Deus Ex

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User Score
9.2

Universal acclaim- based on 1559 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 1,419 out of 1559
  2. Mixed: 76 out of 1559
  3. Negative: 64 out of 1559
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  1. AmadeusE
    Dec 27, 2019
    1
    Overrated to hell. Gameplay is very average and the game just goes on and on. It becomes more nonsense with every hour and eventually the dullness gets to you as well. Voice acting is hilarious and some of the voice actor/character combinations are just pure fail. And just like with most games with multiple decisions and endings, you will find that it doesn't give you that much freedomOverrated to hell. Gameplay is very average and the game just goes on and on. It becomes more nonsense with every hour and eventually the dullness gets to you as well. Voice acting is hilarious and some of the voice actor/character combinations are just pure fail. And just like with most games with multiple decisions and endings, you will find that it doesn't give you that much freedom after all. Many different actions still lead to the same path and if there are any different outcomes, they are done in a lazy manner. Characters you make sure survive, still end up not appearing much anymore after the big decisive moment...other characters you may want to kill are unkillable and kill you instead...some important dialogue options that literally point towards an opposite outcome, still force the same outcome...and so much more. You are still forced to play the way the creators want you to play. It's disappointing.

    People can praise this game, if they liked it. But calling this game the best thing ever made is just disrespectful and cringy.    … Expand
  2. Chubac
    Jul 15, 2020
    1
    Literally unplayable. I have a high-end PC yet it's still laggy af and if that wasn't enough, the controls are horrible, the gameplay is boring and even the tutorial is full of bugs.
  3. barry2680
    Dec 26, 2010
    4
    For its time it must have been a good game, compared to games we have now its laughable, horrible graphics, chunky gameplay, characters that look like wooden puppets. Nostalgia really has pulled the wool over many peoples' eyes. Though i wouldn't call it a bad game it is merely outdated, it was a major step forward for FPSs but if you try to hold it against modern titles it falls toFor its time it must have been a good game, compared to games we have now its laughable, horrible graphics, chunky gameplay, characters that look like wooden puppets. Nostalgia really has pulled the wool over many peoples' eyes. Though i wouldn't call it a bad game it is merely outdated, it was a major step forward for FPSs but if you try to hold it against modern titles it falls to pieces. Just take peoples word it was a good game for its time but don't believe this "best game ever" hype, games have drastically improved over time. But i'll give you it has a great story and many (for its time) revolutionary features, but most FPSs have these as a staple benchmark.… Expand
  4. KingMob4313
    Aug 24, 2013
    3
    This game is simply disappointing. With abysmal combat, a disjointed setting, horrific graphics for it's era, it gives you very little to compel you to continue playing and with its absolutely insulting ending, it rewards you with a slap in the face.

    This game is a deformed scion of the much more superior System Shock 2. What is the use of presenting different avenues of gameplay    This game is simply disappointing. With abysmal combat, a disjointed setting, horrific graphics for it's era, it gives you very little to compel you to continue playing and with its absolutely insulting ending, it rewards you with a slap in the face.

    This game is a deformed scion of the much more superior System Shock 2.

    What is the use of presenting different avenues of gameplay when a majority of the gameplay is crushingly boring? The only positives about the game is how it drew attention to it's spiritual predecessor, it's evocative music and that it's around 30-40 hours to beat.

    Very rarely have I played a game, then heard people raving about it later and wondered 'what do they see that I don't?'    … Expand
  5. Dawkins
    Jun 18, 2011
    4
    Don't know what to say really... I don't see the appeal. Controls are fairly bad, the graphics didn't age well or even look that great at release and the combat and stealth systems are just plain silly.
  6. Skylolo
    Jun 6, 2013
    3
    Well....i am playing games since the doom 1 and this game was not good even in year, when come out. First of all, level design is simply terrible big empty corridors, plazas and tunnels where is almost empty there is nothing to see, just running, that is what are you doing most of time, just running in square and empty levels!!! Doom 1 has better levels than this.
    Second thing, this    Well....i am playing games since the doom 1 and this game was not good even in year, when come out. First of all, level design is simply terrible big empty corridors, plazas and tunnels where is almost empty there is nothing to see, just running, that is what are you doing most of time, just running in square and empty levels!!! Doom 1 has better levels than this.
    Second thing, this game doesn't have a soul feeling, that you are in the game. RPG system doesn't exist you simply take exp when level design gave you!!! For example for killing, cracking computers, or stealth action you take nothing, but when you explore small secret room, speak with NPC whatever else, you take exp points! The all game is build on idea when level scenarist think that is time, then you take exp, items, ammunition simply all things that you need. THIS GAME DOES NOT HAVE ANY SENSE WITH LEVEL DESIGN, ITEM PLACING OR EXP TAKING items is just spread across levels without any sense and level seems like copied from doom 1. And the dialogues in the game is simply mechanical, like when you see a commercial in TV.
    My summary is, that this game is HUGE OVERRATED like any ion storm game and was not funny even in year, when come out. One of my biggest disappointing experience. Thx    … Expand
  7. AnonymousMC
    Jun 27, 2008
    0
    absolutly horrible, this game is one of the worst ive ever played, all these reviews are fake, i think someone payed someone else to write all these positive reviews almost everyone of them says " bets game ever" or something along those lines, dont buy it its freakin horrible and they tryed to decive you with these reviews, i just hope they dont deny my oppinion to cover up the truth
  8. Luckierkmart1
    Sep 19, 2011
    4
    This is an a example of a game that hasn't aged well. The game just isn't worth the buy anymore. If you want to spend your money, spend it towards the newest one, Deus Ex: HUMAN REVOULUTION. Much better game
  9. McDucky
    Dec 22, 2013
    0
    Fantastic!
    The atmosphere is incredibly dark and immersive, and the story is fantastic, especially if you like conspiracy theories.
    Graphically it may not have aged well, but the controls still works excellent. There's so much to do, read, explore, find...

