PS4 exclusive Detroit: Become Human releases launch trailer

A PlayStation exclusive worth getting?

Compared to other PlayStation exclusives this year, such as God of War and Spiderman, Detroit: Become Human has had considerably less hype. However, PlayStation owners should be happy with such another strong exclusive title in their console's library. While Detroit: Become Human is a new IP, it is Quantic Dream's fourth exclusive for Sony. Fahrenheit for PlayStation 2 and Heavy Rain for PlayStation 3 were critical successes, receiving praise for their narrative focus. While the Ellen Page starring Beyond: Two Souls for the PS3 didn't fair as well as the previous titles, Quantic appear to have learnt from their mistakes.

In Detroit: Become Human, players will control three androids. Kara, an escapee exploring her new freedom, Marcus, a militant rebel determined to ending android servitude and Connor, a bladerunner like detective on the hunt for deviants. The gameplay is a combination of exploration to solve puzzles and find items, QTE fuelled action sequences and intense dialogue. While the gameplay may seem barebones and minimalist, this enables the cinematic narrative to unfold. How players complete dialogue scenes and action sequences directly impact the story. Unlike a Telltale Game, there is no gameover screen. Characters can be successful, injured or even die, while the game keeps moving forward regardless. This is where the main appeal of these games lie. The cinematic experience is not only entirely narrative driven, but driven by the players actions.