Deus Ex: Mankind Divided

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  1. rodericrinehart
    Jan 1, 2017
    10
    I'm giving this a 10 because it is an incredible game with great replayability, superb graphics, and a good story. It isn't perfect, but it definitely is between a 9 and a 10. Improves in every way on Human Revolution, which I also loved. SO MANY WAYS TO SOLVE EACH PUZZLE. And this time, you truly can do a nonlethal and stealth playthrough. It was so satisfying and the game really stickI'm giving this a 10 because it is an incredible game with great replayability, superb graphics, and a good story. It isn't perfect, but it definitely is between a 9 and a 10. Improves in every way on Human Revolution, which I also loved. SO MANY WAYS TO SOLVE EACH PUZZLE. And this time, you truly can do a nonlethal and stealth playthrough. It was so satisfying and the game really stick with me. It has better controls and graphics than Dishonored 2, but not quite as good of world-building.… Expand
  2. Lambo442
    Dec 30, 2019
    10
    My God this is a such a solid game. The original Deus Ex is one of my favourite games and all of the sequels bar this one have fallen short. Here what I like about it:

    -Intricately crafted cities and levels, full of character. -Brilliant exploration with plenty of hidden areas to find. -Nicely non-linear without overloading you with missions -Solid and satisfying stealth mechanics    My God this is a such a solid game. The original Deus Ex is one of my favourite games and all of the sequels bar this one have fallen short. Here what I like about it:

    -Intricately crafted cities and levels, full of character.
    -Brilliant exploration with plenty of hidden areas to find.
    -Nicely non-linear without overloading you with missions
    -Solid and satisfying stealth mechanics
    -Combat is now a lot more visceral feeling and refined
    -Really engaging plot line, not too convoluted, that completely sucks you in
    -Augs are cooler than ever, especially the forward dash. Imagine leaping high up onto a balcony and then leaping across a street onto the opposite one to find a hidden room stacked with goodies.

    It's just pure sexyness through and through. Very polished and it's obvious a lot of love has gone into it.    … Expand
  3. StrongHarm
    Aug 29, 2016
    10
    Once again, Deus Ex exceeds my expectations where storyline, detail, and science are concerned. Every dev team should put this much detail and effort into their games. With more than 20 hours in the game, I've not seen a single bug. The performance is really great as long as I'm not in 4k (they're patching later for DX12 and 4k performance). I'm getting no less than 60fps on full ultraOnce again, Deus Ex exceeds my expectations where storyline, detail, and science are concerned. Every dev team should put this much detail and effort into their games. With more than 20 hours in the game, I've not seen a single bug. The performance is really great as long as I'm not in 4k (they're patching later for DX12 and 4k performance). I'm getting no less than 60fps on full ultra settings (dual 980ti) in 1080. With that said, I think the micro transactions and day1 DLC are disgusting and I'm seriously considering never giving my money to Eidos or Square Enix again. It's a real shame. I scored it a 10 because we're rating the game here. If I were rating the companies involved it would be a 2.… Expand
  4. voxx
    Aug 29, 2016
    10
    This game rivals the original. You will rarely feel so immersed in a game. The graphics are STUNNING, I probably spent an extra hour or two just looking at everything. A lot of people will give it negative scores cause the publisher tacked on microtransactions to essentially let you 'cheat', you can buy praxis kits. But it's a single player game and realistically you'll never touch theThis game rivals the original. You will rarely feel so immersed in a game. The graphics are STUNNING, I probably spent an extra hour or two just looking at everything. A lot of people will give it negative scores cause the publisher tacked on microtransactions to essentially let you 'cheat', you can buy praxis kits. But it's a single player game and realistically you'll never touch the 'shop' they added. The game is a ****ing masterpiece though!… Expand
  5. Johnman
    Aug 24, 2016
    10
    FX-6300
    R9 280X 3GB
    12 GB RAM
    Windows 10 on SSD

    The game looks good and runs excellent on a mix of medium and high settings. As for everything else, I could repeat my review from Human Revolution: GREAT soundtrack, complex characters, and even better gameplay this time around. It's a good time to be a Deus Ex fan.
  6. keysmachine
    Aug 23, 2016
    10
    I was sold on this game in the first 20 minutes of the game. The music along with the new selection matrix and the setting. my god, I don't care that the story was dummed down. it makes for a more concise narrative that doesn't get to big for it's own britches.

    Even Jensen's Voice Actor is doing a better job in this game than he did in Human Revolution. He actually shows a little bit of    I was sold on this game in the first 20 minutes of the game. The music along with the new selection matrix and the setting. my god, I don't care that the story was dummed down. it makes for a more concise narrative that doesn't get to big for it's own britches.

    Even Jensen's Voice Actor is doing a better job in this game than he did in Human Revolution. He actually shows a little bit of range in his line delivery which is nice for our traumatized and war weary protagonist.    … Expand
  7. JerryYeh
    Nov 30, 2021
    10
    This has to be one of the most underated/ underappreicated game ever.

    When this game was released, there were some controversies regarding microtranscation and using current social issues in it's promotional material, both were nonsense of course, the ms were only for praxis points and can be totally ignored, but a bunch of butthurted people back then gave this game a bad review just    This has to be one of the most underated/ underappreicated game ever.

    When this game was released, there were some controversies regarding microtranscation and using current social issues in it's promotional material, both were nonsense of course, the ms were only for praxis points and can be totally ignored, but a bunch of butthurted people back then gave this game a bad review just for that, saying it's “Sending a message” to the devs, we'll get back on that later.

    Another criticism is that the game is way too short, these players probably just blow through the game thinking it's Call of Duty, the Dev actually did a smart thing in this game, instead of a huge open world that has nothing to explore, they made a small but very detailed part of the city, there are so many hidden quest and areas to explore in every nook and crannies, so IF you play the game properly like the first first game, or even Human Revolution, you'll find hours upon hours of content outside of the main quest, it's like complaining Skyrim's main quest is short, the main quest is only the side dish, it's the other optional quest are the main meal, but instead a bunch of dumb players just finish the main quest and gave it a bad review.

    So the player “Sending a message” to the dev about ms and giving it a bad review based on the main quest alone, compleletly ignoring how great the artistry and sound design is, how intricate the full of content the city is, and some minor bugs and gliches which were fixed but still more complains then praise, what do we have in the end?

    The dev just stop trying, we don't get a sequel.

    Great job guys, you really send them a message, a message that means hard work and minor mistakes gets punished, I just want to say screw you to all those dumb ass who gave the dev a lot of crap for no reason, this game was way ahead of it's time, it's way better then Cyberpunk 2077, but lots of you just don't appreciate what we have, and now the franchise is dead/ on hiatus or whatever.    … Expand
  8. rupok93
    Aug 24, 2016
    10
    Can't believe this excellent game is getting rated by by people who have no idea what they are talking about. They do the same on steam reviews, buy game, review and then refund. The game is a really good sequel to hr and some people didn't realize you can EDIT YOUR SETTINGS on pc. The game came with msaa at 8x on default, obviously that will not lead to good performance for many people.Can't believe this excellent game is getting rated by by people who have no idea what they are talking about. They do the same on steam reviews, buy game, review and then refund. The game is a really good sequel to hr and some people didn't realize you can EDIT YOUR SETTINGS on pc. The game came with msaa at 8x on default, obviously that will not lead to good performance for many people. After you turn that off the game is smooth 60fps or more.

    I didn't even realize there were microtransactions until people were throwing a fit for no reason. The game gives u so much money and praxis in sp that its not even noticeable. When publishers throw in these things they count on a very very tiny portion of people to even buy these things, not the majority so they don't design the game around it, just extra money so they can justify new content in breach mode.    … Expand
  9. Runnerblank
    Jan 24, 2017
    10
    It was a very well done game with only a few issues.
    Most of the issues were from the publisher and not the game designers.
    Giving it a ten because anyone who gives it a zero shouldn't be reviewing anything I really hate people who have a single issue and if it has say microtransactions they give it a zero. I mean if you hate the genre or the company that much why are you playing it    It was a very well done game with only a few issues.
    Most of the issues were from the publisher and not the game designers.
    Giving it a ten because anyone who gives it a zero shouldn't be reviewing anything

    I really hate people who have a single issue and if it has say microtransactions they give it a zero.
    I mean if you hate the genre or the company that much why are you playing it (if you actually played it).
    Either way why do you think giving a zero provides any useful information to the rest of us.

    It would make me very happy if Metacritic would automatically ban for life anyone who gives a zero review to anything.    … Expand
  10. mezdejek
    Dec 29, 2018
    10
    Amazing and just perfect Deus Ex game.
    Music, augumentations and everything in game logic is well composed.

    Everything has meaning so it's important to combine augimentations that you use!
    And world created by designers is perfect - ofcourse there could be more places because now it looks like serial killer is living next to you.
    Nevertheless this game is perfect for funboy like me.
  11. Valko
    Jan 9, 2018
    10
    Great game, though it has some cons compared to DE: HR. Earlier it had pretty bad optimisation for PCs, now it's ok and the game is really cyberpunk RPG gem.
  12. PrinceThrakkath
    Sep 5, 2016
    10
    A great sequel to Deus Ex HR, almost every aspect of gameplay has been improved. Really well realised gorgeous gameworld to explore. I'm currently on my second playthrough with 62 hours gametime. Performance wise its just a matter of using the right settings, its a beautiful game but ultra settings are only for people who are pushing the very best of hardware to its limits. Its stillA great sequel to Deus Ex HR, almost every aspect of gameplay has been improved. Really well realised gorgeous gameworld to explore. I'm currently on my second playthrough with 62 hours gametime. Performance wise its just a matter of using the right settings, its a beautiful game but ultra settings are only for people who are pushing the very best of hardware to its limits. Its still a gorgeous game on high settings and runs perfectly on my Fury and FX-8350.

    Rated 10 to balance out the idiots review bombing a well made AAA title with 0 scores over something stupid like microtransations that have no effect on the main game at all. To see this getting user scores as low as NMS is utterly ridiculous, it fully deserved the 9.2 from IGN and is a worthy successor to Human Revolution.    … Expand
  13. Buggward
    Aug 28, 2016
    10
    ORIGINAL REVIEW SCORE: 9

    There's a ton of people here crying about the microtransactions, and ranking the game super low because of them. Here's a novel idea: DON'T USE THEM. They make exactly zero difference in the game. In fact, I didn't even realize they were in the game until now, days after the release. Crying about microtransactions = you're totally pathetic. Grow up. As for    ORIGINAL REVIEW SCORE: 9

    There's a ton of people here crying about the microtransactions, and ranking the game super low because of them.

    Here's a novel idea: DON'T USE THEM. They make exactly zero difference in the game. In fact, I didn't even realize they were in the game until now, days after the release. Crying about microtransactions = you're totally pathetic. Grow up.

    As for the game itself, it's fantastic. The graphics aren't what I'd consider to be up to par for this current gen, but really now, what does that really matter? It doesn't. They're more than good enough.

    Gameplay, it's Deus Ex. It's a beautiful cyberpunk world with a mix of action and stealth. It's a blast to play.

    Voice acting this time around is much better. Jensen has a bit more flavor in his voice over HR, he's still a grade A badass.

    Story isn't bad. It could be a tad more robust, but hey, whatever. It's good.

    Overall, a really solid buy. Just ignore the blubbering idiots and play it for yourself.

    EDITED SCORE: 10

    Just finished the game. True storytelling still exists, that was PERFECT. And OMG I DIDN'T USE MICROTRANSACTIONS, BECAUSE I'M NOT GARBAGE AT VIDEOGAMES.