    Definitively worth at least 2 playthroughs!
  10. JaredJ.
    Jun 26, 2008
    0
    Horrible! Full of bugs, video errors, glitches, and graphic nightmares! This is the most over-ratted game ever! You watch the into and it plays x3 the normal speed, you adjust it to play at normal and it runs x3 too slow! You either run to fast to to slow that it is impossible to spend or play any time past the first minute of the game. Eidos's number one game that sucks! Avoid this Horrible! Full of bugs, video errors, glitches, and graphic nightmares! This is the most over-ratted game ever! You watch the into and it plays x3 the normal speed, you adjust it to play at normal and it runs x3 too slow! You either run to fast to to slow that it is impossible to spend or play any time past the first minute of the game. Eidos's number one game that sucks! Avoid this at every cost of your life! Don't even look at an add for it, nothing!… Expand
  11. JasperDonoven
    Dec 21, 2010
    3
    This game is like so overrated. Played the 1st mission and already didn't like it. its like playing an upgraded version of doom 1. The ai was horrible, the controls was all over the keyboard. Horrible mix of RPG keyboard layout & fps genre. The inventory is too small to hold much items. Gotta agree with AnonymousMC that maybe someone paid people to write those good review because its likeThis game is like so overrated. Played the 1st mission and already didn't like it. its like playing an upgraded version of doom 1. The ai was horrible, the controls was all over the keyboard. Horrible mix of RPG keyboard layout & fps genre. The inventory is too small to hold much items. Gotta agree with AnonymousMC that maybe someone paid people to write those good review because its like so much different when playing it. I really suggest that you try a demo or something 1st if you still want to trust all those good & maybe fake review?… Expand
  12. Noideasfornick
    Sep 25, 2020
    0
    To me, it is my top one, best thing i have ever played. Amazing plot, good RPG mechanics, still easy and fun to play, even in 2020. Some aspects, like atmosphere, variety of playstyles or soundtrack in Deus Ex are much better, then in most of the games.
  13. VibranToucan
    Apr 3, 2023
    3
    Since people think this game is the best thing since sliced bread I tried it and I am beyond disappointed. It is sometimes laggy even on decent computers, the brightness settings don't work and the game is stuck at very dark, to the point that after the first mission you have to turn on the flashlight to see anything at all, which has limited use time. Even if you played the tutorial youSince people think this game is the best thing since sliced bread I tried it and I am beyond disappointed. It is sometimes laggy even on decent computers, the brightness settings don't work and the game is stuck at very dark, to the point that after the first mission you have to turn on the flashlight to see anything at all, which has limited use time. Even if you played the tutorial you often don't know how something works or how to do something.… Expand
  14. Suprizer
    Apr 22, 2023
    3
    I am really really sorry i couldn't enjoy this game i feel like this aged like milk controls gameplay everything feels unnaturally slow dialogs are like ai created.
  15. TruthSeaker
    Aug 15, 2023
    0
    Outdated overhyped snoozefest of a game.
    Only delusional purists that wear nostalgic glasses can enjoy this mediocre snoozefest.

Awards & Rankings

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#7 Best PC Game of 2000
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#2 Most Discussed PC Game of 2000
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#4 Most Shared PC Game of 2000

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Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. Eurogamer
    100
    Moody and atmospheric, compelling and addictive, this is first person gaming in grown-up form, and it truly is magnificent.
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  2. CNET Gamecenter
    80
    Oftentimes brilliant, sometimes frustrating, and always riveting, "Deus Ex" could be game-of-the-year material if not for its many glaring flaws.
  3. Game Revolution
    91
    It is, as a game, everything you could ask for... and it's absolutely a blast to play.
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