Introducing "HUMANITY," a new game in which the player becomes a Shiba Inu (a Japanese dog) to guide the human race that has lost its ego! Includes video and screen shots, as well as an interview with the game's developer!

On May 16, the PS5 and PS4 game "HUMANITY" was released.

HUMANITY" is an action-puzzle game in which the player takes on the role of a Shiba Inu, guiding a group of humans who have lost their will and purpose to a "pillar of light." Compatible with PS VR2 and PS VR, the game offers a new dimension of play by allowing the player to view the crowd from various perspectives as they follow the player's instructions.

This is the first full-fledged game work by web designer/interface designer Yugo Nakamura, and is produced and published by Enhance, led by game creator Tetsuya Mizuguchi, known for "Tetris Effect Connected" and other titles.

[Launch Trailer
The fate of all mankind is in the hands of a single Shiba Inu...

＜Game Overview
In "HUMANITY," a game that combines puzzle and action, you awaken as a Shiba Inu and are given the mission to lead humans, who have lost their will and purpose, to the "Pillar of Light. You can control the crowd with a single "woof". In the Story Mode, you will be guided through more than 90 dynamic, puzzle-solving, gimmick-filled stages and huge boss battles, using a variety of actions such as JUMP, TURN, FLOAT, and SHOOT to guide the crowd to the goal.

The inspiration for the game came from "the movement of a flock of birds" - Interview with Yugo Nakamura and Tetsuya Mizuguchi

Blog, Shuhei Yoshida, President of SEA Indie Initiative, interviewed Yugo Nakamura, creative director, art director, designer, and story creator of the game, and Tetsuya Mizuguchi, executive producer of the game.

The article unravels the thoughts of the creators, from behind-the-scenes development to themes that have given birth to new forms of expression.

Mr. Yugo Nakamura

Tetsuya Mizuguchi

Shuhei Yoshida (interviewer)

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This title is also available through the "Game Catalog," a service for PlayStation Plus Extra and PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers. Subscribers can play the game without additional fees.

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Title Information

■ "HUMANITY
Publisher: Enhance
Format: PlayStation 5 / PlayStation 4
Genre: Puzzle, Action
Distribution date: Now on sale (May 16, 2023)
Price: Download version 3,410 yen (tax included)
Players: 1 player
Rating: IARC 7+ (for ages 7 and up)