Deus Ex: Mankind Divided

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  1. 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
  2. Hannibaal
    Jun 20, 2020
    3
    "Consolización" de juegos de PC.

    La anterior entrega, Human Revolution, ya me pareció muy sobrevalorado, era un juego muy inferior al Deus Ex original, un juego demasiado lineal para llevar el nombre de esa franquicia y con errores de diseño muy habituales en los juegos modernos como los ataques semiautomaticos o los qte, además del pésimo diseño de los combates contra los jefes. Pues    "Consolización" de juegos de PC.

    La anterior entrega, Human Revolution, ya me pareció muy sobrevalorado, era un juego muy inferior al Deus Ex original, un juego demasiado lineal para llevar el nombre de esa franquicia y con errores de diseño muy habituales en los juegos modernos como los ataques semiautomaticos o los qte, además del pésimo diseño de los combates contra los jefes. Pues bien, Mankind Divided no mejora nada de eso, el apartado jugable está mal diseñado y claramente centrado en el control con mando de consola ("consolización" de juegos de PC) y es aún peor en la historia y los personajes (que tampoco eran demasiado buenos en HR), por eso queda un juego muy mediocre. Muchos han centrado su crítica en que es una estafa llena de DLC o que el juego tiene muchos bugs, todo eso es cierto, pero si no los tuviera seguiría siendo un juego mediocre. 3/5.    … Expand
  3. 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
  4. showt
    Dec 9, 2019
    7
    Не то что бы крутая игра, но и не гавно. Разработчики старались, есть интересные механики, наверно просто не моя стилистика. Средняя игра, нереиграбельна для меня.
  5. PBrann88
    Mar 28, 2021
    7
    Not a bad game at all and given the fact you can pick it up these days for £5 it is well worth playing through. It does have it's problems though, there's too many cut scenes, it jumps into 3rd person when your doing certain things which is just pointless and some of the abilities are way to overpowered. That being said I got over the cut scenes and you can stay clear of the overpoweredNot a bad game at all and given the fact you can pick it up these days for £5 it is well worth playing through. It does have it's problems though, there's too many cut scenes, it jumps into 3rd person when your doing certain things which is just pointless and some of the abilities are way to overpowered. That being said I got over the cut scenes and you can stay clear of the overpowered abilities and have a game as challenging as you like! it also has a decent story, some good characters, some decent side quests, good weapon customisation and plenty of different ways to play the game.… Expand
  6. 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.
  7. catdad89
    Mar 24, 2022
    2
    How can anyone like this game? The story is messy and boring. The first mission is like you started in the middle of the game. The hub is crap. The stealth sucks. The only thing good about it is that I spent €4 on it which is already too much.
  8. Losteone
    May 25, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece! Only problem is optimization, but little tweaking can solve it)
  9. PatrikPotter
    May 14, 2021
    6
    My personal Review for Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
    Story:5/10
    Graphics:8/10 Music:5/10 Gameplay:8/10 Sound:7/10 Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is a sequel to Deus Ex : Human Revolution, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is not the game I expected to be after a great First game. I do not recommend this game unless you really want to see what this game has to offer, but it is not much. Only Gameplay is    My personal Review for Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
    Story:5/10
    Graphics:8/10
    Music:5/10
    Gameplay:8/10
    Sound:7/10
    Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is a sequel to Deus Ex : Human Revolution, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is not the game I expected to be after a great First game. I do not recommend this game unless you really want to see what this game has to offer, but it is not much. Only Gameplay is good enough but the rest of the game is lacking alot.    … Expand
  10. ReJyQI
    Dec 17, 2020
    10
    Игра с отличным геймплеем и кастрированным разрабами сюжетом. Не первая часть конечно, но тоже очень хорошо, ведь катсцены -- автоскип
  11. Bushido95
    Sep 27, 2021
    3
    Что это за игра? это спин офф Watch Dogs??

    Порт на пк отвратительный я даже не знаю как объяснить, что происходит на экране...эта графика одновременно лучше чем Deus Ex: Human Revolution и в то же время омерзительна. Сложно понять что я вижу иногда даже в плотную. Перепробовал все ползунки настройки графики, но так и не нашел ни баланса, ни приятной глазу графики. На что ушел безумный    Что это за игра? это спин офф Watch Dogs??

    Порт на пк отвратительный я даже не знаю как объяснить, что происходит на экране...эта графика одновременно лучше чем Deus Ex: Human Revolution и в то же время омерзительна. Сложно понять что я вижу иногда даже в плотную. Перепробовал все ползунки настройки графики, но так и не нашел ни баланса, ни приятной глазу графики. На что ушел безумный бюджет в 70 миллионов канадских долларов?

    Звук в игре ужасен я слышу как храпит какой нибудь бомж за 100 метров от меня будто он у меня под ухом и каждый человек или машина в игре орут мне под ухо, но не Адам Дженсен который в каждой сцене говорит исключительно шепотом, что это вообще такое???

    Физика в игре в разы хуже чем в Deus Ex: Human Revolution это заметно в самой первой миссии в Дубае. После сцены оглушения врагов они взлетают, улетаю в разные стороны. Сам Дженсен будто передвигается не на своих двух, а на роликах или может быть коньках. Прошлой части можно было простить отсутствие ног, когда смотришь вниз, но с таким неприличным бюджетом неужели нельзя было этого сделать?