    This game EARNED the 10. A perfect example of the last bastion of solid gaming. Deus Ex is truly for REAL gamers.    … Expand
  14. Nickolababaiko
    Mar 18, 2018
    10
    Великолепная игра! Которая по сюжету рассказывает о событиях которые могут произойти с человечеством в будущем!! И заставляет задумываться!! Повсеместная кибернетизация! Люди устанавливают себе биомеханические части тела и всевозможные улучшения организма! Мир разделился на модифицированных и чистых людей!
    По геймплею всё также супер! Тут и отличный стэлс(можно лазить везде незамеченым    Великолепная игра! Которая по сюжету рассказывает о событиях которые могут произойти с человечеством в будущем!! И заставляет задумываться!! Повсеместная кибернетизация! Люди устанавливают себе биомеханические части тела и всевозможные улучшения организма! Мир разделился на модифицированных и чистых людей!
    По геймплею всё также супер! Тут и отличный стэлс(можно лазить везде незамеченым никого не убивая) куча разных способов прохождения! Уровни кишат скрытыми ходами и обходными путями! Тут и залихватский шутер! Модифицируй себя круче чем терминатор и вали всех направо и налево!))
    Минусы у игры только технические! Это оптимизация и производительность! На старте был просто ужас! Сейчас вроде норм...раза 4 вылетала за прохождение!
    Всем рекомендую! Мало таких одиночный игр осталось!    … Expand
  15. emett
    Aug 24, 2016
    10
    The game is quite well made, I won't say its the best game I have ever played but it is definitely one of the more refined ones. Despite its price tag and day 1 DLC, I still think it still deserves a 9/10. However who is actually interested in what I like
  16. ackmanx
    Aug 28, 2016
    10
    It's like Deus Ex: Human Revolution, but even better. What's not to like? Petty annoyances aside on how Square put in optional micro-transactions (which aren't even visible during gameplay, by-the-way), this game delivers and it delivers well!
  17. furrier69
    Sep 7, 2016
    10
    While I hate micro-transactions, and I cannot fathom why the developers thought that was a good idea, I love the Deux Ex series and this is much better than the 2010-era version. Had a great time, one of the best games I've played in the last couple of years.
  18. SH1
    Aug 30, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Generally a good experience provided you play with a keyboard and mouse. The controls are extremely awkward to use when playing with a XBox 1 controller.

    I had no technical problems with the game. I was playing on a Nvidia GTX970 with a SSD. I did not install any Nvidia optimization software (In fact I disabled the update system because it was eating my bandwidth)

    The only problem I had was with the story. Something about the whole conflict between augmented and non-augmented peoples seems off: Shouldn't augmented people be better than
    non-augmented people, and therefore be at the top of the food chain?    … Expand
  19. Theros
    Sep 23, 2016
    10
    Past review:
    Try not to listen to the masses that cry about microtransactions. Not saying these are a good thing. Not saying that microtransactions are a bad thing either. You have to understand that initial purpose of those is to help and not to destroy the experience. This means that if the system is implemented the right way - this very well could be positive for all parties.
    The DLC    Past review:
    Try not to listen to the masses that cry about microtransactions. Not saying these are a good thing. Not saying that microtransactions are a bad thing either. You have to understand that initial purpose of those is to help and not to destroy the experience. This means that if the system is implemented the right way - this very well could be positive for all parties.
    The DLC issue. The same as it goes for microtransactions. Get over it. We ourselves are the cause of this. This will not change any time soon.
    The performance. Unfortunately this port is not the best I have seen. Had to update video drivers, lower a few settings here and there and wait for the latest patch.
    Otherwise it is a great game so far. Give it a chance.

    Update:
    After 92 hours I have spent in this game I can tell You this game has flaws. A very short and abruptly ending main story ('To be continued'), small amount of 'badass' takedowns, horrible hacking (many of those locks seem to be not tested at all), a few bugs, performance issue in past.
    But that seems as a small price to pay for all the amazing things You get:
    Visuals (technologies):9/10 (lip-sync is poor though)
    Visuals (style-wise): 99/10 (no, I am not mistaken - it is this good)
    Music: a less expressive and noticeable, more like an ambient, still a 9.5/10
    Sound: Deep, rich and variate sound 9/10
    Replay-ability: a 10/10, no doubt

    One thing that I want everyone to understand is that it is clear that Square-Enix (the publisher) did not give enough funds to produce this game. It is clear that people in Eidos Montreal are amazingly talented, but a game of this caliber needs a lot more. Something tells me this is exactly why the main story is so short.
    What I am trying to get through to You? Go buy it. Please. Every time we are avoiding buying a complex but a bit flawed game, we make sure this game has less chances to stay alive and get better for the good of all of us. Understand and remember that. We are 'voting' using our own money. Good time of day to You all. Signing out.    … Expand
  20. AlKappaccino
    Aug 28, 2016
    10
    Enhancement from HR in every way except Story. The Story isn't as depth as it was in HR, but especially the side missions are very well crafted and add a good chunk of immersion to the game. It's visuals are amazing, but I miss the more stereotic art style HR had. We also have less locations in MD but larger areas overall.

    Also, I don't know why people keep **** about the micro    Enhancement from HR in every way except Story. The Story isn't as depth as it was in HR, but especially the side missions are very well crafted and add a good chunk of immersion to the game. It's visuals are amazing, but I miss the more stereotic art style HR had. We also have less locations in MD but larger areas overall.

    Also, I don't know why people keep **** about the micro transactions.
    1. Who the fk cares? You don't have to fkin buy it
    2. It is no multiplayer game, so there isn't even a chance, you get an advantage over anything
    3. It's a Square Enix thing and has nothing to do with Eidos Montreal and doesn't make the game any worse.    … Expand
  21. Fuzzball
    Sep 2, 2016
    10
    The game itself feels like it flows naturally from the previous game - I have already spent >40 hours playing at this point and completed it twice. The second run was a was a quick run-through to see the difference and yes - if you don't spend time exploring and doing all of the side quests, it is a shorter game than it's predecessor. But doing that flies in the face of what the Deus ExThe game itself feels like it flows naturally from the previous game - I have already spent >40 hours playing at this point and completed it twice. The second run was a was a quick run-through to see the difference and yes - if you don't spend time exploring and doing all of the side quests, it is a shorter game than it's predecessor. But doing that flies in the face of what the Deus Ex games have always been about - exploring, finding interesting ways of getting past obstacles and adapting.
    I have been a fan of this franchise from day one, and I fell in love with the Deus Ex universe when I first played the original game on a PC Gamer demo disk years ago - with the exception of Invisible War - and for me both his game and Human Revolution carry the torch well. Neither of them have quite reached the standard set by the original, but I would be interested to see this taken to it's logical conclusion and for the studio to eventually come full circle and remake the original at some point in the future.

    The cover mechanics are a little bit strange to get used to at first - but I use the side buttons on my mouse for those functions, so that could just be me. The shooting, stealth and aug side of things is near-perfect though, for me.

    Performance wise - I haven't had a single issue bar a couple of odd framerate drops. This game is a bit of a memory-hog though, 3.5gb+ is usually being eaten up while playing. I am running an i7 3820, GTX 980ti, 16gb RAM and the game is installed on an SSD.

    My only real complaint was with the pre-order DLC, but having actually played the game now I am not particularly bothered. All it does is bring down the items given in game to a similar level to it's predecessor. Consumables are single use, weapons and augs are available for every playthrough!

    One thing that I truly do not understand is why people are moaning about the in game store. Yes, it is a little bit annoying in a single player game but the game is balanced so as you do not need it. It is purely there for the sort of people who either have more money than sense, or want to complete the game a little faster. Have some self control and just don't use it, maybe?

    In conclusion, I can't wait for the DLC to be released and for the next game! Now, to start playthrough number three - you gotta love New Game+! :)    … Expand
  22. Ninjaneer
    Aug 29, 2016
    10
    As usual, the "artificially low score" anarchists are trying to convince you that this game is terrible. I'm about 30 hours in to my first play-through and so far it hasn't been a "pay to win" experience, nor have I had any crashes/performance issues. It's been an enjoyable game, maybe not fun as the original DE or DE/HR, but still a good DE experience that I plan to play through moreAs usual, the "artificially low score" anarchists are trying to convince you that this game is terrible. I'm about 30 hours in to my first play-through and so far it hasn't been a "pay to win" experience, nor have I had any crashes/performance issues. It's been an enjoyable game, maybe not fun as the original DE or DE/HR, but still a good DE experience that I plan to play through more than once, so it's worth it to me.

    I will agree with the few that complain that the story is pretty unforgettable - I get the sense that there are sequels planned in the future that will expand on the story and hopefully give it more depth. Don't buy in to all the crying about micro-transactions though: I'm playing through on the game's "hard" difficulty in stealth mode and can easily maintain a surplus of Praxis Points (the points you use to buy/improve skills). I'll try it in more of a shooter/combat heavy mode next play-through and will update my review if that changes things.

    As in past DE games, you can discover many options for completing your missions. Hacking, sneaking (my God they make very large and sturdy ducts in the DE universe!), parkour-ing your way around obstacles - there is always an option.

    Inventory space is still very limited, but not to the point where I feel that I can't carry everything I need to succeed - just enough to wish I had more space to care more things that I'd just sell later. But since money seems abundant (since I rob every carport, safe and drawer I can open), this isn't a huge issue.

    The graphics are average - the characters all look like they're wearing too much makeup or something. The environments are nice to look at though; they did a great job imagining a near-future Prague, and many of the areas within. The sound/voice acting is above average - convincing accents and emotions, certainly nothing immersion-breaking there.. I haven't had a single performance issue yet so I don't agree that this is a "bad port".

    I'd say my true score would be 8 of 10, but to compensate for the whiners I'm adjusting it up to 10.    … Expand
  23. barce1ona
    Sep 6, 2016
    10
    great game ported expertly. cant wait to buy dlc. I dont mind microtransactions. they have my credit card details on file so im happy to pay as much as they want.
  24. jayhawx86
    Aug 27, 2016
    10
    Bottom line: This is a great game. If you liked Human Revolution, you'll like this. Graphically the game is much improved over HR and the story, environment created by this game is just as good if not better.

    Now I see there are a slew of negative reviews being posted by users on this game. My guess as to why they are being generated; well a few guesses: This game uses Denuvo, which is    Bottom line: This is a great game. If you liked Human Revolution, you'll like this. Graphically the game is much improved over HR and the story, environment created by this game is just as good if not better.

    Now I see there are a slew of negative reviews being posted by users on this game. My guess as to why they are being generated; well a few guesses: This game uses Denuvo, which is very hard to crack, so people are fed up they can't play because they don't want to buy the game. The micro transactions are lame (but a trainer or cheatengine solves that problem). The ending of the game leaves the story incomplete--I'm guessing the planned DLCs are going to tie it up--which ya, is a bit lame. As for people complaining about the port, I'm running the game on PC and I haven't had one single issue. So far, I haven't even seen a bug. Not one. Which in today's world, is quite impressive.

    All of this said, this is a very well made, very fun game. I would give the game an 8 if it weren't for the fact that this review is being spammed by low score posting trolls. A 10 is my way of balancing a little    … Expand
  25. Sageflash
    Aug 30, 2016
    10
    For those who are in favor of a cyberpunk-themed dystopian world with role-playing game shooter element, you are obligated at least to play "Deus Ex: Mankind Divided" (2016) and "Deus Ex: Human Revolution" (2011). Yes, it is that great.

    If you have not played the 2011 one, i`ll bet my life you will want one after playing the Mankind Divided (2016), because you will never get enough of    For those who are in favor of a cyberpunk-themed dystopian world with role-playing game shooter element, you are obligated at least to play "Deus Ex: Mankind Divided" (2016) and "Deus Ex: Human Revolution" (2011). Yes, it is that great.

    If you have not played the 2011 one, i`ll bet my life you will want one after playing the Mankind Divided (2016), because you will never get enough of the cyberpunk-themed story and all those event surrounding Adam Jensen (the Protagonist of Deus Ex 2011 and 2016), ESPECIALLY the 2011 one because it tells the first story of why Adam Jensen was augmented, he never asked for this (pun intended).

    Do not trust all those Negative Reviews, I played Deus Ex since the JC Denton era (the FIRST Deus Ex in year 2000) and i can safely say that the Deus Ex Mankind Divided (2016) and Deus Ex Human Revolution (2011) are a great PREQUEL to the Deus Ex year 2000 and both deserves to be great games in their own rights.

