths the game will take 30 hours plus to complete!! Overall, an amazing narrative driven single player game, hopefully more games like these come out.… Expand
  3. AaronIsak
    May 25, 2018
    10
    I have been playing it since it came out, and looking forward to it for years. It exceeded my expectations by ten fold (And I had high hopes and expectations). I love this game genre and I could not be prouder of Quantic Dream. This is a masterpiece to me, and I rate it a 10/10.
  4. sashaCZ1
    May 25, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm a huge fan of David Cage games and I gotta say that in my opinion, this is one of his best games that will change this genre forever, just like Heavy Rain did back in the day. The game's world is so detailed and believable. The three main characters offer different stories, which come to one at the end. Connor reminded me of Heavy Rain's investigation scenes and offers new mechanics to the genre. Kara has a completely different story tied to her. She breaks her programming and risks her life to protect a little girl named Alice, who is a victim of domestic violence. And finally, we have Markus who is this leader of the Android revolution who also has a heart-breaking story.

    It's rare we get a really great game in this genre and I consider this game a huge milestone and one of the best games that can be considered art ever created. It's also an important topic as this is probably how our would will look like in a few decades. We will face similar problems, just like the characters in Detroit. I applaud David Cage and hope he gets even more budget for his next title. For anybody thinking about picking this game up, I recommend it for 100%, you will be satisfied and consumed by it, you'll struggle to stop playing it as the story is very engaging. If you have friends to play this game with, or if you want to play it alone and focus on the story, it doesn't matter, you will like it, I assure you. So far - 10/10, potential game of 2018.    … Expand
  5. XxHunterxX
    May 25, 2018
    10
    The detail, voice acting, the music is incredible and choices actually matter alot unlike telltale games or LIS
  6. C3realkillah
    May 26, 2018
    9
    Update: just beat the game and i loved every second of it. The ending was intense and satisfying and had my heart racing. Incredible experience. This game surprised me. This is by far cage's best and most consistent game yet. It still has that dumb goofy charm all his games are known for bit the story is more focused and detailed than past games. The flow chart is brilliant and they're areUpdate: just beat the game and i loved every second of it. The ending was intense and satisfying and had my heart racing. Incredible experience. This game surprised me. This is by far cage's best and most consistent game yet. It still has that dumb goofy charm all his games are known for bit the story is more focused and detailed than past games. The flow chart is brilliant and they're are so many different choices and scenarios to uncover. I can't wait to get back to it! Well worth the time and money. Quantic dream are getting better at making these interactive experiences and unlike beyond two souls, they give you plenty of choice and consequences. Highly recommend playing if you like these kind of games.… Expand
  7. THEJoelHorton
    May 25, 2018
    10
    Detroit: Become Human is an incredible work of art, featuring advanced branching stories across three likeable protagonists. The graphics, story, sound design and gameplay are all incredibly solid and this is certainly Quantic Dream's greatest effort yet, taking aspects that work from Heavy Rain and Beyond: Two Souls and improving on them, while including new methods of play as well. IDetroit: Become Human is an incredible work of art, featuring advanced branching stories across three likeable protagonists. The graphics, story, sound design and gameplay are all incredibly solid and this is certainly Quantic Dream's greatest effort yet, taking aspects that work from Heavy Rain and Beyond: Two Souls and improving on them, while including new methods of play as well. I recommend it if you enjoy games like this that are interactive and heavily story based that feature consequences and different paths, such as Heavy Rain and Until Dawn, then you won't want to miss this one either.… Expand
  8. buu1la
    May 25, 2018
    10
    Game is unfairly reviewed, remove the "I Secretly Hate David Cage-reviews" and it would sit at a critics score of at least 85. Cage does not deserve hate for this game and also remember that 300+ other people worked on this while feeding their families and beloved ones. Show some respect. If you like these kind of games (Telltale, Heavy Rain, Until Dawn etc), you will LOVE this game.Game is unfairly reviewed, remove the "I Secretly Hate David Cage-reviews" and it would sit at a critics score of at least 85. Cage does not deserve hate for this game and also remember that 300+ other people worked on this while feeding their families and beloved ones. Show some respect. If you like these kind of games (Telltale, Heavy Rain, Until Dawn etc), you will LOVE this game. Amazing stuff.… Expand
  9. Steff86
    Jun 5, 2018
    10
    Amazing game! If you're a fan of previous games made by David Cage you'll love Detroit. Don't think we'll see a better story game this year and the amount of choices and different paths is impressive. Visuals are the best i've seen across all platforms including PC, the voice acting is superb and is a game that triggers lots of emotions.
  10. agent13
    May 25, 2018
    10
    if you liked heavy rain you will love detroit ignore negative reviews Detroit BH is one of the best games you can experience on ps4, both it's narrative and graphics are magnificent. it's so exciting and emotional it's not flawless but it totally worths playing
  11. becks1907
    May 25, 2018
    10
    An incredible starting, a classic Quantic Dream legend! Powerful and emotional story. Choices, Characters, Detroit everything is really good! Also Detroit: Become Human has great soundtrack
  12. JustSandy
    May 25, 2018
    10
    Wow, just wow! Another MASTERPIECE from Quantic Dream. It is so refreshing play a game with an emotional and deep story nowdays, and Detroit does it in an awesome way. Yes, this is a game for everyone that enjoy good characthers and good stories. So much Heavy Rain feelings. I really love Quantic Dream games, they are so different and intense in comparission with we have on the industry. AWow, just wow! Another MASTERPIECE from Quantic Dream. It is so refreshing play a game with an emotional and deep story nowdays, and Detroit does it in an awesome way. Yes, this is a game for everyone that enjoy good characthers and good stories. So much Heavy Rain feelings. I really love Quantic Dream games, they are so different and intense in comparission with we have on the industry. A futuristic game that is not just about press buttons, but about making choices.… Expand
  13. Kakashi2
    May 25, 2018
    10
    This game was pure excellence. I very much like Telltale style games and other David Cage games. This is the best game of this style I have played. This is even better than Heavy Rain, Indigo Prophecy, and Telltale's Walking Dead Season 1. I liked the story and decisions were so fun. I just liked the setting and the characters quite a bit. I quite honestly put this up there with some ofThis game was pure excellence. I very much like Telltale style games and other David Cage games. This is the best game of this style I have played. This is even better than Heavy Rain, Indigo Prophecy, and Telltale's Walking Dead Season 1. I liked the story and decisions were so fun. I just liked the setting and the characters quite a bit. I quite honestly put this up there with some of the best games I've ever played. I really hope this game gets the praise it deserves.… Expand
  14. MrIceman
    May 25, 2018
    10
    If you liked Quantic Dreams previous games then you are in for a real treat. A lot of praise is given to Heavy Rain as being one of the best but this game takes it to another whole level.

