Detroit: Become Human

 PlayStation 4
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8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 6420 Ratings

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  1. ToshLichev
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    An intriguing look at what a good narrative-focused game can look like,. Stunning visuals and a good multi-character story combined with a fun "choose your own adventure" mechanic makes Detroit a must-play for PS4 owners.
  2. SpartaCook
    Jul 11, 2019
    8
    "Another interactive movie-game? Look good but I'll wait for a sale."
    Then I get it for free from ps plus and my god! I regret not supporting the developer by buying the game.
  3. DengKevin
    Aug 25, 2019
    8
    I like game. Story was good. Kind of like Martin Luther King campaign, but for robots
  4. WestBest
    Mar 12, 2019
    7
    So after playing Detroit Become Human all the way through for the fourth time I can say that this game is probably one of the best worst written story driven RPG's of all time. Considering that I am writing this review almost one year after the game's initial release, I hope that readers acknowledge that I have a great deal of affection and love for Detroit Become Human. The idea aboutSo after playing Detroit Become Human all the way through for the fourth time I can say that this game is probably one of the best worst written story driven RPG's of all time. Considering that I am writing this review almost one year after the game's initial release, I hope that readers acknowledge that I have a great deal of affection and love for Detroit Become Human. The idea about androids developing free will and rising up against humanity for me is awesome. With Kara and Connor (my favourite) storylines, you get to explore moral concepts like what does it mean to be a living being or can an android build real relationships with humans. The game grants you the flexibility to make your own moral choices about these issues which I very much appreciated.

    What I hate about this game is everything that follows;
    The game never addresses the legitimate concerns of Androids developing free will and attacking their creators. In almost every encounter with a deviant, you are told how they were 'forced' to murder someone with their justification ranging from acceptable to **** ridiculous. (In my first initial play-through, my Markus ends up killing a bunch of people yet somehow I still managed to have an indifferent public opinion on Androids). This gets even worse when characters you begin to care about stop acting reasonable just so that the plot can progress. (I kill the cops in my play-through with Markus and Hank still wants to stop Connor from killing him because he "was wrong about deviants"). Androids are smarter than humans, they are more powerful, more efficient, etc. These concerns never get addressed in any storyline and this drives me insane. Also, sometimes the games response to my actions do not make sense. There is one point in the story where you are Connor and you're hunting down two deviant strippers. The couple is trying to escape (and also arguably trying to kill you and Hank). The moment you gain the upper hand and take the option to kill them, you get chastised for it by Hank as if they weren't trying to drive a screwdriver into your head. There are choices in this game that are very much situational and if you step out of line from a clear consistent pattern of behaviour when making decisions, your story and the characters in them will stop making sense.

    Finally, Markus's story is just poorly written. His reason for becoming deviant is terrible (hey, this guy keeps pushing, thats not okay...rebel against humans, slavery is bad!) And when he arrives at the deviant hideout, he automatically becomes their leader. I guess maybe because he just looks like your typical protagonist. You can murder a large number of humans in his storyline and still have people love you so long as if you continue to make the pacifist decisions in regards to everything else.

