Detroit: Become Human

 PlayStation 4
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8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 6420 Ratings

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  1. nhokmiyu
    May 29, 2018
    10
    The game has its flaws, but it is amazing in some aspects. The story is okay, the characters are compelling and well-developed. I dont understand why people hate David Cage so much.
  2. Malooga
    May 29, 2018
    8
    *TIME SAVER REVIEW*

    Gameplay - Tried and true walking simulator with a tiny bit less emphasis on control over monotonous tasking. Even on the "adept" difficulty, button combos rarely exceeded three buttons pressed in tandem. Interactive objects are rarely hidden too well, and light exploration reveals much of what there is to see. Graphics - GOOOOOOOORGEOUS Sound - Excellent use    *TIME SAVER REVIEW*

    Gameplay - Tried and true walking simulator with a tiny bit less emphasis on control over monotonous tasking. Even on the "adept" difficulty, button combos rarely exceeded three buttons pressed in tandem. Interactive objects are rarely hidden too well, and light exploration reveals much of what there is to see.

    Graphics - GOOOOOOOORGEOUS

    Sound - Excellent use of ambient noise, coupled with some stellar voice acting performances. The orchestra numbers were hit or miss, but mostly got the job done when it came to denoting the games pace.

    Replayability - It's there in spades. LOTS of potential branches to follow with a visualization of your taken path. However like most Cage games there is a larger narrative being explained that can only be affected so much. Still, well worth two or three plays to see more of the stand-out performances.

    Verdict - A mash-up of David Cages finest work. Of the three narratives you can see a little of each previous Cage title. Kara has the emotional family driven narrative of Heavy Rain, Conner is the detective drama from Indigo Prophecy and Markus shows the supernatural signs of technological instability - nodding back to the supernatural presence in Beyond Two Souls. It really feels like Cage took all the elements that worked in those titles, and lost those that didn't for an overall enjoyable experience. 8/10    … Expand
  3. mjimhoff15
    May 29, 2018
    10
    There are critics that knock the story but the fact is, the story is better than an overwhelming majority of game I've played in my life. As a gamer that has been disappointed by the medium's ability to tell a story that's worth telling, Detroit has been able to deliver what I look for but rarely find in a game. Any weakness within the story is made up for in your ability to craft yourThere are critics that knock the story but the fact is, the story is better than an overwhelming majority of game I've played in my life. As a gamer that has been disappointed by the medium's ability to tell a story that's worth telling, Detroit has been able to deliver what I look for but rarely find in a game. Any weakness within the story is made up for in your ability to craft your own. And the choices at your disposal get your heart rate up faster than gameplay of most games out there. There just aren't many (if any) games like it out there and that alone makes it worth a try.… Expand
  4. Kennyamr
    May 29, 2018
    10
    I just finished the "Detroit: Become Human" for PS4.

    I was going to give it a 9, but then I got to the last part of the game and... well, I won't spoil anything but MAN, WHAT A GAME. Story is perfect. Character development is amazing. Everything is just really good. This is a 10/10 for me, no question. I was choking up way too many times back there. Personally, one of the best    I just finished the "Detroit: Become Human" for PS4.

    I was going to give it a 9, but then I got to the last part of the game and... well, I won't spoil anything but MAN, WHAT A GAME.

    Story is perfect. Character development is amazing. Everything is just really good.

