Human Resource Machine

 Wii U
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Cubed3
    Mar 6, 2017
    80
    A heavily stylised game based on programming is hardly destined for universal appeal, but those who do fall into its niche will find plenty to love about Human Resource Machine. Whether you are unfamiliar entirely with computing, or a professional in the field, the charm on the game's surface is such that it's impossible not to fall in love with the cute characters and hilarious dialogue, even if it's all over a little too soon.
  2. Nintendo Enthusiast
    Nov 17, 2015
    80
    The puzzles may get too complex at times, but Human Resource Machine is a game anyone with an interest in challenging puzzlers should play.
  3. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Feb 4, 2016
    75
    An interesting and painless way to dip a toe into the world of computer science without actually having to get your feet wet. [Issue #19 – January/February 2016, p.23]
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  5. FNintendo
    Dec 28, 2015
    70
    It's very well designed and it can help those without programming skills with their first steps in this world. It also does its job with very well implemented touch controls, but it will not be a significant challenge to players who already have programming skills and its 38 levels might feel too short.
  6. Gameblog.fr
    Dec 22, 2015
    70
    As a puzzle game or an introduction to programming, Human Resource Machine does a really good job, although everyone might not prove up to the task.
  7. Nintendo Life
    Nov 1, 2015
    70
    Human Resource Machine is a good game, bordering on great. It's just missing a few little tweaks.
  8. Brash Games
    Dec 8, 2015
    60
    All of the great things about the game, the music, the cutesy indie art design, the concept, and the humor…all overshadowed by a difficulty curve so steep that Lance Armstrong couldn’t bike up it if he was in his blood-doping addled prime.

Awards & Rankings

27
#27 Best Wii U Game of 2015
33
#33 Most Discussed Wii U Game of 2015
35
#35 Most Shared Wii U Game of 2015

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 2 out of 8
  1. andrelol3
    Jan 9, 2016
    8
    Fun puzzle game about programming. The presentation is simple but ver charming and the game is fun to play. It gets very difficult in laterFun puzzle game about programming. The presentation is simple but ver charming and the game is fun to play. It gets very difficult in later levels, so I would only recommend this for people who like puzzle games.… Full Review »
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