    Если проблемы, что я описал выше не дают тебе насладится игрой, то атмосфера полностью убивает желание играть дальше. В прошлой части погружение в игру происходило практически моментально, а тут даже за 6ч игры ничего подобного не произошло и каждую минуту проведенную в игре я всё больше хотел вернутся в прошлую часть и пройти её ещё раз.

    Очевидно, что из игры пытались сделать сервис. В игре есть какой-то магазин, тебя просят скачать какое-то мобильное приложения для данной игры которая к слову уже с позором удалили со всех площадок, Идея о игре-сервис с бесконечными продолжениями высосанных из пальца провалилась с треском, что не может не радовать.    … Expand
  12. Buryzenek
    Mar 2, 2022
    1
    The worst start to the game in all history of gaming. How to ruin a franchise 101.
  13. 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
  14. swildefire
    Aug 27, 2016
    2
    This game , seriously... the gameplay and sidequest are some good things about this game that's why i'll give it 2.
    But what the actual **** is that main story. it is equivalent to human revolutions first chapter. just when you expect things to get serious you fight a random subvilain and BAAAM curtains down.
    This is the biggest let down in video games since watch dog. This game isnt    This game , seriously... the gameplay and sidequest are some good things about this game that's why i'll give it 2.
    But what the actual **** is that main story. it is equivalent to human revolutions first chapter. just when you expect things to get serious you fight a random subvilain and BAAAM curtains down.
    This is the biggest let down in video games since watch dog.
    This game isnt even half a game its just a prequel to some upcoming **** of god know what from dlcs to marketing sequels.
    Just call it deus ex - ground zero like the zero they ****ing deserve.
    i really can't understand how people are able to give this game a good rating when this game is nothing but 60dollars stepping stone just look at the last cinematique .
    And what the **** do you mean but your choices matter , oh really eliza speak of them in the news , great i feel 100times more important.
    ****ty graphics this game isn't a new gen game , disastrous performance on high spec .

    So let me put this straight in the last five years you spent creating the game you achieved :
    -better gameplay
    -better sidequests (we are talking about 10 of them)
    -moderatly good city hub

    But you failed to upgrade your graphics , create a good story , and finish the ****ing game.
    whether you chose not to or you couldnt finish, this is unacceptable.

    i finished this game in 20 hours (all side quests possible and a little of exploration) 5 of these hours spent in the metro with the incredible long wait time to get from zone to zone.

    and i still dont get why they did the 2 districts instead of one exept for boosting the on paper play time.
    Plus the marketing scandals of the day 1 dlc , the preorder and mircrotransaction isn't something that really surprised me , as i'd always know square enix as being first grade **** .
    I bought the game +season pass for 70 dollars dont make the same mistake i did , and dont buy this pilot episode    … Expand
  15. coredumped
    Aug 27, 2016
    3
    Starts out with something which promises to be fun exploring and overcoming several seemingly difficult obstacles in order to discover loot and fun quests and turns out to be a mostly repetitive and very dull game, filled with absolutely bland characters, weak plot and generic mediocre quests... If you are a fan of the first Deus Ex and are looking for an experience which will let youStarts out with something which promises to be fun exploring and overcoming several seemingly difficult obstacles in order to discover loot and fun quests and turns out to be a mostly repetitive and very dull game, filled with absolutely bland characters, weak plot and generic mediocre quests... If you are a fan of the first Deus Ex and are looking for an experience which will let you relive the fun you had with the original, this is not worth picking up.
    Personally much disappointed with what this game turned out to be, could be fun for someone looking for a generic stealth action game when it's on a sale for 10$    … Expand
  16. DominicM
    Aug 24, 2016
    5
    Way too similar to the first game, but even seems a bit wonkier. I was hoping for a divide in quality similar to that of the two "Metro" games; improving the mechanics while keeping the feel. Gameplay is just ok, but the gunplay gets old quite fast and the "choices" you're given (in how to take on a mission segment) are very blatant and protrusive. On top of the mediocrity, they added aWay too similar to the first game, but even seems a bit wonkier. I was hoping for a divide in quality similar to that of the two "Metro" games; improving the mechanics while keeping the feel. Gameplay is just ok, but the gunplay gets old quite fast and the "choices" you're given (in how to take on a mission segment) are very blatant and protrusive. On top of the mediocrity, they added a bunch of dlc which would be found typically in a mobile game, (BAD MOVE) and I could hardly get through certain parts in the game without having to troubleshoot why it was crashing or glitching out. I'm sure they'll fix a lot of these issues, and it will be a solid game in time; but as it is now: try before you buy......Oh wait, it has Denuvo as well; so just don't buy it ;)… Expand
  17. Hackerbee
    Sep 5, 2016
    4
    Game's Graphics look good, Game world seems strange, blocky and small, like the Human Revolution,
    Gameplay is clunky and exactly like the original Human Revolution, movement mechanics are hampered by clipping issues, and terrain snags off of changes in terrain/texture, show how badly coded the movement mechanics are, its shooter mechanics seem clunky and basic. This game feels more like    Game's Graphics look good, Game world seems strange, blocky and small, like the Human Revolution,
    Gameplay is clunky and exactly like the original Human Revolution, movement mechanics are hampered by clipping issues, and terrain snags off of changes in terrain/texture, show how badly coded the movement mechanics are, its shooter mechanics seem clunky and basic. This game feels more like an expansion of Human Revolution, than an entirely new game. The atmosphere is disjointed and unimmersive, from a character perspective, yes the lore is there but that is it. This is a far cry from what this game could have been and what I had hoped this game would be. 4 out of 10 for the graphics, the fact that it is Deus Ex which we needed more of but it fails to deliver, anything beyond the 2011 Human revolution, I dare say that HR is still the better game.    … Expand
  18. leaveit
    Aug 25, 2016
    5
    Lucius DeBeers is wearing a Kingdom Hearts outfit, there's a half-black female sidekick named Alyx, Morgan Everett is voiced by Dennis Haysbert to complete the analogy to Splinter Cell, approximately a million times as many people have augs in 2029 compared to 2055, you can just buy aug upgrade points if you'd like to do that for some bizarre reason instead of just editing your save, AdamLucius DeBeers is wearing a Kingdom Hearts outfit, there's a half-black female sidekick named Alyx, Morgan Everett is voiced by Dennis Haysbert to complete the analogy to Splinter Cell, approximately a million times as many people have augs in 2029 compared to 2055, you can just buy aug upgrade points if you'd like to do that for some bizarre reason instead of just editing your save, Adam Jensen has now been in more games than JC Denton even though I didn't care about him to begin with, triangles everywhere, Illuminati (or change? Like delta??) confirmed. Rated 5 to reflect what the game makes me feel (nothing).… Expand
  19. prossnip42
    Aug 26, 2016
    5
    If you look past the 1 use micriotransactions this is a pretty damn good game..but guess what..i'm not gonna look past them. onto the Review then

