Detroit: Become Human

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  1. 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.
  2. darth007
    Jun 18, 2018
    10
    If you are a POC, a minority, disenfranchised, or someone similar, you will appreciate Detroi: Become Human. Developer Quantic Dream delivers catharsis for anyone who has ever felt unloved or neglected because they are different, and hopefully gave an active experience to those who have never been in that kind of situation. That puts the game above and beyond anything else released inIf you are a POC, a minority, disenfranchised, or someone similar, you will appreciate Detroi: Become Human. Developer Quantic Dream delivers catharsis for anyone who has ever felt unloved or neglected because they are different, and hopefully gave an active experience to those who have never been in that kind of situation. That puts the game above and beyond anything else released in years.

    The photo-realistic graphics and incredible voice/motion performances from experienced actors greatly contribute to the presentation as well, surpassing or matching recent games such as God of War in those departments. Jesse Williams, Valorie Curry and Bryan Dechart played their roles perfectly, breathing life into these robotic characters.

    Others often criticize Quantic Dream games for their plots and gameplay. I will say that the writing in Detroit is much better than Heavy Rain's, but the gameplay in this one takes a backseat to Heavy Rain. With that said, the relentless criticism of Quantic Dreams' game plots and gameplay is dismissive of how far ahead they are from other developers in many other aspects. People should know by now that Quantic Dream is not in the business of making traditional games.

    I'd much rather play an interactive movie that makes a statement than a game that wows me with tight gameplay and good characters but doesn't say anything.    … Expand
  3. spaceboy
    Jun 18, 2018
    10
    I'm currently obsessed with this game. The graphics are beautiful, the music is amazing, the characters are diverse and interesting, and it seems like all the choices really do matter unlike some choice based games. There's plenty of moments that are either heartwarming, intsense, angsty, or a mix of those three. Love this game to bits!
  4. Joellie92
    Jun 18, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The atmosphere and characters in this game are so amazing! Love the story so much. I completed the game twice and there are still so many other ways to go, I can‘t wait to play all the possible scenes (even though I got pretty good endings already, so it might hurt to see how the rest turns out). Connor and Hank are my absolute favorite characters, their friendship is so precious to me… Expand
  5. Kagerou
    Jun 18, 2018
    9
    Truly, out of all of his works so far, this is David Cage's most ambitious and well-done project. Most of the hate for Detroit: Become Human is generally founded on a "lack of gameplay or replayability", but David Cage's games are purely narrative. Detroit has several endings, which severely increases replayability. On a side note, if you're playing a David Cage/quanticdream game for theTruly, out of all of his works so far, this is David Cage's most ambitious and well-done project. Most of the hate for Detroit: Become Human is generally founded on a "lack of gameplay or replayability", but David Cage's games are purely narrative. Detroit has several endings, which severely increases replayability. On a side note, if you're playing a David Cage/quanticdream game for the gameplay, you need to do more research.

    While I could continuously refute claims, let me go with the actual flaws that keep the game from being perfect.

    - Odd locomotion
    Sometimes, your character will deem it necessary to spin around like a Beyblade when you try to go through a small space.

    - Choices
    While most of the time your choices matter, there are quite a few inconsequential choices that have almost no bearing on the result of the story. It's just kind of irritating, though to the game's credit, these inconsequential decisions only come into play during filler conversations.

    - Questionable QTEs
    Something that I noticed universally, not just from my playthrough but from several let's plays, is that some actions can confuse those that don't play fighting games. I say this unironically, because quanticdream seemed to take advice from BlazBlue and throw in half-circles. Another issue is the motion control tracking. It's relatively iffy at times, and I sometimes ended up nearly dropping the controller because I had to practically throw my body in one direction for the motion to pick up.