    So, in the end I enjoyed Detroit Become Human. There are gaps of logical with everyone's storyline, (Kara the least, Markus the most) but all are still serviceable and can keep you entertained. I wish this game offered more in terms of quality in story writing but what you get is good enough to get you through until the end.    … Expand
  5. EGall
    Mar 29, 2020
    10
    Eins der besten Storyspiele die ich je gespielt habe!!
    David Cage liefert mindestens eine genauso gute Qualität wie schon bei Heavy Rain ab.
  6. Tenter
    Mar 21, 2019
    10
    Жду выхода на пк и разорванные жопы консольщиков.
  7. FrpMan
    Dec 19, 2020
    8
    İyi hoş oyun hikayesi de güzel gerçi ben batırdım en kötü sonlar denk geldi bana ama bu oyuna biraz oynanış koymak lazım.
  8. IceCraigg
    Apr 2, 2019
    9
    fine! very exciting, but there are boring missions, very boring .. minus point for a couple of boring missions and for not skipping scenes, which makes it difficult to knock out platinum .. and so, the lightest platinum
  9. Rede_Gamers
    Apr 5, 2019
    8
    If you are into the narrative story you will certainly get in this game. Your choices and decision certainly impact the end.
    However, there is not much of gameplay here. you will press buttons and will see the story develop
  10. miczat
    May 27, 2023
    8
    Detroit is definitely worth experiencing. It has an engaging story with great performances by the cast. The game is the successful evolution of the game mechanics from Heavy Rain and Beyond: Two Souls.
  11. Emdasaal
    Jul 15, 2019
    9
    it is a very realistic game . I am suposed to give it a 9 out of 10. i don´t give it a 10 out of 10 because I hate these annoying Cyber-Magazines
  12. mxnu54
    Apr 22, 2021
    10
    I went into this without much expectation, turns out its one of the best Playstation Exclusive Games with a great story, very very good.
  13. ursacian
    Aug 25, 2019
    5
    this game blew my mind, the graphics are insane and the decisions you have to make are really on the edge, coming from life is strange, this is the game i would want lis to be! 10/10 from me, i’m blown away
  14. deepblue2107
    Sep 8, 2019
    8
    Gutes Spiel. Nicht so emotional und mitreißend wie die anderen games von david cage.
  15. Matheusjsj
    Sep 5, 2019
    9
    Very good ....aa.......aaaa..a.a.a..a.a.a.a.a.a..a.a.a.a.a.a.a..a.a.a.jahahahshshwhwgwg
  16. shootingstars99
    Aug 23, 2019
    5
    So corny and bad that it's good! Some of the options are downright goofy, like the part where you are trying to calm down a guy who is on a ledge and has a gun to a girl's head, and you can say, "Hi, my name is Conner", like that is going to calm him down lmfao (funny thing is, his goofiness is the saving grace of the game). The three stories are all pretty silly and melodramatic, nothingSo corny and bad that it's good! Some of the options are downright goofy, like the part where you are trying to calm down a guy who is on a ledge and has a gun to a girl's head, and you can say, "Hi, my name is Conner", like that is going to calm him down lmfao (funny thing is, his goofiness is the saving grace of the game). The three stories are all pretty silly and melodramatic, nothing revolutionary or ground breaking, unless simple "this good, that bad" views are deep to you. Generic angry cops that hate their job, a crazy art collector with a burnout son and a drugged up angst-y lonely man with abusive and rape-y tenancies are some of the supporting characters you will encounter in this "game".

    Oh and when you mom told you to clean the house and wash the dishes, you didn't do it did you? You were to busy doing that exact same thing in-game by doing hadouken motions with the right stick next to trash bins, weren't you?    … Expand
  17. svonton
    Aug 14, 2019
    9
    So i done this game (thanks to ps+), and what i can say its interesting story about 3 different androids.All of them have their own troubles that they must to beat. And all time what i played i empathised to characters and their adventures. As for me this stories can touch something inside you(i mean ur heart or soul), or may be it only for me cuz this first game of this genre what iSo i done this game (thanks to ps+), and what i can say its interesting story about 3 different androids.All of them have their own troubles that they must to beat. And all time what i played i empathised to characters and their adventures. As for me this stories can touch something inside you(i mean ur heart or soul), or may be it only for me cuz this first game of this genre what i completely finished. So thanks to Quantic Dream for this perfect story.… Expand
  18. DobH
    May 11, 2019
    10
    What an amazing game! I was just AMAZED at how masterful the storytelling, characters, narrative and the branching stories were! I loved Kara, Connor and Markus, especially Kara. This is more than just a game, this is our future. This is the 1st time a game that made me think about our lives, the future, the future of AI, consciousness, what makes us human and things of that nature, I'veWhat an amazing game! I was just AMAZED at how masterful the storytelling, characters, narrative and the branching stories were! I loved Kara, Connor and Markus, especially Kara. This is more than just a game, this is our future. This is the 1st time a game that made me think about our lives, the future, the future of AI, consciousness, what makes us human and things of that nature, I've never felt that emotional or cared for characters in a long long time, the last one was The Last of Us back in 2013, this game did it even better, especially in Kara & Alice's story, it was just.....It was something else.

    The game is so amazing that every inch of it is built with care, it is so detailed on many levels, the Soundtrack is one of the best in this game, it is simply on another level!

    The graphics are the best I've ever seen in any game, the character models are the most detailed I've ever seen in any game as well.

    I'd give this game a 10 out of 10. Please guys, do yourselves a favor and get this masterpiece.    … Expand
  19. MaldororX
    May 12, 2019
    10
    Quantic Dream is following its own way in the video game industry, trying to perfect a difficult gender: the cinematic game. And they are a league on their own with Detroit.

    So the game is amazingly beautiful, easy to play for everybody including non gamers, the story is good and the universe is complex and well crafted with a classic scifi story about futuristic IA. But it's at its    Quantic Dream is following its own way in the video game industry, trying to perfect a difficult gender: the cinematic game. And they are a league on their own with Detroit.