    Pros: -i hear people saying the graphics aren't impressive and i just gotta ask what the hell are you smoking? The game looks abosolutely beautiful. The enviroments in Prague look incredibly detailed to the core. Sure it's not Destiny level    If you look past the 1 use micriotransactions this is a pretty damn good game..but guess what..i'm not gonna look past them. onto the Review then

    Pros:
    -i hear people saying the graphics aren't impressive and i just gotta ask what the hell are you smoking? The game looks abosolutely beautiful. The enviroments in Prague look incredibly detailed to the core. Sure it's not Destiny level of impressive but it more then gets the job done.
    -the story all though it can get convoluted at times is pretty good. It continues the story from human Revolution marvelously without it feeling out of place
    -the gameplay is basically human revolution 2.0 and if you liked the gameplay from human Revolution (like me) then this is right up your alley. But sadly there's a big downfall to this game

    Cons:
    -the microtransactions. Everybody loves them right. But the thing that completely destroys this is that the microtransactions are in the singleplayer!!! WHAT THE FUUUUUUUUCCCCKKKKKK!!!!!! ARE YOU **** KIDDING ME!!!!! granted you can play without them but it's still crummy as **** oh and btw even if you bought the microtransactions you only get them for 1 save. once you make a new one or overwrite the save it's gone. Come on Square,come on!

    In conclusion if the microtransactions weren't present this game would've scored a 7/10 from me but that greedy practise ruined it. If you can get past that bull**** and if you liked Human revolution then by all means go and get it.    … Expand
  20. Crackfarmer
    Aug 29, 2016
    0
    I can pretty much copy and paste the other negative reviews. Since i don't need to add anything to it.

    - Major performance issues.
    - Denuvo.
    - Day one DLCs.
    - Microtransactions (if it wasn't insulting enough, they're single use transactions!)
    - Bland story.
    - Grindy feel to the game (hence the microtransactions).
  21. thisrhythm
    Aug 27, 2016
    0
    Hiding micro-transactions from pre-release reviewers is unethical, and releasing a product with numerous game-breaking bugs is disgusting. Yet, the true crime here is that this game is BORING. This AAA game gets an F! Spend your money on something else.
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. sevendg6
    Sep 28, 2016
    4
    I finished the game.
    Don't listen to all the angry kids it isn't a pay-to-win at all, microtransactions are even pointless.
    The PC is a SHAME FOR THIS STUDIO, the graphics are cool and better than human revolution though. The main problem is : 20hourrs compared to the 40s of Human revolution then DLC day 1 ? Metacritic how the hell this game could obtain 83 ?? The whole deus ex    I finished the game.
    Don't listen to all the angry kids it isn't a pay-to-win at all, microtransactions are even pointless.

    The PC is a SHAME FOR THIS STUDIO, the graphics are cool and better than human revolution though.

    The main problem is : 20hourrs compared to the 40s of Human revolution then DLC day 1 ? Metacritic how the hell this game could obtain 83 ??