    These issues are, in my opinion, what turns Detroit from a perfect narrative experience to an amazing narrative experience. If you have a PS4, buy it ASAP. It's well worth the money, in my opinion.    … Expand
  6. gtrottier79
    Jun 19, 2018
    9
    Loving the game, very immersive story. I always feel like the controls are a bit clunky with Quantic Dream games, not as fluid / intuitive as I feel they could be. It's my only complaint though, enjoying the game a lot.
  7. MBassett3691
    Jun 19, 2018
    10
    I have just finished this game and found it to be the best set story I've ever played, to be able to change the outcome of each chapter gave me a sense of freedom during game play. I wonder actually how long this game took to develop and create because the story was quite extensive, however I wish it was longer or didn't have an ending because I just enjoyed making all of the choices. NoI have just finished this game and found it to be the best set story I've ever played, to be able to change the outcome of each chapter gave me a sense of freedom during game play. I wonder actually how long this game took to develop and create because the story was quite extensive, however I wish it was longer or didn't have an ending because I just enjoyed making all of the choices. No doubt I am rating this game a 10/10 because it honestly moved me in some parts of the game I won't spoil it for other people about to experience this game but I can tell you that you will find this game a great buy and worth the money.… Expand
  8. Skeptagin
    Jun 20, 2018
    9
    Detroit: Become Human is a carefully constructed storytelling experience that draws its players in with its character development, graphics, and most importantly, it's elaboration on harsh subjects that have been placed into the hands of humanity. At times the narrative can be clumsy and every game has it's bugs, so it is far from perfect. However, it was a journey I am glad I took partDetroit: Become Human is a carefully constructed storytelling experience that draws its players in with its character development, graphics, and most importantly, it's elaboration on harsh subjects that have been placed into the hands of humanity. At times the narrative can be clumsy and every game has it's bugs, so it is far from perfect. However, it was a journey I am glad I took part in. Quantic Dream has done a wonderful job and I can't wait to see what else these folks have to offer.… Expand
  9. SonicFan2006
    Jul 28, 2018
    10
    I think that Detroit: Become Human is the best game of the time! Graphics, soundtrack... I'll better say EVERYTHING is good! Quantic Dream jumped on one head higher! This game should be the Game Of Year! I really love this game, but I don't have PS4... But if I had PS4, I'll would be so happy!
  10. Yayot
    Jul 9, 2018
    10
    Uno de los mejores juegos que he jugado. Es una bestialidad. Cada escena se vive de una manera única. Y el trabajo que tiene detrás.. Es brutal la manera en la que puede cambiar la historia según lo que hayamos elegido y hecho, 10/10
  11. ElsieW
    Jul 9, 2018
    9
    This game is probably the most interactive experience that is out there. I'm a big fan of those and I have to say that the Detroit is the best one yet. The graphics are astounding and the duo Connor and Hank is easily the most memorable thing in the game. Connor almost instantly became my favourite game character of all time. Definitely would recommend to the fans of this genre but it isThis game is probably the most interactive experience that is out there. I'm a big fan of those and I have to say that the Detroit is the best one yet. The graphics are astounding and the duo Connor and Hank is easily the most memorable thing in the game. Connor almost instantly became my favourite game character of all time. Definitely would recommend to the fans of this genre but it is really not for anyone due to the lack of real gameplay.… Expand
  12. InTheSpotlight
    Jul 13, 2018
    10
    Detroit: Become Human is by far the deepest and most innovative game from developer Quantic Dream. The amount of effort that has been put into the tiniest details is simply astounding. All of the three main characters - and almost all secondary characters are completely unique and interesting in their own way. No character has just one dimension. The story is excellently crafted and dealsDetroit: Become Human is by far the deepest and most innovative game from developer Quantic Dream. The amount of effort that has been put into the tiniest details is simply astounding. All of the three main characters - and almost all secondary characters are completely unique and interesting in their own way. No character has just one dimension. The story is excellently crafted and deals with topics that few dare discuss today. I can't remember the last game that made me question my decisions as much as this game. You always wonder what you could have caused/prevented if you acted differently. The game is one of the best looking on PS4 and the soundtracks in this game really add to the immersion of the characters you play. I applaud Quantic Dream for their extremely hard work and for them to create this masterpiece of a narrative. There is never a dull moment and you always want more. I sincerely hope to see Quantic Dream continue these kinds of games - Detroit: Become Human is one of the best examples of why story-driven games are superior to online experiences only. I can't wait to play through the game again to experience it all over - even if I end up making the same choices as before - It's THAT good.… Expand