    If you are cyberpunk-themed movie, games, or artwork fans, you OWE YOURSELF to play Deus Ex Mankind Divided!    … Expand
  26. gypsiesun81
    Sep 2, 2016
    10
    Don't listen to all the whiny **** who are moaning about microtransactions and preorders etc. I am near the end of the game after a good 20 hours invested and have never felt the need for extra gear or advantages through microtransactions. The game is perfectly balanced without them, they only break the game anyway. Just ignore them and you will be treated to a fantastically crafted gamingDon't listen to all the whiny **** who are moaning about microtransactions and preorders etc. I am near the end of the game after a good 20 hours invested and have never felt the need for extra gear or advantages through microtransactions. The game is perfectly balanced without them, they only break the game anyway. Just ignore them and you will be treated to a fantastically crafted gaming experience. If you ignore this game out of principle because you dont like these concepts you are depriving yourself of a great game. Get over it.… Expand
  27. utopiantourist
    Aug 25, 2016
    10
    This is the first time I write a review on Steam. I felt the need to because this game is the best I have played since Fallout 2- and I have played nearly every fps/story/action game since I first got a PC in 1995. Playing command and conquer. I just completed the game. It spellbound me.

    I should also mention I don't like metro redux (cheesy game), I didn't like Dragon Age ( b-movie), I    This is the first time I write a review on Steam. I felt the need to because this game is the best I have played since Fallout 2- and I have played nearly every fps/story/action game since I first got a PC in 1995. Playing command and conquer. I just completed the game. It spellbound me.

    I should also mention I don't like metro redux (cheesy game), I didn't like Dragon Age ( b-movie), I don't like Witcher 3 and I don't like many games around. I still play them.. I think Bioshock the first one is amazing, the last one is too cheesy for me.. So anyway, I like alien absolution. That is the best game if this generation in my opinion. I also enjoy Dragonfall a it. Except all the lame action, crafting buying etc in the game and many others: I hate it. So if you enjoy the games I enjoy and dislike the ones I dislike, you may enjoy this game if:

    Like you immerse yourself and explore. If you love a super well crafted atmosphere without grinding crafting and other time sinks. I hate all that. It's pointless and doesn't add much to my personality. You become what you consume these days... If you want fast action don't buy.

    Also, if you enjoy absolutely mind blowing level designs BUY immediately this game! If you love the art of blade runner BUY! The atmosphere and choice behind situating the game in Prague is fresh! The focus on small connected short stories over epic plots is fresh! I think..

    Buy if you also read books! Reading text in this game and exploring is amazing. Experience the world itself. It's intimate, it's not action opera (like most fps and rpg today). It's just a little agent tv series with cyborgs. That's how I see it and I love it.

    When I played I did not kill a single person, and I genuine cared about the plot and my choices. There are not many characters in the game you speak with: and I love it! Again, it's intimate if you take your time to feel the atmosphere and enjoy. If you wanna gun and blaze your experience is not gonna be good. I also enjoy the parallel to current right wing racism in Prague in reality and the references to the Russian intrusion of Eastern Europe right now. This game is in SUBTLE and indirect ways a reference to a lot of things today, and that is very moving for me to experience. It does not through its nuances in your face, you have to think and explore the game yourself and know about real world developments, from abandoned Eco futuristic infrastructures in the middle east today to tech politics globally and extreme racism and right wing politics in Prague right now ( in reality). In this way the game is very mature and intelligent! First fps ever actually..

    Stealth is the way to go. Play it that way because it forces you to look. If your the objective score kinda action gamer the game will bore you.

    Performance: Okay first off. Performance issues? No idea because I run the game on my work station equipped with 4.3 ghz six core and gtx 1070. I run all ultra 60 fps.

    You should also know: this game is optimized for a 4ghz machine with four cores and a top tier graphics card from 4 years ago, aka. PlayStation 4. You should also know the PlayStation version basically run this game at 30 fps on low settings. Perhaps it is a little worse optimized for PC. But.. Unless you have a machine faster than PS4 run the game at low. When you scale upwards, medium looks way better than ps4 and ultra looks **** killer! They use a combination of low poly models with great textures for clutter and high texture models for important stuff, that's how you optimize!

    If you run less than 980 GeForce there is no way you can run upcoming fps games at ultra. People mention Witcher 3. To me that game looks really bad but the scale makes up for it. However I can tell you Witcher 3 includes a bunch of cheese ways of giving e illusion of good quality, they clutter the game with crap models so much you don't notice. In comparison the clutter of Mankind divided looks gorgeous, from leaves to wires, newspapers etc.

    On ultra, this game is a beauty. Cutscenes look like crap in comparison, and I am really happy to experience the first game besides Star Citizen that can push my rig.

    Atmospheric effects are superb! The craft and storytelling within the environment itself is so clever and rich nothing currently compare, it has so many nuances.

    Dlc and preorder: Well... Every bad review in here are all by the preorder crowd... I beat the game not shopping a single time and I did all missions but one. Just play the freaking game and only preorder if your a fan and want some kind of comic book or action figure. Never preorder ver because of in game stuff: it will always be fluff. Just enjoy the art.

    I'll buy and future expansion for sure but I never ever buy random dlc crap. Avoid that and have an absolutely stunning experience.

    Game is gorgeous.    … Expand
  28. MafiaIII
    Aug 26, 2016
    10
    This game is amazing. The story is very very beautiful and i think it will be one of the greatest game (in storyline) in 2016. You should play it or you will lose a fantastic game.
  29. Vabedai
    Aug 26, 2016
    10
    Stunning visual and amazing story. Levels are very well designed for a perfect stealth experience but giving the user the choice to play also in combat mode. All those augs make you feel so powerful that sometimes I feel sorry for the enemies! This is a very nice addition to the Deus Ex Universe and I am not disappointed at all for the long wait!
  30. SquanaPi
    Aug 27, 2016
    10
    Really amazing! Animation and effects are fantastic! The story is intriguing! I can’t stop playing! I’m very happy for this sequel of the story. :D
  31. N3UTR1NOS
    Aug 31, 2016
    10
    If you are a Kevin type call of duty shoot everything player, move along, nothing for you here...
    If you are a more mature gamer with a thirst for a good realistic story and gameplay mechanism, then this game is perfect for you. It's the best game I've played in 2016 so far and it really made me feel like the very first 1999's Deus Ex made me feel! The atmosphere of the game is heavy and    If you are a Kevin type call of duty shoot everything player, move along, nothing for you here...
    If you are a more mature gamer with a thirst for a good realistic story and gameplay mechanism, then this game is perfect for you. It's the best game I've played in 2016 so far and it really made me feel like the very first 1999's Deus Ex made me feel! The atmosphere of the game is heavy and every part of the story is well designed, but you MUST take your time, read every books, notes and emails because it is is so much more immersive this way, I really felt part of the story!    … Expand
  32. k4ri
    Nov 3, 2016
    10
    Forget the first 2 hours in Prague wondering what should you do. After the first location change it gets as awesome as we are used to. Ignore the gameplays showing the beginning of the game. Every bigger mission has 3 or more routes, so when you rush through the game you probably wont see 2/3 of the game. Also forget the easier difficulties, "Give me Deus Ex" at least, otherwise you'll beForget the first 2 hours in Prague wondering what should you do. After the first location change it gets as awesome as we are used to. Ignore the gameplays showing the beginning of the game. Every bigger mission has 3 or more routes, so when you rush through the game you probably wont see 2/3 of the game. Also forget the easier difficulties, "Give me Deus Ex" at least, otherwise you'll be just complaining about stupid AI. It was your choice. Explore and silently try to incapacitate(no killing needed) everyone (missions without public) and you get awesome stealth game.… Expand
  33. lks2017
    Dec 6, 2016
    10
    This game is incredible! The gameplay, the level design, the visuals, the soundtrack, the upgrade system, the sneaking around, the shooting, the explosions, all brilliant! One of the most impressive games I have played in a long time. Excellent!

    Forget the boring Call of Duty. This game really gets you sucked in and glued to the screen for hours and hours. And for some reason, I    This game is incredible! The gameplay, the level design, the visuals, the soundtrack, the upgrade system, the sneaking around, the shooting, the explosions, all brilliant! One of the most impressive games I have played in a long time. Excellent!

    Forget the boring Call of Duty. This game really gets you sucked in and glued to the screen for hours and hours.

    And for some reason, I just couldn't wait to start playing again, waking up extra early so I can squeeze in a few more hours.

    You cannot downgrade this game because of the option to use microtransactions. Every game company does that now. Look at Fifa for example, a complete rip-off with its microtransactions. I know people who have spent hundreds of pounds on that piece of crap when Pro Evo is a much better game.    … Expand
  34. DarkProphetCC
    Jan 15, 2017
    10
    I love this game like I love DX:HR, but honestly, more. It has a lot of streamlined gameplay mechanics, and new augs, and it all ties into the suspension of disbelief and even enhances the original story laid out in DX1. The plot is great and riveting, the world spanning, the characters even more human then in HR, and more amazing McCann tunes! Breach mode is a brilliant idea and loads ofI love this game like I love DX:HR, but honestly, more. It has a lot of streamlined gameplay mechanics, and new augs, and it all ties into the suspension of disbelief and even enhances the original story laid out in DX1. The plot is great and riveting, the world spanning, the characters even more human then in HR, and more amazing McCann tunes! Breach mode is a brilliant idea and loads of fun. For me, the most important is that the philosophical narrative continues HR in a exploration of humans in social groups in regards to naturals/augs, which we'll probably have to face.

    I don't really understand all the hate - it does not deserve mixed reviews. Pretty most of the people doing reviews on here haven't actually played the damn thing and are just trying to cry about the microtransactions. The monetization (you can use real $ to buy praxis kits) is philosophically irritating, but you can just ignore it because you can overmax Praxis just in the game. I preordered the game, and I couldn't run it at all at more than 5 fps on my 4+ year old potato laptop originally - new desktop handles it okay. There are 2 crashes, one leaving the shooting range, and another which I found turning the graphics settings up to high from my normal performance fixed. There was a liiitttle bit of commentary on current events (EU's migrant crisis) which I found irritating, but it's easily overlooked, applies well to the natural/aug situation and not heavy handed at all.

    I really hope they make the game in the series even though this one apparently sold lackluster, because it's great. I'd pay full price again in a heartbeat, which is a rarity for me. If it goes on sale and you like HR or DX1, grab this sucker. If you're a DX die-hard, I'd say just grab this sucker now.    … Expand
  35. FoxOstrava
    Feb 7, 2017
    10
    Guys, just remember - bad console port not a problem.
    Deus Ex: Mankind Divided it's a really great project. The world of game is so cool (better than in the Witcher 3, seriously), great atmosphere, and very good graphics, I like this game, and i finished it on "I never asked for this", and i still play it, Well done, Sqaure Enix!
  36. HonestCritic198
    Aug 28, 2017
    10
    Don't listen to the trolls. This game is a masterpiece. A great game, one of the best of this generation. Stellar production values, great immersive sim gameplay, good story and characters. Lengthy game too, and quite replayable. I enjoyed every minute of it and plan on playing it several times more, it is that good.

    Sure, it has microtransactions, but i never felt i missed anything. It    Don't listen to the trolls. This game is a masterpiece. A great game, one of the best of this generation. Stellar production values, great immersive sim gameplay, good story and characters. Lengthy game too, and quite replayable. I enjoyed every minute of it and plan on playing it several times more, it is that good.

    Sure, it has microtransactions, but i never felt i missed anything. It doesn't require grinding to experience and quite frankly, those microtransactions are totally unneeded to enjoy the game. Not enough reason to metabomb this. I understand why those kids do this, as it is a terrible business practice, but come on, the game is phenomenal, give it some slack. Due to your actions, we may never see a sequel!