    So the game is amazingly beautiful, easy to play for everybody including non gamers, the story is good and the universe is complex and well crafted with a classic scifi story about futuristic IA. But it's at its core, the construction of the game, the multiple stories, the different endings, that it shines. "Live your own story", how many times we read that on video game boxes. But here promises are fulfilled: your choices will have consequences. But don't worry, every choice is ok and will lead to different outcomes: you will live a great adventure.

    Doing this game represents an incredible amount of work for the studio and it pays. This game is a 10/10, the best of its kind.    … Expand
  20. jgmj921
    May 13, 2019
    8
    Artificial intelligence is one of my favorite subjects so a huge plus for this game in terms of my opinion. However a awesome job done by QD should be recognized by all - amazing graphics and vast storyline, plus beautiful BGM. Yes storyline can do better under a higher standard, I look forward to more games like this.
  21. nathanliapis
    Oct 28, 2022
    8
    A very good game! Had this game offered more exploration (bigger open worlds) I would have given it a 9/10. Graphics 10/10, Audio 9/10, Game-play 8/10, Loading 8/10
  22. raziel2069
    May 16, 2019
    9
    What a beautiful gem in disguise. Like the game predecessors Heavy Rain and Beyond: Two Souls. Detroit delivers a very touching story and a beautiful visual experience. I really enjoyed all three stories of Conner, Kara and Markus. Please don't believe all the negative reviews about silly left or right wing political statements. Try to approach your game experience in their shoes, HowWhat a beautiful gem in disguise. Like the game predecessors Heavy Rain and Beyond: Two Souls. Detroit delivers a very touching story and a beautiful visual experience. I really enjoyed all three stories of Conner, Kara and Markus. Please don't believe all the negative reviews about silly left or right wing political statements. Try to approach your game experience in their shoes, How would you feel if you were Kara, Conner or Markus. Would you feel like they do or not? Kara's story resonates with me the most. Long story short; my own father had no buisness being a parent. I wish Kara had been there for me! Some of our histories greatest minds have warned us about the dangers and un-intended consequences of creating AI. Alan Turing, Isaac Asimov, Frank Herbert...those names ring a bell? I wholeheartedly recommend this game to any Sci-fi fan!… Expand
  23. Skyler360
    Jun 2, 2019
    10
    This game shows me the great talent of David Cage. the story is very good and the characters are so charismatic, to the degree that it is very difficult to choose the most charismatic character in the game. And the best part of the game is the great amount of decisions available for the course of the story, which makes it very re-playable. If you like interactive movies and have aThis game shows me the great talent of David Cage. the story is very good and the characters are so charismatic, to the degree that it is very difficult to choose the most charismatic character in the game. And the best part of the game is the great amount of decisions available for the course of the story, which makes it very re-playable. If you like interactive movies and have a PlayStation 4, this game will delight you.… Expand
  24. Foxp3
    May 22, 2019
    9
    The best game of Quantic Drean if you like this kind of game you must yo have it
  25. Pain_reloader
    Jun 11, 2019
    10
    Most realistic game that i ever seen , great music , fantastic graphics and strong story well done david cage
  26. Vartan_9
    Jul 5, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jogo que faz refletir sobre os temas atuais da cibernética e escolhas pessoais. Excelentes ambientação, gráfico, musica. Personagens muito carismáticos e com enredos otimos. É um jogo de escolhas e exploração. Muito bom.… Expand
  27. Nameless2131
    Feb 6, 2020
    7
    8/10
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  28. Marciobrc
    Jun 17, 2019
    8
    Como todo jogo da Quantic Dream, Detroit não decepciona. Eu adorei a trilha sonora, a jogabilidade é perfeita e os personagens são muito carismáticos.
  29. Hayko
    Jun 20, 2019
    10
    If you’re a gamer, like if you need a gameplay this is not your game, but if you’re more movie person this game is exactly for you, movie and game mix together i loved that it’s visual experience and gamemakers did their job carefully creating one of the best emotional story in game history, I enjoyed the game
  30. AMKrishnan
    Jul 8, 2019
    8
    Not quite sure why this game got some hate. I found the game very enjoyable. The plot was really nice to get into and the decision trees show how many different scenarios there are for the overall story. The graphics are also very good. I found it interesting how the game's world sort of mirrors the Civil Rights Movement during the 50s-60s. Interesting allegory there! I would certainlyNot quite sure why this game got some hate. I found the game very enjoyable. The plot was really nice to get into and the decision trees show how many different scenarios there are for the overall story. The graphics are also very good. I found it interesting how the game's world sort of mirrors the Civil Rights Movement during the 50s-60s. Interesting allegory there! I would certainly recommend this game especially as it's currently free on PS+ for July.… Expand
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#74 Best PS4 Game of 2018
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#5 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2018
12
#12 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2018

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Metascore
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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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