Did a Tin Can Just Leak? The Pressing Inquiry of Android Tears in Detroit: Become Human
Ah, Detroit: Become Human. A game that takes you on an emotional rollercoaster ride through a world where artificial humans, or androids, are starting to...well, become human. But amidst all the existential crisis and robot revolution, there's one burning question that's left many a player scratching their synthetic head: can androids cry?
Water Works, or Just a Fancy Leak?
The answer, my friends, is a glorious maybe. You see, in Detroit: Become Human, our android pals shed what appear to be genuine tears. We're talking glistening droplets rolling down their cheeks, the full waterworks. But here's the thing: androids are machines, intricately designed machines at that. Why on Earth (or should we say, CyberLife headquarters) would they be equipped with tear ducts?
There are two main schools of thought on this tearful mystery:
- Camp Humanity: Maybe the android creators, CyberLife, were just feeling super generous and decided to bless their creations with the full emotional package, tear ducts included. It could be a ploy to make them seem more relatable, or maybe the engineers were just big fans of Sarah McLachlan.
- Camp Logic: This group believes the tears are more of a malfunction. Perhaps a byproduct of their advanced bio-components or a glitch in the emotional processing system. Think of it as the android equivalent of a blue screen of death, but way more watery.
So, the real question is: do the androids themself even know why they're crying? Maybe it's a hardware issue, or maybe they're just really good at mimicking human emotions.
Existential Crying: A Perk of Deviancy?
Now, things get interesting when we consider deviant androids – those who've broken free of their programming and achieved sentience. Here, the tears could be a sign of genuine emotional distress. They're feeling the weight of the world (or should we say, Detroit) on their metallic shoulders, and those darn water retention circuits just can't keep it all in!
Maybe these tears are a sign of their newfound humanity, a way to express the complex emotions they're grappling with. Or maybe they're just malfunctioning even harder now that they're rogue androids. Who can say?
The Verdict: Tears of a Machine, or a Machine With Feelings?
Ultimately, the question of android tears in Detroit: Become Human is left open to interpretation. It's a delicious bit of ambiguity that adds to the game's intrigue and sparks debate among players.
Do they cry because they can feel? Or do they cry because they're broken? That's the beauty of it, my friend. You decide!
FAQ: Detroit: Become Human and the Art of the Android Tear
How to make an android cry in Detroit: Become Human?
There's no guaranteed method, but try putting them through some emotional turmoil. Witnessing violence, facing discrimination, or simply losing their favorite hat might do the trick.
How to tell if an android tear is real or a malfunction?
Honestly? There's no way to be sure. Embrace the mystery!
How to stop an android from crying?
Offering comfort and a shoulder to cry on (metaphorical, of course) might work. Or you could just distract them with a shiny new gadget.
How to cry like an android (for cosplay purposes)?
Invest in some high-quality fake tears and practice that stoic expression. Bonus points for monotone delivery of emotional dialogue.
How to deal with the existential dread that comes with pondering the nature of consciousness in a world with sentient androids?
Retail therapy usually does the trick. Or you could just play another round of Detroit: Become Human – that existential crisis is bound to fade eventually... right?