    This is a 10/10 for me, no question.
    I was choking up way too many times back there.
    Personally, one of the best games of the year.    … Expand
  5. eiecctro
    May 29, 2018
    10
    THIS STORY IS AMAZING! WOW! Awesome story, awesome voice acting, worth buying!
  6. Brujahn
    May 29, 2018
    10
    Graphics, sound design and story is all perfectly done. If you are even remotely into story driven games with hard choices, then this game is a must-have.
    And kudos to David Cage and Quantic Dream for touching on difficult topics.
  7. DIEGOFTORO
    May 29, 2018
    8
    Con objetividad, estamos ante un juego de mucha calidad y que resulta muy entretenido con el pasar de las horas, no es un juego para todo el publico, por ejemplo a mi no me gustan este tipo de títulos, pero no puedo por mis gustos desconocer las virtudes que tiene
  8. LetsGoBucs09
    May 29, 2018
    9
    First David Cage experience and it is one that I will not soon forget. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The game is absolutely STUNNING if you have HDR and a decent television. I think that the story telling is masterful and the game feels fluid in the button smashing moments. I was skeptical when I dropped $60 for this game, but I have no regrets. I think it may even warrant a 2ndFirst David Cage experience and it is one that I will not soon forget. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The game is absolutely STUNNING if you have HDR and a decent television. I think that the story telling is masterful and the game feels fluid in the button smashing moments. I was skeptical when I dropped $60 for this game, but I have no regrets. I think it may even warrant a 2nd play-through. Highly recommend.… Expand
  9. tpljr1977
    May 29, 2018
    8
    Detriot Becomes Human is a unique experience that s not for everyone. there are definitely some misses here. However the graphics gameplay storylines and emotion is enough to keep you coming back for more. some of the choices don't make sense. i love the fact that your thrown into situations that until your in them you don't know how to respond. The emotion of this game is incredible. it.Detriot Becomes Human is a unique experience that s not for everyone. there are definitely some misses here. However the graphics gameplay storylines and emotion is enough to keep you coming back for more. some of the choices don't make sense. i love the fact that your thrown into situations that until your in them you don't know how to respond. The emotion of this game is incredible. it. I don't just play games for the graphics I want a story that creates enough motion to keep me into it like god of war and horizon zero dawn. I also love how different choices map out different outcomes, In a day in age that shooters and sports games dominate the market. This is a bold brave game that if the story was more in depth and linked all three chracters together better would have been a perfect 10… Expand
  10. Kazcarai
    May 29, 2018
    10
    melhor jogo que qualquer #!#$¨!¨!%!@@#$ que o xbox tenha feito... o resto é só bla,bla bla,bla bla,bla bla,bla bla,bla bla,bla bla,bla bla,bla
  11. Whayeb
    May 29, 2018
    6
    I absolutely love the characters in this game, they are compelling,interesting and well developed,especially Connor and Hank they are phenomenal,however; the storyline wants to emotionally move you but it really doesn't, well it kinda depends on the person but I think I saw this too many times already and the narrative is cliched so it didn't have an impact on me whatsoever, the inputsI absolutely love the characters in this game, they are compelling,interesting and well developed,especially Connor and Hank they are phenomenal,however; the storyline wants to emotionally move you but it really doesn't, well it kinda depends on the person but I think I saw this too many times already and the narrative is cliched so it didn't have an impact on me whatsoever, the inputs are a slow response, none of the QTE really matters to the outcome and some of the decisions you make will be flushed down the toilet in the next chapter with a shady line like "Don't you remember what happened?" , ending is gutted down for me i also saw the other endings and they weren't satisfying. also the first hour of the game is an utter nightmare. and why am I calling it a game, its more of a click simulator but I don't have a problem with that as long as the web decision making system works, unfortunately it doesn't always.but good job on this one I think its better than its predecessors heavy rain and beyond two souls in everything. so if you want a quantic dream game this one is the best to go.
    other than that if you like phenomenal graphics and a moderately nice storyline with interesting characters give it a try.
    if you were a gameplay person just don't bother.    … Expand
  12. Endor961
    May 29, 2018
    10
    I’m a great fan of Interactive movie genre and Quantic Dream of course. But after not the best Beyond Two Souls i was worried that their next game would be “not the best” as well. But all my worries gone after a couple of hours playing this masterpiece. The emotions this game gives you are unforgettable and i really don’t understand why it’s score is so low. For me it is 10/10 and 90 outI’m a great fan of Interactive movie genre and Quantic Dream of course. But after not the best Beyond Two Souls i was worried that their next game would be “not the best” as well. But all my worries gone after a couple of hours playing this masterpiece. The emotions this game gives you are unforgettable and i really don’t understand why it’s score is so low. For me it is 10/10 and 90 out of 100, not less.… Expand
  13. ispoveloonerism
    May 29, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Overall a very polished game and compelling story with the usual niggles for this style of game.

    The work that went into the facial animations and voice acting have really paid off as this never once strayed into the "uncanny valley" for me. The graphics, environments, acting and animations really are top notch and deserve to be recognised as such.

    The story (or stories, following three android characters) kept me hooked from start to finish, though the two endings I've achieved so far didn't quite hit me as hard as I'd hoped - and I think this is because I struggled to bond with the characters.

    The confusion for me comes with the idea that I'm playing the role of androids - but the whole basis of the story is that they have developed their own desires and feelings. BUT I'm a human, and as a human I felt conflicted between wanting to make choices as I imagine an android would, and projecting my own human interests to steer the story how I, as a human, would want things to go.

    This was particularly an issue with Connor, whose initial job is to shut down "deviant" androids before they start a violent uprising. I initially played Connor as I imagined he would be: a ruthless hunter who doesn't let anything stand in the way of his objectives. Though this felt right to me in line with the character, I was making choices which I disagreed with morally - which made his path feel "right" but not necessarily satisfactory.
    By contrast when I took a second run through I played him as I would a human, which had a more satisfying storyline but felt out of character and somehow wrong.

