Deus Ex

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  1. tylerzgz
    Apr 28, 2017
    10
    It doesn't matter that the game have more than 15 years, you MUST play this game. Story, decisions, atmosphere, variety of scenarios... outstanding game that could offer you more than actual AAA games.
  2. User_Dork
    Dec 15, 2016
    10
    Great game. Best FPS - RPG of all the time. Great combitation of all: heroes charisma, interesting gameplay and clever RPG - system. Only two sins - stupid II and graphics, but it's so small fee for all brilliance of this game. And if even 16, 30, 50 years past - you must play it. 10/10
  3. aLeXnDr
    Dec 12, 2018
    10
    Not really sure why Deus Ex (2000) is not top 1 game of all time/all platforms ever. I'll give that to ignorance and the new gamers...
  4. Joewashere
    Aug 27, 2019
    10
    What made Deus Ex so mind-blowingly awesome, such a hallmark of game design, is that it asks you to decide, for each single obstacle you face, which approach you want to use. You're not asked to stealth through the whole game even when combat seems a better approach, or to shoot and kill everyone even when creeping through the shadows would be smarter. It doesn't reward you for sticking toWhat made Deus Ex so mind-blowingly awesome, such a hallmark of game design, is that it asks you to decide, for each single obstacle you face, which approach you want to use. You're not asked to stealth through the whole game even when combat seems a better approach, or to shoot and kill everyone even when creeping through the shadows would be smarter. It doesn't reward you for sticking to a single course of action during the entire game. It lets you decide what fits any given situation. Deus Ex, in other words, makes you feel like a superhuman spy with a massive toolkit fitted for any obstacle - your success depends on your ability to identify which part of your kit is best suited for the challenge you face. Contrast this to other games in the genre, which all to often restricts you to one set of tools for each and every encounter - since the character customization or reactivity penalizes you if you try to mix it up.

    Deus Ex understood what each of its spiritual successors has failed to grasp, and for that, I salute it.    … Expand
  5. mugsy
    Apr 19, 2020
    10
    I played it many many years after the release, and while the graphics and mechanics don't hold very well in this day and age, the atmosphere and story about all the conspiracy theories turning out to be real suck you in like there is no tomorrow. One of the very best storylines and atmospheres in video games ever. A masterpiece.
  6. Pinkpansylove
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    A phenomenal pinnacle of video gaming, having first played this in 2018 I think this is the best game ever made. Deus Ex boasts a truly immersive experience due to its tactical gameplay, character dialogue, and engaging environments. One of my favorite systems is having 6 health bars: 2 for arms, 2 for legs, 1 for chest and 1 for head. If you lose one leg you will move slower, lose bothA phenomenal pinnacle of video gaming, having first played this in 2018 I think this is the best game ever made. Deus Ex boasts a truly immersive experience due to its tactical gameplay, character dialogue, and engaging environments. One of my favorite systems is having 6 health bars: 2 for arms, 2 for legs, 1 for chest and 1 for head. If you lose one leg you will move slower, lose both and you cant stand up and have to crawl your way through the game. At one point I lost my right arm during a gun fight. Low on health kits I was no longer able to use my rifle and had to fight my way through with a mere knife.

    The environments feel lived in due to smart decisions in level design and script choices. For example the Hilton Hotel's LED name is broken; the 'hil' portion is blacked out and only the 'ton' remains. The local residents joke on this, referring it to the 'ton hotel.

