Should I Save Hank or Catch the Deviant? A Deep Dive into Detroit: Become Human’s Crucial Choice
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The question of whether to save Hank or chase the deviant in Detroit: Become Human is a pivotal moment that resonates throughout the entire game. There’s no single “right” answer, as the best choice depends heavily on your desired outcomes for Connor, Hank, and the overall narrative. However, the game heavily implies that saving Hank is almost always the better choice in the long run.
Ultimately, while a deviant might be a temporary threat, Hank is a core character that can significantly influence the story. Choosing to prioritize Hank not only enhances the narrative, but also opens up more beneficial pathways for Connor, particularly if you are pursuing a deviant Connor ending. While letting the deviant escape may seem like a failure, it’s a much more rewarding experience as it leads to crucial character development and story advancements for Connor and Hank.
The Consequences of Saving Hank
Building Trust and Relationships
Choosing to save Hank directly impacts your relationship with him, significantly increasing his trust level. This trust is crucial for several reasons:
- Connor’s Deviant Path: A good relationship with Hank is often a prerequisite for Connor to become a deviant. If Hank trusts Connor, he is more likely to support him and help Connor navigate his conflicting feelings.
- Avoiding Suicide: A hostile or distant relationship with Hank can lead to his suicide by the end of the game. This prevents you from achieving the ‘Survivors’ Trophy and negatively affects the game’s overall ending.
- Unlocking Story Branches: A good relationship with Hank unlocks several critical dialogue options, character interactions, and story branches. These enhance the overall narrative significantly, making the game more interesting and compelling.
- Real Hank Reveal: A pivotal scene is unlocked during the “Hostage” scenario, where choosing to interpose results in a fight with the fake Connor and eventually a quiz by the real Hank to see who the real Connor is.
Short-Term Setbacks, Long-Term Gains
While you might fail to catch a specific deviant immediately, the consequences aren’t detrimental in the long run. The narrative progression and character development unlocked by saving Hank far outweigh the benefits of catching a single deviant in that specific moment.
The “Interpose” Choice
Selecting “interpose” in the hostage scenario also shows a huge moment of character development for Connor. By jumping in front of Hank to save him, Connor is demonstrating actions that are against his initial programming and showing true compassion.
The Consequences of Chasing the Deviant
Short-Term Satisfaction, Long-Term Loss
While chasing the deviant might seem like the logical choice for a machine like Connor, it often leads to short-term satisfaction, such as completing his mission at that moment, with long-term losses, primarily with Hank’s trust.
- Damaged Relationship: Neglecting Hank to chase the deviant damages your relationship with Hank, leading to negative interactions, mistrust, and ultimately, a less favorable narrative experience.
- Missed Opportunities: Choosing to prioritize catching a deviant over saving Hank will make some pivotal story branches inaccessible, cutting out key moments of character development and narrative depth.
- Hank’s Suicide: An adversarial relationship with Hank is a direct pathway to Hank’s suicide which has major repercussions on the game.
The Illusion of Control
Chasing the deviant seems like the best choice if you are concerned with adhering to your program and completing missions as intended by CyberLife, however, deviating from the Cyberlife mission and saving Hank shows how much Connor is able to think for himself.
Understanding the Greater Narrative
Detroit: Become Human is a game about choices and their consequences. The choices you make regarding Hank directly influence the game’s overall outcome. The focus of the game is more about the journey of deviating and self discovery rather than catching all the deviants. Saving Hank almost always leads to a more satisfying and richer story experience.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Can Hank die if I choose to chase the deviant?
Yes, if you consistently prioritize catching deviants over saving Hank, it will greatly damage your relationship with Hank. This can ultimately lead to his suicide by the end of the game if he has no more faith in Connor.
2. Does saving Hank always guarantee a good ending?
Saving Hank improves your chances of achieving the good endings, however, it does not guarantee it. You must also make other positive choices throughout the game in order to get a good ending.
3. What if Hank is hostile toward Connor?
If Hank is hostile toward Connor, they will have an adversarial relationship that will negatively impact the game and can lead to their confrontation and possible death.
4. How do I make Hank like Connor?
To make Hank like Connor, you should be apologetic, avoid criticizing his health or work ethic, and compliment him. The more you act laid-back, the better he will respond to you.
5. What happens if Connor stays a machine?
If Connor remains a machine, he will still hunt down deviants and attempt to complete his mission. Hank will ultimately confront him when he tries to assassinate Markus.
6. Is there a bad ending in Detroit: Become Human?
Yes, there are bad endings. For example, Markus can choose a determined, hostile approach that neglects the value of human life, which is considered a “bad” ending.
7. What is rA9?
rA9 is a concept of hope amongst androids and is ultimately revealed to be a fake, invented by androids who need something to believe in.
8. What is the secret ending?
The secret ending involves Markus being killed by the police, Connor failing to find Jericho and then getting deactivated. This secret ending reveals Kamski who explains that humans always want to see their creations fail, even if they themselves don’t realize it.
9. How do I get the “Save Hank” trophy?
To get the “Save Hank” trophy, you must choose to save Hank when given the option in “The Nest” after chasing the deviant.
10. Can Connor become a deviant?
Yes, Connor can become a deviant if you make specific choices throughout the game, such as saving Hank, not shooting Chloe, and allowing the Traci to escape.
11. How does the “Interpose” option affect the game?
Choosing to “Interpose” during the hostage scene triggers a fight with the fake Connor, which then has Hank asking you questions in order to determine who the real Connor is. This event further enhances their relationship.
12. What happens if I don’t save Hank in Detroit Become Human?
If you do not save Hank and let him die, in the final chapter there will be a branch where “A New Connor has Arrived”, which means that Hank is dead. If Hank is alive you will get the branch “New Connor has Hank Hostage”.
13. What happens if Connor kills Markus?
If Connor kills Markus, North will become the leader of the deviants, and you will not be given the option to play as Markus in the final chapter.
14. What happens if I let Chloe go?
If you let Chloe go, she will thank you and leave the main menu and will not return even after relaunching the game.
15. Should I shoot Chloe?
No. If you shoot Chloe, you will receive Jericho’s location, but Hank’s trust will dramatically decrease. Therefore, it is better to let Chloe go.
Conclusion
Ultimately, the decision to save Hank or catch the deviant is a microcosm of the larger themes of the game: autonomy, empathy, and the value of relationships. While chasing the deviant might satisfy Connor’s programming, prioritizing Hank ultimately leads to a more fulfilling and impactful narrative. The bond that Connor forges with Hank by choosing to save him is far more valuable and crucial to the overall narrative experience. It opens up more impactful story branches and allows you to achieve the “good ending” and ultimately experience the game the way it was meant to be.