Detroit: Become Human

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8.8

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  1. WranglerActual
    Jun 18, 2018
    9
    Best interactive story game that I have ever played. My game of the year 2018. Awesome game.
  2. RaekenC
    Jun 18, 2018
    10
    Connor, Markus and Kara are awesome characters to play.. great job Quantic Dream.. please make more new games in future after this game
  3. ladyxxzero
    Jun 18, 2018
    10
    This game made me cry. It's so amazing - every path of character is so different, so unique. You just want to replay as many times, to get all options. QuanticDream made amazing game, and everyone should at least try it. The love and hard work, you can see it in the production. May i ask it, personally, game of the year!
  4. NikolayG
    Jun 18, 2018
    8
    Detroit: Become Human, is Quantic Dreams' latest game. It takes place in a visually hyper-realistic slightly futuristic version of Detroit, Michigan. If you like it, then you should try Quantic Dreams' previous games - Beyond: Two Souls, and also Heavy Rain (which you can buy on the PS4 online game store), as well as their earlier games, Fahrenheit (which is also known as Indigo Prophecy)Detroit: Become Human, is Quantic Dreams' latest game. It takes place in a visually hyper-realistic slightly futuristic version of Detroit, Michigan. If you like it, then you should try Quantic Dreams' previous games - Beyond: Two Souls, and also Heavy Rain (which you can buy on the PS4 online game store), as well as their earlier games, Fahrenheit (which is also known as Indigo Prophecy) and Omikron the Nomad Soul (both of these last two can be found at gog.com for cheap. These last two are pc games. All of these games have a similar gameplay style except Omikron, which is very different.

    Detroit: Become Human resembles in many ways the TV show, "Humans," though it was in development before Humans first aired. The game concerns the world in the near future, when people own lifelike robots. These robots are popular with the wealthy but the working class hate them for taking their jobs. Now, perhaps due to a new upgrade, some of the robots are gaining a sense of right and wrong, and wills of their own. The game follows a few different robots to a point where their paths converge. One robot is a young woman whose employer is abusive to his daughter. Another is a caretaker for a wealthy artist whose no-good son is jealous of the robot. A third is a detective who is partnered with another detective who hates robots. The visuals are amazing. The acting is great. The stories are intriguing and at times very suspenseful. The game consists of walking around, finding clues, speaking with other characters, and at times has action sequences that produce quite an adrenalin rush. The game resembles traditional point and click adventures except it has no real puzzles or, the puzzles that do exist are so simple I wouldn't personally even call them puzzles.

    The game also shows you at the end of each chapter, a map indicating what you did in that chapter as well as where you could have done certain things but did not. The things you didn't do are revealed by blank boxes. There are no spoilers in the flowchart. Also, when you speak to characters, blank dialogue choices will appear to indicate that - if you had done certain things in the past - additional dialogue choices would have been available to you. The game also has multiple endings based on choices you make while playing.

    It is a great game, with superlative story, visuals, and acting. I would have given it a 10 if it was not marred by one very bad design flaw. On-screen prompts indicate every little thing you can do. If I can open a door by rotating my thumbstick a certain way, a symbol on-screen will tell me that when I get near the door. If I can pick up a book by pushing my thumbstick up, a symbol on screen will tell me that when I get near the book. If I am looking for someone and knock on their door and ring their doorbell, words will pop up on the screen telling me to discover another way inside. Ya' think?

    The designers might respond, "Yes but in many situations the gesture you need to make with the thumbstick or with the entire controller, is unique to that situation, so we have to give you these symbols."

    My answer to that is, Most of the time the gestures are consistent. Sometimes they're not. The designers should have made it so gestures are consistent so players can learn them in one tutorial chapter and then be on their own. If a particular quirky moment requires something different, OK in that instance show a symbol on screen, but only in those very few quirky moments.