    The whole deus ex universe is there but it should be sold half the price because it's ot a full game but half of the story. again, Shame on that studio    … Expand
  26. mneidoni
    Aug 30, 2016
    0
    - Awful performancedue to zero opimization
    - Denuvo DRM
    - Day one DLC which was falsely advertised as per game and not once-per-save-game
    - Deceitful lying false advertisements microtransactions for a single player game
  27. dkeppens
    Aug 31, 2016
    0
    Absolute and total rubbish. Just like any "AAA" game. As idiots keep buying this stuff, they keep pushing the boundaries and laughing out loud with your green in their pockets. Single use microtransactions now. Really ? And in an single player campaign to boot. Hah, what will they think of next. Who still buys this **** ?
  28. chaos_1984
    Aug 31, 2016
    0
    Poorly optimized for PC, forced mouse acceleration, how can a studio do Human Revolution on the PC so well yet mess up the sequel so badly. Buy it on sale only after they patch this damn thing.
  29. 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
  30. giskarduk
    Aug 28, 2016
    8
    I would have given this game a 10, something I very rarely do, but forcing me to watch 20 minutes of scrolling end credits destroyed the mood, so its getting an 8.

    First up, Value for money. It definitely fails my £1 per hour of gameplay = true value of the game, test. The game costs £40 but is only 25 hours long. However, fans of this kind of game will definitely play it more than    I would have given this game a 10, something I very rarely do, but forcing me to watch 20 minutes of scrolling end credits destroyed the mood, so its getting an 8.

    First up, Value for money.

    It definitely fails my £1 per hour of gameplay = true value of the game, test. The game costs £40 but is only 25 hours long. However, fans of this kind of game will definitely play it more than once so for them it would be good value for money.

    Plot

    The plot for this game clearly takes place some time before Deus Ex 1 and references many NPCs that later appear in the Original game.

    Unlike normal presequels this is rather well done and builds up the backstory for the original leaving you wanting to load up Deus Ex 1 right after finishing Mankind Divided.... but that 20 minute credit list spoils that moment.

    Unlike Human Envolution, this game does take the original DX1 plot alot further than just argumentations. I could ignore Dx Invisible War (which is a farce) and even DX Human Evolution and just play Mankind Divided and then Deus Ex 1 and not feel like I missed anything vital.

    However i recommend ignoring Deus Ex Invisible war, it really is a terrible game and starting with Human Evolution, then Mankind Divided and finally at this point... Deus Ex 1...

    I suspect there will be another game made to fit between Mankind Divided and DX1, it feels like it but I am hoping for a DX1 remake at some point now they have perfected the gameplay and level designs.

    The DX1 camparision.

    All previous Deus Ex sequels failed to meet Deus Ex 1s standards in some way. DX Invisible war was just farce and I like to pretend it simply does not exist. DX Human Evolution got the core game play right and improved on it, but the levels let it down.

    Because of that, DX fans had gotten used to Deus Ex sequels not living up to the original.

    So what made the original so great ?

    Well, lots of choice, gun ho, none lethal, hacker... you could choose how you played the game, though it nearly always ended as a gun fight in the end. Lots of great levels too, my personal favourite was Hong Kong in the original and I still recommned players play the original even today.

    How does Deus Ex Mankind divided compare to that classic ?

    Honestly... it completely blows it away in every single area.

    Seriousy, this game beats the original Deus EX 1 hands down.

    Its levels are better, the characters are better, the choices work all the way through the game and not just in the first half of the game. There are very real consiquences for the choices you make so you cannot have your cake and eat it, you have to choose a path thats constantly changing and giving you more options on how to proceed.

    I for example took the none lethal approach but at times I just had to load up my shot gun and go gun ho because some levels, whilst possible to complete as a none lethal player, where far easier to complete with a shot gun in my hand.

    Others where easy to complete in a none lethal manner, so using weapons made it harder to win.

    In the end a combination of skills proved best, though the game fully supported all the choices I chose and was very well balanced.

    I played though the game on what appeared to be a fairly normal difficulty and had no real problems once I realised most boss fights had the solution to the boss on the level with the boss. You just have to go and search.

    I especially liked the last boss fight which I finished with a sneaky hack.... so do not think you have to Go Ho it.... you dont.... go searching.... you will be surprised :)

    The Original Deus Ex did not do this in the last half of the game, it was a pure shooter by then.

    Even ammo vs enemies matters, some enemies cannot easily be tranquilised, others needed emp ammo to stun them to give you a chance to destroy them with conventional ammo without being shot dead your self. The none lethal take down does not work all the time either and some enemies need multiple tranqs to drop.

    Then we have Breach, a game that is included in Mankind Divided. You can find Breach levels through out the Mankind Divided game and unlock more of Breach at Mankind Divided's main menu. Breach is separate from Mankind Divided but part of it, rather complicated to explain and I may have gotten the details wrong here but this is called going the extra mile and counts as one of several extra miles the devs went in this game. You can also find triangles that you scan with your phone to unlock things in the phone game, not something that interests me but still cool. Also the DLCs tha    … Expand
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. 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
  34. 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
  35. 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
  36. 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
  37. 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.
  38. 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
  39. 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
  40. DaveMaster2600
    Sep 1, 2016
    3
    If anyone here introduces a totalitarian behavior - it's you Square Enix, Canada.

    Já jsem z České Republiky, takže se mi nelíbí jak je prezentována naše země. To by se nelíbilo asi nikomu, jak se komolí názvy, jak se špatně vyslovují slova, jak je naše hlavní město prezentováno jako nějaký totalitní stát. Když nedokáží ani jednoduché názvy správně napsat, a většina postav mluví s    If anyone here introduces a totalitarian behavior - it's you Square Enix, Canada.

