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7 Billion Humans

Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, iOS, Mac, Android • 2018

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Quick resume

Automate swarms of office workers to solve puzzles inside your very own parallel computer made of people. A thrilling followup to the award winning Human Resource Machine. Now with more humans!

Global score

94/100

Genres

Indie, Simulator, Strategy, Puzzle

Pros

  • Challenging and rewarding programming puzzles
  • Engaging learning tool for coding concepts
  • Humorous and charming art style and story
  • Well-polished user interface and controls
  • Good replay value with optimization challenges

Cons

  • Steep difficulty curve for non-programmers
  • Some ui limitations (e.g. no redo, limited debugging)
  • Randomness in puzzle execution can cause frustration
  • Lack of multiplayer or social features
  • No volume or sound settings in-game

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players write their own code to control multiple workers in parallel, allowing freedom in problem-solving and optimization approaches."

  • Competence
    5

    "The game provides challenging programming puzzles with optimization goals that require skillful coding and logical thinking."

  • Competition
    1

    "There are leaderboards and speed/size optimization challenges, but competition is not the main focus; players mostly compete against their own solutions."

  • Continuation
    3

    "Players engage in long sessions to solve puzzles and optimize solutions, often returning to improve performance and complete optional challenges."

  • Cooperation
    -3

    "Gameplay centers on individual puzzle solving and programming; no multiplayer or cooperative elements are present."

  • Creativity
    4

    "Players create custom programs with multiple approaches to solve puzzles, encouraging creative problem-solving and code design."

  • Domination
    -4

    "Interactions are with AI workers controlled by the player’s code; no social dominance or power over other players."

  • Escapism
    3

    "The game offers a humorous, fictional dystopian setting and engaging puzzles that provide distraction and mental engagement."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest in programming and puzzles, with no external pressure or obligation."

  • Experimenting
    4

    "Players experiment with different coding strategies, optimization techniques, and parallel programming concepts."

  • Exploration
    -2

    "The game is level-based with fixed puzzles; exploration is limited to discovering puzzle solutions rather than new areas."

  • Expression
    -3

    "Customization is minimal; focus is on programming logic rather than avatar or environment personalization."

  • Fantasy
    2

    "The game features a whimsical, satirical fictional world with robots and office workers, but grounded in programming logic."

  • Fellowship
    -4

    "The game is primarily a single-player experience with minimal social or community interaction within gameplay."

  • Growth
    5

    "Strong emphasis on learning programming concepts, problem-solving skills, and improving coding efficiency."

  • Health
    -5

    "Sedentary gameplay requiring focused mental effort; no physical activity involved."

  • Idle
    -4

    "Requires continuous attention and active problem solving; not suitable for passive or background play."

  • Intimacy
    -5

    "No social or emotional relationship building; gameplay is solitary and logic-focused."

  • Leadership
    3

    "Players direct multiple workers simultaneously through their code, effectively leading their actions."

  • Progression
    4

    "Players progress through levels and unlock new commands and concepts, improving their programming capabilities."

  • Relaxation
    1

    "While some find it relaxing and rewarding, others report frustration and mental strain from difficult puzzles."

  • Sensation
    1

    "Enjoyable art, music, and animations provide sensory pleasure, but stimulation is moderate and focused on cognitive engagement."

  • Status
    0

    "Some recognition via leaderboards and achievements, but social status is not a major motivator."

  • Story
    2

    "Contains a light, humorous narrative and cutscenes that provide context and entertainment."

  • Strategy
    5

    "High mental challenge requiring logical reasoning, planning, and optimization of code and parallel processes."

  • Thrill
    -1

    "Puzzles provide intellectual challenge rather than suspense or risk; emotional tension is low to moderate."

  • Value
    4

    "Players report good value for time spent due to engaging puzzles, learning opportunities, and replayability."

  • Violence
    -4

    "No real violence; some humorous depictions of workers being destroyed but gameplay focuses on constructive programming."

  • Survival
    -3

    "No survival mechanics; gameplay occurs in stable, controlled puzzle environments."

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