It's been eight years since Detroit: Become Human was first released on the PlayStation 4. When I first played it, back in the day, it felt unlike any other game. Meticulous writing, fleshed-out dialogue, and the very real consequences of my actions in a game where every choice makes a difference. Needless to say, it's one of my favorite games of all time — and it's ageing like a fine wine.
The world in 2018, for those who remember, felt very different. I'd just finished my undergraduate degree and was thinking of what I wanted my future to look like. I was honing my writing skills, and even though the internet wasn't as advanced as it is today, it was still a sight to behold. AI was a distant reality, which is why Detroit: Become Human felt like an extremely futuristic game, set in the year 2038.