    And this leads me to its only fault : A cliffhanger ending. This is the only thing legitimately "bad" about this game, it doesn't answer many of the questions you have at the end of the game, and it clearly will in a future title. Let's hope this future titles happens, because this game is AWESOME!    … Expand
  37. Dyslexicnija
    Mar 2, 2018
    10
    This is one of my favourite game series, Its is a shame that the publisher is not supporting this game.
  38. Archound
    Oct 26, 2017
    10
    Must play for cyberpunk fans. If you avoid hype, skip micro transactions (totally skippable and unintrusive) you will play a game with truly coherent realization. Level design, gameplay, story, sound design - it all fits one another perfectly. Players want this kind of games. Blame PR and management decisions for bad reviews. Devs you did an excellent job!
  39. sunshinedays
    Jan 7, 2018
    10
    There's a lot of misinformation about this game but it really is one of the best of the current generation. My advice is to just play it and make up your own minds, then play it again as you will have missed a lot. It's a big, complex game that rewards multiple plays and exploration.

    The better regarded prequel Human Revolution had more areas but this is bigger, more dense and refined    There's a lot of misinformation about this game but it really is one of the best of the current generation. My advice is to just play it and make up your own minds, then play it again as you will have missed a lot. It's a big, complex game that rewards multiple plays and exploration.

    The better regarded prequel Human Revolution had more areas but this is bigger, more dense and refined (and with better side quests). As an example an apartment block I just visited in HR actually only has one room you can go in. MD has some where you can go in most/all of them. HR allowed you to play without killing people yet it forced you to do so in boss battles and starts the game with only a lethal weapon. In MK you can play the entire thing without killing.

    It does leave some plot elements hanging but that's because it's intended as part two of a trilogy. The whole micro-transactions thing is overstated. They are completely optional, just like in the more recent Shadow of War.    … Expand
  40. sidex100
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    Best game experience over past 3-4 years.
    Excellent story, gameplay, well done game machanics.

    Perfect graphics also.
  41. Pacman_88
    Apr 9, 2020
    10
    Лучшая игра в кторую я игра. И HR и MD это два шедевра нераздельные друг с другом.
    EIDOS THENK YOU!!!
    I BELIEVE IN CONTINUED!!
  42. Koyaniskaci
    Dec 5, 2019
    10
    Great game! I really liked it. I'll wait for the sequel. I hope the continuation will come out.

    Thank you for the Russian voice translation!!
  43. VigilanteOito
    Jan 13, 2021
    10
    Graficos 10/10
    Ambiente Cyberpunk;
    Um shooter incrivel; Tem um sistema de gerenciamento de armas e itens igual o Resident 4. Existe upgrade no proprio corpo, dai vc dar pulos muito alto ou levantar objetos pesados. Trata-se de um game Steath, porém vc pode fazer as missoes tocando o terror. Historia: varios finais, tudo depender das suas escolhas durante o jogo. Comprei o pacote da    Graficos 10/10
    Ambiente Cyberpunk;
    Um shooter incrivel;
    Tem um sistema de gerenciamento de armas e itens igual o Resident 4.
    Existe upgrade no proprio corpo, dai vc dar pulos muito alto ou levantar objetos pesados.
    Trata-se de um game Steath, porém vc pode fazer as missoes tocando o terror.
    Historia: varios finais, tudo depender das suas escolhas durante o jogo.
    Comprei o pacote da franquia toda de Deus Ex por 20 conto.    … Expand
  44. geralto
    Feb 15, 2021
    10
    This game in my eyes is a masterpiece. Great level design, graphics, gun play, stealth play, characters and there are multiple choices to make gameplay and story wise. Best cyberpunk themed game for me, cannot ask for more.
  45. AleXtremeMC
    Feb 8, 2020
    10
    Одна из лучших игр. Интересный сюжет и возможность проходить игру как тебе удобно. Можно быстренько пробежаться по сюжету, а можно часами осматривать каждый угол, двигать каждый ящик, коробку, холодильник и т.д. Выполнить кучу доб. заданий. Противника можно убить, вырубить, или просто незаметно проскользнуть. Огорчают лишь трудности с переводом и липсинк.Одна из лучших игр. Интересный сюжет и возможность проходить игру как тебе удобно. Можно быстренько пробежаться по сюжету, а можно часами осматривать каждый угол, двигать каждый ящик, коробку, холодильник и т.д. Выполнить кучу доб. заданий. Противника можно убить, вырубить, или просто незаметно проскользнуть. Огорчают лишь трудности с переводом и липсинк.
  46. buggy86
    May 18, 2020
    10
    Played this game recently and in my opinion it is a better Deus-Ex than Human revolution.

    Pros: -Actual openness, there are so many ways to complete missions it's ridiculous, whether it is a lethal approach or ghosting your way through missions there are well placed vents, traps and ways to leverage. -The Future city of Prague feels really lively and well crafted, interiors and    Played this game recently and in my opinion it is a better Deus-Ex than Human revolution.

    Pros:

    -Actual openness, there are so many ways to complete missions it's ridiculous, whether it is a lethal approach or ghosting your way through missions there are well placed vents, traps and ways to leverage.

    -The Future city of Prague feels really lively and well crafted, interiors and exteriors are given a-lot of detail and it is extremely polished. Golem city gives a total future slum feel and cyberpunk industrial areas are so rich in atmosphere. The vents that you crawl in are vastly different as well, from the clean and heavily monitored bank vents to the noxious gas filled sewers and messy dump crawl spaces in the slums.

    -There is too much todo but at the same time when you really slow it down you can appreciate everything the setting has to offer, NPC chatters, bar's sell beer, redlight district blaring music in the club, personal touches that are going on that might be missed if you just stop and appreciate

    -Combat is not over the top hard and you mostly learn to resource manage and don't take on a big group at once, you also get to plan your encounter like in hitman games, sometimes i feel like Adam is only lacking the disguise feature for it to actually become a hitman game.

    -A bit of a controversial move but i like that choices are locked and alter's the game play. some completionists will argue that but it is a roll playing game, sometimes trade offs has to be made.

    - You actually feel like a detective in this game uncovering conspiracies as the game progresses, there are some really good revelations down in this game and moral dilemmas that give weight to decisions.

    - The dialog is pretty good as well, except maybe for Adam because he can be such a edgelord

    Cons
    - I don't think there will be anymore from this series unfortunately. :(

    - Hacking minigame is central to progress in any playthrough although codes are scattered and plentiful    … Expand
  47. Losteone
    May 25, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece! Only problem is optimization, but little tweaking can solve it)
  48. ReJyQI
    Dec 17, 2020
    10
    Игра с отличным геймплеем и кастрированным разрабами сюжетом. Не первая часть конечно, но тоже очень хорошо, ведь катсцены -- автоскип
  49. KolesAdlerov
    Apr 9, 2023
    10
    10/10 definitely. Don't rush the walkthrough, guys. Let it go slow and immersive (gonna be 100+ hours). Never listen to infantile negative "reviews" about this one. Mankind Divided is one of the BEST GAMES OF DECADE! DLCs are strongly RECOMMENDED.

    Gameplay: combat mechanics 8/10 stealth 8/10 atmosphere 10/10 Gameplay as RPG & im.sim: 10/10 Story 10/10 Graphics 10/10 Sounds    10/10 definitely. Don't rush the walkthrough, guys. Let it go slow and immersive (gonna be 100+ hours). Never listen to infantile negative "reviews" about this one. Mankind Divided is one of the BEST GAMES OF DECADE! DLCs are strongly RECOMMENDED.

    Gameplay:
    combat mechanics 8/10
    stealth 8/10
    atmosphere 10/10
    Gameplay as RPG & im.sim: 10/10

    Story 10/10

    Graphics 10/10

    Sounds & music [buggy sfx] 8/10

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    Eidos Montreal, come back, please!    … Expand
  50. Sopelli
    Aug 9, 2022
    10
    The most underrated game of this generation! The most unique level design of all time, entertaining & brutal, but such realistic plot, and deeper gameplay compare to Human Revolution. I spend more 120 hours in this game and it was my best game experience of all time. I TOTALLY ASKED FOR THIS, 10/10
  51. Mabrurbin
    Jun 16, 2022
    10
    Extremely extraordinary fantastic mind-blowing cyberpunk game Warren Spector, harvey smith,ricardo bare, François Lapikas can your this game awsome its feels like a real story please make deus ex 4
  52. AdamJensen2077
    Oct 4, 2022
    10
    The best cyberpunk game. The atmosphere it creates is perfect and the variety in the mission execution is very impressive
  53. StormDeath69
    May 3, 2023
    10
    Un délice !
    Mankind Divided fait partie de mes jeux favoris.
    J'adore l'ambiance de ce jeu comme dans Human révolution. La bande sonore est vraiment cool, les graphismes au top et le gameplay excellent. Adam JENSEN est vraiment cool et la VF fonctionne bien. Les 3 DLC sont bien aussi. Le seul défaut qui lui enlève 1 point ces pour les rarissimes crashs que j'ai eus. J'espère que nous    Un délice !
    Mankind Divided fait partie de mes jeux favoris.
    J'adore l'ambiance de ce jeu comme dans Human révolution.
    La bande sonore est vraiment cool, les graphismes au top et le gameplay excellent.
    Adam JENSEN est vraiment cool et la VF fonctionne bien.
    Les 3 DLC sont bien aussi.
    Le seul défaut qui lui enlève 1 point ces pour les rarissimes crashs que j'ai eus.
    J'espère que nous aurons un jour une suite de qualité.    … Expand
  54. DoomDoc_
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
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  55. socokid
    Aug 26, 2016
    9
    There are a few odd bits, but overall I'm definitely having fun. Not exactly sure where all the hate is coming from...

    OH, I see it now. the micro transactions. Check. This game is definitely better than a 5.8 (LOL), but yes, the micro transactions are there. It bothered me for the first few hours too, just knowing there were there... However, I had forgotten about it since then, until    There are a few odd bits, but overall I'm definitely having fun. Not exactly sure where all the hate is coming from...

    OH, I see it now. the micro transactions. Check. This game is definitely better than a 5.8 (LOL), but yes, the micro transactions are there. It bothered me for the first few hours too, just knowing there were there... However, I had forgotten about it since then, until this review thread.

    Ignoring it seems to work! FYI (not sarcasm)    … Expand
  56. T-Opel
    Apr 26, 2017
    9
    Even though I really liked the previous Deus Ex game, I did not buy this one after release because of the mixed reviews it was getting. I only bought it recently at half price, and I have to say that I do not understand where the negativity is coming from. The game is EXCELLENT and if you liked Human Revolution, you will like Mankind Divided as well.

    The gameplay is basically the same    Even though I really liked the previous Deus Ex game, I did not buy this one after release because of the mixed reviews it was getting. I only bought it recently at half price, and I have to say that I do not understand where the negativity is coming from. The game is EXCELLENT and if you liked Human Revolution, you will like Mankind Divided as well.

    The gameplay is basically the same as Human Revolution, which is actually good, because it works really well. You can play in variety of different playstyles, from silent non-lethal to shoot everything that moves style. There are numerous ways you can get through each area, and they all require different character skills. This diversity is also reflected in gameplay time. On my first play through I wanted to explore everything, complete every quest, hack everything, and read every email. This took me almost 40 hours. In contrast, on my second play through, I just skipped every dialog and completed only the main storyline as fast as possible, which took only 4 hours.

    While the story conclusion does indeed feel a bit underwhelming, overall I still think the story is interesting enough, and I highly recommend doing every side mission. Almost all of them are quite engaging, and I think I will remember some of them for a very long time.

    I definitely recommend buying this game.    … Expand
  57. Siluan
    Dec 17, 2020
    9
    Deus Ex: Mankind Divided was a good game and a lot of fun to play.
    Was it perfect? Probably not, but what is. In this day and age which is turning out to be the Age of Multiplayer, I'm pretty grateful for any decent single player game.
    Most of the gameplay mechanics from HR are still there, and Jensen has some new toys to play around this time, which can be quite fun. Especially Tesla.    Deus Ex: Mankind Divided was a good game and a lot of fun to play.
    Was it perfect? Probably not, but what is. In this day and age which is turning out to be the Age of Multiplayer, I'm pretty grateful for any decent single player game.
    Most of the gameplay mechanics from HR are still there, and Jensen has some new toys to play around this time, which can be quite fun. Especially Tesla.
    Compared to HR, the main story IS shorter and probably less mysterious, yet still manages to be engaging and face the player with some tough choices. The greatest weakness is that the game obviously suffers from the "second part of a trilogy" syndrome - we don't get any resolution to the main mysteries, not really, and the ending is quite abrupt (I was reminding of Mass Effect 2 in this aspect). This is all the more hurtful because apparently the series has been put on ice by Eidos.
    The game got a lot of heat because of the microtransactions, which I managed to fully ignore and didn't feel like my game was any worse for it - I guess it only matters if you want to have it super easy at the beginning with tons of praxis points and such, but the game isn't too difficult either way.