  13. dreaMer14li
    Jul 20, 2018
    10
    The game has a wonderful '' neo - noir '' atmosphere. If you have to remember, this is still an interactive film. Limited in terms of control, but a nice experience. Thank you Quantic Dream.
  14. Rossari
    Aug 8, 2018
    9
    If you really want a game that is about feelings, this is the game. Watched the trailer in 2015 and I knew that I have to own this game. I'm absolutely blown away by how the plot works and it is very relatable to life and how we, as human, decide some life choices that will affect other people's feeling. Plus there are so many endings that you can have from your choices, and you can playIf you really want a game that is about feelings, this is the game. Watched the trailer in 2015 and I knew that I have to own this game. I'm absolutely blown away by how the plot works and it is very relatable to life and how we, as human, decide some life choices that will affect other people's feeling. Plus there are so many endings that you can have from your choices, and you can play it with friends and loved ones (while observing what kind of person they are based on their choices haha). Visuals and theme songs are also beautiful. Bravo, Quantic Dream!… Expand
  15. ValBal
    Feb 2, 2019
    9
    I liked the game more than I thought I would. The story feels familiar and could be quite predictable if not for the choices that impact your progression. I was amazed at how determined developers were to let players determine their own journey, certain choices completely change the game. Even though graphics are not as great as were promised during the debut trailer, I was drawn inI liked the game more than I thought I would. The story feels familiar and could be quite predictable if not for the choices that impact your progression. I was amazed at how determined developers were to let players determine their own journey, certain choices completely change the game. Even though graphics are not as great as were promised during the debut trailer, I was drawn in because of how great atmosphere was. Little details, music and emotional impact left me wanting for more. I hope David Cage and Quantic Dream will continue surprising us with more interactive films.… Expand
  16. Bibix76
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    the emotion of this game is too great to not have this note. l’émotion de ce jeu est trop grande pour ne pas avoir cette note
  17. gvinland
    Jan 13, 2019
    10
    Truly a masterpiece, one of the best story ever written for a video game. It is so rich and complex it takes several runs to explore it. I've been playing video games for more than 30 years and this one touched my soul like no other.
  18. SamComedian
    Feb 18, 2019
    9
    Mi puntuación sobre Detroit: Become Human es de 9, me explico;
    En cuanto a la duración estamos entre 11 y 12 horas de juego ( yendo a por la historia sin repetir nuevas posibilidades ), corto a mi parecer, pero la experiencia de juego es muy emocionante, mas que un juego parece una novela gráfica. La trama se desarrolla alrededor de tres personajes, Kara, Connor y Markus, los tres son    Mi puntuación sobre Detroit: Become Human es de 9, me explico;
    En cuanto a la duración estamos entre 11 y 12 horas de juego ( yendo a por la historia sin repetir nuevas posibilidades ), corto a mi parecer, pero la experiencia de juego es muy emocionante, mas que un juego parece una novela gráfica. La trama se desarrolla alrededor de tres personajes, Kara, Connor y Markus, los tres son androides los cuales buscarán su lugar en el mundo con la visión de cada personaje. La peculiaridad del título es que con cada protagonista tendremos múltiples posibilidades para elegir, dándote a escoger diferentes opciones con sus respectivas conclusiones, todas diferentes. Contiene una buena banda sonora. Hay poco gameplay ya que en el 80% son cinemáticas, aún así es toda una experiencia. Buenos personajes, con mucho carisma, buena actuación de los tres protagonistas. Detroit un titulo que me ha gustado mucho, por eso le pongo el 9 sobre 10 ( comparándolo con juegos de su plataforma, PS4 ). Mi vigésima crítica u/o review.    … Expand
  19. inmh
    Sep 18, 2019
    10
    Two games dominated my year in 2018: Far Cry 5, and Detroit: Become Human. People can dump on David Cage all they want, but- and I say this as someone who's played his games before, I know there are valid criticisms of his writing abilities- he definitely has a winner with this one.

