Detroit: Become Human

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8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 6420 Ratings

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  1. corin
    Nov 29, 2020
    10
    I can’t say anything else, EEE = Excellent, exciting and exhilarating!! Unique journey, try!
  2. Gamingking007
    May 25, 2018
    10
    Magnificent game! Its like watching a movie in the future. To say its beautiful is an understatement! IT is simply out of this world! The emotion, reality and the truth contained within our own possible future is perfectly portrayed. The graphics are simply GORGEOUS especially with a ps4 pro and 4k tv! The actresses and actresses are also sublime and dont even get me started on theirMagnificent game! Its like watching a movie in the future. To say its beautiful is an understatement! IT is simply out of this world! The emotion, reality and the truth contained within our own possible future is perfectly portrayed. The graphics are simply GORGEOUS especially with a ps4 pro and 4k tv! The actresses and actresses are also sublime and dont even get me started on their facial emotion[BOOM!#MINDBLOWN]!… Expand
  3. popqazguy
    May 26, 2018
    10
    Incredible visual storytelling, and an immersive experience that truly reacts to how you play. This is by far one of the best story focused games out there, boasting visuals that rival and surpass films.
  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. norse
    Jul 2, 2018
    10
    This game is groundbreaking. Unbelievably great graphics, a really beautiful and varied soundtrack and top notch acting set it apart from most titles. It is set in a genre different from other role playing or adventure games, thoroughly avoids cliche and has the richest and most varied story trees and writing I have yet seen, comparable with the older lovingly crafted text-centricThis game is groundbreaking. Unbelievably great graphics, a really beautiful and varied soundtrack and top notch acting set it apart from most titles. It is set in a genre different from other role playing or adventure games, thoroughly avoids cliche and has the richest and most varied story trees and writing I have yet seen, comparable with the older lovingly crafted text-centric adventure games.

    I find it astounding that a game such as this was actually made - concepts go as far back as 2013, meaning that some middle managers fought hard to get this game made, remade, polished and finally released.