    I cannot even turn these symbols off. They should have made it so you can turn them off and then by toggling a press of the left or right stick, I could turn them on if I need them. But having your hand held all the way through a game is extremely annoying.

    That said, Detroit: Become Human is still a solid 8. It is also unlike any other game you can buy. Yes, it is squarely in the adventure genre (true adventure, not action adventure, meaning it has a lot of plot and is not about action, though it has action scenes here and there) but within that genre Detroit: Become Human takes an approach that is unique and more story-driven than any game (aside from games by the same company) that I can think of.    … Expand
  5. Pepefromage
    Jun 18, 2018
    9
    This game is more than i expected. I've played heavy rain and didn t felt so engaged and dedicated to the faith of the caracters like in detroit become human . It's the first time i'm stuck to the couch and cant stop playing . But i decided to stop after almost 5 hours because i dont want it to end to soon. It's intense and despite weird behavior because of the controls when moving around,This game is more than i expected. I've played heavy rain and didn t felt so engaged and dedicated to the faith of the caracters like in detroit become human . It's the first time i'm stuck to the couch and cant stop playing . But i decided to stop after almost 5 hours because i dont want it to end to soon. It's intense and despite weird behavior because of the controls when moving around, it deserve some prize in a out of categories type of game . Bravo Quantic dream!!!… Expand
  6. MihneaCalin
    Jun 18, 2018
    10
    I cannot recommend this game enough. First of all, it is as much a game as it is a mental experiment, a way to challenge you and your values, your definitions of what life, freedom, God and singularity are. It can be as deeply emotional as it is profound, as it forces you to feel attached to the characters as well as ponder their personal motivations. Its diversity and the choices itI cannot recommend this game enough. First of all, it is as much a game as it is a mental experiment, a way to challenge you and your values, your definitions of what life, freedom, God and singularity are. It can be as deeply emotional as it is profound, as it forces you to feel attached to the characters as well as ponder their personal motivations. Its diversity and the choices it offers are also remarkable, much better than those of any Quantic Dream game beforehand, Heavy Rain included. But most of all i was impressed by how the game challenges your perceptions of what's real and what's not, and it does that in a variety of ways, including by using its Main Menu in ways i have never seen before (promoting so-called philosophical surveys, asking you questions, it even goes as far, depending on your choices, as to challenge you to allow the eyecandy android depicted in its menu animations to 'walk free', meaning you will lose her as the 'face of the game', which will be replaced by a (mostly) white image. I loved the way she was implemented, and was really sad to see her go, but it's all about one's values, isn't it? As for the endings, they can be really heart-wrenching as it is really hard (or impossible?) to get the 'good' ones for ALL parties involved, or all 3 main characters - and the fact that they're all wonderfully constructed makes it very hard to decide who you want to sacrifice, especially since the repercussions of your actions are rarely easily apparent in the game. Overall, this was a one of a kind experience and, for me, a complete masterpiece. Well done Quantic Dream, you completely surpassed even my highest expectations!… Expand
  7. PikachuEatsSoap
    Jun 17, 2018
    8
    This is currently the best David Cage game to ever be released. The writing is good (with the exceptions of some minor hiccups), the characters are interesting, and the soundtrack is memorable. If David Cage can make a game with writing of this caliber and some good gameplay alongside his solid writing, he would have a 10/10 game.
  8. Dantemercer
    Jun 17, 2018
    10
    Simply Breathtaking. This is one of the most impressive storytelling games of all time! I loved every moment of this game and the fact that one wrong turn can destroy basically everything or improve something that you did wrong. It gets so emotional sometimes i actually tried to hold tears in, it's simply amazing. 10/10
  9. njja02
    Jun 17, 2018
    7
    The first chapter for Markus and Kara were boring, and the game had a few moments where the writing fell completely flat. But, the game was mostly well put together overall. The characters were memorable and super well voice acted. Everything technical wise was phenomenal. And overall I had a lot of fun, even though the ending I got was not what I wanted.
  10. DMJReviews
    Jun 16, 2018
    9
    It's another banger from Sony's Quantic Dream with David Cage at the steering wheel. For the first time we get to see their ability to imagine a new world - complete with world building (and story world). It was interesting to witness the formula in a world not just handed to them. In a world that is not entirely our own. While this game borrows heavily from our world and its problems - itIt's another banger from Sony's Quantic Dream with David Cage at the steering wheel. For the first time we get to see their ability to imagine a new world - complete with world building (and story world). It was interesting to witness the formula in a world not just handed to them. In a world that is not entirely our own. While this game borrows heavily from our world and its problems - it was a joy to play in a world tailored to tell the tale of Detroit: Become Human. I wouldn't call it lazy. I feel a re imagining of our world is the right choice for the messages conveyed throughout the game. I love an epic fantasy world the likes of Xenoblade Chronicles and Final Fantasy, and Detroit takes place somewhere between that and a world like The Last of Us has. It's familiar but not entirely and they don't just pull the "post-apocalyptic" gimmick.