    It just hits you from the very start as something really special, powerful acting, emotional and gripping scenes that make you connect with the characters and the amount of choices and outcomes is just    If you liked Quantic Dreams previous games then you are in for a real treat. A lot of praise is given to Heavy Rain as being one of the best but this game takes it to another whole level.

    It just hits you from the very start as something really special, powerful acting, emotional and gripping scenes that make you connect with the characters and the amount of choices and outcomes is just crazy.

    I don't want to spoil anything so I will leave it at that, in my opinion it is the game of the year so far, even topping God of War.

    10/10    … Expand
  15. JonnyMenthol
    May 25, 2018
    10
    Don't listen to these reviewers who are bombing it.Some seem to be doing it simply because of recent affairs with Cage, Qauntic and the domestic abuse debate, either that or they are incompetent reviewers because their written reviews do not reflect the game nor do their score match their written reviews. If you see anything less than a 6 ignore it, I'd personally give this an 85/100 but aDon't listen to these reviewers who are bombing it.Some seem to be doing it simply because of recent affairs with Cage, Qauntic and the domestic abuse debate, either that or they are incompetent reviewers because their written reviews do not reflect the game nor do their score match their written reviews. If you see anything less than a 6 ignore it, I'd personally give this an 85/100 but a 10 on here to counteract the trolls as usual.

    The game has already payed of for the prices, I'm 4-5 hours plus an hour or two in extra content and I'm SLOOOOWLY playing, this is better than heavy rain, cages best writing yet even though still tad short of being great writing. It ticks every box for the genre, adds more to it and then wraps it up in an extremely pretty package.

    It's the first game like this since HR that I've wanted to explore everything, read everything and slowly stroll through the enviroments. It's also the first game to give me agency in a way that I can roleplay.

    Even, Chloe the menu bot which I had a 1 hour staring at her micro expressions and as you can clearly see they designed her to animate like a robot in some places other aspects are more human than anything I've seen in gaming. Oh and the extras in this game are among the best collectibles I've seen in a game.

    I was very iffy on buying into this as these types of games have worn me out but this title has rejuvinated my love for the genre or at least is giving me a boost in the same way Until dawn did, after so many bland tell tale games.