    Another minor flaw, which probably won't bother most people, is that the Czech language in this game sucks, big times. Not the spoken Czech, that's actually fine, but pretty much everything written, and all the names are just wrong. But unless you're a native Czech speaker, you probably won't mind that.

    Otherwise, it's clear that a lot of work and care went into the game (which makes the language issue puzzling - is there not a single Czech proofreader in Canada?), facial animations are pretty solid (lip-sync is a bit shady at times) and the visuals and general designs are just stunning.
    What I enjoyed the most, however, were the side missions. All of them were expertly crafted, well thought out, full of surprises and populated with interesting characters with their own agendas. There was not a single boring fetch quest, which I find deliciously refreshing :)

    It's not too long a game, with all the side missions it took me about 40 hours to finish. I recommend this game to everyone who enjoys a good stealth single player experience with interesting stories.    … Expand
  58. Archontos
    Jul 8, 2020
    9
    A game of wasted chances that is still VERY good.
    This game could be easily 10+/10 but the devs and publisher sabotaged it.
    First: by Denuvo (I bought it only few weeks ago, only because GOG released a drm-free version). Second: by launching a money-grab campaign from day 1 (micro transactions in a single player game AND connecting DX:MD to some crappy mobile games). Third: story    A game of wasted chances that is still VERY good.
    This game could be easily 10+/10 but the devs and publisher sabotaged it.

    First: by Denuvo (I bought it only few weeks ago, only because GOG released a drm-free version).
    Second: by launching a money-grab campaign from day 1 (micro transactions in a single player game AND connecting DX:MD to some crappy mobile games).
    Third: story that promises you best Deus Ex experience ever, and then rushes to a harsh ending, teasing you all the time with something better that is not coming.

    Mechanics, graphics, music, level design - these are 9-10 / 10. Without question.

    Story (the single MOST important thing in an RPG, Deus Ex especially) is jaw-dropping at the beginning. Intro and the beginning of the game, like first few hours, are 10/10. Like reading the best book in your life, but you can interact with it.
    But when you progress, you start to discover more and more and more astonishing, brilliant pieces of the story and the world... that are simply left for nothing... You get teased about interesting events, incredibly well designed places in the world, pieces of e-mails, items, dialogues - that lead to NOTHING.

    This is INCREDIBLY frustrating. I got the feeling like the game is an extensive demo when it comes to the story.
    Don't get me wrong - the story writing is GREAT. But how it develops in game is... underwhelming at best. There are so many superb-crafted jaw-droping things you learn, that you can not use in any way, or that lead to literally nothing, that it makes you wanting to cry sometimes.

    Story-wise - the game seems rushed, it seems there was AT LEAST 2x more quests and storyline planned.

    One one hand - I love this game and it's story. On the other hand, I felt like someone served me a 10/10 meal and suddenly took half of it away when I was enjoying it...

    I suppose an unbiased score for DX:MD would be 7/10.
    Add +1 if you liked DX:HR, and another +1 if you like this kind of games.
    For me both fo these are true, so my personal score for DX:MD is 9/10.

    PS. I was playing the GOG version - DRM free, no micro transactions, no Denuvo, no connection to the mobile app. And that's good. That is how the initial release should look like.    … Expand
  59. skohl
    Nov 5, 2018
    9
    This game tends to go for extremely cheap during Steam sales, so now is the best time to play it. It's a direct upgrade to Human Revolution, making it strictly better than that game.
    Basically this game is smaller in scope than the previous DX games. The story is more localized, and the locations are fewer, but much more detailed. People who say the story is unfinished are liars, though.    This game tends to go for extremely cheap during Steam sales, so now is the best time to play it. It's a direct upgrade to Human Revolution, making it strictly better than that game.
    Basically this game is smaller in scope than the previous DX games. The story is more localized, and the locations are fewer, but much more detailed. People who say the story is unfinished are liars, though. It has a full story with a clear rising action, climax, and ending. Again, it's just smaller in scope.
    Now that the game is so affordable, the slimy microtransactions are not a problem anymore. So show the game some love, because it's a good Deus Ex game, and Jensen deserves to have his story continue.    … Expand
  60. MickEllix
    Aug 28, 2016
    9
    Great game so far was nervous about getting it because of the reviews but if you like the first one then idk why you wouldn't like this one seems like everyone is just upset about microtransactions or not being about to run it, i can only just get smooth fps with a gtx680 and 8gig ram still looks great on low settings surprisingly
  61. Doctor-J
    Aug 6, 2019
    9
    Ok, the game has bugs on PC. Often the audio of cutscenes will go mute, then you have to restart, and very rarely there is infinite loading. But that's it, nothing game breaking. And this game is so good that i overame this annoyances and enjoyed it so much. The world is so carefully built, so much detail, so much deep lore. The choices you make in the storie matter, and you may get entireOk, the game has bugs on PC. Often the audio of cutscenes will go mute, then you have to restart, and very rarely there is infinite loading. But that's it, nothing game breaking. And this game is so good that i overame this annoyances and enjoyed it so much. The world is so carefully built, so much detail, so much deep lore. The choices you make in the storie matter, and you may get entire different sections of the game based on them. I am happy that i gave this game a chance, despite all of the bad reviews people have made about it. It is a must play for people who love a good open world rich with content and lore to explore.… Expand
  62. Fragya3000
    Oct 29, 2016
    9
    People need to get over the microtransactions. They didn't impact my game experience in the slightest and if people want to blow their hard earned money on in game items to get ahead in singleplayer then let them. The game's story was a bit short, and low stakes, but what made me love this game was the minute to minute gameplay. It is very smooth and much improved from Human Revolution,People need to get over the microtransactions. They didn't impact my game experience in the slightest and if people want to blow their hard earned money on in game items to get ahead in singleplayer then let them. The game's story was a bit short, and low stakes, but what made me love this game was the minute to minute gameplay. It is very smooth and much improved from Human Revolution, and really captures the empowering feeling of being a augmented super soldier. The graphics are amazing, with everything maxed out it is one of the best looking games I have ever played on my PC (if you ignore the facial animations and lip syncing). The Breach (not multiplayer but I guess just additional?) mode was interesting at first and gave me another dozen or so good game hours.… Expand
  63. Pilgrim6
    Aug 28, 2016
    9
    I have literally no idea what all the whining about microtransactions is. If I did not read the articles mentioning it I would have never even realized they are in the game. By only playing the game itself and doing side quests I had so many praxis kits I did not even know where to put them in the end. If people say this game feels grindy, they outright lie. It is possible that if you doI have literally no idea what all the whining about microtransactions is. If I did not read the articles mentioning it I would have never even realized they are in the game. By only playing the game itself and doing side quests I had so many praxis kits I did not even know where to put them in the end. If people say this game feels grindy, they outright lie. It is possible that if you do not do side quests, you might lack on praxis, but that was the same in DX:HR and it totally intended. Side quests reward you for doing them,

    This is a SP game, if it does not interfere with your own game (aka, makes it harder for you to play) why are you so butthurt about people putting additional money in the game (and yes, they make it pointlessly easy for themselves, but once again how does that affect you?)

    Now for the actual game itself, I loved every second of it, I loved Prague (for me it was a bonus point considering I live in it, and hearing all the Czech lines which were actually quite hilarious - feel kind of sad that other players couldn't understand them], the game is amazingly optimized {I played it on 6 years old Phenom II X4 965 BE CPU and ran it on medium settings like a champ).

    The gameplay itself is amazing, my first play was stealth and the game absolutely supports it. Will try more FPSish on newgame+

    The game will lose one point for the story ending. The story itself is absolutely enjoyable but it is true that the end of the game leaves too many questions unanswered.

    Summary:
    Playtime: 27 hours

    + gameplay
    + optimisation
    + graphics
    + Prague settings and mechanical apartheid feel
    + side missions
    + Elias Toufexis' voice being awesome as usual

    - story ending (too cliffhangerish)
    - David Sarif having new voice (but considering that is not their fault, that is a very tiny -)    … Expand
  64. Salamander
    Aug 29, 2016
    9
    Micro-transactions have no bearing on the game whatsoever, you'll have every augment you need after the first couple missions. This game has fluid and smooth game-play. Every zone is a exploration and sneaking playground. Several ways to infiltrate any area. Game is as hard or easy as you want it to be, depending on your play-style. Saving and loading is really quick, no crashing. SomeMicro-transactions have no bearing on the game whatsoever, you'll have every augment you need after the first couple missions. This game has fluid and smooth game-play. Every zone is a exploration and sneaking playground. Several ways to infiltrate any area. Game is as hard or easy as you want it to be, depending on your play-style. Saving and loading is really quick, no crashing. Some slight frame-rate dips when roaming main city, but it never effects any game-play. Motion cap for dialogue cut-scenes are a bit janky looking, but voice acting is perfect. Lots of reading material that add to the richness of the world and characters. 40 hours in and the story and different environments are great.… Expand
  65. scott_324
    Jun 30, 2019
    9
    Awesome game - true Deus Ex sequel. Every area is carefully crafted to allow multiple approaches. Lots of detail in every area. Good balance. Good graphics (with a good PC). There's a lot of walking so you may not like this game if you get bored easily. I didn't even notice any microtransactions playing recently (if they are still there at all).
  66. rophus
    Aug 24, 2016
    9
    The game is quite well made, I won't say its the best game I have ever played but it is definitely one of the more refined ones. Despite its price tag and day 1 DLC, I still think it still deserves a 9/10. However who is actually interested in what I like, here's what I don't like:

    #1 Console port features - I understand they wish to hit a larger market and it makes sense to develop it    The game is quite well made, I won't say its the best game I have ever played but it is definitely one of the more refined ones. Despite its price tag and day 1 DLC, I still think it still deserves a 9/10. However who is actually interested in what I like, here's what I don't like:

    #1 Console port features - I understand they wish to hit a larger market and it makes sense to develop it this way, but please don't shove those console wheel selectors in my face when on a PC. It's useless and RUDE.

    #2 Augmentations - It's a little confusing when just starting out, I find lots of people end up asking the same question "How do you disable an augment?". Some highlighting/arrows would be nice.

    #3 David Sarif - Why did you have to go and change his voice? Even if you had to, could you not find someone who carried a bit more emotions in their voice?

    #4 Apps - Could you not have merged Deus Ex Go with DX Universe? This is just poor development planning, and this is regardless of whether or not the two apps are made by different developers. Work TOGETHER.

    #5 Cut scenes - Skip function please.

    #6 Quick Save - There should be two slots for quick save. No brainer.    … Expand
  67. TheWaffle
    Sep 8, 2016
    9
    Another strong Deus Ex game with all the same strengths and same weaknesses. Basically the immersion and depth is good, the tech issues are bad. The world building and atmosphere are excellent, there are plenty of opportunities to play your own way, and the core gameplay and story are very good. A lot of the same problems remain from DE3, NPC's faces look like putty, takedowns and otherAnother strong Deus Ex game with all the same strengths and same weaknesses. Basically the immersion and depth is good, the tech issues are bad. The world building and atmosphere are excellent, there are plenty of opportunities to play your own way, and the core gameplay and story are very good. A lot of the same problems remain from DE3, NPC's faces look like putty, takedowns and other actions require janky cut-scenes, and the augments energy system is just too wonky. I played 90% of the game using no biocells to recharge, and then burned all of them in the final mission, similarly with all of my excess hacking software. It's a bit too easy to stockpile inventory.

