Detroit: Become Human

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  1. Hobobo
    May 26, 2018
    10
    I don't know what's going on with David Cage and all the negative reviews about him, but I'm having a great time with Detroit. Granted; this is my first time playing a game like this. I feel Detroit is close to a 9, but decided to 10 to counter balance against all the auto negative reviews on here.
  2. Ikarian123
    May 26, 2018
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Well... this is very difficult for evaluating, despite I gave game above average score. First of all, negatives:
    - Story: While story is better then in Heavy Rain, its worse (much worse!) then in Beyond: Two Souls. When I played B:TS, it was very strong story with many embracing moments and player was capable to feel Jodie life, suffering, successes, fails and her struggle with life. Despite all efforts, I can not feel struggle in these androids. But its not about some philosophical point of view. I expected some plot twist, some great and unexpected subplot/plot that will change player point of view on whole game and story (for ex. Amanda AI trying enslave humanity and android rebellion is obstacle in way to success... yes, its bit matrix-like, but it could be good). I admit its much difficult to embrace and feel more then one character, but still. I think that story failed. When I completed B:TS I decided play it again, but now, I am more frustrated then thrilled. Many potential subplots were not used (Russia-US war?!)
    - Segmentation replay: While it is maybe one of greatest plus in my review, it is also not player-friendly, especially in long parts. But on first attempt, its not worse.
    - Graphic: I do not think there was much improvement since B:TS and we must take difference is between PS3 and PS4!
    - Cliché: Uprising oppressed, drunken and broken cop...

    Positives:
    + Actors and acting: While plot and story is weak, actors and their "acting" is fantastic! Many great and even my favourite actors (Clancy Brown). I know its computer imagined acting, but still, very good. Not mention that there are a lot of pretty female droids (North, android couple in Eden Club).
    + Some feelings: Well, cant denied that in some scenes, it was strong and I feel something, but thats all.
    + Segmentation replay: Great advancement in gameplay technologies within this genre! It could be better created, but its very good.
    + Analysis system: Another great gameplay advancement with many possibilities. It was one of very few situation when I was completely interested.

    Summary:
    Its up to you to buy it. My feelings are very mixed, but because of actors, analysis system and David Cage himself, I am more favorable and giving 7 of 10 score. I can find parallel in the Mass Effect: Andromeda (where was also Clancy Brown...), weaker successor of great predecessors.    … Expand
  3. dincturk
    May 25, 2018
    10
    This is a masterpiece. Graphics are truly amazing. Story is very interesting especially if you are fan of stuff like Black Mirror, Humans, etc. Well done David Cage.
  4. toy1307a
    May 25, 2018
    10
    Too much underestimated meta score. Graphics is true next-gen. Story is not depth for real-life issue ,but really impressive and immersive.
  5. Nathaniel_Wu
    May 27, 2018
    10
    The story may be generic as a Si-Fi, but the experience is really good.
    All choices do have real impact, more or less, there are more than one ending.
    But there is something I don't like, it's that many story branch depends on your failure, and I guess most player won't really aim at that.
  6. Marty_Dfly
    May 26, 2018
    9
    Probably the best work David Cage has done yet. Besides some pacing issues it has a very good run time with a story while clique is gripping enough to enjoy throughout and with branching decisions that do have an effect on the story, it is money well spent.
  7. AyaUcchi
    May 27, 2018
    10
    For ppl who only care about crazy gameplay like God of War or Nier Automata, this game is prolly not for you. This game isn't about its gameplay, it's about everything else. The writing (which could be autistic at some points but mostly on point), the visuals and soundtrack and most importantly the story.

    The story might be cliche but that doesn't make it bad, what's different about    For ppl who only care about crazy gameplay like God of War or Nier Automata, this game is prolly not for you. This game isn't about its gameplay, it's about everything else. The writing (which could be autistic at some points but mostly on point), the visuals and soundtrack and most importantly the story.