    I was blown away by the game like I always am with these titles from this developer. The formula works well for me so I´m very biased. So how is Detroit worth your time? It excels at narrative, sound, visual impression and replayability.
    The narrative branches wider than ever and minute details can become big game changers down the road. Every isolated scene includes its own branches and paths you can traverse. I feel like we're still not quite there. Like even though the degree of freedom is comparatively massive, it still feels limited. I can't quite put my finger on it. But we are getting there. I dislike some of the dialog options and how they are presented. Sometimes you'll choose "solution" and what your character says is not at all what I imagined. And finally, when you do pick a path, you cannot go back. Even if you change your mind a second after picking it. "No! Go back down that ladder, I missed that item over there!".

    The soundtrack is divided into three parts. Each with its own distinct sound and direction. My personal favorite is the soundtrack by the composer: Nima Fakhrara. The tracks are full of suspense, intrigue and mystery and goes well with playing the detective. Most of the tracks are ambiance, so don´t expect to listen to the tracks outside the game. Well "Connor chase ost" is pretty good admittedly.

    Art style. It’s photo-realism done right. I’m a huge sucker for stylized graphics (think Xenoblade Chronicles 2, Breath of the Wild) and I usually don't care for realism. This game showed me the kind of photo-realism even I can appreciate. The key is in the interior design, architecture and use of colors. It really feels like a stylized reality and even though the characters look human, there's a sense of wonder about them. You can tell they are not quite real and instead similar to fairy tale characters. Except Little Red Riding Hood suddenly looks photo-realistic.

    It bugs me a lot that they decided to censor this title. No nudity, no display of affection unless disguised by "clever camera angles" and even though the game has blood, you never notice any splatter.

    -It's fun, deep and interactive and I would say it's a thinking man's game.

    I give it a 9/10 on a scale where '1' is "The Last of Us" and '10' is Persona 5.    … Expand
  11. nekocrouton
    Jun 16, 2018
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After playing through the game a couple of times, I can't give it more than a 7. It's one of those games where the graphics and details really suck you in at first, and there are some intense moments that try to clutch at your heartstrings, but then later on the plot twists and bad writing hit and really suck the air out of its sails.

    The characters are really kind of flat, as much as Cage tries to give them some sort of personality, but they all basically come down to the embodiment of certain over-used tropes. At the end of the game there's a survey that asks if anything resonated with you in the game, and it's pretty telling that for the most part, most people did not. Myself included. I couldn't really feel connected to the characters. Maybe because deep down in my brain, I know that they're just machines? Or maybe because there really wasn't much depth to them. Either way, there was no emotional attachment there.

    The 'plot twist' where you find out that Alice is also an android instead of a human child really ruins any replayability of Kara's route for me, especially since so many of her tasks/actions revolve around keeping Alice safe/warm. An android looking out for another android is just the same as the rest of the game, but an android looking out for a human child is something that seems a little more touching and moving. Bad writing ruining things once again.