    All of this is complimented with a stellar soundtrack and a game world designed to cause you to make choices, both for story and gameplay purposes. Play this game with the GMDX mod and you will discover a masterpiece.    … Expand
  7. GeorgeTueusday
    Apr 24, 2018
    10
    Best game ever made PERIOD. It's just perfect and nothing else has even come close.
  8. TheHambro
    Sep 10, 2021
    10
    Deus Ex. I’ve known about this game for as long as I can remember…..so, what, since 2000? Yet, I never paid any attention to it; always just glancing over it; not knowing I’ve been overlooking a masterpiece all these years. Here I am, 21 years later, and I’ve finally decided to give it a go, and let me say, what a masterpiece this is. Okay, let me get this out of the way: the Game ofDeus Ex. I’ve known about this game for as long as I can remember…..so, what, since 2000? Yet, I never paid any attention to it; always just glancing over it; not knowing I’ve been overlooking a masterpiece all these years. Here I am, 21 years later, and I’ve finally decided to give it a go, and let me say, what a masterpiece this is. Okay, let me get this out of the way: the Game of the Year Edition is buttery smooth. Alright, let’s talk about the game. Great music, voice acting, level design, and decent RPG elements. Got it. Here is why the game was ahead of its time. The game follows a linear story and path, but if you want to hack computer terminals, run n’ gun, or sneak through each level, it lets you. Need a code for a door? Hack a computer. Don’t have the necessary skills to hack a computer for a code? Blow it up. Don’t have any explosives? Find a vent to crawl through. It forgoes the “one size fits all” style. It’s just simply one of the best games out there. Get it, get over the dated graphics, and enjoy the game that shaped future RPGs.… Expand
  9. Thunder34212
    Nov 24, 2017
    10
    If you can get past the graphics issues and the occasional frame rate issue, then you're about to step into the Citizen Kane of gaming. except this isn't boring.
  10. jugadorhardcore
    Jan 31, 2018
    10
    One of the epic games ever. RPG, shooter, stealth infiltration. All in one. the first one doing that!!!
  11. HueloPeste
    Jul 28, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El mejor juego que jugué en mi vida, es perfecto, el argumento es el mejor que he visto nunca en un videojuego, la ambientación, música, personajes son increíbles y hacen que te metas de lleno en la historia. La jugabilidad aun hoy en día sigue siendo buena teniendo un montón de opciones a elegir, el material secundario y escondido es incontable y de gran calidad.
    Este juego toca temas que NINGÚN juego de la época toco con tanta profundidad y precisión tratándose de un juego del 2000, antes del 11/9/01, este juego esta cargado de filosofía, habla mucho sobre el terrorismo, política, conspiración, seguridad, libertad, el futuro de la humanidad y hasta mete referencias bíblicas y de la mitología griega para dar a entender ciertas cosas.
    Y si me pongo a hablar mas se me gastarían los dedos, de los mejores juegos de la historia, sino el mejor. 2000/10    … Expand
  12. Hannibaal
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Uno de los mejores juegos de la historia que pertenece a una clase de juegos que ya no se hacen en estos días de las superproducciones centradas en el apartado visual y narrativo pero con apartados jugables muy simples y lineales, a veces tanto que parecen no dirigidos a la masa si no a gente con grave retraso mental.
  13. DavidBondy
    May 6, 2023
    10
    This game requires mods to run properly on modern hardware. If you're willing to mod, oh my god Deus Ex is an amazing game. I beat it for the first time this year: 2023. This 23-year-old game still holds up extremely well due to how unbelievably well-designed the whole experience is. If you are a student of game design, you owe it to yourself to play Deus Ex as it is a tour de force inThis game requires mods to run properly on modern hardware. If you're willing to mod, oh my god Deus Ex is an amazing game. I beat it for the first time this year: 2023. This 23-year-old game still holds up extremely well due to how unbelievably well-designed the whole experience is. If you are a student of game design, you owe it to yourself to play Deus Ex as it is a tour de force in this regard. The story and story-telling are top-notch. The game's systems regarding choices and consequences are so subtle that I am still learning new things about the game even after multiple playthroughs. I love how Deus Ex emphasizes choices in gameplay, like how you help someone, or who you kill, or the simple reactivity that an inventory system can bring if you mismanage resources. It's such an amazing game, and I cannot recommend it enough.… Expand
  14. D4nilf
    Feb 3, 2019
    10
    После полного прохождения Deus Ex я с полной уверенностью могу сказать что это одна из лучших игр в игровой индустрии. Многочисленные способы прохождения всех уровней. Игра подразумевает различные способы прохождения, а так же различные виды аугментаций , под определённые ситуации. Нелинейность сюжета прекрасно дополняет игру. На протяжении всего сюжета присутствует интрига. Выбор иПосле полного прохождения Deus Ex я с полной уверенностью могу сказать что это одна из лучших игр в игровой индустрии. Многочисленные способы прохождения всех уровней. Игра подразумевает различные способы прохождения, а так же различные виды аугментаций , под определённые ситуации. Нелинейность сюжета прекрасно дополняет игру. На протяжении всего сюжета присутствует интрига. Выбор и действия игрока влияют на мир игры. И всё это приправлено киберпанком. Это то что хочется проходить раз за разом. Это то что заставляет размышлять над миром и лором игры. Это прекрасно.… Expand
  15. Graham67722
    Mar 5, 2019
    10
    Always my pick as the best game of all time and definitely the best PC game of all time. Best storyline of all time and the fact you can kill important characters and they won't be there later in the game to speak shows how ahead of it's time the game was.
  16. TheHosdadal
    Aug 1, 2020
    10
    he was a good game ... lip smack ... what a wonderful way to live
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    What a game? Deus Ex.
  17. PHDIKOULAS
    Nov 6, 2019
    10
    Possibly the best game ever made. Sadly the new generations will not enjoy it because they havent even heard of it.