    If you liked until dawn, Indigo prophecy or heavy rain, you'll like this. Even Tell talers or fans of the life is strange will be blown away by this.

    Highly recommend.    … Expand
  16. ps4lover
    May 25, 2018
    10
    Man, wow this game is amazing ever i playing.. graphic visual is top notch, voice acting is great.. story is great.. Connor, Markus and Kara are awesome characters to play.. great job Quantic Dream.. please make more new games in future after this game
  17. YOURB055
    May 25, 2018
    10
    I gotta this first of all, this is the best looking game on the Playstation 4 in terms of realism in graphics, I can't believe even the base PS4 can run this game with these high end graphics and stuff. Story wise I think its more entertaining then their pervious installment such as Heavy Rain and Beyond Two Souls, If you wanna play a game that can pull you into its world, definitely get this.
  18. trollkiller55
    May 25, 2018
    10
    Amazing visuals and a gripping story. By far the best David Cage game yet. If you like a narrative based single player structure where choices actually matter this game is for you. Yes, the quick time is an irritating feature of his games, but you get used to it. For those who like this type of game, HIGHLY recommend.,
  19. thundaza
    May 25, 2018
    10
    I couldn't careless about who David Cage is and what he did. The game is f*cking awesome and that's all I care about.
  20. ryangt
    Apr 10, 2019
    10
    wow.. that details,that deepness of the subject, that variation, that music... Ps4 is meant to be played that kind of games.
  21. seric
    Nov 25, 2018
    10
    David Cage didn't disappointed me this time. After very weak Beyond: Two Souls I was a little scared to see new game made by Quantic Dream. But that was completely unnecessary, because Detroid: Become Human is just Heavy Rain 2. Bigger, better - just fantastic game for all fans of narrative experiences.
  22. Zurce
    Aug 14, 2018
    8
    El mejor juego de Cage, consigue entretener y emocionar con un abanico abrumador de posibilidades. El gran problema del juego es la manera tan torpe y burda con la que tratan ciertos temas sociales
  23. SplitMind
    Apr 26, 2019
    9
    This game is such a different experience in an age where we are over-encumbered with open-world and action games.

    You are given choices to make that test your decision-making abilities and your morals and values. Many of the choices you make will have consequences both immediate and distant. That is the beauty of this game. The story is the key facet of the game, and for the most    This game is such a different experience in an age where we are over-encumbered with open-world and action games.

    You are given choices to make that test your decision-making abilities and your morals and values. Many of the choices you make will have consequences both immediate and distant. That is the beauty of this game.

    The story is the key facet of the game, and for the most part I found it highly engrossing and I was keen to see the next stages, however towards the end it faltered slightly into more cliché territories, however this did not detract from my enjoyment of the game.

    The graphics are quite amazing on my PS4 Pro. The same can be said for sound.

    I do have a gripe or two, although they aren't massive. Sometimes when presented with choices, particularly in conversations, the description of your choice doesn't always represent the choice itself. For example, you may choose to respond to someone with "suspicion", but instead the response is actually more like outright hostility that goes too far in a direction I did not intend. However these instances were rare.

    Overall, this is a great game and a change of pace from most games today. It's definitely worth a go at recent prices of    … Expand
  24. Guizin
    May 11, 2020
    10
    Although this game has some problems, it can be considered a masterpiece. Stunning graphics (with face capture of real actors, not only movements), great characters (you really care about them and they're very charismatic), beautiful soundtrack and a epic and emotional story. And the best part is you can play it more than twice and you won't get tired, because of the infinities ofAlthough this game has some problems, it can be considered a masterpiece. Stunning graphics (with face capture of real actors, not only movements), great characters (you really care about them and they're very charismatic), beautiful soundtrack and a epic and emotional story. And the best part is you can play it more than twice and you won't get tired, because of the infinities of storylines it has. And that's the problem: sometimes you may get a hole, a gap. Even though, I strongly recommend it… Expand
  25. RedLOL
    Dec 2, 2018
    10
    This is a breathtaking, poetic and unique masterpiece.
    I will start this review with the following statement: This is an experience, that is not build with game elements. So, if you're looking for a good gameplay, you better not try this product.
    I can't refer to Detroit: Become Human because it's not a game: It's an interactive story. And, if you like good stories, buy Detroit asap.    This is a breathtaking, poetic and unique masterpiece.
    I will start this review with the following statement: This is an experience, that is not build with game elements. So, if you're looking for a good gameplay, you better not try this product.
    I can't refer to Detroit: Become Human because it's not a game: It's an interactive story.
    And, if you like good stories, buy Detroit asap. Flawless character design, powerful and touching story, insane good graphics are some of the best traits in this game.
    You will fall in love with the characters. You will live Connor's, Kara's and Markus' lives. You will cry (if you're a human). You will care about every character.
    Sometimes with a pure, childish smile in your face, sometimes regretting a choice, but you always know you're part of something big and epic. This is Detriot.

