If you have never experienced Deus Ex in your younger days, then, talking out of my personal experience, I HIGHLY suggest you taking the time to play this pearl of a video game.There are just so many things I thought was awesome about this game and I can't wait to tell about it!
Deus Ex is a nano punk/cyberpunk-themed action-role playing video game — combining first-person shooter, stealth and role-playing elements.
Set in a dystopian world during the year 2052, the central plot follows rookie United Nations Anti-Terrorist Coalition agent JC Denton, as he sets out to combat terrorist forces, which have become increasingly prevalent in a world slipping ever further into chaos. As the plot unfolds, Denton becomes entangled in a deep and ancient conspiracy, encountering organizations such as Majestic 12, the Illuminati, and the Hong Kong Triads throughout his journey.
But that was just the formality. There are tons of content in this game that I can't wait to talk about.
1. Combat
One of the most satisfying part of this game. You can choose these following ways of going through missions:
1.1 kick ass, kill everyone and move on
1.2 sneak to every enemy and take them out without anyone ever knowing you were present
1.3 maneuver through drains and tunnels without harming a single enemy
1.4 do a bit of everything
All in all, I think stealth was the most satisfying way to play the game. Stealth can be a really difficult challenge at the start of the game, but as you progress and get new abilities and weapons, you will feel like playing an open world Hitman which is of course AWESOME in every way.
2. Actions and Consequences
This is one of the most unique features in a LOT of modern videogames. I'll give a really funny example:
My mission was to find the doctor of my headquarter. I was searching for several minutes and I accidentally stumbled into a women's bathroom. After returning to my boss he actually made a little comment about how bad it makes the company look bad if I do these kinds of actions.
I mean really, small details like that make games so memorable!
That was of course not everything. There are so many given moments where you can decide your future by acting a certain way. You are given the choice to kill people and some even cause other important characters to have a different view about you. That is something even the great Elder Scrolls series fails to implement in their newest games.
3. Story
It sadly is very linear, but the given missions play in many different environments, the objectives aren't very repetitive, although there is a lot of walking involved. The story itself is very exciting and easily comparable to a good movie you would want to watch, especially conspiracy theory fans love this game. There are different endings.
4. Customization
Augmentations, skills, customizable firearms, an inventory allows you to choose the perfect features you want to have. You can customize your main character, the things mentioned above focus solely on the way you want to go through your missions like I mentioned in part 1.
5. My evaluation.
10/10. Exciting story, many different approaches in missions, customization, consequences for your actions, great stealth gameplay. The eye for detail we gamers miss in the modern day gaming. Even the linear gameplay doesn't stop you from searching for hidden secrets (and believe me there are tons of secrets!!)
Any minuses?
The graphics have gotten older in all these years and the voice acting sounds silly for modern standard. But believe me, the quality gameplay takes away all your attention off the aged graphics.