    The sad part is that its sequels didnt even manage to reach this masterpiece. No other game has even reached this diamond.

    Not sure if the people who made this game can even repeat this labour. A true masterpiece
  18. SolidSovereign
    Nov 24, 2019
    10
    Deus Ex and it's sequels to a lesser extent are breathtaking experiences about realistic political arch-types that will leave you thinking.

    The game that incorporates RPG, action, adventure, and 1st-person shooter genres into a chaotic blend of real-world conspiracies, cliffhangers, and plot twists. A richly simulated world of unparalleled interactivity, engineered to react logically to    Deus Ex and it's sequels to a lesser extent are breathtaking experiences about realistic political arch-types that will leave you thinking.

    The game that incorporates RPG, action, adventure, and 1st-person shooter genres into a chaotic blend of real-world conspiracies, cliffhangers, and plot twists. A richly simulated world of unparalleled interactivity, engineered to react logically to your every action. The decisions and consequences are yours. - eidos montreal

    Need I say more. This game is almost perfect.

    Story 10/10
    Originality 10/10
    Game-play 10/10
    Setting 10/10
    Graphics 9.5/10 (with mods)
    Music/sounds 10/10
    Replay-ability 10/10    … Expand
  19. Joe2126
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    This review covers both the revision and original content.

    The greatest piece of work ever made that isn't just a game, it is a reality. I've played this three times in a row and I will always recommend it to anyone no matter what. I think Deus Ex is a bit scary in how it has predicted a lot on modern life but even though it seems a bit weird at times because of this, a lot of what is    This review covers both the revision and original content.

    The greatest piece of work ever made that isn't just a game, it is a reality. I've played this three times in a row and I will always recommend it to anyone no matter what. I think Deus Ex is a bit scary in how it has predicted a lot on modern life but even though it seems a bit weird at times because of this, a lot of what is said in Deus Ex makes you question a lot about reality. There are four major things that Deus Ex predicted (from my perspective):

    - The attacks on the world trade centre on 9/11
    - Facebook's irresponsible miss-usage of data and other organisations exploiting data and using data mining algorithims
    - The worship of celebrities and opinion leaders in a modern age and how social media is used
    - The coronavirus

    Now I'm not saying that I agree with everything in this game. Obviously, there is no such yip yap as the illuminati, but what I can take away from it is that there is a secret "elite" somewhere out there who could be exploiting people and we don't know about it, but I don't 100% agree with this. But I chose to play this again during the coronavirus outbreak mainly because of how Deus Ex got this right. In the game, the plot centres around a virus that has caused lockdowns across the globe and forced governments to take control of the streets in every country and crazily enough this is just about what we are seeing at the moment. This doesn't mean the "illuminati is going to take over", it's just crazy how Deus Ex got this right.

    The Morpheus conversation in this game is the best scene in gaming history, I don't think there is anything better than it. Morpheus is 100% right about "humans feeling amusement" when watched. Just look at what we do today, using social media apps to post stories, post fragments of our life on there and what do people do? they judge, and what Morpheus says is that judgement is what fuels society. He is right. Then he said that after the worship of gods 100 years ago, people now desire fame and worship famous people and again he is right. Everyone follows a politician or someone famous, no matter what political ideology you hold, you'll just agree with what that famous person says 75% of the time because you worship them.

    It's stuff like this that make Deus Ex an amazing game. The story is just untouchable and by far the best plot ever written, and this is a game. I've seen middle-aged people talk about this game because of how good the plot is and I wish more people knew about this game and played it.

    For the gameplay however, while Deus Ex is an masterpiece, it has a steep learning curve. Don't expect to be a walk in the park, you need to really engage with what is being thrown at you. Use your skill points wisely, etc. When you get the gameplay however, you'll be playing this game for hours to see what the story has to offer you.

    Most of this game is just me relating it to the real world and its just truthful in how things have progressed. Now that the game is on sale for 0.69 p (notice how masterpieces like Deus Ex and Hollow knight are usually the most feasible games) I would highly recommend it to anyone. Of course, get the revision not just for achievements and the upgrades it has, but because it makes the game less buggier and gives great optimisation for win 10.