    Já jsem z České Republiky, takže se mi nelíbí jak je prezentována naše země.
    To by se nelíbilo asi nikomu, jak se komolí názvy, jak se špatně vyslovují slova, jak je naše hlavní město prezentováno jako nějaký totalitní stát.
    Když nedokáží ani jednoduché názvy správně napsat, a většina postav mluví s Ruským přízvukem!Je to spíš výsměch České Republice a všem hráčům od nás!

    Prošli jsme si totalitou fašistickou, s okupací od Hitlerova Německa už v roce 1939!
    Desetitisíce lidí byly odvlečeny do koncentračních táborů, byla vyhlazena celá obec LIDICE.
    A pak i vnucenou totalitou komunistickou s okupací v roce 1968!
    Na což asi nějak autoři pozapomenuli, na protest proti okupaci se upálil Jan Palach a další.

    To, že jsme si tímto vším prošli, neznamená že jsme dobré místo pro nějaké další pokusy, to je vyslovený cynismus a neuznání našich obětí. Je to plivnutí do tváře všem dotčeným rodinám a národu.

    Příště ať si autoři zasadí děj do Vancouveru, a udělají si tam vlastní totalitní stát!
    Nebo příště mohou udělat hru jak na pláži Juno v Normandii umírají hadroví panáčci, padají jak domino, a křičí: „Hepl“ „i watn to liv“. Bude to vtipné? Zábavné? Bude to povzbuzující?

    Ale tak do malého se snadno strefuje, malí málo křičí, a malí nikoho nezajímají, přijdeme k nim vykrademe jejich města, duši, lidi, a pak z nich uděláme nějaký hnus. Klasika. Jak se u nás chovají vaše korporace - pracoval jsem v Kanadské firmě, a ta se tvrdě bránila vzniku odborů, až u soudu.
    Co to jste za hnusné pokritce!?
    Využít nás celé od hlavy k patě, jako nějaké otroky.. a pak si z nás ještě dělat legraci a pokusné hry.
    Jestli tady někdo zavádí totalitní chování - jste to vy.

    Vaši hru mám chuť vyhodit, i když jsem si ji koupil.
    Děkuji za příjemný zážitek.    … Expand
  41. 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
  42. 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
  43. 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.
  44. 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!
  45. Whippyice
    Aug 25, 2016
    8
    Really enjoying DeusEx, the story is compelling and side missions are like an excellent side dish to a well rounded meal, a little disappointing by the fact that the UI was not properly redesigned for mouse and keyboard but its functional,

    Usually i would mark a game down for having micro transactions in it but it wasn't until i come on to write this that i realized there even was any    Really enjoying DeusEx, the story is compelling and side missions are like an excellent side dish to a well rounded meal, a little disappointing by the fact that the UI was not properly redesigned for mouse and keyboard but its functional,

    Usually i would mark a game down for having micro transactions in it but it wasn't until i come on to write this that i realized there even was any so i can't mark it down if i honestly didn't notice they where even a option

    Bit of a fizzle at the end but when you look at the game as a complete product its fantastic,
    I ASKED FOR THIS    … Expand
  46. 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
  47. timeknight
    Aug 26, 2016
    4
    I want to like this game, I really do...

    But I am getting stuttering and framerate lag and can't play the game. I am using a Fury X GPU, and I can't even get a stable performance on low quality. Terrible optimization.
  48. Shatter77
    Aug 26, 2016
    8
    It took me 35 hours to finish Mankind Divided. While it is true that the main story leaves much to be desired and there are few areas compared to earlier games, all in all there's quite a bit of game to discover. As is currently fashionable in fiction, mystery is strewn about liberally but rarely resolved. Unresolved mystery is not a substitute for real story in my opinion.

    A few words    It took me 35 hours to finish Mankind Divided. While it is true that the main story leaves much to be desired and there are few areas compared to earlier games, all in all there's quite a bit of game to discover. As is currently fashionable in fiction, mystery is strewn about liberally but rarely resolved. Unresolved mystery is not a substitute for real story in my opinion.

    A few words about the port. As with the previous game the interface is barely functional with keyboard and mouse. Mouse hover is not understood, only mouse-in because only that directly maps to selecting things with a controller. Drag and drop doesn't work, it's click to drag and click again to drop. *Sigh*. Default FoV is simply -wrong- for a typical PC setup. It should not be 60-something degrees, but at least 80-something. Is it really too much to ask that you set defaults appropriate to the platform Eidos? I ran into a game-breaking bug too (travelling to Mission 14), apparently i'm not the only one that got this. Reloading an earlier save and skipping side missions worked, but man...

    Despite all these negatives, this franchise still presses all my buttons. It's still well worth playing.    … Expand
  49. GraniteDevil
    Aug 28, 2016
    8
    I just completed a Pacifist playthrough on Xbox One, beginning NG+ shortly.

    Believe this: the game is good. The plot can be difficult to follow, yes. There are hanging/unresolved subplots, yes. The stealth and non-lethal gameplay is fantastic, yes. There is ALWAYS a non-lethal, non-combat approach, yes. Is it shorter than I hoped it would be, yes. It is possible to complete the    I just completed a Pacifist playthrough on Xbox One, beginning NG+ shortly.

