Deus Ex: Human Revolution

I picked up Deus Ex: Human Revolution a year after its release, But even then it still blew me away. The story line is very detailed and brilliant and the characters each have their own story to tell. The graphics are very realistic and the game play itself is very fun and sometimes quite challenging. There are a few flaws here and there such as when your speaking to someone they do the same animation over and over for the duration of that conversation, but it definitely does not spoil the experience. The game play mainly focuses on stealth and requires real strategy to pull off some of the games more challenging areas, but after doing it using your surrounding (such as hacking computers to shut down robots or stealthily taking down each guard one by one without getting caught)you get a very satisfying feeling. Overall, Deus Ex: Human Revolution is an amazing game with a great story line and i would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great stealth game.

I had no idea that Deux Ex was a first-person-shooter before I installed it. Not only do I think that FPS video games have been done to absolute death, I also believe that they will be the death of video gaming. In fact, it should be illegal to own or produce FPS games from this point onwards.

THEY. ARE. ALL. THE. SAME.

On top of this I find it just a bit disturbing that millions of gamers all over the world take pleasure in sniping so many bad guys. Had I known that Deus Ex was an FPS I would have opted for some cutesy kiddie's game instead. As it was, I was obligated to play through it as I didn't want a trophy count of 0% to tarnish my list. It turns out that the game is actually very imaginative, with a frequently deeply emotional soundtrack, and a lovely neo-noir atmosphere of almost perpetual darkness. The story is important, and political, and will no doubt be a huge controversy when it eventually develops in real life. But the game goes on f-o-r-e-v-e-r. Seriously folks, this is a long, long, loooooooooong game. There are 15 chapters in this story. It should have been 10.

An immersive, political story I can handle, but not as an FPS. Deus Ex is extremely repetitive and many of the levels and environments feature identical architecture and designs. Plus the whole 'Main Quest with multiple Side Quests' concept is getting a bit old now. There's so much potential in Deus Ex: Human Revolution but it's all spoiled the formulaic design.

There is a huge world out there filled with adventure and possibility, to spend a million hours hunting down every last trophy in this game would be tragic. I maxed-out at 52% and I'm happy with that.

Graphics B+ Sound B+ Gameplay C Lasting Appeal C-

A fantastic blend of action, stealth, and RPG elements set in a cyberpunk world! In this game, you step into the shoes of Adam Jensen, a security chief who gets severely injured in a corporate attack and then undergoes some intense cybernetic enhancements. The world is rich with a gritty narrative, exploring themes like transhumanism, corporate greed, and societal divides. Basically, it raises those big "what it means to be human" questions while you're sneaking around or blasting your way through enemies. The gameplay is where it really shines. You can choose your playstyle, go in guns blazing, stealth your way past enemies, or hack into systems and manipulate your surroundings. The world is beautifully designed and has a lot of side quests and lore to dive into, making every corner of the game feel alive and immersive. Plus, those upgrades are super satisfying!

I did find some parts of the combat a bit clunky and the boss fights can be frustratingly one-dimensional compared to the more creative approaches you can take in other areas of the game. But overall, the engaging story and the moral choices you face really keep you invested.

First off, this is a great game. I'd categorize it as an FPS RPG (First person shooter role playing game). It's very tactical and you will want to play this game over repeatedly to explore all the possible ways of playing the game, as well as its variety of endings. The great thing about this game is there is A LOT of variety... You can choose to be lethal or non-lethal, as well employing a wide range of strategies such as stealth and commando tactics (and more) to progress through the game. The story is alright, but it more or less focuses on Adam Jensens' character (watch after credits for my favorite part of game!)The voices, music, and sound effects are also well done and certainly add to the "cyber-punk" atmosphere of the game. In addition the cutscene animations are some of the best i've ever seen in terms of mimicry and lip syncing... I was able to find a new copy of this game for $35 a while back, i've also purchased the DLC Missing Link (which although good - isn't essential, but only 10$ if you want something more after you get through the game). At that price (35$) I can quite easily and conservatively rate this a 9 out of 10, However knowing others may pay more - it's a solid 8 ;-)

Amazing game that gives you tons of freedom to how you approach level - Sneak around? Hack robots? Shoot everything up? Knock everybody down? Non-lethal playthrough? All of this is available to you with tons of interesting side-quests!

Honestly at this point it it is a cult classic alongside Vampire Masquerade. It's essentially Cyberpunk before Cyberpunk 2077. Hoping more people become aware of this series because it's one of my personal favorites! :)