    The parts with Markus and 'liberty for androids' being so closely mirrored to the civil rights movement only made me cringe. So many parts of this game being torn out from other movies and TV shows made it... not so original. And some of the endings of the game where it just ends and the credits roll, feel super jarring.

    The only good thing about this game is the fact that Bryan Dechart (who plays Connor) is so into his role and so appreciative of the people who have made the game as big as it is. But I still can't give the game a higher score.    … Expand
  12. Nimzabaat
    Jun 16, 2018
    9
    It's like a Tell Tale game with incredible graphics. If you don't like those kind of games then it isn't for you. If you do like that style of game then this is one of the best I have seen.
  13. UndertoneBG
    Jun 16, 2018
    10
    Made an account just for this game. Anyone giving this masterpiece below a 9 has no soul or has some sort of an agenda. The game is an absolute emotional roller-coaster and if you didn't feel anything while playing it you need to see a psychologist. 10/10 Graphics, 10/10 Soundtrack, 10/10 Atmosphere, 10/10 Depth and emotion, 10/10 Choices. Story and writing is beautiful. This is a gameMade an account just for this game. Anyone giving this masterpiece below a 9 has no soul or has some sort of an agenda. The game is an absolute emotional roller-coaster and if you didn't feel anything while playing it you need to see a psychologist. 10/10 Graphics, 10/10 Soundtrack, 10/10 Atmosphere, 10/10 Depth and emotion, 10/10 Choices. Story and writing is beautiful. This is a game that everyone needs to play at least once in their lifetime.… Expand
  14. NewbrozZ
    Jun 15, 2018
    9
    Este videojuego, en realidad es una experiencia que te deja boquiabierto el mejor en el genero de pelicula interactiva, que decir te propone una inmercion tremenda y aqui tus desiciones si importan
  15. RuslanDZE
    Jun 15, 2018
    9
    Brilliant.
    After disaster that called "Beyond Two Souls" I was worrying about a new David game but glad to say it is god damn near perfect. There is some problems in a paceing and cumbersome controls in some points but the most important thing that these types of games have to do is amazing. Story has some meaning and hit close home because It is not far future now. At first glance you    Brilliant.
    After disaster that called "Beyond Two Souls" I was worrying about a new David game but glad to say it is god damn near perfect. There is some problems in a paceing and cumbersome controls in some points but the most important thing that these types of games have to do is amazing. Story has some meaning and hit close home because It is not far future now. At first glance you may think that there is nothing new in the story, we had same topics in all time classics movies like Blade Runner but this is an interactive movie/game experience. And you are very immersed. There is a lot of little details that so similar to our reality and I love it. All three characters in a game are nice written. My favorite is Conor. He is so likable. There is a many ways to finish each episode and game has a different endings. Every character may die so easy and you have to think carefully. I love it. In my play through Conor has died in the end because of my mistake and I felt sad. I knew that I could change it and I will replay a game to see other options. I highly recommend to buy this game If you love stories in your video games    … Expand
  16. klse
    Jun 15, 2018
    3
    Ridiculous soap opera. Sobbing, screaming, hysterical androids - is this the future we deserve?
  17. Circlemaker
    Jun 15, 2018
    10