    The progression from obedient to deviant isn't a subtle change which builds over time but a sudden flip of a switch triggered by a trauma. A malfunction rather than a growth in identity. There's no sense of "oh heck I never realised I've been acting out of character for a while now" - it's "system error: you're a real boy now".

    This conflict rather soured the game for me - though perhaps that's the point the game is driving at: what is human? The fact that androids are living beings was taken a little too much for granted though, and I'd have liked some more doubt to be sown throughout for the player.

    There were also some situations drawn from slavery and genocide which were handled quite bluntly. Not to say these weren't valid comparisons, but they caused some raised eyebrows for me at some points with the way they were delivered. Bearing in mind that the androids can be cleanly deactivated by removing their core or wiping their memory, was the brutality towards the end of the game for anything more than shock value? In a way the "clean" deaths could have been much more chilling if framed properly. A reset and return to slavery is almost as cruel as the death camps the story decided to progress to.

    Aside from this there's also the usual frustrations which still haven't been addressed in this type of game:

    Button prompts for actions which really don't need player input. I know this is to keep things feeling interactive but I'd much rather you decide whether you want to have long non-interactive scripted sections or make the effort to create more meaningful interactions for players. If you're going to make me tilt the controller to pour a cup of coffee at least make me have to tip it gently or it gets thrown over the floor. I yanked the controller like I was drifting a car and the coffee was poured perfectly.

    Conversation options with obscure descriptions. Again, when I'm forced to make a decision under pressure I don't want to be spending half of the five seconds I'm allowed trying to work out the difference between "truth" and "sincere". In a game which makes player choice so pivotal to the experience I need to know what I'm choosing at all times.

    Overall though I enjoyed my time playing and would recommend to people who enjoy these types of games. The freedom to look through the timeline and replay certain events instead of having to start from the very beginning to try different options is also greatly appreciated - and the amount of choices and consequences is very impressive.

    If the goal was to create conversation about what it means to be alive, it's certainly achieved that. Having finished this story I still don't know.    … Expand
  14. Evariest
    May 29, 2018
    9
    When in Doubt, check SkillUp's review. Convinced me and I am loving the game so far.
  15. lorwdnic
    May 29, 2018
    10
    I'm simple words..

    This game is truly a masterpiece-
    The story and every choice is unique and just seeing the ending brought me to tears.
    I can't wait for what other game Quantic Dream will have planned.
    WIthout doubt 10/10
  16. MissKatonic
    May 29, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don't write reviews. Taste is something that I don't believe people can argue. But this game...It was beautiful, thought-provoking, touching, bewitching and, most of all, it was fun AF! Mistakes were made. Tears happened. My boyfriend admitted that I'm a better person than he is because I made my choices with all the conviction I could muster. There was always an option I could take that I truly believed in. I'm NOT a huge fan of David Cage. I had no idea who he was until I got Become Human. (Then I tried Heavy Rain and was like "lol, wot?!", made it 10 minutes into that and I'll stick to Detroit instead). To people who rate this game low because you don't like the genre, you're a bloody idiot. You're rating the game in its genre, why play something you don't like and then rate it poorly? For the genre it is, it's beautiful. I just beat it, and I need to go play it again...Luther and Alice died, clearly, mistakes were made and I need to fix them.… Expand
  17. cigi_68
    May 29, 2018
    2
    Nice graphically - but all in all tedious gameplay and not story wise holding it together. Gameplay it's just ridiculous. This is not a videogame anymore, is a interactive movie - an OK one but not at all what I expect from a real game.

    "Detroit is so caught up in trying to be a movie, it forgets how to be a videogame. Not once does it tell its story through play"
  18. Tyvia
    May 29, 2018
    10
    Unbelievably well used sound and music. Dialogue based games are usually boring but this one is special. It knows how to build tense and keep the player focused and immersed. Repeatedly questions the players moral and belief, making them question there philosophy. Might not be the most entertaining or time consuming game, but one play through was enough to make me think this gamingUnbelievably well used sound and music. Dialogue based games are usually boring but this one is special. It knows how to build tense and keep the player focused and immersed. Repeatedly questions the players moral and belief, making them question there philosophy. Might not be the most entertaining or time consuming game, but one play through was enough to make me think this gaming experience will last decades in my heart. One of the best game I've ever played and truly believe this game will change the course of future game developments.… Expand
  19. Abdulhannan
    May 28, 2018
    10
    Detroit : become human blends great story-telling and intense action sequences.The characters are sympathetic but despite the game being close to perfection, the overall experience is hampered by a predictable story and an inappropriate depiction of some characters, however it is easy to ignore its problems due its innovative gameplay and remarkable graphics.
  20. Debre
    May 28, 2018
    10
    This is probably the best story game ever. Awesome graphics, amazing story, and I love how interactive it is. I just love it.
  21. vincesz
    May 28, 2018
    4
    This game is very disappointing. I would strongly encourage players to RENT instead of buy this game. Get it off Redbox or something it is NOT WORTH $60. It's roughly 6 hours at best of gameplay.