    There's clearly plenty of room for DLC and the devs could easily add hours of gameplay by just sticking in a couple lines of dialogue and an objective here or there. There are several well-detailed environments that do not see much action in the game, and they felt a little underutilized. You could easily add in several side quests to Dubai, the research facility, Golem City, and the finale to give the game more depth and length.

    Definitely had a great time, I'm going to pick up the DLC and do another playthrough once that drops. Default difficulty is probably a bit too easy for someone who has played Deus Ex before; I wish there were a bit more of a challenge when taking the non-lethal approach (the stun gun is pretty much easy mode).    … Expand
  68. Kingdavis45
    Sep 4, 2016
    9
    People are mad about microtransactions. Transactions that you don't have to buy unless you want to basically cheat to win. If they had spent their time just playing the game and not all up in the microtransaction store then they wouldn't be giving this game a 0. Idiots.
  69. jcarl663
    Aug 25, 2016
    9
    It's as good or better than Human Revolution. Everything is tighter and more streamlined, and there are colors other than yellow in it. I can't even find the microtransactions, so I'm not sure where the zeroes are coming from.
  70. roberttrufant
    Aug 28, 2016
    9
    I initially gave this game a 0 before having even purchased it because I knee jerk reacted to the idea of a console port and microtransactions. I am a dumba*s for doing this. I purchased the game because I love Deus Ex so much, and I have not been disappointed. Although the idea of microtransactions in a single player game is definitely abhorrent, at least they have it designed in suchI initially gave this game a 0 before having even purchased it because I knee jerk reacted to the idea of a console port and microtransactions. I am a dumba*s for doing this. I purchased the game because I love Deus Ex so much, and I have not been disappointed. Although the idea of microtransactions in a single player game is definitely abhorrent, at least they have it designed in such a way that it doesn't interfere with the experience; it is subtle the way that they did it. It does take away from the experience but it doesn't ruin it. The rest of the game is excellent, considering the way things are these days; it is not complete yet but it will be and I am looking forward to the rest of the story when I complete this one. It takes a lot of resources to make games these days and I can understand where they need to try and increase income; still I would have preferred that they did not introduce microtransactions. This issue (which seems to be the main issue being discussed with this title) aside, the rest of the game is top notch. Sure it has a few wrinkles to iron out but that is normally the case nowadays; I'm sure they'll get everything fixed. Having stayed up all night last night enjoying the game and barely scratching the surface because I love to drink in the entire experience, I fully retract my previous idiotic action in reviewing the game before having even looked at it, and give this baby a 9. The only reason I don't give it a 10 is because I do respectfully disagree with the idea of microtransactions in a single player game. Excellent work Eidos, but leave out the transactions from now on, please.… Expand
  71. xIcarus
    Aug 24, 2016
    9
    I strongly believe that negative reviewers that present false information should be banned from writing reviews again.
    Firstly, the microtransactions are a bad move. But they are not required. You can get weapons and praxis kits just by *wait for it* playing. Amazing isn't it? No, seriously praxis and weapons are quite easy to come by.
    Secondly, I've had no performance issues and people    I strongly believe that negative reviewers that present false information should be banned from writing reviews again.
    Firstly, the microtransactions are a bad move. But they are not required. You can get weapons and praxis kits just by *wait for it* playing. Amazing isn't it? No, seriously praxis and weapons are quite easy to come by.
    Secondly, I've had no performance issues and people have stated that MSAA are killing their performance. If you do have performance issues remember to only use edge AA or just let GFE/Crimson automatically optimize the IQ. I only use edge AA.

    The only real complaints about the game so far are the moderately jerky-feeling animations (this is probably completely subjective), the lipsync which is off at times and the slight mouse acceleration action that's going on. Other than that I really see no issues with the game. Stop jumping on the hatewagon by making up facts.    … Expand
  72. phj1986
    Sep 3, 2016
    9
    Amazing Game. Absolutely loved it. Played it with my Predator 34x / 980ti sli unit and 6600k CPU - However !! Learnt pretty quick SLI is rubbish. A single 980 ti played ok with G Sync 4k resolution, alas @ 40 frames per second at Very high settings. Still i loved the game; got the best ending; upon reflection didn't really like it. Deus Ex Human revolution's ending was infinetly betterAmazing Game. Absolutely loved it. Played it with my Predator 34x / 980ti sli unit and 6600k CPU - However !! Learnt pretty quick SLI is rubbish. A single 980 ti played ok with G Sync 4k resolution, alas @ 40 frames per second at Very high settings. Still i loved the game; got the best ending; upon reflection didn't really like it. Deus Ex Human revolution's ending was infinetly better (Boss fight WAY better in this game though). Am disappointed Megan not actually in the game, i actually missed Pritchard. Still Quite amazing. But not perfect hence 8-9/10. I did at points actually think this game was better than revolution - however ending damaged it significantly and revolution will remain superior as a story.… Expand
  73. swampah
    Sep 16, 2016
    9
    I have just finished the game, which means a good mark already :) since I was bored by some recent titles so I quit playing them. It took me 66 hours.

    There is no need describing the good points of the game really since it is similar to HR, in a good way. I enjoyed it a lot, going to bed way after 3 a.m. lol. Regarding the bad and "bad" points let me comment on them: 1.    I have just finished the game, which means a good mark already :) since I was bored by some recent titles so I quit playing them. It took me 66 hours.

    There is no need describing the good points of the game really since it is similar to HR, in a good way. I enjoyed it a lot, going to bed way after 3 a.m. lol.

    Regarding the bad and "bad" points let me comment on them:
    1. Micro-transactions - never used them. By the endgame, I had Jensen fully upgraded the way I liked and 3 unused praxis. Maybe a less hardcore player might want to buy some praxis (cheaply lol), but there is no real need for that. It would even spoil the balance of the game. There is a video at youtube how to find 15 praxis in the game world, I'd miss half of them.
    2. The game runs smoothly on my rig at 2560*1440. Though I had to set mouse sensitivity at 10% (!) of the default setting. At 100% the game might look jerky I imagine. No crashes.

    Now some real but minor gripes:
    3. There too many vents / passages, so convenient... It does spoil the experience a bit IMHO.
    4. There are some cut scenes which cannot be skipped.
    5. The story could give us some more surprises but it is Ok. On the other hand I should note that side missions are not too many and they blend with the main story nicely.

    Maybe it is a 8 title but I am giving it a 9 to compensate those 0-1 whining reviews.
    0, really? Common people!

    Advice for new players: invest in stealth style augs first because there will be many enemies like security who are not bad guys, no need for them to die. Titan is a waste!

    Some of my likes/dislikes, you can compare your and my tastes:
    I liked the following games: Planescape: Torment, Fallout 1, 2, 3 N.W., Jagged Alliance 2, Witcher 1 and 2, System Shock 1 and 2, and Doom 1 and 2, and Spear of Destiny, yes!
    I did not like the following games: Fallout 4, Witcher 3.

    ps I am not a native English speaker, sorry for possible mistakes.    … Expand
  74. v4vendetta
    Sep 22, 2016
    9
    Despite the fact that the game draws to an abrupt conclusion, deus ex mankind divided truely delivers a real immersive gameplay. I have been into the game for about 45 hours exploring every corner and honestly, i did not even feel bored for even a second. This game is pretty much solid. And about micro transactions, well , if you can dive into the world, you won't need more praxis than theDespite the fact that the game draws to an abrupt conclusion, deus ex mankind divided truely delivers a real immersive gameplay. I have been into the game for about 45 hours exploring every corner and honestly, i did not even feel bored for even a second. This game is pretty much solid. And about micro transactions, well , if you can dive into the world, you won't need more praxis than the in-game praxis kits hidden around the world.… Expand
  75. omer123
    Feb 9, 2021
    9
    if you are really in to stealth this one has one of the best stealth mechanics the story is descent though
  76. Shadow1
    Jan 5, 2017
    9
    Interesting game, amazing stealth missions, funny shooter missions, storyline is normal, graphics is one of the best in 2016. Deus Ex Human Revolution was better than Mankind Divided, but Mankind Divided is too very good, almost a masterpiece and I isn't surprised, because I think, what Square Enix can't make **** and Deus Ex Mankind Divided is one of the best game of the 2016 year.
  77. SX5
    Aug 31, 2016
    9
    Micro transactions are not intrusive whatsoever. Don't let their presence stop you from playing a very good game.

    A great amount of attention to detail has resulted in a world that's fun to explore and discover. The gameplay allows options of how to approach different situations, which is very satisfying. Overall I have enjoyed this game a lot.
  78. Turtle4511
    Aug 24, 2016
    9
    The atmosphere of sort of post-apocalyptic world is fantastic. There are customizations of your abilities, weapons, and quite a lot to explore more. It is my first Deus Ex game, and so far I'm enjoying it so much. It is such a immersive world with polished 2016 graphics. As lots of people pointed out, it could have done a better optimization, but the developer is supposed to update DX12The atmosphere of sort of post-apocalyptic world is fantastic. There are customizations of your abilities, weapons, and quite a lot to explore more. It is my first Deus Ex game, and so far I'm enjoying it so much. It is such a immersive world with polished 2016 graphics. As lots of people pointed out, it could have done a better optimization, but the developer is supposed to update DX12 support, and so on soon. Hopefully, they will release a few patches for better experience like The Withcer 3 or other numerous games did.… Expand
  79. Allwanz0r
    Aug 25, 2016
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very good game with a few exceptions (such as the kind of sudden ending and a few bugs) that prevents it from being a solid 10/10.
    Was glued to the game from start to end and the side quests were very interesting and unique, which I find is quite rare for most games.    … Expand
  80. nyeven
    Dec 30, 2018
    9
    The only thing lacking in the game is its story. It simply doesn't live up to the Human Revolution story.

    But the game makes up for it with its brilliant gameplay, graphics and atmosphere. People are complaining about 2 things mostly: 1. Bad optimization - I didn't find this was an issue. I had smooth 60 FPS most of the time with GTX 1080, 16 GB of RAM and i7-2600K. I did    The only thing lacking in the game is its story. It simply doesn't live up to the Human Revolution story.

    But the game makes up for it with its brilliant gameplay, graphics and atmosphere.

    People are complaining about 2 things mostly:

    1. Bad optimization

    - I didn't find this was an issue. I had smooth 60 FPS most of the time with GTX 1080, 16 GB of RAM and i7-2600K. I did however turn off MSAA and set shadows to High instead of Very high.

    2. Microtransactions

    I never made a Square Enix account and was never prompted with any microtransactions so this didn't affect my experience.

    My only complaint excluding the story would be the multiplayer mode Breach. From their marketing I figured out it was an actual multiplayer mode where players fight each other using Deus Ex gameplay. But when I tried it I realized it was a Single player mode with Online leaderboards. Not realy multiplayer in my book. But Deus Ex for me is not a multiplayer experience so I don't really care it sucks.    … Expand
  81. joebarnin
    Sep 16, 2016
    9
    An excellent follow-on to DX:HR, and worthy of the name Deus Ex.

    The most important thing for me in a game like DX is that I need to "fall into" the world. It has to look and feel complete, with details and compelling characters. DX:MD completely succeeds here. I can't say enough good things about the art direction and world design. The level of detail was at times overwhelming. I spent    An excellent follow-on to DX:HR, and worthy of the name Deus Ex.

    The most important thing for me in a game like DX is that I need to "fall into" the world. It has to look and feel complete, with details and compelling characters. DX:MD completely succeeds here. I can't say enough good things about the art direction and world design. The level of detail was at times overwhelming. I spent a good deal of time wandering, exploring Prague, listening to conversations (a remarkable number of unique ones), and just getting a feel for the world. When I first got to TF29, I spent at least an hour just exploring, reading email, and talking with everyone.

    I thought the story was fine - compact and focused, yet with tendrils of the larger conspiracy. I didn't think the ending was abrupt. Perhaps that's because I was prepared for it, but I think the main reason is that I look at DX:MD as a serial. There are going to be more episodes, so it is appropriate that not every one is wrapped up neatly. I'm good with that; in fact, I was getting a little tired of the DX formula: the game ending with a conclusive, world-changing event in which the hero decides the outcome. I appreciate the change of pace in MD. Of course, I would have been even more happy with a longer game, but I don't feel cheated.