    Absolutely loved this game. My girlfriend "willingly" sits and watches it. It is a cerebral game which explores some of your inner most desires and fears and forces you to make stressful choices which impact on your journey through the game. I enjoyed Connors story the best, my girlfriend likes Karas and was really pi$$ed at me when I accidentally killed her. If you pick this game up it isAbsolutely loved this game. My girlfriend "willingly" sits and watches it. It is a cerebral game which explores some of your inner most desires and fears and forces you to make stressful choices which impact on your journey through the game. I enjoyed Connors story the best, my girlfriend likes Karas and was really pi$$ed at me when I accidentally killed her. If you pick this game up it is difficult to put it down once you get into it and the choice you make of Conner killing another android is very a cleaver key point.… Expand
  18. Porok123
    Jun 15, 2018
    10
    Great game!!! I enjoyed playing it. And a great story that you can make it for your self by your decision you make it the game.
  19. Franseven
    Jun 15, 2018
    10
    The possibilities are infinite and the story is well done with no plot holes, the graphics are outstanding and the console doesn't even start like a jet, some scene gets me crying like a baby at the end, the artists who made this are unbelievable, this is the best quantic dream title hands down. I've loved every part of the game.
  20. Tagirix
    Jun 14, 2018
    8
    Detroit: Become Human is unique in terms of replayability, graphics and depth of the story. I have played every single David Cage's game, and this one is the most splendid one. Furthermore, Detroit feels very easy to play, and the story with all the different options is very predictable, which kinds of sucks at some point. Nonetheless, I am delighted that Sony still cares about PS4 andDetroit: Become Human is unique in terms of replayability, graphics and depth of the story. I have played every single David Cage's game, and this one is the most splendid one. Furthermore, Detroit feels very easy to play, and the story with all the different options is very predictable, which kinds of sucks at some point. Nonetheless, I am delighted that Sony still cares about PS4 and its exclusive titles. Definitely worth playing.… Expand
  21. ktjayhawk77
    Jun 14, 2018
    0
    These types of games all suck-it’s like buying a 60 dollar movie that you just make decisions and have ZERO GAMEPLAY OR REPLAY VALUE! Developers need to stop making these trashy Tale Tell-like decision making games they all suck! I’d give this a negative score if I could!
  22. Rasmus1990
    Jun 14, 2018
    10
    Some games just stay with you long after you have put down the controller. Games like Heavy Rain, What Remains of Edith Finch, and The Last of Us have in the past had this effect on me. But right now, all I can seem to think of is Detroit: Become Human. During my daily tasks, it keeps popping up in my mind like a cork in water, leaving me to reflect on the choices I have made, and whatSome games just stay with you long after you have put down the controller. Games like Heavy Rain, What Remains of Edith Finch, and The Last of Us have in the past had this effect on me. But right now, all I can seem to think of is Detroit: Become Human. During my daily tasks, it keeps popping up in my mind like a cork in water, leaving me to reflect on the choices I have made, and what consequences they had for the storyline. Personally, I was quickly attached to Kara and found myself deeply empathizing with her situation. The attachment felt so strong that I almost feared to play her story at times, afraid to make a disastrous deciding or screw up in a challenge-based encounter. That video game characters have an outstanding potential to be a lot more than just representations of people is splendidly demonstrated in this game. All three characters are so well developed, and I do not find it justified that certain reviewers characterize them as "flat". They are far from flat. Though they sometimes appear stereotypical (this is a pitfall all major game productions cannot seem to avoid), I find them very rich and compelling. And all of them touched me, profoundly.

