Homo Machina

ARTE Experience

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.

Ratings and reviews

cute game. i had to spend some expiring Google play munnies, so i got this. it's kind of like the escape room puzzles where you have to figure out what to click or drag next to proceed to the next step but more linear. i don't know if this is the fault of my speakers or if it's in the game, but i don't like the crackling sounds, though i get the idea of making it sound more vintage like the theme, but maybe it's just me because I've had other apps make crackle sounds too.

This game is beautifully crafted. The puzzles offer a nice challenge, while not being overly difficult. This offers a stimulating but casual puzzling experience. To top it off, the artistry is backed by an engaging story to help highlight the simple functions of the body in a very creative way.

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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New updated version, taking into account players' feedbacks for an improved experience!