Humanity Review (Xbox Series S/PC)

Rating: 8.2
Author: Jim Smale

by Jim Smale · Published June 13, 2024 · Updated June 13, 2024

For our Humanity Review, where we play A unique blend of puzzle-solving and action-platforming. Play alone 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.
1000 Gamerscore for each version.
You get the Xbox console and PC versions of the game.
Controller settings – Invert the axis, and change the confirmation button, and sensitivity sliders.
Mouse and keyboard support with settings for – Invert axis, sensitivity slider, and camera zoom speed for the mouse, and you can remap the keyboard controls.
Display settings – display mode, resolution, and brightness.
Graphics settings – overall graphics quality, shader quality, texture quality, shadow quality, model quality, resolution scaling, dynamic resolution scaling, ambient occlusion, depth of field, reflections, and dynamic effects.
Puzzle platform gameplay.
Opening tutorial levels.
Gameplay settings – cutscenes on retry, time controls, and retry keep commands toggles.
User stages and creator BETA modes.
VR Mode support.
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 and 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.

Humanity Review Cons:

Cannot remap the controls for the controller.
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.
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.
The graphics settings menu is hard to read due to the background image.

Humanity:

Official website.

Developer: Enhance

Publisher: Enhance

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Xbox

8/10

Graphics - 8/10
7/10

Sound - 7/10
8/10

Accessibility - 8/10
9/10

Length - 9/10
9/10

Fun Factor - 9/10

8.2/10

Summary

Humanity is a puzzle platform game that offers a unique gaming experience. The game has decent graphics and a reasonable download size of 5.20GB. It provides 1000 Gamerscore for each version, and you get both the Xbox console and PC versions of the game. The game supports both controller mouse and keyboard, with settings for inverting the axis, changing the confirmation button, sensitivity sliders, and remapping the keyboard controls.

The gameplay is set in a 3D world with full camera control, including zoom-in and zoom-out features. The game offers an impressive number of people on the screen at one time, giving it a Lemmings-like feel. You play as a dog that can freely jump around and lay down commands to direct crowds of people to the light. The game also includes user stages and creator BETA modes, and even supports VR Mode.

One of the game’s highlights is its methodical approach to problem-solving. It’s satisfying to set up a domino rally-style solution and see it play out. The game auto-saves regularly, and there’s a central place where all the rescued people/souls and Goldys go, which is also where you select levels to play. Each level shows how many stages and how many Goldys are in them, and watching levels play out is a magnificent spectacle.

Despite its many strengths, Humanity has a few drawbacks. The controls for the controller cannot be remapped, and the game can be a lot to take in initially. The music may not appeal to everyone, and there have been a few soft lockups when on the menus. It’s not always clear what you need to do, and the early game can be a bit rough as you don’t always get a lot of time to look around. It can be 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, and the graphics settings menu is hard to read due to the background image.

In conclusion, Humanity is a unique puzzle platform game with a lot to offer. Its strengths lie in its unique gameplay, methodical problem-solving, and impressive graphics. However, it does have a few drawbacks, such as unclear objectives and a few technical issues. Despite these, the game offers a satisfying and engaging gaming experience that is worth exploring. It’s a game that requires patience and strategy, but once you get the hang of it, it’s a rewarding experience. The game’s unique features and gameplay make it stand out, and it’s definitely worth a try for those looking for something different in their gaming experience.