Humankind

"Humankind is a decent 4X entry for fans of the genre looking for something different - and yet very familiar. Newcomers are probably better off trying Civilization and giving Humankind some time to address its issues."

"HUMANKIND is a well-made civilisation game that happens to do the exact thing Civilization VI does, except for additional modes, Sean Bean&s;s voice, and popularity."

"While it probably won’t be a “Civ killer” – not that it necessarily aims to be one –, it’s clearly a game that historical 4X strategy fans looking for a different spin on the subgenre’s formula should definitely consider trying …"

"HUMANKIND is a true masterpiece and the best 4X of the decade. The game has brilliant gameplay mechanics and offers us an experience of great depth, with some incredible art style. May its reign be long."

"The Humankind - Cultures of Latin America DLC doesn&s;t seem to add much to drastically change the core gameplay of Humankind. Some of my favorite features were part of the free Bolivar update that every player receives, such as the …"

"Amplitude&s;s big play for the historical grand strategy crown is ambitious and considered, but it&s;s missing a little magic."

"Humankind is a very interesting 4X strategy game with a wide variety of elements, most of which are very detailed - though some, like religion, can feel a little undercooked. From city building, expansion and the urban sprawl over time, …"

"A 4X game like no other. Unique and innovative, full with interesting mechanics - and some weird ones. Humankind has some clear flaws, indeed, but kudos to Amplitude for pushing the genre forward."

"It has succeeded in that and in creating a very competent strategy experience, but I sometimes wished for Humankind to aim for more innovation and more surprises."

"Sadly, Humankind isn&s;t Amplitude Studios&s; magnum opus. Its interesting concept of civilization mix-matching is constantly let down by an uncompetitive AI and all sort of balancing issues."

"Humankind is layered and a breath of fresh air for 4X lovers, but the annoying UI is the real enemy here."

"‎Humankind has been a surprise, a title of strategy and management by turns that has not only met the expectations generated, but, in my opinion, has exceeded them. The work of Amplitude enjoys a balance between depth and accessibility difficult …"

"Humankind is a flawed but fascinating attempt to reinvent the Civilization-style 4X strategy game."

"Humankind is immediately accessible to anybody familiar with the 4X genre, especially the Civilization series. It strays a little too close to Civilization at times, but its unique take on the advancement of culture and ideology prevents it from feeling …"

"Move over Civilization, there&s;s a new strategy sheriff in town, and it&s;s called Humankind. Amplitude Studios knocked this out of the park."

"A smart historical 4X that doesn&s;t quite match the inventiveness of the studio&s;s best."

"Humankind, in short, raises the quality standards of the 4X game, placing itself as the perfect "rival" of Civilization. This net of some gleanings that could be filed through future updates and safe expansions. If you&s;re a lover of this …"

"Creating your own civilization in Humankind will draw you in for hundreds, maybe even thousands of hours. The syndrome of one more turn enters here as rarely, encouraging endless fun!"

"HUMANKIND 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;s explained so well, and often with a good bit of humour …"

"Humankind is ambitious in size, scale, and scope, allowing you to try out multiple combinations of cultures as you progress through various eras. However, it&s;s also hampered by limitations in certain mechanics and systems that don&s;t mesh well with the …"

"One of the most encouraging aspects of Humankind is its studio. Amplitude lovingly ushers its games from launch to DLC and expansions. It fixes issues, and it provides new content. I’m excited to see what this means for the future …"

"Like actual Humankind, the game, Humankind is an ambitious, large, complex and sometimes difficult to understand experience that gets better with time and only expands the possibilities of what comes next."

"Humankind is an interesting but fairly safe riff on historical 4X that doesn&s;t always rise to meet its potential."

"While Humankind can’t compete with the current state of Civ VI with all that game’s major expansions and wealth of DLC, it should be remembered that at launch, Civ VI was a pretty basic product. Humankind is a solid, if …"

"There are some cracks in the shiny veneer, for sure, but on the whole Humankind is a great experience with almost endless replayability."

"Humankind is an impressive showing of what Amplitude can do with historical turn-based strategy but is edged out by the series that clearly inspired it. The promise on the box of building a culturally diverse empire is not yet fulfilled, …"

"The new features simulate an essential aspect of humanity and do help Humankind feel more complete, but seldom have the impact you&s;d hope for from the 4X game&s;s first major expansion."

"Embracing player motivations from start to finish, Humankind refreshes the 4X genre – even with a couple of technical kinks."

"Humankind is a classic turn-based strategy game that invites comparisons to the Civilization series. Its unique spin of allowing players to combine multiple cultures does differentiate it from its rivals, but Humankind doesn’t quite offer enough to push the genre …"

"By and large, though, Humankind is still an exciting evolution for the genre. Its dedication to historical authenticity sets it apart from its largest competitor, and the new systems like war support and shifting cultures feel like the very first …"

"The clever interpretation of the immortal concept and the strong strategic elements made Humankind the epochal game."

"Humankind may seem like an imitation of Civilization at first glance, but Amplitude Studio, which has a good track record of turn-by-turn strategy games, has tried a lot to create a work that suits its own tastes in this genre."