    The writing is worthy of a favorite TV series or book - kudos to all involved. I really have no time to play games right now, but I stole every moment I could to further progress. Note that the game has a great narrative structure enabling short sprints of engagement, so it gets my new parent recommendation with a vengeance.    … Expand
  6. Agarwel
    May 26, 2018
    10
    Finally an interactive movie that actually gives you options how to play and how to unfold the story. Dont get me wrong - there is still some linearity. Some events will happen each time you play the game. The main direction is always the same. But what are your goals, how you try to achieve them, how you interact with NPCs and how they interact with you based on the trust andFinally an interactive movie that actually gives you options how to play and how to unfold the story. Dont get me wrong - there is still some linearity. Some events will happen each time you play the game. The main direction is always the same. But what are your goals, how you try to achieve them, how you interact with NPCs and how they interact with you based on the trust and relationships you build over time... this can be really different each time. Detroit finally deliveres the freedom, other games like Heavy Rain, Mass Effect, Talltale games are just trying to pretent to have. This makes it unique and best in the genre.… Expand
  7. Nemo888
    Dec 28, 2018
    10
    I rarely give a 10 but this game was good. The graphics were epic with the 4k upgrade, voice acting, mo cap and orchestral score a perfect 10. Also the game was released FINISHED, unlike all the other AAA titles lately. Buy this you get a complete game that is smart and has artistic vision.
  8. zembowerboy
    May 16, 2020
    10
    I could knock the game down a point for the occasional, ever so slightly, clunky controls/camera angles. While there's one twist mid through that felt a bit shoehorned in and a tad underdeveloped.. But that would be mere nitpicking, and would be shortchanging a massively ambitious gaming experience that somehow raises the bar in what it sets out to do. As much as I love similar gamesI could knock the game down a point for the occasional, ever so slightly, clunky controls/camera angles. While there's one twist mid through that felt a bit shoehorned in and a tad underdeveloped.. But that would be mere nitpicking, and would be shortchanging a massively ambitious gaming experience that somehow raises the bar in what it sets out to do. As much as I love similar games Beyond Two Souls, Heavy Rain, and Until Dawn, Detroit is more expansive, more challenging, more thought provoking, and with a strikingly cinematic eye for detail. The three character arcs are given three distinct visual styles, from the use of color, to the cinematography. Markus' story is epic in scale and scope, with grandiose wide shots and smooth camerawork, Karla's is gritty, dark, and with a more handheld style, while Connor's is cool, sterile, and precise. It's this attention to not only its storytelling, but the way in which they bring these characters to life so thoroughly, that plenty of tension spills over when you are faced with a difficult decision, or accidentally make the wrong one. Every aspect matters, and the flow chart that displays your progress and which pathways you have yet to unlock makes each play a different experience, and I think each play will be as satisfying as the last. This is honestly up there with The Last of Us and the Uncharted series for me. I'm not as much of a hard core gamer as others, but I'll definitely be returning to this one, and I already look forward to playing through it again. This is a landmark video game experience, with incredible and fascinating storytelling and unique, intuitive, gameplay. It's also genuinely terrifying at times, and even hard to stomach. Not just because of the imagery or brilliant atmosphere, but also because of how sucked into it you become, and some of your choices you may regret. It's insanely involving and addicting, and I don't get why it never got as much credit as it deserved.… Expand
  9. Shonucic
    Jun 8, 2018
    10
    This is a great game if you're a fan of this genre and Quantic dream's other games. Great story and very polished!
  10. slikk66
    Jun 2, 2018
    10
    I'll give it a 10 just because it's so impressive and I marvel at these amazing games as they come out these days. This one is pretty much modern art, it's really damn impressive. I think we should reward developers who spend all this time and effort to create something unique, and this is definitely unique. I'm about 3 hours in so far and just got realized that if the game keepsI'll give it a 10 just because it's so impressive and I marvel at these amazing games as they come out these days. This one is pretty much modern art, it's really damn impressive. I think we should reward developers who spend all this time and effort to create something unique, and this is definitely unique. I'm about 3 hours in so far and just got realized that if the game keeps progressing at this rate, it's going to get nuts by the end. If you think you'd be into the storytelling type genre (yes it's more of a movie/emotional type game than a real "game") but hopefully you know that by now. I'd say if you think you would like it, you will.. it kept me up way past my bedtime on night one.… Expand
  11. SQLIDSNAKE
    Jun 24, 2018
    10
    an awesome game from start to finish interesting story, excellent graphics, great gameplay
    i would recommend this game for those who love story driven games
  12. 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
  13. becks1907
    May 25, 2018
    10
    An incredible starting, a classic Quantic Dream legend! Powerful and emotional story. Choices, Characters, Detroit everything is really good! Also Detroit: Become Human has great soundtrack
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. CRoman
    Jul 3, 2018
    10
    I´ve already finished the game and it´s amazing. I´ll play it to watch everything.
    I love it!
  17. plari14
    Jul 2, 2018
    10
    This game is amazing. It takes risk, it's creative, it's sensitive. I felt like playing a kind of homage to Blade Runner while making all the decisions that determine the game. This is not just a game, it's an experience. More than once during the story, I felt like I was in a roller coaster,. The cast is amazing, the actors delivered an extraordinary performance. This was just a marvelousThis game is amazing. It takes risk, it's creative, it's sensitive. I felt like playing a kind of homage to Blade Runner while making all the decisions that determine the game. This is not just a game, it's an experience. More than once during the story, I felt like I was in a roller coaster,. The cast is amazing, the actors delivered an extraordinary performance. This was just a marvelous experience. And the best thing : I can play it again and again !… Expand
  18. WoodyPWX
    Mar 21, 2021
    10
    I'm playing that on PS5 and I'm impressed. Very realistic faces. Probably the best I've seen in a game. It's impressive it has been developed for PS4. Environment is not that great, but still very good. UI animation and design is superb. Gameplay is something fresh for me.
  19. 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.
  20. PrivateCowboy
    May 25, 2018
    10
    A truly splender. Gorgeous, great story, great actors, intriguing flowchart decision making tree, so you can have a working understanding of how you can completely alter the game's narrative. This one is more like "Heavy Rain" with a bit of "Beyond Two Souls" Grandiosity thrown in. If you are a fan of Quantic Dream, this game was made for you. So far it's living up to all expectations setA truly splender. Gorgeous, great story, great actors, intriguing flowchart decision making tree, so you can have a working understanding of how you can completely alter the game's narrative. This one is more like "Heavy Rain" with a bit of "Beyond Two Souls" Grandiosity thrown in. If you are a fan of Quantic Dream, this game was made for you. So far it's living up to all expectations set forth by the teaser trailer released....5 years ago!