    The side missions were one of the highlights of the game. Almost all were deep, complex, with fascinating characters and significant choices. The side missions added as much to the game as the overall story; that isn't an indication of the main story's weakness, but of the side mission's strengths. They completed the world. As did the other characters, each unique and with their own set of motivations.

    Game play was solid - a little better than HR. Some of the new augs were pretty cool, but I didn't try them all as I was doing a mostly-stealthy run. Thus, my weapons experience was pretty limited too. The guard AI seemed reasonable.

    Graphic performance was okay; I had to drop down some of the settings from High a bit to get a consistent 60 FPS on my system, which is basically a "Recommended" spec. That was disappointing, as was the lip sync (especially for minor characters). Minor complaints, but complaints just the same.

    As for game length, I played 45 hours. I did all of the side missions, but I didn't explore every nook and cranny. I paid $45 for the game (pre-order on GMG), and considering I plan at least 2 more play-throughs, that is great value-for-money.    … Expand
  82. CyrusDrake25
    Sep 23, 2016
    9
    I feel compelled to offer a review here because I feel the PC version of this game is getting too much negativity. I will first cover that I have not experienced any game breaking bugs and i'm running a PC that is going on 5 years old. I think if I can run it fine, most people should. Obviously, if you're a PC gamer, it is your responsibility to keep your graphics drivers updated and soI feel compelled to offer a review here because I feel the PC version of this game is getting too much negativity. I will first cover that I have not experienced any game breaking bugs and i'm running a PC that is going on 5 years old. I think if I can run it fine, most people should. Obviously, if you're a PC gamer, it is your responsibility to keep your graphics drivers updated and so on. If you are not, that is on you, not the developer.

    With that said, the major bugs I have ran into:
    - I cannot save sometimes no matter what I do (killing everyone, etc. to ensure my alarm state is gone). The only resolve is shutting down the game and loading it back up.
    - I ran into a bad graphics glitch only on computer screens where I could not read them but I was able to fix this by playing with resolution settings.

    Now, with that out of the way let me touch on the actual game play. The combat feels extremely good (and i'm playing with a Steam controller). I've been maxing out my hacking and sneaking abilities so that I don't have to kill anyone. It is very satisfying, for instance, to complete the entire Palisade Bank without killing one person and hacking all the cameras, doors, robots, lasers, etc. Then just walk through this huge empty building after. For me, this is a perfect stealth game. I'm also a huge fan of the Metal Gear series but I feel this is better than MGSV as far as stealth goes just because the environments are so much more interesting. There are multiple floors, all inter-weaving and connecting, making a huge building one giant puzzle. I feel a stealth game does not really need to be open world, but more so extremely detailed sections to infiltrate, which Deus Ex really nails.

    Where Mankind Divided goes beyond the other Deus Ex games is in it's main city. If you were yearning for more to do in Human Revolutions city, this is exactly the place to be. There are hours upon hours of places to explore like apartments, shops, sewers, subways, and more. The city is bustling with locals, police, gangsters, dealers, hobos, etc. It really feels alive. Honestly, i've already spent about 20+ hours just in the main city, which is all by choice. If that's not your thing, you can certainly rush through the story. But I will say you may be disappointed because the story is not a good reason to play this game. It is roughly 8 hours (if you only do story missions) and really that's where this game falls short. Think of this Deus Ex as almost a sandbox but with more refined areas to explore. You will look at the details in this game, because that's where it is most interesting.

    The augmentations or leveling system is pretty good, if not better, than Human Revolution. You are given a few more options but I will say that you will never become TOO good at any one thing. Everything still feels just good enough that the game will throw you challenges. It is cool that they can bring back all the old augs and they can still feel so useful. I guess that is really a testament to how well Human Revolution was too.

    The weapons can be customized with silencers, lasers, etc. You can add different ammo types like EMP to incapacitate machines. So far all the weapons feel just right, through I've mostly used my stun gun because it's just so damn useful for my play style. I mostly sell everything I pick up and it's made me a little too rich, to be honest.

    Some of the animations still need work, especially facial and speech animations. They still look last-gen. (especially after playing Witcher 3) But the graphics are so gorgeous that it makes you not care. Lighting is top-notch. Environmental detail is really good. It's just characters tend to look a little off in an otherwise beautiful world.

    The in-game pay-to-win options some people are complaining about seems really picky. They are praxis kits/cash on the SE store and never suggested for you to go buy them like annoying apps do. You wouldn't even know they're there if you didn't load up the store. They are out there if you want them but I highly recommend you do not buy them because: a) You don't need them, the game is not THAT hard. b) Don't support pay-to-win... ever.    … Expand
  83. MrSchipunov
    Dec 27, 2020
    9
    Attention to detail in levels is jaw dropping. A worthy sequel to Human Revolution. Unfortunately, third person shenanigans are in this game too because Human Revolution was universally acclaimed. Let's hope Square Enix greenlights a continuation of this story.
  84. Fyil99
    Nov 11, 2016
    9
    Great game. Specially because doesn't have such a high budget. Hope this game is a success and that it become a triple A game soon. Awesome gameplay, great character's abilities. Interesting story.
  85. shadorn
    Jun 13, 2019
    9
    Underrated game: story, setting, gameplay, re-playability, acting and technical implementation are just great.

    The game can be easy or challenging depending on the chosen difficulty and play style (stealth lethal, stealth non lethal, full combat). I paid it 10 bucks (with all DLCs) and it lasted 70 (quite enjoyable) hours: totally worth it. Bugs are barely noticeable. DLCs not    Underrated game: story, setting, gameplay, re-playability, acting and technical implementation are just great.

    The game can be easy or challenging depending on the chosen difficulty and play style (stealth lethal, stealth non lethal, full combat).

    I paid it 10 bucks (with all DLCs) and it lasted 70 (quite enjoyable) hours: totally worth it. Bugs are barely noticeable.

    DLCs not being integrated in the main game is just a minor annoyance, they totally worth it, and micro transactions are just useless, you can totally ignore them: I just don't understand all the grief on these issues.

    If you loved Deux Ex Human Revolution or Dishonored get it on sale: you won't be disappointed.    … Expand
  86. Evil_Guide
    Feb 4, 2017
    9
    Deus Ex это великолепная игра, сегодня таких игр к сожалению почти не осталось, так что Deus Ex станет отличным пристанищем для тех, кто потерял надежду в некоторые игровые студии, которые "скатились". Графика на хорошем уровне, не идеально, но если вы действительно играете в РПГ ради графики, то это крайне странно. В остальном хорошо почти все. Это все еще настоящий Deus Ex с большимDeus Ex это великолепная игра, сегодня таких игр к сожалению почти не осталось, так что Deus Ex станет отличным пристанищем для тех, кто потерял надежду в некоторые игровые студии, которые "скатились". Графика на хорошем уровне, не идеально, но если вы действительно играете в РПГ ради графики, то это крайне странно. В остальном хорошо почти все. Это все еще настоящий Deus Ex с большим количеством вариантов прохождения, киберпанк-музыка прекрасна, киберпанк атмосфера меня захватила даже сильнее чем в предыдущей игре серии. Погружение великолепное, в определенный момент я даже начал отстреливать полицейских, потому что мне стало по настоящему жалко аугментированных, над которыми постоянно издевалась полиция. Левел дизайн так же на новом уровне в сравнение с Human Revolution, он всегда был умным, но теперь еще и красивый, мрачная атмосфера так и давит на игрока. Чувствуется вся безысходность.
    Конечно не все идеально, оружия как и раньше не особо много, торговля достаточно простая, модулей всегда не хватает, но на все мелочи хочется закрыть глаза, ибо такие игры выходят слишком редко.    … Expand
  87. Mitya64
    Jun 11, 2018
    9
    Продолжение human revolution. В игре улучшили оптимизацию, но она все равно не идеальна. Так же есть ошибки и вылеты. Графика хорошая. Сама атмосфера в игре есть. Основные действия в Праге, в самом большом центре аугментированных. Нам надо будет раскрыть теракт, которой являеться заговором илюминатов для геноцида аугментов. Геймплей в игре немного измения, добавили кучу новых способностей,Продолжение human revolution. В игре улучшили оптимизацию, но она все равно не идеальна. Так же есть ошибки и вылеты. Графика хорошая. Сама атмосфера в игре есть. Основные действия в Праге, в самом большом центре аугментированных. Нам надо будет раскрыть теракт, которой являеться заговором илюминатов для геноцида аугментов. Геймплей в игре немного измения, добавили кучу новых способностей, без которых трудно будет играть. Вариативность все также осталась, можно уровни разными способами пройти: всех убивая, тихо убивая, вообще никого не убить( за это можно получить ачивку) Стелс мало изменился, стрельба улучшилась, но хуже чем в остальных играх. Малое разнообразие оружия. Появился крафт предметов. ИИ глупый. Сам сюжет геймдизайн очень интересны. Меня буквально поглотила это игра и за 2 подхода ее прошел. Но минус в том что концовка обрывистая и намекает на продолжение. Которое может и не быть( низкие продажи и заморозка продолжения) Побочки интересные, хоть я их и не проходил. Надо будет перепройти. Советую взять эту игру, она по низкой цене продаеться.… Expand
  88. zedun
    Mar 24, 2017
    9
    first of all, don't play deus ex like you are playing a nervous fps (i think about cod..)
    you are not eating junk food with sweetened soda, its more like tasting a good coffee, bitter but more deeper as you drown in its univers.
    try to understand me, and ask yourself a question, what experience are the developers wanting to show me? observing? reading? trying to live dilemmas?    first of all, don't play deus ex like you are playing a nervous fps (i think about cod..)
    you are not eating junk food with sweetened soda, its more like tasting a good coffee, bitter but more deeper as you drown in its univers.
    try to understand me, and ask yourself a question,

    what experience are the developers wanting to show me?
    observing? reading? trying to live dilemmas? understanding the impact of decisions we make? learning sociology and people interraction?
    try it but take your time.    … Expand
  89. willsonsantos
    Jul 3, 2018
    9
    i5 + GTX970 + 16GBRAM and no performance issues at all. I had to set the things moderately though because the game requires a NASA high end PC to perform on max settings. So that is maybe an explanation for at least 9 out of 10 negative reviews. The game could be better optmized? Yes!! Still, a great game and decent sequel to Human Revolution.

    PROS + Level Design (OMG this game should    i5 + GTX970 + 16GBRAM and no performance issues at all. I had to set the things moderately though because the game requires a NASA high end PC to perform on max settings. So that is maybe an explanation for at least 9 out of 10 negative reviews. The game could be better optmized? Yes!! Still, a great game and decent sequel to Human Revolution.

    PROS
    + Level Design (OMG this game should be played by all open world game devs right now. Set this Level Design as standard ASAP)
    + Soundtrack
    + Mechanics and gameplay: it's really nice to play. The game just flows in your hands no matter the way you choose to play.
    + Choices on gameplay: you can do stealth, assault, etc. Your choice!
    + Noir : Yes, you must really like investigations and dialogues to fully enjoy Deus Ex Makind Divided.
    + Adam Jensen is really a nice main character
    + Visuals: Gorgeous. It's not only graphics beauty. I'm talking about details and giving life and meaning to stuff. Prague is really convincing.
    + Side Quests: Some of them are amazing. Square could've worked on more quests such as the Harvester Seriall Killer one. (A DLC would've been amazing)
    + Augmentations and weapon customization.
    + Main History: Maybe we have no much choice on where the things go as we did on Human REvolution. Still. it is a nice story about conspiracy and discrimination. The way the story is told is something that makes the difference here.

    CONS

    - no much reason to use your weapons.
    - gameplay balance: apart of giving the choice to go on assault mode, it's not a game designed to that kind of player.
    - terrible lip sync
    - Pc optimization.
    - micro transaction on some DLC's

    Score = A (9/10)    … Expand
  90. pawq
    Feb 1, 2020
    9
    Woah!! This game was exactly what I expected Human Revolution to be, even though I expected it to be somewhat poorer because of some bad reviews. I expected HR to be an amazing game that would sweep me off my feet, but it was just an all-round really solidly good game. MD did sweep me off my feet though, and not once or twice.

