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
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 56 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 48 out of 56
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  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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