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Game Review: Detroit: Become Human | Starburst Magazine

Detroit: Become Human is a perfect example of how to mishandle science fiction. It steps into the near future, attempts to utilise parallels or allegories to promote messages, and then pulls its punches the moment it might have something to say. As a result, you are left with a beautiful game with good ideas, but plays things far too safe to stand out.

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DarkVoyager2529d ago (Edited 2529d ago )

I was waiting on this review. I just knew they’d give it a bad rating. Starburst Magazine is a joke.

Detroit: Become Human has a 79 metacritic and an 87 user score. I can’t take a 4/10 seriously.

No Way2528d ago

It's funny how no one can hate a game you like. I say you, loosely; I'm directing that to everyone on this site.

DarkVoyager2528d ago

“It's funny how no one can hate a game you like. I say you, loosely; I'm directing that to everyone on this site.“

That’s fine if someone doesn’t like a game that I like. It’s the fact the monority like the game and this review stands out among most reviews.

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Bourne4142529d ago

What? The ending I got, and the story I played were phenomenal. I've talked to friends who had vastly different endings, and they've loved it as well. The only complaint I had, was the some times clunky camera when walking through tight corridors, but never once did I feel like I was just playing to beat it.

Pozzle2528d ago (Edited 2528d ago )

I wonder if some of the not-so-great reviews are from people who missed the QTEs and got crappy endings as a result. A friend of mine accidentally killed Kara and Alice early on in the game and failed most of Markus' missions, so he got some really disappointing scenes and missed out on a big chunk of the game. Because of this he didn't really like the game.

When he watched me play, he was surprised at all the stuff he missed out on. He's going to play it again this weekend and try to get a more satisfying result.

No Way2528d ago (Edited 2528d ago )

I really disliked the lack of introduction to the controls. I got my ass kicked, as Kara, cause I didn't know what the prompts were wanting. There was zero introduction to the different movements; that I had anyway. However, after I got used to it, it was fine. I have really enjoyed the game, up to this point. I still need to finish it, though. Getting close!

salmonade2529d ago

Crap Gamer, the biggest Xbox fanboy ever even gave this game a 9 out of 10. I'm telling you the game is really really solid. I just can't take a review like this seriously.

Bourne4142529d ago

I'm a die hard xbox fan, but since God of War launched, my buddy has been lacking a PS4. I will defend xbox up and down, but xbox hasn't made a game that's made me want to lend my console out to a friend in years. Sony makes great games, I will gladly defend games like these against my own people.

Gunstar752529d ago

'you're own people"?? 🤨

IamTylerDurden12529d ago (Edited 2529d ago )

This makes the 79 Metacritic even more impressive. There are obviously many members of the media who have issues with David Cage and QD. It's sad that they let this influence their score of the game. I've seen a number of 4/10's, which is absolutely ridiculous and obviously not legitimate. The production value, visuals, and voice acting alone warrant a higher score.

RainbowBrite2529d ago (Edited 2529d ago )

Or maybe QD are divisive and not for everyone.

2pacalypsenow2529d ago (Edited 2529d ago )

Maybe they should assign people who have experience with these types of game and an open mind to review these types of games.

If I was a reviewer I wouldn’t want to review a fighting game becuase I find them boring.

I mean telltale games have generic stories and the same gameplay and are praised by everyone. Seems like the media is just biased towards QD.

DialgaMarine2529d ago

Either way, if a game isn’t for you, because it’s simply not your preferred genre or style, then you probably shouldn’t review it since you likely don’t have any experience to judge the game properly. These sites that pawn these games off on reviewers that openly admit to hating the game before even playing it is just plain damn petty. That’s just wanting to post a review with the intent of trashing the game, and nothing more. The user feedback by and large has been far more possitive for this game than these “professional” cuck reviewers.

trooper_2529d ago

This game doesn't deserve a 4. It's not a broken mess.

Gazondaily2529d ago

^^Because a 4 is only reserved for games that are a 'broken mess'? People just think their own metric is objective fact. Since when was the score of 4 reserved for that?

A game could be 2/10, be perfectly bug free and be totally shit

Not saying that's the case here btw, or saying this is a 4 before people start jumping up and down.

OB1Biker2528d ago (Edited 2528d ago )

Oh look who's here defending a 4 ^^

'This game doesn't deserve a 4. It's not a broken mess.'
Is a fair opinion.
@Rainbow
QD games are not for everyone and it's a fact. The games should be reviewed as what they are trying to achieve in the type of games Detroit tells a story based on your choices in an entertaining way. It does it magnificently and is widely praised as QD best game to date.

To be clear I don't care about scoes and think they are bs but the review doesn't make sense.
'it mechanically and narratively improves on its predecessors.'

Gazondaily2528d ago

@OB1 Biker

" Oh look who's here defending a 4 ^^ "

Are you blind? Did you not read my post?

OB1Biker2528d ago

@Septic
You questioned trooper s opinion
This game is not a broken mess. it doesn't deserve a 4. is also my opinion. Too bad if you don't like it. Just move on.

DigitalRaptor2528d ago

@ OB1Biker

Well said. It's a ridiculous score.

