Homo Machina

4.4
5.65K reviews
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About this game

Homo Machina is a puzzle game inspired by the work of avant-garde scientist Fritz Kahn. Set off on a crazy journey to solve the surreal puzzles of Homo Machina and learn about the internal working of the human body, represented as a gigantic 1920s factory.

In this narrative puzzle, players are plunged into an ingenious system of nerves, vessels and valves. The aim is to help the body function correctly in about thirty steps or so throughout the entire day. Each scene breaks down daily acts, such as opening your eyes, chewing a toast or listening to music, through seamless navigation and intuitive gameplay.

Fritz Kahn, a pioneer of infographics and popular science, came up with easy to understand analogies to enable people to improve their understanding of the human body. By combining old school design with a contemporary influence, Homo Machina delights with its clever dialogue between the absent-minded director a the helm of the body-machine and Josiane, his diligent secretary, encouraging players to put task the armada of workers to get the incredible factory up and running.

After Californium, Homo Machina is the new video game created by Darjeeling production. It was published and co-produced by ARTE, European culture digital and TV Channel, and Feierabend.
Updated on
Feb 21, 2022

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Ratings and reviews

4.4
5.31K reviews
Bob Bob
May 27, 2022
It's...fine. I really appreciate all the fine detail and obvious care that went into this game. It looks really good, it's a fun concept, and I applaud the lack of hand-holding the user on the puzzles. That said, my first impulse after finishing is... disappointment. The game captures the imagination really well, creates a fun alternative world, and then just...ends. It all feels like a story without a third act, or with one just with a very weak climax. It all deserves more payoff.
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A Google user
April 15, 2020
Brilliant!! This was absolutely brilliant!! So utterly original the human body as a machine you must figure out how to properly operate basic functions. the puzzles can be a challenge to figure out where to start but it's simple enough if you just really think about what you are looking at and don't be afraid to make mistakes. I love this game. It's is relatively short, and so I truly hope there will be a follow-up!!!
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A Google user
December 30, 2019
Neat concept and graphics, but underwhelmed from what is lacking & 'left to be desired'. The 'game' is rather simplistic, has ZERO "play independence" (to roam/discover/interact)- strictly storyline adherence (overloaded with dialogue) which makes it feel as though you aren't 'playing' anything- just following along a path connecting dot a to dot b and so on until you reach the end- which happens MUCH earlier than what could/should be expected for the 3$ it costs. IMHO, it is not worth the $
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