    Like I said, having played Quantic Dream Games before, I know how hammy the acting and dialogue can be.    Two games dominated my year in 2018: Far Cry 5, and Detroit: Become Human. People can dump on David Cage all they want, but- and I say this as someone who's played his games before, I know there are valid criticisms of his writing abilities- he definitely has a winner with this one.

    Like I said, having played Quantic Dream Games before, I know how hammy the acting and dialogue can be. But D:BH really came off as realistic- a hammy line here or there, but it's nothing glaring. The characters are excellent (though I wish the game was longer so they could explore some of them more) and the story was beautiful.

    Like Until Dawn, D:BH does a great job at throwing some unexpected consequences into your butterfly-effect choices. Sometimes the consequences to your choices are predictable, and sometimes they're not. Keeps you on edge and really hoping your characters don't end up dead.

    Great game. One of my all-time favorites.    … Expand
  20. Elethes
    Apr 8, 2019
    10
    David Cage finally nailed it! After Fahrenheit, Heavy Rain and Beyond Two Souls, Detroit Become Human gets everything right: the pace, the charisma, the tension, the mechanics, all well balanced. I went from heaven to hell, never getting bored or disappointed by the flow even when I didn't like the consequences since they felt fair from what I had to evaluate. Detroit should become theDavid Cage finally nailed it! After Fahrenheit, Heavy Rain and Beyond Two Souls, Detroit Become Human gets everything right: the pace, the charisma, the tension, the mechanics, all well balanced. I went from heaven to hell, never getting bored or disappointed by the flow even when I didn't like the consequences since they felt fair from what I had to evaluate. Detroit should become the example to be followed by Quantic Dream in their future endevours in this amazing genre! I didn't feel the quick time events as being quick time events, actually feeling the emotions of the scene most of the time instead of just pressing buttons. Three protagonists worked well, not being four too many like Heavy Rain or just two or one like Fahrenheit and Beyond Two Souls. And there was no supernatural over the top moments totally changing the atmosphere of the game like on the first and third games. It's a must play!… Expand
  21. Val3rix
    Apr 29, 2019
    10
    Un capolavoro di gioco, mi ha talmente preso che l'ho addirittura platinato. L'unico difetto è che non si possono skippare le cutscenes o i dialoghi. Spero tanto in un secondo capitolo del gioco.
  22. MadWicked
    May 4, 2019
    9
    This is one of the best games I've ever played!
    Every choice you make throughout the games DOES matter.
    If you have any doubts whether to play it or not, just play the game
    and you won't regret it.
  23. Goldor525
    Aug 28, 2019
    10
    This game make me emotive a lot of time. Lot of stress and hopness..
    The story are soo good and real( no gun who appears from nothing like Rambo).
    living in the fear to fail. In the question of morality.

    But..the reality: one day, this will happen and we will have to deal with it.

    I always wanted to be a cops.. soo this game was really immersive. How Would I deal with it?
  24. Thomoen
    Feb 15, 2022
    4
    Graphically stunning, but suffers from bad writing and stif performances. The pathetic way it sometimes tries to pull your heartstrings are laughably bad, but for a lot of the time the story is pretty interesting. The sad thing that it comes down to is that the narritive just doesn't diverge enough for it to justify it's existence as a interactive story, and would this be released as a tvGraphically stunning, but suffers from bad writing and stif performances. The pathetic way it sometimes tries to pull your heartstrings are laughably bad, but for a lot of the time the story is pretty interesting. The sad thing that it comes down to is that the narritive just doesn't diverge enough for it to justify it's existence as a interactive story, and would this be released as a tv show on netflix I would definitely consider it to be below average. This is in part because of the bland characters and the kind of formulaic plot this story will follow given the fact that you make the choices that are the game is wanting you to. If you make a "bad" choice the outcome is so obviously awful that you really don't feel like the path you are taking is a whole different story in of itself. This is illustrated by the fact that if you make a "bad" decision the flowchart you follow just becomes less complete. Still, the animation and environments are a technical marvel. I would recommend this to people who like high concept sci-fi movies like the matrix with a descent hero's journey, but this is definitely not the game for me.… Expand
  25. Warlady
    May 26, 2018
    9
    It's the best game they Quantic Dream have done yet.

    Story was interesting and you keep wanting to know what happens next. Sometimes of course you will find somethings predictable but it wasn't big enough to make you cringe.

