The Humans is a puzzle-platformer released for the Sega Genesis in 1992 by Imagitec and GameTek. Players take control of a tribe of prehistoric humans, guiding them through a series of increasingly complex levels. Similar in concept to games like Lemmings, it requires thoughtful planning and execution to help your tribe survive against environmental hazards and dinosaurs while discovering essential tools like fire, spears, and wheels.
How to Play
The main objective is to lead a specific number of humans to the exit of each level within the time limit. You must switch between different tribe members, use them to form human ladders to reach higher ledges, and equip items to overcome obstacles. Use the D-pad (mapped to the Arrow keys) to move your selected human. The Genesis A, B, and C buttons (mapped to S, X, and Z on your keyboard) are used to switch between humans, jump, and use tools. Press Start (Enter) to pause the game.
Tips
- Plan your human ladders: The human at the bottom of a ladder cannot move until the others climb down, so ensure you position your ladder in a safe, useful spot before sending your tribe up.
- Multi-purpose tools: The spear is not just a weapon to throw at enemies; you can also use it to pole-vault over wide gaps that a normal jump cannot clear.
- Look before you leap: Survey the level layout carefully before making your first move. Some drops are too high to survive, and a single mistake can leave a human permanently trapped.
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