The PS4 Exclusive Game Proves Futurama’s Theory, More or Less
Detroit: Become Human is the next step in interactive storytelling from French developer Quantic Dream. Available now, the game sits at a 7.9 on Metacritic score and an even higher user score of 8.6. While it offers a dose of escapism with its photorealistic and captivating story set in the future, some aspects deliberately hearken back to reality. Take this survey for instance.
Upon one’s logging in, Detroit: Become Human asks players if they’re willing to partake in a survey. Questions are personal and pertain to the belief in God, technology, and outlook for the future. One question specifically asks, “Would you consider having a relationship with an android that looks like a human?” Results are tallied at the end in the form of percentages. At the time of this writing, 67% of users answered yes to the question.
Granted, the survey doesn’t specify what kind of “relationship” humans are willing to share with androids. However, it seems director David Cage and the team predicted this outcome. If you have played Detroit: Become Human (no spoilers), there are magazines that offer context to the setting. According to these in-game easter eggs, most humans in the future are romantically involved with androids. There is even a tongue-and-cheek piece about the decline of birthrates.
Here’s a look at the survey in question, posted by CramGaming
What are your thoughts on the Detroit: Become Human survey results? Have you played the game? Let us know your takeaway in the comments below. And if you haven’t done so already, check out our review of the PS4 exclusive.
Happy gaming.