    A read a negative review that claimed the game did not have a message. I cannot decide whether I find this claim most ridiculous or blatantly unserious. I strongly doubt that this reviewer has even played more than a few hours of the game, and even if that is the case they must have kept both their sight, hearing, and slightest of analytical ability obstructed. The message is clear: history tends to repeat itself. The refusal to acknowledge humanity in androids that have a conscience and cognitive abilities equal to their owners should make everyone with a tiny scrap of historical knowledge think about slavery, apartheid, and minorities' fight for equal rights and conditions (something that is still very much ongoing today). There are explicit references to both the civil rights movement in the United States and the terrifying events of Holocaust throughout the game - and this is not even a spoiler! The trailers show this.

    I love this game, and I will recommend everyone to play it. Games are not just about mastering difficult motoric challenges. If we have learned anything from playing video games that have been produced throughout the last decade, that is the most important take-home point - in my opinion. The games that stick with me long after I have played them have been able to make me invest myself in their interactive world - made me feel apart of its story and environment. This is to me the far strongest kind of immersion. Kara, Conner, Markus, Alice, and many of the other characters that appear in the story were not just representations of people to me, the game made me consider them as far more than that. That is the reason why they are still with me days after I finished the game. I cared for them, and I simply wanted the best outcome for them all. And when it did not turn out that way, it broke a bit of my heart. As I reflect upon this experience it does seem ridiculous, but the heart is far from rational. And thank God for that. The irrational heart is exactly what makes the potential for such video games experiences as Detroit offer possible.

    This is a masterpiece with some flaws that become insignificant in the whole gaming experience. It demonstrates the greatest affordances the video game has as a medium. Truly a must-play of all time.    … Expand
  23. TenchuuKhan
    Jun 14, 2018
    8
    The game starts out really well and lets one immerse onself into being an android that is basically a tool or a slave if you will.
    As the story progresses however, there's nothing left of being an android - they have no identity other than being 1:1 humans with android bodies.
    And that really kills the atmosphere and the potential of the game. It's still great to play through it but    The game starts out really well and lets one immerse onself into being an android that is basically a tool or a slave if you will.
    As the story progresses however, there's nothing left of being an android - they have no identity other than being 1:1 humans with android bodies.

    And that really kills the atmosphere and the potential of the game.

