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The Humans is a puzzle solving game released in 1992 for the MS DOS platform. It was developed by Imagitec Design Inc. and published by GameTek, Inc. The game presents a side view perspective and tasks players with guiding a group of prehistoric characters through a series of levels.

Players control a tribe of early humans, switching between individual characters to complete specific objectives on each scrolling stage. The primary goal is to facilitate the tribe's evolution by having them discover key inventions such as tools, the wheel, weapons, and fire. Success depends on coordinating the actions of multiple characters, as teamwork is necessary to overcome environmental obstacles and puzzles. Common tasks involve locating important objects like a spear within the level or reaching a designated exit point, often by using items the characters have previously acquired.

Each stage imposes a time limit for completion, and failing to meet the objective before time expires requires the player to restart the level. Progression is structured around completing these sequential puzzles, with the complexity of the coordination and exploration increasing as the game advances. The core gameplay revolves around managing the characters' movements and interactions within the environment to solve the logistical challenges presented in each stage.