    Believe this: the game is good. The plot can be difficult to follow, yes. There are hanging/unresolved subplots, yes. The stealth and non-lethal gameplay is fantastic, yes. There is ALWAYS a non-lethal, non-combat approach, yes. Is it shorter than I hoped it would be, yes. It is possible to complete the game without killing ANYBODY (even the final boss can be taken down non-lethally), yes. There are microtransactions, yes, but guess what? YOU DO NOT NEED THEM. Forget about microtransactions in this game.

    If you like the last Deus Ex, if you like stealth gameplay, if you like convoluted and difficult to follow plotlines, if you like any of that even just a little then you'll like this game.    … Expand
  50. Deadheadbill
    Aug 26, 2016
    8
    Game is amazing. Atmosphere and location is well done. You can stealth or go guns blazing as you desire, however since this is a Deus Ex game you will get more satisfaction from a stealth approach imo. Also, the side missions remind me of Witcher 3 in that they are very fun and almost as interesting as the main quests.

    Game is a solid 8.5 to 9 but I am giving it a 10 simply due to the    Game is amazing. Atmosphere and location is well done. You can stealth or go guns blazing as you desire, however since this is a Deus Ex game you will get more satisfaction from a stealth approach imo. Also, the side missions remind me of Witcher 3 in that they are very fun and almost as interesting as the main quests.

    Game is a solid 8.5 to 9 but I am giving it a 10 simply due to the whiny little biatches who don't even own the game giving it 0's due to microtransactions which affect the excellence of the title in no way.    … Expand
  51. 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!
  52. venumdk
    Aug 29, 2016
    0
    I've waited a long time for this title to come, in fact I was a huge fan of Deus Ex since the very first game.
    I can live with the fact the game was launched poorly optimized, but the fact that this game comes with microtransactions disgust me so much that Deus Ex is dead for me. I can' t support a game that has full price with microtransactions inside.
  53. 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
  54. 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
  55. 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
  56. 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
  57. 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.
  58. choppy
    Aug 30, 2016
    6
    I really don't care that much about the microtransactions in a single-player game. If you use them, you are only ruining the game for yourself. But it is a ***** move that symbolizes what else is wrong with this game: 1) crappy port with PC clearly an afterthought - things like the map are such a pain to use; 2) supposedly improved graphics actually worse than Human Revolution: lips andI really don't care that much about the microtransactions in a single-player game. If you use them, you are only ruining the game for yourself. But it is a ***** move that symbolizes what else is wrong with this game: 1) crappy port with PC clearly an afterthought - things like the map are such a pain to use; 2) supposedly improved graphics actually worse than Human Revolution: lips and audio don't sync, framerate stutters, interiors are often too dark to track what's going on, lighting is so unrealistic it's almost painful to look at; 3) no evolution in story or design over HR - UI is noticeably worse and otherwise only a few new 'cheat' augs are added.
    I was so excited for the new game, and now I can't even force myself to play it. I am so disappointed. You've really destroyed a great franchise, Eidos.    … Expand
  59. 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
  60. 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
  61. 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
  62. 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
  63. blue_sparrow
    Nov 19, 2016
    4
    The story is ok
    The world is fine.
    The engine is complete **** It doesnt run well on any hardware and there are still so many crashes that it is unplayable.
    Dont buy it, even on sale
  64. 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
  65. bladeofnaga
    May 31, 2018
    3
    A step down in nearly every way over Human Revolution. I knew it would be bad because of what I had heard from fellow gamers, but playing it for myself was incrediblly awful. I could never have imagined it would be this much worse than the previous entry. It may be a good thing they are never making anymore of these. Epic Fail.
  66. batson456
    Nov 6, 2016
    7
    This game is good, not great, but good. I have played ever Deus Ex since the first, which is one of my favorite all time games. With Mankind Divided, I never felt super gripped by the primary story, and was more interested in the side stories, which were all relatively interesting. I went through with an almost entirely stealthy approach, very rarely killing anyone, and the fact that IThis game is good, not great, but good. I have played ever Deus Ex since the first, which is one of my favorite all time games. With Mankind Divided, I never felt super gripped by the primary story, and was more interested in the side stories, which were all relatively interesting. I went through with an almost entirely stealthy approach, very rarely killing anyone, and the fact that I could choose that path was pretty cool. The game was fun, and the stealth was pretty good, but I never felt like I was getting more powerful as the game progressed. There are only a couple stealth tools, and I had them all pretty much fully upgraded within the first couple levels, leaving nothing else to look forward to for the remainder of the game. Maybe if I had gone in with a more combat oriented approach I would have had more fun. Overall, I would recommend this game, but I just don't feel it compares to others in the series.… Expand
  67. mintlo
    Nov 13, 2016
    6
    The gameplay is almost identical to Human Revolution - that is the great part. Unfortunately the story is not even close to being up to par. They failed to write a story that was as interesting as its predecessor, to me it was just plain boring. I loved human revolution and played through it several times. The story this time around is soooo boring comparatively speaking. It didThe gameplay is almost identical to Human Revolution - that is the great part. Unfortunately the story is not even close to being up to par. They failed to write a story that was as interesting as its predecessor, to me it was just plain boring. I loved human revolution and played through it several times. The story this time around is soooo boring comparatively speaking. It did everything else well. I'll support the game and will eventually buy the DLC when it goes on sale...I have higher expectations for Square Enix though, hopefully the next iteration will bring a great story to go with the gameplay.… Expand
  68. Silverqt
    Dec 5, 2016
    7
    Deus ex human revolution. Oh man what a game that was. When it comes out, i put her on the throne, where my top favorite games where sitting. Then after 5 years it's come back, and i was incredibly excited, i wanted to dive in that again. But expectations were to high sadly. Mankind devided feels more like a bridge between human revolution and whatever third game gonna call. I amDeus ex human revolution. Oh man what a game that was. When it comes out, i put her on the throne, where my top favorite games where sitting. Then after 5 years it's come back, and i was incredibly excited, i wanted to dive in that again. But expectations were to high sadly. Mankind devided feels more like a bridge between human revolution and whatever third game gonna call. I am absolutely love how game looks and sounds, the visuals are so awesome, the art and level design are superb, music is great and voice actors also. The gameplay is polish in cool way. I am also like side quests - they are well written and
    interesting to play. But story is weak compare to HR and characters also. Game is using microtransactions, also got cut content from (by the way) main game as dlc s for pay. There are lots of plots never finished and the game finish at nowhere. When i saw words you have unlocked new game +, i was just like WHAT? where are the other half of the game? Its good game, but just it, only good and not gonna put her mark in memory.    … Expand
  69. gloriouspotato
    Nov 17, 2016
    8
    If you're someone who enjoyed Deus Ex: HR and does not give a damn about microtransactions, then chances are that you'll enjoy Mankind Divided as well. Personally, I'd give a slight edge to Human Revolution, but on the whole, I found this sequel to be a satisfying experience. Where Human Revolution's story was more dramatic and epic in its tone, I think Mankind Divided is more subdued inIf you're someone who enjoyed Deus Ex: HR and does not give a damn about microtransactions, then chances are that you'll enjoy Mankind Divided as well. Personally, I'd give a slight edge to Human Revolution, but on the whole, I found this sequel to be a satisfying experience. Where Human Revolution's story was more dramatic and epic in its tone, I think Mankind Divided is more subdued in its setting. The Prague city hub is a showcase of excellent art design and worldbuilding, supplemented by some great ambience by composer McCann. While the main story may have felt somewhat short, the side missions were quite well done and easily made up the bulk of the content. At times, they kind of reminded me of Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines with all the investigative elements and detective work.

