I don't often get on all that well with puzzle games, as I can find them too restrictive or offputting when the single solution you need to figure out comes off as very didactive and rigid feeling, without room to manoeuvre mentally speaking. Humanity however is different and a notable exception - such a unique experience, trying to navigate an environment using masses of human bodies in very clean and clearly directed ways but with just an edge of malleability - accentuated by the free-flowing organic nature of the animations - that was very satisfying to noodle out. I'm not sure any of the stages had multiple solutions per se to their design, but figuring out that one perfect path for the humans to follow still felt like an organic process - and that I think is key to a good puzzle game, at least for me; it has to feel like you have the tools and means to solve it in a kind of free-form way, as if you are driving the solution to the problem, when in reality the designer has already anticipated and intended for you to follow that path they've laid out for you; in fact, the designer in this case is kind of like the Shiba Inu of this game, but we still have that illusion of free will. A great puzzle game sells you on that illusion I'd say rather than frustrates you with it, but I admit, it's a difficult nuance to describe clearly! Ultimately, Humanity is one of those puzzle games that is very simple in design when you get down to it, but has depths in how much lateral thinking you need to employ, as sometimes logical thinking is not quite enough and you need the ability to look at the potential pathways from different angles to find the right one - or so I found at least! It was compelling from beginning to end, and I was surprised with how long it actually was too. Add in all the user-generated stages and there's a lot to dig your teeth into. Great doc too by the way with some fascinating insights into its development.
I love Humanity, its great, one of the best games of the year. But unfortunately it is now the second best puzzle game of the year. The talos principle 2 is to good. Great video though GI
I would say if you want a more gameplay focused experience then Humanity is still the better puzzle game, as some people might not be interested in the narrative elements and large enviroments if TP2.
After you watch this doc, go watch us climb into a cave with the creator of Spelunky: ua-cam.com/video/2KuWbkIX06w/v-deo.html
This is exactly the kind of thing I want to see from GI! The access and insights from developers are awesome.
Thanks Jacob!!
I second this wholeheartedly
Writing on Games brought me here. Only played a few hours at launch. Looking forward to playing more and I’m 100% going to be watching this.
Awesome interview, amazing content GI!!! Keep it up!
Fantastic video GI crew. Please keep up the incredible work!
This is so wellcrafted✨ Amazing job Alex and Blake
Thank you!
thanks!!
Amazing documentary, thank you. Love the production quality on display here. Noclilp needs to step their game WAY up
I got the platinum trophy for this a couple of days ago. Very inventive puzzler
Congratulations! I plan to earn it too.
Thank you so much for playing!!!
Come on now, you're making the rest of us look bad!
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I hadn't even heard of this game, looking forward to trying it out
I don't often get on all that well with puzzle games, as I can find them too restrictive or offputting when the single solution you need to figure out comes off as very didactive and rigid feeling, without room to manoeuvre mentally speaking. Humanity however is different and a notable exception - such a unique experience, trying to navigate an environment using masses of human bodies in very clean and clearly directed ways but with just an edge of malleability - accentuated by the free-flowing organic nature of the animations - that was very satisfying to noodle out. I'm not sure any of the stages had multiple solutions per se to their design, but figuring out that one perfect path for the humans to follow still felt like an organic process - and that I think is key to a good puzzle game, at least for me; it has to feel like you have the tools and means to solve it in a kind of free-form way, as if you are driving the solution to the problem, when in reality the designer has already anticipated and intended for you to follow that path they've laid out for you; in fact, the designer in this case is kind of like the Shiba Inu of this game, but we still have that illusion of free will. A great puzzle game sells you on that illusion I'd say rather than frustrates you with it, but I admit, it's a difficult nuance to describe clearly!
Ultimately, Humanity is one of those puzzle games that is very simple in design when you get down to it, but has depths in how much lateral thinking you need to employ, as sometimes logical thinking is not quite enough and you need the ability to look at the potential pathways from different angles to find the right one - or so I found at least! It was compelling from beginning to end, and I was surprised with how long it actually was too. Add in all the user-generated stages and there's a lot to dig your teeth into. Great doc too by the way with some fascinating insights into its development.
Love Humanity, is a Masterpiece 💙
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for playing!
This video and interview is awesome. I want to try this game out: it looks so cool.
Thank you!
Amazing work, as expected from the GI crew.
Thank you!
I love it! You guys are amazing ❤
WHAAAA!!! I love this game. So excited to watch this.
Thank you!
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Simply perfect.
This is ahhmazing!
Great video. Loved Humanity.
Thank you!
Thank you for playing!!
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Hey this things pretty good!
Hey, thanks!
I love Humanity, its great, one of the best games of the year. But unfortunately it is now the second best puzzle game of the year. The talos principle 2 is to good.
Great video though GI
I'm waiting for Inhumanity
I would say if you want a more gameplay focused experience then Humanity is still the better puzzle game, as some people might not be interested in the narrative elements and large enviroments if TP2.
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そのアイデアが気に入っています。👍
Why Lie? The Talos Principle 2 is clearly hands down the best puzzle game of 2023!!! Humanity isn't even close. Good video though :)
I enjoy TP2 a lot but Humanity is more innovative and has the level editor bonus.
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Would have been more palatable without the unnecessary "best" statement...
It’s the opinion of the editors who produced the documentary. It’s okay if you disagree.