7 Billion Humans (2018)

7 Billion Humans may feature a concept that doesn't immediately stand out to everyone but the rewards of spending even a few minutes around it will prove very rewarding as the entire experience is extremely addictive, fun and riddled with absurd humor. While a multiplayer mode and a more user-friendly gameplay with the Pro-Controller and the Joy-Cons would be appreciated, 7 Billion Humans is nothing short of an original and recommended game that may surprise quite a few players.

Human Re..., err, 7 Billion Humans is a fine puzzler-meets-programming, especially for those into titles that actually need some thinking (and then some). Just remember that this might be a bit too similar *cough*identical*cough* to a previous title for its own.

7 Billion Humans is aimed not only at those who have an aptitude for computer science and programming, but for any type of gamer who is curious about learning how to use functions to solve problems with clever solutions. The more you play, the better you'll get at this basic coding environment, spotting section in your code that can be optimized, lowering the overall number of steps or using other actions to complete the same goal. In the end, the game is certainly fun and, while not being as unique since the team did previously release Human Resource Machine, it does expand on the formula and scope. The funny writing and charming cartoony art style will win you over and keep you chuckling until the end. It's a polished release that I highly recommend.

7 Billion Humans is as good a game as the Human Resource Machine was in its day. It fits like a glove with the idea of portability of the Nintendo Switch and its Touch Screen as the main control tool. This is a game that will require a good dose of patience, creativity and non-linear thinking, but it rewards you as the best with a great sense of satisfaction when you manage to overcome some of its challenges. Totally recommendable.

There will likely be plenty of Human Resource Machine fans who fall in love with 7 Billion Humans, and work diligently to optimize their programs. Still, puzzle solvers who aren’t versed in these concepts may be faced with tougher roadblocks then their colleagues when trying to ascend the corporate ladder.