    The game itself is reasonably engaging and explores some interesting ideas regarding AI. While certainly unrealistic and overdone in the melodrama sphere, the game is fun to play through.    This game is very disappointing. I would strongly encourage players to RENT instead of buy this game. Get it off Redbox or something it is NOT WORTH $60. It's roughly 6 hours at best of gameplay.

    The game itself is reasonably engaging and explores some interesting ideas regarding AI. While certainly unrealistic and overdone in the melodrama sphere, the game is fun to play through. There's no real replay value here, though, once its done I had no patience to redo everything or even parts of the story (which they give you options to do)

    One thing I do need to mention is that this game has more political biases of the devs being snuck into the game, which as many can guess, leans decidedly left. There's also no nudity of any kind in this game. Even when you visit the in-game android strip club, all the androids are fully clothed.    … Expand
  22. rred
    May 28, 2018
    10
    Absolute eye opening experience playing this game with great characters and storytelling by which path you choose.
  23. lolifofo
    May 28, 2018
    10
    This game blew my expectations away. I thought it would just be another slightly gimmicky but fun David Cage game, but NO, Detroit: Become Human is absolutely amazing and another PS4 must-have.
    This is one of the best interactive adventure games I've ever played. People always say that these types of games aren't for everyone, but I actually believe this is one of the more likely games to    This game blew my expectations away. I thought it would just be another slightly gimmicky but fun David Cage game, but NO, Detroit: Become Human is absolutely amazing and another PS4 must-have.
    This is one of the best interactive adventure games I've ever played. People always say that these types of games aren't for everyone, but I actually believe this is one of the more likely games to be enjoyed by the biggest number of people. Don't let it get under your radar and do support excellent and innovative single-player games!    … Expand
  24. Niceusername
    May 28, 2018
    10
    A very well conducted thriller, with an astonishing narrative that will certainly question your moral views on a future that is yet to reach us. Detroit: Become Human is a Survival Quick-Time Event based video game and in all likelihood, if you prefer fast paced games, it's best to stay away as this game is more focused towards people who have a strong passion for story-driven games, thisA very well conducted thriller, with an astonishing narrative that will certainly question your moral views on a future that is yet to reach us. Detroit: Become Human is a Survival Quick-Time Event based video game and in all likelihood, if you prefer fast paced games, it's best to stay away as this game is more focused towards people who have a strong passion for story-driven games, this having a slow gameplay. This game has it all, a great story, beautiful visuals, amazing and quite touching soundtrack and many other details I'm probably forgetting to mention. Overall, this game can top Quantic Dreams' Heavy Rain in various elements, if you want a perspective on where I'd place this game. I say give it a go, if you meet the criteria, it won't disappoint, I assure you.… Expand
  25. 8BiTninja
    May 28, 2018
    10
    I really don't tend to like games like this. I did not care for Heavy Rain, and I do not really enjoy playing the Tell Tale games, but this game is freaking outstanding. They nailed it with making a great story with tons of decisions that actually matter, and shape the story. I do want to go back and play it again but it does seem like somewhat of a chore to play through another time.
  26. kataaay
    May 28, 2018
    10
    Great story, great chracters and the most important our choices is important this game, You can fell something about the chracters and empathize with them. The reviews average point is 79 but i think that game deserves more than that. Even the Beyond crap has 72 avarage. So I believe that game deserves 10/10 because it's the best game in its category.
  27. RichardWagner
    May 28, 2018
    9
    Without doubt - this is the best game from Quantic Dream. The variety of possible scenes is amazing! I've never seen a similar game with such ramifications. Great work.
  28. Voodoo123
    May 28, 2018
    10
    Detroit B H has a Great story, best in class digital art, wonderful performance capture with above average storytelling and an excellent soundtrack all of which coalesce into a fantastic interactive story. If you are a fan of the tv show 'Humans' then this is the game for you.
  29. Johnny8o
    May 28, 2018
    10
    An absolutely breathtaking game... I have never seen such a presentation before (graphics, voice acting, etc.). Hats off to David Cage and his team. Loved every minute of the game.

    PS. If you liked the previous games, this is definitely a must-have for you. You won't regret it.
  30. spas-tik-
    May 28, 2018
    9
    Honestly, this is the best game I've played in years. The story line is incredible and keeps you on the edge of your seat. And the choices you are allowed are so complex that I can't imagine how many possible endings there might actually be in this game. That's not even mentioning the graphics and how they absolutely blew me away. I can't recommend this game enough.
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Metascore
78

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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