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Simulator, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Action
OpenCritic79IGDB79
Humankind is a historical strategy game where you will re-write the entire narrative of humankind, a convergence of culture, history, and values that allows you to create a civilization that is as unique as you are.
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Epic, cool, richly built and clear.
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GamesRadar+Ruth CassidyAug 20214.5/5 starsEmbracing player motivations from start to finish, Humankind refreshes the 4X genre – even with a couple of technical kinks.
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TheSixthAxisJason ColesAug 20219/10HUMANKIND is as deep as you could possibly want from a 4X strategy game, but the constant addition of new things to think about never feels overwhelming because everything's explained so well, and often with a good bit of humour too. It's an excellent game, and if you've never delved into the 4X genre before, this might be your best chance to do so.
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Worth PlayingSep 20219.5/10Alas, that's all the nitpicking I have for Humankind, and I have a ton more good things to say. (Did I also mention civics, culture, fantastic graphics, grievances, fantastic music, religion, forced surrender treaties, a more intuitive tech tree, war support, wonders, and districts expanding cities into a sprawling metropolis?) Humankind is nothing short of incredible. It has truly set a new bar for 4X games, and Firaxis is going to have its work cut out for it to make Civilization 7 visible beside the bright shining star that is Humankind.
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GameSpotDavid WildgooseAug 20216/10Humankind is a flawed but fascinating attempt to reinvent the Civilization-style 4X strategy game.
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IGNLeana HaferAug 20217/10Humankind is an interesting but fairly safe riff on historical 4X that doesn't always rise to meet its potential.
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IGDB rating 7.8/10 from 49 ratings.
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