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Review of Detroit: Become Human on PS4

by Max Rathon Max Rathon photo May 2018
Cover image of Detroit: Become Human on PS4
Gamefings Score: 9
Platform: PS4 PS4 logo
Released: 25 May 2018
Genre: Adventure
Developer: Quantic Dream
Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment

Introduction

Picture this: it's 2038, androids are taking over, and you're about to embark on a journey where decisions might lead to liberation or utter chaos. Welcome to Detroit: Become Human, where your counseling skills will be put to the ultimate test-because who better to mediate a hostage crisis than an android? Talk about career advancement.

Gameplay

Gameplay in Detroit: Become Human revolves around your choices-choices that can spiral your characters into various fates, from juicy victories to catastrophic downfalls. You switch between three distinct android protagonists, each with their unique missions and challenges. Connor, the investigation android, is your go-to for picking up clues and establishing rapport with the grumpy human cop who, quite frankly, needs to sort out his issues with AI. Kara navigates the emotional landscape of motherhood, figuring out how to protect a vulnerable child (or is she?). Meanwhile, Markus embraces his inner revolutionary and rallies the android masses. You'll engage in quick-time events that can either resolve matters peacefully or lead to a glorious fiery chaos, with plenty of ah-ha and oh-no moments scrawled in between. Think interactive movie meets existential crisis; it's all very philosophical and dramatic, like a soap opera, but with a lot more electromanipulative shenanigans.

Graphics

Graphically, Detroit: Become Human is a breathtaking spectacle. The cities are authentically gritty, reminding us of Detroit's beauty intertwined with decay. Character models are intricately designed, capturing every nuance of emotion, largely thanks to the phenomenal motion-capture work. It's not just pixels on a screen; it's almost as if you can feel the characters' angst, especially when you fail to save them. Lighting effects are on point, creating atmospheres that can transition from a warm glow of hope to a dystopian nightmare in seconds. And those eye details? Swoon-worthy. Pure virtual eye candy.

Conclusion

So, how does one summarize the emotional rollercoaster that is Detroit: Become Human? It's an ambitious game that tests morality, choice, and sometimes your sanity as your decisions ripple throughout the story. The performances are stellar, the visuals are stunningly crafted, and the flowchart feature is an organizational dream for all of you chart-loving control freaks out there. It's got its fair share of cringy moments and narrative missteps, sure, but who cares? You're not playing this for everyday realism; you're here for the feels. If the weight of sentience, free will, and consequences fascinate you like they do me, then prepare your pad. Detroit: Become Human is a landmark title worth experiencing, and let me assure you: it'll leave you questioning just how human you really are.

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