The Humans
The Humans is a puzzle-strategy game published by GameTek for the SNES, released in 1992, and it is a port of the 1992 computer game of the same name. You control a tribe of primitive humans, guiding them through levels to complete tasks and survive, with a focus on puzzle-solving, strategy, and resource management.
The gameplay involves controlling multiple humans, each with different abilities, and you must use them to solve puzzles, build tools, and overcome obstacles, with a variety of challenges that require careful planning and coordination. A unique feature is the "tribe" system – you control a group of humans, and you must use their skills and abilities to progress, and each level has different objectives and challenges. The levels include various prehistoric environments, each with unique obstacles and challenges.
The game features a health bar and a continue system, and you can also collect items to restore health and power-ups. The graphics are colorful and detailed, with a prehistoric and cartoonish style, and the sprites are well-animated and full of personality. The music is light and playful, with a fun and whimsical soundtrack that matches the game's prehistoric and puzzle-solving tone. Critics praised the puzzle design and the strategic gameplay, making it a solid puzzle-strategy game for the SNES. It supports one player. The Humans is a fun and engaging puzzle-strategy game that offers a unique prehistoric experience.