    The story might be cliche but that doesn't make it bad, what's different about this game is there is an infinite number of choices (The choices are not all black and white, and sometimes you'll run into really difficult choices to make that made me think "I seriously don't know what's the best answer" which is relatable in RL as there's no literal right answer") and combinations which could lead to different interactions, a huge number of endings, and heck sometimes totally different full chapters that make it worth re-playing.    … Expand
  8. hamoudeh
    May 26, 2018
    10
    great game . i don't get why all the hate. just read about the game before buying it . if it's not the kind of game you like don't bother . it's a great experience , it's not HZD or GOW but still a fabulous game
  9. Logan82
    May 26, 2018
    10
    Que gran juego , definitavemente es mucho mejor que heavy rain , los que le colocan cero en sus reseñas ni siquieran han jugado el demo , asi de simple.
  10. silencer
    May 27, 2018
    9
    Just finished the game and I have to say it's fantastic.
    Pros:
    -Gripping story -Choices with heavy consequences, and not just in the final chapter -Stunning visuals and animations -Great voiceover and music -Intriguing main characters (well except maybe Marcus ) Cons: -Camera is surprisingly atrocious. I had to wrestle with it every time I needed to get a better look around.    Just finished the game and I have to say it's fantastic.
    Pros:
    -Gripping story
    -Choices with heavy consequences, and not just in the final chapter
    -Stunning visuals and animations
    -Great voiceover and music
    -Intriguing main characters (well except maybe Marcus )
    Cons:
    -Camera is surprisingly atrocious. I had to wrestle with it every time I needed to get a better look around.

    Overall, if you are a fan of the genre, this is a must buy (imo).    … Expand
  11. Ekojin
    May 26, 2018
    10
    Incredible story, and truly a game trying to shape the world for the better. The decisions you have to make, the persecution you face - it's all at a time in the world right now (in real life) where these conversations are life and death and can shape our future humanity.

    This is truly a game worth getting to increase your understanding and awareness of humanity, morality, prejudice,    Incredible story, and truly a game trying to shape the world for the better. The decisions you have to make, the persecution you face - it's all at a time in the world right now (in real life) where these conversations are life and death and can shape our future humanity.

    This is truly a game worth getting to increase your understanding and awareness of humanity, morality, prejudice, discrimination!

