
Release Date: May 16, 2023
An arcade-puzzle game tasking us with leading crowds of people through complex stages. Humanity was created by Tha and Enhance, also responsible for Tetris Effect and Rez Infinite.
Humanity is a combination of a puzzle and arcade game, tasking us with controlling hordes of people at once. The game, somewhat reminiscent of the iconic Lemmings, was co-created by Enhance, a Japanese studio responsible for games such as Tetris Effect and Rez Infinite, and the company Tha.
Humanity is set at the edge of the world, serving as a prison of sorts of those who have lost their sense of purpose. We play as a Shiba Inu, leading the crowds towards the pillars of light, their last chance of salvation. The task is not simple, as our people will encounter many dangers, including the hostile Others; though there is still a chance to peacefully resolve the conflict between them.
Humanity makes use of the top-down perspective. We directly control the dog, giving the crowd simple commands. By barking, we order then to jump (often against the laws of physics), turn, climb, shoot or fight. Over the course of more than 90 abstract stages, we must avoid obstacles, traps, threats and deal with enemies. The player must exhibit good planning, reflexes and agility to succeed. As for the enemies - aside from hostile groups we'll also encounter bosses, defeating which requires us to uncover their weak points.
The game includes a creator, used to create your own maps, puzzles and scenes. Our work can then be shared with the community.
Humanity makes use of a low poly artstyle. The graphics are simple, but colorful and appealing, the sheer density of controllable crowds being especially impressive. The game supports VR, though it is not required.
Platforms:
PC Windows May 16, 2023
PlayStation 4 May 16, 2023
Xbox One May 30, 2024
PlayStation 5 May 16, 2023
Xbox Series X/S May 30, 2024
Developer: tha ltd.
Publisher: Enhance Games
Age restrictions: 12+
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Humanity has gone on sale. Inspired by the Lemmings series, the puzzle game is getting excellent reviews. You will play it on PC and PlayStation consoles. It is also available on PS Plus.
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May 16, 2023
Yesterday's State of Play show was packed with several interesting announcements. One of them is Humanity. The developers of this unusual game also confirmed the release date.
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System Requirements for Humanity Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i5-3450 3.1 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 760 or better, 8 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit.
Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Core i5-4590 3.3 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 8 GB GeForce GTX 1070 or better, 8 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit.
Game Ratings for Humanity Video Game.
Shacknews: 9 / 10 by Nicholas Tan
I haven’t felt as challenged or as impressed by a puzzle game like Humanity since Portal 2 and The Talos Principle. Sony likely saw something special about it too (and this time at least, I agree), as it is one of the few games that will be available with a PS Extra or Premium subscription on day one. While Humanity does become less of a puzzler near the endgame, that’s a minor quibble in light of the risks it takes, its inventive range of content, its thought-provoking story, and its curiously peculiar presentation. (The dog is cute too.)
IGN: 9 / 10 by Gabriel Moss
Humanity is a beautiful, modern reimagining of Lemmings that blends many different genres into its clever puzzles, and its powerful level editor has dizzying potential.
VGC: 4 / 5 by Tom Regan
Humanity’s invention and weirdness makes it the perfect tonic to an increasingly risk-averse industry, offering a welcome return to the kind of eccentric oddities that endeared millions to PlayStation in the first place.
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