    To start with, it's a **** PERFECT sequel, with most    Woah!! This game was exactly what I expected Human Revolution to be, even though I expected it to be somewhat poorer because of some bad reviews. I expected HR to be an amazing game that would sweep me off my feet, but it was just an all-round really solidly good game. MD did sweep me off my feet though, and not once or twice.

    To start with, it's a **** PERFECT sequel, with most mechanics, world design elements osv retained, but improved, and an appropriate amount of new stuff added. Feels like a perfectly natural continuation of the story and of the gameplay from HR, but significantly more advanced.

    The main story (albeit in completionist "mode") took me 61 hours to finish, which is by far the longest shooter I've ever played, (maybe apart from Just Cause 2, but that's a massive open-world game). The DLCs took further 17 hours, and I haven't even played the Breach (an alternative puzzle mode). Impressively, at no point in the game did I feel like I wanted it to end already, which often happens to me even in 10-15h games!

    positive:
    - mindblowing (!!!!!!) world and object design. I swear they must've hired genuine architects and interior designers for this game. Fantastic attention to detail and beautiful design throughout. Also almost no repetitiveness, which was the biggest annoyance in DX:HR for me.
    - amazing soundtrack!! there were several occasions when I didn't really want to progress because the music was so awesome.
    - amazing main character design and voice acting
    - the game still very robustly justifies the "science" in "science fiction"
    - very good npc model design and voice acting overall
    - very satisfying, fun and balanced combat. really well-implemented on-the-fly weapon modification mechanics, great weapon design, etc.
    - well-executed stealth mechanics
    - great story and side quests
    - enjoyable and well-balanced augmentation system
    - really sick atmosphere
    - greatly improved npc interaction (e.g. they'll say something if you steal from them, or confront you if you do it several times), really couldn't complain this time, all forms of interaction were pretty solid, also when stealthing, etc.
    - better XP balance (e.g. the game gives you XP for using uncovered codes instead of hacking stuff, so actually encourages exploration and reading everything)
    - greatly improved takedown mechanics (e.g. enemies are pulled behind cover as part of takedown from hiding, instead of being thrown forward or just down, which was a major annoyance in DX:HR)
    - virtually no boss fights, which is great, because who needs that! and they were underwhelming in DX:HR
    - top notch user interface design and implementation
    - the world is significantly bigger than in DX:HR and a lot more fun for exploration, with a great amount of well-planned hidden areas, hidden lore, etc.
    - virtually no bugs
    - cutscenes rendered in high resolution, not 1995 quality like in DX:HR :)

    negative:
    - still horrible lip sync, or virtually no sync (sometimes seemed random), which is very strange for a game of this magnitude
    - still no reflections in mirrors, which is again a bit puzzling for a game of this magnitude
    - some frame drops when entering open areas for the first time in a while, but nothing tragic    … Expand
  91. geostigma
    Mar 31, 2020
    9
    Absolutely brilliant! I've finished it 5 times and it's still fun to play!

    People that give low score because of the mtx are missing the point... The game is fantastic and the store is so irrelevant that I barely even knew it was there. Breach was also great. I managed to 100% it without spending one cent! So much for being pay to win... The only cons would be long loadings and poor    Absolutely brilliant! I've finished it 5 times and it's still fun to play!

    People that give low score because of the mtx are missing the point... The game is fantastic and the store is so irrelevant that I barely even knew it was there.

    Breach was also great. I managed to 100% it without spending one cent! So much for being pay to win...

    The only cons would be long loadings and poor optimization that becomes apparent at some areas.    … Expand
  92. medgang
    May 6, 2020
    9
    Deus Ex: Mankind Divided offers a great story and gameplay. You can also handle every task in the game using firearms, or by using stun guns, of course, you may not get involved in any of them and go directly in a hidden way.
    In this case, of course, you will spend praxıs on silent walking and similar features. I highly recommend you to play Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, a game that offers a    Deus Ex: Mankind Divided offers a great story and gameplay. You can also handle every task in the game using firearms, or by using stun guns, of course, you may not get involved in any of them and go directly in a hidden way.
    In this case, of course, you will spend praxıs on silent walking and similar features. I highly recommend you to play Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, a game that offers a lot of freedom.    … Expand
  93. hoanns
    Jun 6, 2020
    9
    Great cyberpunk game, intriguing world. Liked it more than Human Revolution because it had less boss fights.
  94. hilbertspace
    Sep 5, 2020
    9
    This is a good game, as is Deus Ex Breach mode. Solid and enthralling gameplay and pace.
  95. MDXV
    Jan 27, 2023
    9
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  96. Danvie
    Oct 5, 2022
    9
    Оптимизация и сторителлинг похрамывают, в сравнении с прошлой частью, однако и без этого очень хорошая игра с потрясающей нелинейностью и атмосферой!
  97. Indrigis
    Aug 28, 2016
    8
    Microtransactions! Are optional. I beat the game on Give Me Deus Ex with lots of praxis and consumables to spare, without touching any of the preorder/DLC items. All you could ever need can be found by exploring and hacking (i.e. actually playing the game).

    With that out of the way, what Deus Ex M.D. brings to the table is a few new augments and a greater plot involvement from the    Microtransactions! Are optional. I beat the game on Give Me Deus Ex with lots of praxis and consumables to spare, without touching any of the preorder/DLC items. All you could ever need can be found by exploring and hacking (i.e. actually playing the game).

    With that out of the way, what Deus Ex M.D. brings to the table is a few new augments and a greater plot involvement from the forces behind the scenes of the original 2000 game. However, these are not really enough to freshen the experience considerably. The new toys are fun, the familiar names tie into the narrative, but sticking to old augs and ignoring the plot works just fine.

    The gameplay is still solid with multiple paths to your goal and different methods of achieving it through force or cunning. There are great episodes allowing for creativity and fluid action and then there are big stretches of the game that more or less force the player to do what the designers wanted the player to do in order to see some exposition, denying some obvious logical solution to the problem that would also bypass those stretches of the game.

    The exposition is still somewhat of a problem. The game tends to wrestle control away from the player and show them how Adam walks through a door to engage in a plot-delivering conversation with some character instead of allowing the player to check the door with augmented vision and make their own decision on how to proceed. A few obvious traps are also forcibly ignored. Of course "two guards stand still and wait for Adam to come close before delivering some atmospheric detail through fully voiced dialogue and going their separate ways" is still omnipresent, but these voiced dialogues almost never deliver any important information, which is hidden in personal secretaries and computers instead.

    Prague serving a central hub for the game also results in a frustrating amount of back and forth shuttling between the two districts, especially towards the end of the game, where every side mission will be delivered to you when you're in the other part of the city and will require at least a couple trips back and forth to get all the objectives.

    Through my entire 30+ hours with it the game only crashed on me once, in the DLC mission, but there were some minor glitches with interaction controls not working until a game is reloaded. The graphics and performance are quite satisfactory.

    Why an 8/10 for a game with "more of the same, but more accessible" as its driving force? Nostalgia, I guess. However small, Deus Ex M. D. is still a chapter in the universe even if it's filler.

    P.S.: Breach does not seem like an overly interesting game mode. It's different enough from the main game but too much of an F2P experience with random booster packs and single use modifier cards. Maybe that's where the "we all hate microtransactions" part comes in, but let's be realistic - nobody bought this game for Breach.    … Expand
  98. Mandulum
    Sep 5, 2016
    8
    Five Word Review: More of the same ... great!
    Favorite Thing: The gameplay hasn't changed much from the last iteration but it's still incredible.
    Least Favorite Thing: The ingame store? Dirty, but no. My biggest negative is the terrible UI mouse support. Using the map is awkward, the scroll wheel is crap and, occasionally, things simply break and fail to work. Playtime: ~ 32h (all    Five Word Review: More of the same ... great!
    Favorite Thing: The gameplay hasn't changed much from the last iteration but it's still incredible.
    Least Favorite Thing: The ingame store? Dirty, but no. My biggest negative is the terrible UI mouse support. Using the map is awkward, the scroll wheel is crap and, occasionally, things simply break and fail to work.

    Playtime: ~ 32h (all side quests and POI)
    Enjoyment: 8/10
    Recommendation: Definitely. You should play Human Revolution first, though they include a decent recap.    … Expand
  99. HRPaperstacks
    Oct 15, 2016
    8
    Not as good as Human Revolution, but still fun to play, with all the DX features that make the game stand out: multiple solutions for every problem, emergent gameplay, reasonably interesting story. MD's main story wasn't as interesting to me as HR, in fact, I enjoyed the side-missions more: the Dvali, the cult, the mysterious new augs. Graphics are improved over HR, but not dramaticallyNot as good as Human Revolution, but still fun to play, with all the DX features that make the game stand out: multiple solutions for every problem, emergent gameplay, reasonably interesting story. MD's main story wasn't as interesting to me as HR, in fact, I enjoyed the side-missions more: the Dvali, the cult, the mysterious new augs. Graphics are improved over HR, but not dramatically (based on rendering DX11 only). Volumetric lighting is the most noticeable improvement.… Expand
  100. Nataraja
    Aug 30, 2016
    8
    This is an excellent game that was severely hampered by poor optimization at release. At the writing of this review, in fact the day of the review, a patch is finally out that has alleviated some of the technical issues. The game would suffer from huge drops in FPS, from 60 to 7 or 8 with no warning or apparent reason, forcing you to quit and restart and in some cases even completelyThis is an excellent game that was severely hampered by poor optimization at release. At the writing of this review, in fact the day of the review, a patch is finally out that has alleviated some of the technical issues. The game would suffer from huge drops in FPS, from 60 to 7 or 8 with no warning or apparent reason, forcing you to quit and restart and in some cases even completely rebooting your PC to resolve memory leaks. Despite these technical issues, Mankind Divided is a great Deus Ex Game . For those who are saying its short they are robbing themselves of the full experience - you really should do all of the side quests and take your time, explore and drink in everything that the game has to offer and you will be playing upwards of 40 plus hours - I played for over 60 hours and loved every minute of it. Had it launched without the technical issues this game would have easily scored a 9 for me.

    TLDNR: If you like great tactical stealth/combat games, you will love this game. If you want to run and gun, you should look elsewhere. Otherwise this is well worth your time and your money in my opinion.

    GRAPHICS: Beautiful game to look at, very immersive (when not plagued by the technical issues).with the exception of HORRIBLE CLIPPING ERRORS. Jensen's face, neck and hair would constantly clip through his collar and that drove me insane - very immersion breaking and odd looking.

    SOUNDTRACK: Awesome score that is well orchestrated and adds tons to the atmosphere.

    SOUND: Excellent sound effects and source to reception recognition, which is very important in stealth and tactic oriented games.

    LEVEL DESIGN: Excellent level design with multiple paths and approaches to every mission including all side missions.

    GAME PLAY: Excellent controls that can be reassigned, good shooting mechanics, excellent stealth mechanics and a lot of player choice and it avoids the use of "boss" battles that were a bit of a hinderance to Human Revolution. Just simply a great game to play.

    If you like RPG atmospheric cyberpunk stealth shooters you should absolutely play this game.    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 56 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 48 out of 56
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 56
  3. Negative: 0 out of 56
  1. BaziCenter
    Feb 10, 2017
    90
    Mankind Divided rewards exploration and respects your choices throughout its hefty campaign. The city of Prague is absolutely amazing with great details and visuals. The gameplay is also exactly what you expect from a Deus Ex game.
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  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Nov 7, 2016
    80
    There is almost nothing you can complain about regarding the Mankind Divided gameplay. To achieve a greater score new Deus Ex lacks a better story and the possibility to "turn off" Czech language. [Issue#267]
  3. Riot Pixels
    Oct 14, 2016
    70
    Despite the "Can't stop the progress" tagline, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is pretty much a rehash of the previous game.
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