    Put this game on Bill Nye's new show because Detroit Become Human might help SAVE THE WORLD!!    … Expand
  12. N7Lisa
    May 26, 2018
    9
    Until Detroit Heavy Rain was always my most favorite game by Quantic Dream, but since finishing Detroit: Become Human I have a new favorite. I love and empathize a lot with each playable character as much as with most of the supporting characters. I loved reading all the articles you could find, the political influences inspired by all discussions we have today. This game expresses humanUntil Detroit Heavy Rain was always my most favorite game by Quantic Dream, but since finishing Detroit: Become Human I have a new favorite. I love and empathize a lot with each playable character as much as with most of the supporting characters. I loved reading all the articles you could find, the political influences inspired by all discussions we have today. This game expresses human nature and how we never truly learn from history but keep making the same mistakes over and over again. To me, it's one of the deepest single-player and story based game I have played in a long time and I am grateful for this experience. Regarding the decisions you are given, I have to say that they are not always 100% clear and I sometimes did not quite guess right what the game wants to achieve with some of the options. Gameplay and camera also could have been better which is why I only give 9 points from 10, but overall i am very excited and would not mind to witness a continuation of the Detroit universe. (I'd be mad with joy about a continuation.)… Expand
  13. vbyte
    May 27, 2018
    10
    This game is a 10/10 for sure.
    Graphics: Stunning
    Plot: Deep and resonates with our current state of human life Character: Developed thoroughly by the rich backstory Game-play: interactive and kept me on the edge of my seat (especially the scene where Connor chases the Android) Dialogue: Honestly one of the best in-game dialogues developed in the 21st century Bonus: The tender love    This game is a 10/10 for sure.
    Graphics: Stunning
    Plot: Deep and resonates with our current state of human life
    Character: Developed thoroughly by the rich backstory
    Game-play: interactive and kept me on the edge of my seat (especially the scene where Connor chases the Android)
    Dialogue: Honestly one of the best in-game dialogues developed in the 21st century
    Bonus: The tender love that was demonstrated by Kara and Alice was touching and left a positive image of how humans should take care of their children. We always here of stories where children are being mistreated by their irresponsible parents on Reddit. I feel deeply sorry for them    … Expand
  14. Jek09
    Apr 3, 2020
    0
    Люди, объясните почему "эксклюзивность" я вляеться плюсом консоли. Это в первую очередь минус игры.
  15. 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
  16. DonMega
    Jun 4, 2018
    10
    Amazing game. Do Androids dream of electric sheep, blade runner. If you like these movies/books/games you will love this game. I've never teared up in a game before and I did in this one which prompted my 5 month old golden retriever to run up and bite me in the head. This game is amazing, story is amazing, high replayability with different endings and conclusions. I love all theAmazing game. Do Androids dream of electric sheep, blade runner. If you like these movies/books/games you will love this game. I've never teared up in a game before and I did in this one which prompted my 5 month old golden retriever to run up and bite me in the head. This game is amazing, story is amazing, high replayability with different endings and conclusions. I love all the characters and if you make decisions they will have consequences later.… Expand
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. Xlr8games
    Jun 10, 2018
    10
    Hands down the best narrative choice based game to date, with a sleek controller and excellent character and plot. This is a must-have for anyone who owns a ps4!
  20. Prenner
    Jun 13, 2018
    10
    Amazing game, finished it within 3 days of buying it. Ace of this genre. Buy it.
  21. 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.
  22. 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
  23. waddon1
    Jun 11, 2018
    10
    This is Quantic Dream's best outing, the game is just incredible. It has to be seen to be believed. The story is brilliant there were a few classic Cage plot holes here and there but nothing to the extent of his previous games. The voice/motion acting by the whole cast is incredible, particularly Bryan Dechart as Connor. Connor's relationship with Hank is one of the most nuancedThis is Quantic Dream's best outing, the game is just incredible. It has to be seen to be believed. The story is brilliant there were a few classic Cage plot holes here and there but nothing to the extent of his previous games. The voice/motion acting by the whole cast is incredible, particularly Bryan Dechart as Connor. Connor's relationship with Hank is one of the most nuanced relationships in gaming. Buy this game!… Expand
  24. eduardosts
    May 28, 2018
    10
    Awesome game, congratulations to the producer, people who do not score a proper note, I'm sorry, you guys are not right, this game runs away from the conventional, it's a work of art, why wait for something that we're playing daredevil? this is a game that you admire, not to mention the reflection of the theme and what it proposes, this game is without a doubt, the oscar of games alreadyAwesome game, congratulations to the producer, people who do not score a proper note, I'm sorry, you guys are not right, this game runs away from the conventional, it's a work of art, why wait for something that we're playing daredevil? this is a game that you admire, not to mention the reflection of the theme and what it proposes, this game is without a doubt, the oscar of games already created, once again, parabens quantic… Expand
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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.
  28. RomanticEarth
    May 29, 2018
    10
    This game was breathtaking, engaging, the characters were all very relatable and lovable, and the endings to the story all felt fleshed out and fitting to your choices. There are many many choices to make throughout the game and they all affect later chapters differently. It has so much replay-ability that it will probably take me months to 100% it. It is the best game I have played inThis game was breathtaking, engaging, the characters were all very relatable and lovable, and the endings to the story all felt fleshed out and fitting to your choices. There are many many choices to make throughout the game and they all affect later chapters differently. It has so much replay-ability that it will probably take me months to 100% it. It is the best game I have played in years, and triumphs even my love for the Last of Us, which has been my number 1 game since it came out, despite how close Heavy Rain and Beyond Two Souls came to beating it. This game is a masterpiece, and despite the negative reviews it has gotten, the crew worked very hard on it, the voice cast is remarkable, the chemistry between the characters really endears you to them, and it had me on the edge of my seat the entire time. I would recommend this game to anyone and it is definitely my game of the year.… Expand
  29. The_Tecromancer
    May 29, 2018
    10
    An incredibly enjoyable and memorable experience for me!
    Detroit: Become Human is an emotionally driven story that weaves a complex narrative of multiple branching pathways. These oftentimes converge and create moments that test the finality of your decisions. You can truly see how the world suffers or prevails from the consequences of your actions which resonate throughout the story.    An incredibly enjoyable and memorable experience for me!
    Detroit: Become Human is an emotionally driven story that weaves a complex narrative of multiple branching pathways. These oftentimes converge and create moments that test the finality of your decisions. You can truly see how the world suffers or prevails from the consequences of your actions which resonate throughout the story.
    While it does possess the usual David Cage charm that may not appeal to most, I personally found the approach to be problem free and I believed that my choices carried weight.
    That's what Science Fiction allows you to do: suspend your belief. I totally surrendered myself to the world of Detroit and the well-written and relatively grounded characters of Markus, Kara and Connor.
    Exceptionally written dialogue coupled with a fantastic soundtrack and beautifully rendered graphics and animations (some of the best I've ever seen) make this one of the most enjoyable games that I have played in recent memory.
    This game is a work of art and I believe it would appeal to all fans of Fahrenheit, Heavy Rain, Beyond Two Souls, Until Dawn or any games across the Telltale Games catalogue.
    Ultimately if you enjoy a decent story you will find that here and will come away with more than you expected from the beginning.    … Expand
  30. ilanarus
    Jun 3, 2018
    9
    Unexpectedly beautiful game! As expected from Quantic Dream!
    I really liked the variability and music.
    Special thanks I want to say to all the actors who took part and the whole team of the Studio.
    We love all of you!
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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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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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