The author says that it improves on its predecessors in a few noted areas, when in fact it improves on its predecessors in almost every single way and is the best QD game for it. Detroit is better than Beyond: Two Souls in every way yet they think that Detroit fails to capitalize on lessons learned from that game that is so much worse... right. okay.

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ShockUltraslash2529d ago (Edited 2529d ago )

Yeah not only is the gameplay absolutely barebones, the story itself is nothing special.

It's another David Cage shovelware.

AspiringProGenji2529d ago (Edited 2529d ago )

Another comment shovelware^

Elda2529d ago

Took the words right out of my mouth.

2pacalypsenow2529d ago (Edited 2529d ago )

Just like Final Fantasy 15 is shovelware?

Kribwalker2529d ago

what does final fantasy 15 have to do with anything here?

ShockUltraslash2529d ago

FFXV has an expansive combat system with a huge variety of weapons with unique skills and playstyles for each.
It has an upgrade system tied to the side quests that constantly reward the player as they progress through the game.
It has multtude of different enemies and boss monsters all inspired by different mythological creatures from across cultures.

AND it tells a story between four friends shouldering the responsibility of saving a kingdom.

Meanwhile Dayvid Cayge can't make gameplay even if his life depended on it.

pinkcrocodile752528d ago

The only thing I've got to say about FF XIV is the sounds from the four guys sometimes sounds like "Gay Sex" the grunts they come out with are hilarious.

My fella loves the game, it's not my bag but again you're talking sh!t

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trooper_2529d ago

Because you've played it, right?

Snookies122529d ago

Hahaha, no... No they did not...

doggo842528d ago (Edited 2528d ago )

I'm on chapter 28 now, and it's 100% clear to me that any review below 7 is complete and utter bulls#@+

Funny that user score is an 8.7 too, lmao and that's after 1400 user scores. Clearly people are Loving this game and so they should. It has a brilliant story, incredible graphics and the choices are brutal. There is no way in hell this game is a 4.

Trez12342528d ago

yet its David cage more successful game and most streamers are steaming atleast two playthrough. this is the pinnacle of these sort of games.

pinkcrocodile752528d ago

Sorry, @Shock, We own both PS4 Pro and Xbox One S / X and I'm a big fan of MS. However I've got to say you are talking sh!t.

Either you haven't played it or you had a bad experience. That said it's a 7 for me and with more in-depth gameplay would easily be a 8 / 8.5.

Its an excellent game even if it is heavy on the interactive, though I'm not knocking that at all.

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Book Review: Detroit: Become Human - Tokyo Stories (Vol 1)

Detroit: Become Human - Tokyo Stories, a new comic inspired by the 2018 universe created by Quantic Dream. This first volume, finally translated into English by publisher Yen Press, follows the story of Reina – an android idol who’s attracted fame and helped change the public’s perception of robots.

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Elon Musk's Tesla Optimus Brings Us One Step Closer to Detroit: Become Human

Elon Musk and Tesla have unveiled the Tesla Optimus robot, and just like that, we're one stop closer to Detroit: Become Human.

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MrDead210d ago (Edited 210d ago )

...this has got to be a joke, the thing looks like it was put together by me when comparing it to something from Boston Dynamics from 20 years ago. They might make good Halloween decorations though as they move more like an animatronic from Spirit Halloween

Is N4G a place to promote a conman now?

Babadook7209d ago (Edited 209d ago )

I disagree. BD is pretty scripted. This is using AI to act. Not the same thing. If you don't like Elon what about Figure 01, 02? Same general concept.

MrDead209d ago

I'm talking about the "robots" ability to do anything, Boston Dynamics have proof of concept and what they build does what they say, the Musk just has an extremely curated video of robots shuffling around like a 90yo. I can see why this presentation tanked Teslas stock price by $60billion.

The dumbass even thought his bus was a good idea, a vehicle that's meant to be mass transit has no ground clearance and they boxed the wheels in making it turn poorly or wasting massive amounts of space on the interior.

Babadook7209d ago

I think it's ahead of Boston dynamics in terms of being a product. Like I said prescripted is not really the same thing as thats not really particularly useful, at least in the human form.

Grilla209d ago

AI? Those bots were controlled by ppl. It’s vaporware

cartoonx1209d ago

AI is also pre-scripted, just more advance. there is a reason you keep getting new version of chat GPT. trained more, better data, algo improved.
It's just a fancier way of pre-scripted. its still limited to what is trained on, how its train, and generative capabilites are limited to how its written.

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Detroit: Become Human Has Sold Over 10 Million Copies

Detroit: Become Human has officially sold over 10 million copies, making it the second most popular choice-and-consequence game after The Witcher 3, which sold over 50 million copies.

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Ezio2048213d ago

"making it the second most popular choice-and-consequence game after The Witcher 3"

Stupidest line I have heard in a long time from a gaming article.

Amplitude213d ago

I actually audibly laughed out loud

VenomUK213d ago

I enjoy all genres of video games including action adventures, RPGs, beat ‘em ups, FPS and choice and consequence games.

mkis007213d ago

What a weird way to categorize 2 unrelated games.

VenomUK213d ago (Edited 213d ago )

Exactly! Maybe they got ChatGPT to help them with their homework?

JEECE213d ago

Cool. Great sales for a game of this style.

90sGamingWasBetter213d ago

One of my favourites from last gen.

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