    It's still great to play through it but the AI part is really lacking.    … Expand
  24. est32901
    Jun 13, 2018
    10
    One of the best PlayStation 4 games of all-time! The story keeps you on the edge of your seat at all times, the animations are executed perfectly and visuals will blow your mind. The game is worth every penny!
  25. Prenner
    Jun 13, 2018
    10
    Amazing game, finished it within 3 days of buying it. Ace of this genre. Buy it.
  26. mrbone
    Jun 13, 2018
    10
    Masterpiece! Please do yourself a favor and play this,
    This game is well worth your money. For me, a game's worth does not depend on hours of gameplay. The most important is how much you enjoy the game and how immersive the game is. This game is really immersive. I spend 20+ hours for the first playthrough (I replayed some chapters when my characters die as I wanted the best outcome on    Masterpiece! Please do yourself a favor and play this,
    This game is well worth your money. For me, a game's worth does not depend on hours of gameplay. The most important is how much you enjoy the game and how immersive the game is. This game is really immersive. I spend 20+ hours for the first playthrough (I replayed some chapters when my characters die as I wanted the best outcome on the first, despite that you still see the unexpected outcome in the end). If you make a movie with this game story, it may be good but not great. However one important difference here is you make your own story in this game. You deeply care all characters and you will feel all sort of emotions while playing this as this is the the story you made- you pull the trigger, you betray your master.
    The story is very engaging and emotional. I particularly like the Kara's story. The branching paths are very deep and the decision you made at the beginning of the game can affect even the last chapter. This is not like telltale kind of 'who should you save then the saved one die in the next episode anyway'. The story deeply changes according to your choice.
    The game play- yes there is no combo but the qte still gives you the sense of thrill and urgency as you deeply care about your character and you don't want them to lose.
    The graphics- top notch, the mo-cap will make you feel wanting when you play another game. The developer gives attention to details and it's unbelievable. Even the articles found in the game are interesting to read.
    Music- one of the best, It matches the scenes you are playing. Kara's music in particular sounds very sad and touching.
    There is no shame to say I cried in some scenes- either because of happiness or sadness. The 79 critic score is totally ridiculous. This at least deserve >90. This is 100 times better than mindless shooter or hack and slash.    … Expand
  27. SerkanEv
    Jun 13, 2018
    9
    it's a great experience. the game is questioning ourselves and our humanity. from time to time, sensual sometimes hits us like a slap in the face very hard.
  28. Professorfett
    Jun 12, 2018
    9
    Quantic Dream has finally done it. They have made a game that is compelling from beginning to the end. Their previous games weren't awful by any means, but they always had parts in the game that wasn't necessary. I'm looking at you Native American part in Beyond Two Souls. Anyways Detroit Become Human is an excellent game with a gripping story from beginning to the end.
    The story is truly    Quantic Dream has finally done it. They have made a game that is compelling from beginning to the end. Their previous games weren't awful by any means, but they always had parts in the game that wasn't necessary. I'm looking at you Native American part in Beyond Two Souls. Anyways Detroit Become Human is an excellent game with a gripping story from beginning to the end.
    The story is truly amazing. You play as three different androids on their journeys throughout Detroit. First you have Connor who is an android working with the police hunting down androids who are gaining consciousness or as the game calls it becoming deviant. Then you have Kara who became deviant to protect a child that was being abused. Last is Markus whose journey is the one who will shape most of the story because he is the leader of the deviant group looking for rights and freedom. The story lets you shape it the way you want and will test your patients with humans which is so much harder than you'd think. The game really makes you hate the ever living **** out of them and if you are more forgiving than me then good on you, because I showed little mercy in this game towards the fleshy meat bags. The games story is moving and I found myself so engaged by then end I was sitting up in my chair rooting for the characters to succeed.
    Those who aren't aware of how Quantic Dream games work they are much like Telltale games. This means walking around parts, very dialog heavy scenes that will shape the story, and quick time events FOR DAYS. That is it. If you are a person who hates dialog heavy games, and uses the phrase "why don't I just watch a movie". This game is not for you, and nothing I say will change your mind. The game is average length with a large replayability with how many branching parts that are available to the player. The quick time events can be hectic, but thankfully it isn't death if you mess one up so they aren't that bad. That being said I did get slightly frustrated at the responsiveness to them. Many times I definitely did the right press, but I guess it didn't register so I ended up getting hit. It didn't ruin my story it was just frustrating.
    Overall the game is beautiful one of the best PS4 games out there. The story is gripping and just long enough to wrap up the story without seeming stretched. The gameplay isn't for everyone, but if you like story driven games you will being doing yourself a disservice missing this game. The multiple paths and choices make me want to pick up this game again and choose the path of peace vs my Magento choices I did. This game definitely hits a must BUY from me.    … Expand
  29. Alexsmile
    Jun 12, 2018
    8
    There is so much to talk about with this game. I love the way it tells a story from 3 different characters. Kara's story is very dramatic and touching and Connor's story is just absolutely incredible. But, Markus's line was a little bit forced and he wasn't that much of an interesting character. Also, there are a lot of weird moments in the script but you notice them only if you startThere is so much to talk about with this game. I love the way it tells a story from 3 different characters. Kara's story is very dramatic and touching and Connor's story is just absolutely incredible. But, Markus's line was a little bit forced and he wasn't that much of an interesting character. Also, there are a lot of weird moments in the script but you notice them only if you start nitpicking. The unlinear story is amazing, some of the scenes are absolutely magnificent. This game is definitely one of the best I ever played, but since it has some problems - I give it an 8… Expand
  30. ConnorOrchard
    Jun 12, 2018
    10
    Had to create an account just to review this game. It is hands down my favourite single player game ever played. The story, the characters, the gameplay, they all drag you in and before you know it you're hooked on every single one of the characters story lines. The game will run through all of your emotions with it's story line, it will make you question your every decision, even if youHad to create an account just to review this game. It is hands down my favourite single player game ever played. The story, the characters, the gameplay, they all drag you in and before you know it you're hooked on every single one of the characters story lines. The game will run through all of your emotions with it's story line, it will make you question your every decision, even if you think that decision isn't important, you better believe later on in the game it will be. An absolute masterpiece. I cannot recommend this game enough.… Expand
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#74 Best PS4 Game of 2018
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#5 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2018
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#12 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2018

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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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