    Gameplay wise, it feels quite similar to its predecessor. While lethal combat options are available, it's obvious that stealth is the intended way to go for almost all in-game scenarios. You do get access to some new augs and weapon mods, but these don't make much difference to the gameplay formula.

    I already alluded to before that the story felt a bit short and didn't really progress the overarching plot all that much, so I think that's something that could've been done better. In addition, there are some low-res textures here and there, and the technical performance on PC is somewhat underwhelming given the visual fidelity. The game doesn't look bad per se, but it definitely doesn't blow you away with its graphics. The game also suffers from some backtracking, especially in the late game.    … Expand
  70. Wiebe
    Feb 27, 2020
    2
    Bad story, bad AI, not compelling, just a waste of money and time, don't bother
  71. 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.
  72. hyoismywaifu
    Dec 3, 2016
    8
    Straight white male protagonist - 10/10

    It's 2016 and games with straight white males as protagonists are a dying breed, so we have to cherish them.
  73. Trontir
    Sep 25, 2016
    6
    Good action game and very strong on the tech and graphic side of things. But there are several weaknesses that leave me disappointed after just finishing the game:
    1. it's much too short: in the original DX you are traveling around the globe - here you are not.
    2. when after a while you encounter something of a mid-level boss fight like in its predecessor: the game is finally over. Ups!    Good action game and very strong on the tech and graphic side of things. But there are several weaknesses that leave me disappointed after just finishing the game:
    1. it's much too short: in the original DX you are traveling around the globe - here you are not.
    2. when after a while you encounter something of a mid-level boss fight like in its predecessor: the game is finally over. Ups!
    3. Micro-transactions and small portions of a separate game: no fun. Period. And most of all:
    4. no story. Yes, I know, there's one, but it's not intense. It's not DX like. The fate of the world is not to be decided ... There's nothing that will get your thoughts moving. All in all the story is too easy to see through and doesn't surprise much.

    DX: MKD has its strong moments. When you can play detective in one side mission (that's a fresh perspective on Adam Jensen and to the game-play). When you have to decide what to do and which mission not neglect. The graphics and European setting in Prague. That's nicely done! But will I play it a second time or a third time or forever, like I did with the first and third DX? No. I will un-install it like the second installment of the series.

    It seems, that only the uneven parts of the games are living up to the original. So number five (the next one) should be much better again. Fingers crossed, but I won't hold my breath.    … Expand
  74. 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.
  75. 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!
  76. Diugo
    Mar 31, 2022
    0
    Tried this game 4 times, crashed 4 times. Could be the pc port. But 4 out of 4 crashes after 30 minutes of playing. Nah
  77. sidex100
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    Best game experience over past 3-4 years.
    Excellent story, gameplay, well done game machanics.