    Verdict:
    Gameplay: 5/10.
    Story: 15/10.
    Overall: 10/10.    … Expand
  26. SleepNot
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    One of my top10 games I have ever played! It's awesome!!! Best Quantic dreams game! Very recommended!
  27. trevor1981
    Dec 10, 2019
    10
    The best story-telling I've seen in a long time.
    Detroit: Become Human is a masterpiece
  28. janettaplanetta
    Sep 20, 2018
    9
    I just finished this game for the first time, and I absolutely LOVED it!! I was fully engaged right from the opening scenes and as I got closer to the end I was completely gripped and very moved by the characters and story. The characters are well developed and I cared about all of the main ones, the Conner/Anderson story was particularly good. The graphics are out of this world - one ofI just finished this game for the first time, and I absolutely LOVED it!! I was fully engaged right from the opening scenes and as I got closer to the end I was completely gripped and very moved by the characters and story. The characters are well developed and I cared about all of the main ones, the Conner/Anderson story was particularly good. The graphics are out of this world - one of the best I've played on this front - and the music is superb and adds a lot to the experience. It is very much a narrative game but there was enough interaction and choices for me to make it feel like I was playing a major role rather than mostly just watching a story unfold. There are many reviews attacking the story, saying that it was a rip off of a movie, but really the themes are pretty universal and for me what came to mind was the fight against slavery, or the Holocaust. The story was satisfying enough and clearly had enough different branches and outcomes that I will definitely be playing it again. The only reason it didn't have a 10 from me is because I found myself fighting with the game mechanics in some sections. There's a particular mechanic where the character does a mental dry run of different possible actions in a situation that needs to be negotiated that I found quite frustrating and ended up resorting to watching a YouTube walkthrough to see how to get through that part, which I hate doing. That happened a couple of times. To be fair, I'm not the best gamer, but still it impacted my immersion in the story, and it happened again very near the end of the game when I'd got a much better handle on the mechanics. Also - a bit like Fallout 4 - it can sometimes be tricky to make a major choice based on four one word response options. Several times what the character actually said was not what I was expecting from the choice I made and it could have major repercussions - and not of the good kind. These are relatively minor points though, and overall I really enjoyed every moment of this game and would definitely recommend it. If you have liked any other games of this type you will definitely enjoy this one. Out of David Cage's previous offerings this is way ahead in terms of story, character development and execution and it stands up well against the likes of The Walking Dead and Until Dawn. This bodes well for more games in this genre from David Cage & the QD team.… Expand
  29. Vlad_TM
    Sep 2, 2018
    10
    Одна из лучших игр. Понравилась даже больше, чем хэви рэйн. Графика, звук, режиссерская работа- все на высоте. Кто ценит игры с интересной историей, персонажами и не предсказуемыми исходами событий, рекомендую 100%.
  30. crazymurdock
    Aug 10, 2018
    9
    Best graphics I've seen on PS4, and you really feel like your choices affect the story. I'm now playing through for a 2md time to see some of the other paths I can take. The fact it shows you all the options on a tree, is a great bit of transparency, to prove that there are really lots of paths through the story.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 104 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 77 out of 104
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 104
  3. Negative: 2 out of 104
  1. PLAY! Zine
    Aug 18, 2019
    85
    Detroit: Become Human delivers a story with a ton of possible choices, and a lot of questions for a player to bear afterward. If you like it when games make you think about them after you play them, this is the game for you. Stunning visuals and music score, make you forget about some weaker points of the game. But all in all, it is an enjoyable experience you should not miss.
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  2. Adventure Gamers
    Dec 21, 2018
    70
    Detroit: Become Human looks and sounds great, and includes key player choices throughout, though it could have benefited greatly from a tighter script. While it’s commendable that Quantic Dream tried to cover hot-button issues in a big-budget video game, it works better when focused on the personal character moments than the bigger themes that don’t dig deep enough to make a meaningful impact.
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  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Sep 26, 2018
    85
    Although the narrative is fairly linear, there are enough branching paths over the course of the game to make it feel like your actions matter. That allows Detroit to still be fun even on multiple playthroughs – and for an interactive movie, that’s a rare praise. [Issue#231, p.68]
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