    Not a typical game by any chance, if you are on the fence, think of your enjoyment of a Tell Tales Game, multiply the quality x10 and you have Detroit: Become Human. If you don't like story heavy games with non-traditional game play this might not be the game for you, however for what it is, it is the best of it's kind ever composed in the video game format.    … Expand
  21. Alert94
    Jul 23, 2019
    10
    Одна из лучших игр современности! Всем советую этот шедевр!
  22. JoeGerman
    Dec 16, 2018
    10
    Love this game. The narrative was great. The way the stories weaved together was exciting. The action scenes were intense and gripping. The kind of game you want to play a gain to see other ways in which the story could unfold.
  23. richdow
    Jan 7, 2022
    10
    An incredible game with many potential outcomes, resulting in great entertainment and gaming value.
  24. crawlord
    Jun 10, 2018
    10
    This is one of david cages best work. The game and graphics are beyond sublime. Bio-ware can go learn a thing or two from Quantic dream on character rendering and animation. The story to me was phenomenal and i frankly will replay this game two or three times on consecutive weekends to see its depth and the resultant of my choices,moral quandary and dilemmas posed in choice.
    If you want    This is one of david cages best work. The game and graphics are beyond sublime. Bio-ware can go learn a thing or two from Quantic dream on character rendering and animation. The story to me was phenomenal and i frankly will replay this game two or three times on consecutive weekends to see its depth and the resultant of my choices,moral quandary and dilemmas posed in choice.
    If you want a non button mashing well paced, intellectual stimulating game that questions the nature of humanity like a movie., BUY THIS GAME . This was money well spent.    … Expand
  25. 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
  26. anand5059
    Oct 5, 2018
    10
    Story and Writing is top-notch in the game and makes us care for the characters we play, especially Kara and her relationship with Alice. The Crossroad and final chapter where all characters story intersects is absolutely thrilling.

    Its not a type of game where the choices just changes the path but has pre-written ending. Each choice matters and I could almost see the 3 characters have    Story and Writing is top-notch in the game and makes us care for the characters we play, especially Kara and her relationship with Alice. The Crossroad and final chapter where all characters story intersects is absolutely thrilling.

    Its not a type of game where the choices just changes the path but has pre-written ending. Each choice matters and I could almost see the 3 characters have atleast 10 major endings to their story and considering who all live/die along with us adds to to even more probabilities. The good thing is you can go back restart the checkpoints immediately if you regret the outcome of any decision. But there is also a nice way to prevent you from changing the decisions often, some effects in the game is based on decision made very early in the game which cannot be changed now. If you want, you have to do it all over again.

    The game's greatest feature is also its great weakness. With multiple possible story branches and endings, a gamer can never fully see all the outcomes unless you replay it N number of times. I managed to check out some videos in youtube for some alternate paths I didn't take and was amazed that some of the endings were completely different. Loved the game even more after watching those.

    Fantastic work by Quantic dream for giving us an intense game !!!    … Expand
  27. Icinix
    Jun 3, 2018
    10
    I rarely get art, often staring confused at whatever themes or meanings were behind a game. I get this though. I got this so much that in all my playthroughs and I saw how many avenues and choices there were that it left me ugly crying time and time again.

    The graphics are amazing, the control method might sometimes leave you frustrated, but it's a strength of the story, the characters    I rarely get art, often staring confused at whatever themes or meanings were behind a game. I get this though. I got this so much that in all my playthroughs and I saw how many avenues and choices there were that it left me ugly crying time and time again.

    The graphics are amazing, the control method might sometimes leave you frustrated, but it's a strength of the story, the characters and the choices that you'll soon forget about the minor annoyance of a camera angle.

    Detroit will stay with you long after the final credits roll, and something that people are going to go back and analyse for years to come. An absoloute masterpiece.    … Expand
  28. sanex
    Jun 5, 2018
    10
    Great game with amazing storyline, details, music and graphic. The star between battleroyal-like era.
  29. Windaller
    May 26, 2018
    10
    My first experience playing this type of game. Extremely satisfied with every second spent in the game. Read all the text, listen to every NPC. The world and story is something that is making you think about the choices we are doing today. To every person who thinks about our future, and would like to know how it will look like.
    PLAY IT!
  30. Kakashi2
    May 25, 2018
    10
    This game was pure excellence. I very much like Telltale style games and other David Cage games. This is the best game of this style I have played. This is even better than Heavy Rain, Indigo Prophecy, and Telltale's Walking Dead Season 1. I liked the story and decisions were so fun. I just liked the setting and the characters quite a bit. I quite honestly put this up there with some ofThis game was pure excellence. I very much like Telltale style games and other David Cage games. This is the best game of this style I have played. This is even better than Heavy Rain, Indigo Prophecy, and Telltale's Walking Dead Season 1. I liked the story and decisions were so fun. I just liked the setting and the characters quite a bit. I quite honestly put this up there with some of the best games I've ever played. I really hope this game gets the praise it deserves.… Expand
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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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