    Perfect graphics also.
  78. 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!!
  79. hoanns
    Jun 6, 2020
    9
    Great cyberpunk game, intriguing world. Liked it more than Human Revolution because it had less boss fights.
  80. hilbertspace
    Sep 5, 2020
    9
    This is a good game, as is Deus Ex Breach mode. Solid and enthralling gameplay and pace.
  81. Tryhys
    Aug 29, 2016
    3
    The ugly story that does not move the story of the game world , the hero of a single step . Two final selection killed my every desire is not something that pereprohodit , and even run this hack . Why do something to choose or do in an RPG where no consequences ? Why do we play in this?
  82. jet1983
    Aug 26, 2016
    1
    - square enix employees ( guys who tested the game maybe only for 10 min or less ) eyes cant recognize the fps between 60, +60 , below 60 , and 30 fps !

    - square enix employees ( guys who tested the game maybe only for 10 min or less ) needs get up from his/her consoles and play more PC GAMES and its really Necessary for them that working , managing , designing and ... on a pc video    - square enix employees ( guys who tested the game maybe only for 10 min or less ) eyes cant recognize the fps between 60, +60 , below 60 , and 30 fps !

    - square enix employees ( guys who tested the game maybe only for 10 min or less ) needs get up from his/her consoles and play more PC GAMES and its really Necessary for them that working , managing , designing and ... on a pc video games !

    - maybe you only have an old potato pc for testing your games in your hand and its time to build a new one and test your games on it , so please change the games system recommended to that your old potato hardware like pentium dual core 1.7 ghz + 750 ti and 4G memory and its enough for running your game for 30fps only or below , and forget about gtx 970 , 980 , 1080 , 6700k , and other hardwares cause maybe u think those are ll be ok and ll runs the game solid +60 and dont needs to try test on it !    … Expand
  83. 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
  84. mizdrz
    Aug 23, 2016
    7
    Its nice FPS giving some freedom, but as RPG its average game. If someone hopes for open world like Fallout 4 its not the case here, i would call it semi-open world The game highlight too many items that u can interact with making it a little messy. Graphics are very nice assuming your build can keep up with requirements. Deus Ex: Human Revolution is 5 year old, Mankind Divided looks likeIts nice FPS giving some freedom, but as RPG its average game. If someone hopes for open world like Fallout 4 its not the case here, i would call it semi-open world The game highlight too many items that u can interact with making it a little messy. Graphics are very nice assuming your build can keep up with requirements. Deus Ex: Human Revolution is 5 year old, Mankind Divided looks like a game with graphics up to date, but gameplay and mechanics are semewhere beetween this 5 year gap.… Expand
  85. 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
  86. jumpmanexe
    Sep 13, 2016
    8
    Mankind Divided is excellent but felt disappointing and left a bad aftertaste.
    Instead of delivering an enjoyable ride with a dynamic and rich story, the game focused on promoting it's unpublished sequels by stalling the main quest with filler and cliff hangers.
    For a game with a universe that has a magnitude that rivals the one of Half-Life, to deliver a the same amount of story of Doom    Mankind Divided is excellent but felt disappointing and left a bad aftertaste.
    Instead of delivering an enjoyable ride with a dynamic and rich story, the game focused on promoting it's unpublished sequels by stalling the main quest with filler and cliff hangers.
    For a game with a universe that has a magnitude that rivals the one of Half-Life, to deliver a the same amount of story of Doom 2016, left me feeling robed of the main reason I bought the game.
    As for every other aspect of the game it's excellence incarnated, but very hard to enjoy.    … Expand
  87. FimbulFen
    Aug 31, 2016
    0
    Fantastic game. Everything about it is just great. Take your time and really explore every locale. It's worth it. Everything in this game is well made and expertly put together.

    Anyway I came here to say to heck with you square enix, and to heck with your **** DLC/microtransaction practices.
  88. JoshMouch
    Dec 21, 2016
    0
    I loved the last Deus Ex. I haven't played this game, but I've read dozens of reviews now. Microtransactions? Installing apps to your phone and scanning things in game? Selling your data? No thanks. I can't support this and will fight to lower the score as far as it can go.
  89. eldumloido
    Sep 15, 2016
    0
    Stupidest microtrans system ever. Got refund after noticing it had microtrans when reviews said it didn't. Would buy the game again for full price if they removed them but as is Ill play the ware version of press release without microtrans until I can get it for 5$. Without microtrans would give 9/10 and it would be my game of the year so far but as is with all the immersion breakingStupidest microtrans system ever. Got refund after noticing it had microtrans when reviews said it didn't. Would buy the game again for full price if they removed them but as is Ill play the ware version of press release without microtrans until I can get it for 5$. Without microtrans would give 9/10 and it would be my game of the year so far but as is with all the immersion breaking microtrans have to give a 0. Hope they fire everyone who thought this was a good idea.… Expand
  90. 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
  91. 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
  92. 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.
  93. 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.
  94. 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
  95. 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.
  96. andrewbrown
    Jan 1, 2017
    5
    I had never played Dues Ex before.

    The sandbox you get to play in so small, which wouldn't be a problem if there was more to do.
    Breaking through walls, and gas breathing upgrades rarely came in handy.

    Felt really short and really boring.
  97. 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.
  98. 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
  99. 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
  100. 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
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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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