    Gameplay wise it's follow the same way as the other games but much smoother, the controls feels really good, where in the other games it could feel clumsy at times.
  26. Bitek
    May 31, 2018
    10
    wow, wow, wow. The game looks mind blowing on my PS4 Pro. Sometimes it is hard to tell if characters are digital or real people. This is game for mature audience who enjoy story driven experience. This game is a digital art and this is what is beautiful about it. i love that some developers take risks and bring us games which i different than 99% games out there. You can literally countwow, wow, wow. The game looks mind blowing on my PS4 Pro. Sometimes it is hard to tell if characters are digital or real people. This is game for mature audience who enjoy story driven experience. This game is a digital art and this is what is beautiful about it. i love that some developers take risks and bring us games which i different than 99% games out there. You can literally count on your fingers games which are similar to Detroit. There is a lot of re-pliability in this game because you can play the game and chose different paths and end up with different endings. the game is great and i am glad that i bought it and big kudos to Sony for supporting developers like Quantum Dream.… Expand
  27. jjzgamer
    Jun 3, 2018
    10
    Detroit: Become Human is a stellar accomplishment in video game storytelling with stellar production values across the board, sharp visually driven direction and top notch acting. It's also the best writing of a Quantic Dream game to date, with a lot less of that awkward 'French to English' overcompensation problem that we saw in previous games. The gameplay is more refined than anyDetroit: Become Human is a stellar accomplishment in video game storytelling with stellar production values across the board, sharp visually driven direction and top notch acting. It's also the best writing of a Quantic Dream game to date, with a lot less of that awkward 'French to English' overcompensation problem that we saw in previous games. The gameplay is more refined than any previous game in their library too, offering a greater variety of scenarios and types of scenes to interaction with. And these are the strongest lead characters for a QD game as they all have clear goals, motivations, distinct characteristics and memorable moments to make their stories resonate. Major props especially to Connor, who I want to be a real character just to bounce off conversations with! I only had a few minor but not major issues with movement controls now and then, but that's the only thing I had any issues.

    A lot of reviews will point out how it is a very familiar civil rights story, but, while they are not exactly wrong, they are ignoring that ultimately execution is what matters in making a good story. We see these stories all the time and usually they're praised for being bold or daring (especially if it's a 'trendy' topic). Yet somehow this game doesn't merit the same praise because of people's backlash to David Cage and because of topics it didn't discuss that are not even relevant to this story (sorry, but race doesn't really matter much to synthetic lifeforms since they are in themselves their own race). I feel it is intellectually dishonest the way some critics have bashed this game as clumsy for not meeting some imaginary bar by those critics. It can only be judged as what it is and what I personally feel is that it is a new benchmark for cinematic driven games that has lingered with me long after I played it.    … Expand
  28. tdebug
    Jun 11, 2018
    5
    Story part is OK, gameplay part is not that much. Choices are not always obvious and most of the time you just need to guess. I think those who feel sorry for coffee makers and vacuum cleaners, will enjoy the game the most.
  29. scorp332211
    May 26, 2018
    9
    I loved Detroit. As a mature game player, I thought this was up there with Heavy Rain (and I didn't end up killing myself in the end). I was able to keep all three characters alive even while pursuing the most aggressive choices. This is a game I'll definitely play again. It took about 10 hours to play. I enjoy single player games, so this might not be your thing if you're into onlineI loved Detroit. As a mature game player, I thought this was up there with Heavy Rain (and I didn't end up killing myself in the end). I was able to keep all three characters alive even while pursuing the most aggressive choices. This is a game I'll definitely play again. It took about 10 hours to play. I enjoy single player games, so this might not be your thing if you're into online multi-shooters. I appreciated David Cage's attempt to get me to feel something for these characters, which I did. Give it a shot.… Expand
  30. boris_out
    Sep 9, 2018
    10
    Искусственный интеллект куда ближе от нас, чем может показаться на первый взгляд...

    Команда QuanticDream смогла сделать, казалось бы, совсем невозможное. Не только повторить успешную формулу Heavy Rain, но и сделать её куда лучше, интереснее и захватывающее. Музыка идеально задаёт тон повествованию, режиссура умело жонглирует ракурсами и лучшими приёмами кинематографа, а витиеватость    Искусственный интеллект куда ближе от нас, чем может показаться на первый взгляд...

    Команда QuanticDream смогла сделать, казалось бы, совсем невозможное. Не только повторить успешную формулу Heavy Rain, но и сделать её куда лучше, интереснее и захватывающее. Музыка идеально задаёт тон повествованию, режиссура умело жонглирует ракурсами и лучшими приёмами кинематографа, а витиеватость сюжета оставляет огромной простор для выбора игрока.

    Detroit относится к той категории игр, которая держит тебя у экрана до самого конца, а после прохождения оставляет легкую пустоту в душе. Пустоту оттого, что новую игру в жанре интерактивного кино подобного уровня ждать придётся слишком долго. А Дэвид Кейдж, как ни крути, единственный ремесленник своего дела, способный забраться так глубоко в душу игрока.

    Однозначный Must Have и 10/10. Это игра поколения, пропустить которую было бы величайшим упущением с вашей стороны.    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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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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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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