Humanity Review (PlayStation 5)

by Jim Smale · May 16, 2023

For our Humanity Review, where we play A unique blend of puzzle-solving and action-platforming. Play a lone Shiba Inu charged with commanding massive, marching crowds to the goal in Story Mode, or browse a wide array of user-made levels crafted via the in-game Stage Creator!

Humanity Review Pros:

Decent graphics.
5.20GB download size.
Platinum trophy.
You get the PlayStation 4 and the PlayStation 5 versions of the game.
PSVR2 (PS5) and PSVR (PS4) compatible. (optional way to play)
Controller settings – Invert axis and sensitivity sliders.
Puzzle platform gameplay.
Opening tutorial levels.
Gameplay settings – cutscenes on retry, time controls, and retry keep commands toggles.
User stages and creator BETA modes.
Haptic feedback.
It all plays out in a 3D game world.
Full camera control complete with zoom-in and zoom-out.
Solution videos – view how to complete the level whenever and how many times you like. It does keep a record of your stats, however.
Goldy is a big Gold guy that can be collected for unique rewards.
You play as a dog that can freely jump around. You lay down commands to direct the crowds of people to the light.
Has a Lemmings feel to it all.
The crowd will go in the direction you set until they hit another command or fall foul of a hole/environmental hazard.
Collecting Goldy is optional.
You can fast-forward time.
The impressive amount of people on the screen at one time.
You can skip the cutscenes and interactions.
Has a methodical approach to problem-solving.
The user creates levels that are available to play are all cross-platform.
I like how you can go and set up this domino rally-style solution and when you hit the first direction to set it off… Chefs kiss.
Such a satisfying feeling when you work it out or rework a route for the optimal path.
Auto saves regularly.
There is a central place where all the rescued people/souls and Goldys go and here is where you select levels to play.
Each level shows how many stages and how many Goldys are in them.
Watching levels play out is such a magnificent thing.
In-game cutscenes.
New powers unlock as you play such as jump, high jump, and switches.
Player and Creator Level rankings, play history, etc. – are tied to
your PSN account, so will carry over from PS4 to PS5 as long as you are using the same PSN
account.)

Humanity Review Cons:

Cannot rebind controls.
A lot to take in initially.
Music is an acquired taste.
Had a few soft lockups when in the menus.
It’s not always clear what you need to do.
Takes a bit of getting used to.
Stage creator is not available in VR.
The early game is a bit rough as you don’t always get a lot of time to look around.
Frustrating when you can’t see or work out where the Goldys are.
Playing as the dog is good but he moves so fast that it can get tricky.
The camera isn’t as reactive as you would like.