    Buy this game and experience it, you will not regret it    … Expand
  20. MadSammyboy
    Jan 20, 2020
    10
    Still the GOAT, even 20 years on. Of course, there's a good dose of nostalgia in my opinion, but even for new players, the atmosphere, narrative, and intangible 'sense' that the player is experiencing something special offset the obvious graphical and gameplay shortcomings.

    Play it with the GMDX mod for the best experience, and pray to the god of games that someone does a remake and    Still the GOAT, even 20 years on. Of course, there's a good dose of nostalgia in my opinion, but even for new players, the atmosphere, narrative, and intangible 'sense' that the player is experiencing something special offset the obvious graphical and gameplay shortcomings.

    Play it with the GMDX mod for the best experience, and pray to the god of games that someone does a remake and that it captures lightning in a bottle a second time.    … Expand
  21. Sultanyegah
    Nov 26, 2022
    10
    The depth of the game, including the newspapers, random e-mails, random chatter all around the zones... And the atmosphere, characters, plot, skill system, multiple approaches to problems and so on make this game a pinnacle in its own time. The fact that the graphics have aged doesn't make this game any less good because you can use mods that improve textures and still enjoy it.
  22. Mendax89
    Dec 10, 2019
    10
    One of the all time greats.
    There's no weakness, everything is amazing, even today.
    Graphics are outdated but can be fixed with mods.
    A classic.
  23. BoomerZoomer
    Jul 14, 2022
    10
    Great soundtrack great replayability and best story out there really.

    No other game in modern day will point out how international bankers actually run our supposed democracy
  24. otherxy
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    i would give it a 10 but i never beat it but i still love the game to death! over 1000 hrs on steam love modding this game too
  25. Nomax
    Apr 22, 2020
    10
    Гениальнейшая игра была для своего времени, даже сейчас может дать прикурить некоторым сполна.
  26. Szntax
    May 23, 2021
    10
    Simply unforgettable. None of the sequels even tried to match these gem. So many opportunities, so many ways to play, so smart so unique.
  27. MaxPainful
    May 23, 2020
    10
    The best game in all our world. Of course there are more but it isn't mention. Why I think so?
    For at first, there is one of the most interesting plot. In the first cut scene more plot than in the biggest part of new games.
    For at second, that's immersive sim. What does it means? It means that this is realistic game. And realistic part there is made very good. The biggest part of it    The best game in all our world. Of course there are more but it isn't mention. Why I think so?
    For at first, there is one of the most interesting plot. In the first cut scene more plot than in the biggest part of new games.
    For at second, that's immersive sim. What does it means? It means that this is realistic game. And realistic part there is made very good. The biggest part of it looks like in real life.
    And I don't I know what to say about this game more. Just play in it and you'll understand the sence and you'll fill that you are main hero.

    P.S. If I made some mistakes - excuse me. I am from Russia.    … Expand
  28. Sitheral
    Jun 14, 2020
    10
    Deus Ex shows what games can be. It couldn't be a book or a movie and offer the same experience. Your actions have consequences and it reflects in things you actually do, not just in dialogue line choices. Not many modern games follow that path, it is a difficult one and I'm sure companies hate the idea that a lot of content might never be even seen by a player, but that is the ultimateDeus Ex shows what games can be. It couldn't be a book or a movie and offer the same experience. Your actions have consequences and it reflects in things you actually do, not just in dialogue line choices. Not many modern games follow that path, it is a difficult one and I'm sure companies hate the idea that a lot of content might never be even seen by a player, but that is the ultimate way to do it.… Expand
  29. Dondochakka
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Absolutely a masterpiece
    Way ahead of it's time
    Still one of the best games I ever played. Thank you ion storm and eidos
  30. 2I2l1a
    Apr 28, 2022
    10
    The year is 2052 and the world is a dangerous and chaotic place. Terrorists operate openly - killing thousands; drugs, disease and pollution kill even more. The world's economies are close to collapse and the gap between the insanely wealthy and the desperately poor grows ever wider.
  31. unreal_reality
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This is a game that still manages to amaze. I've been playing this game for sure through at least 7 times. Both on PC and PS2. Why isn't there a remake of this game yet?
  32. rallyman40
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Even after 20 years Warren Spector's masterpiece is as captivating as ever. If graphical fidelity is a requirement, it isn't for you - It wasn't a particularly good-looking game even on the day of release - but get by the graphics, and you are welcomed by a storyline and atmosphere that well and truly haven't been matched in a video game since. Even the gameplay, which is, admittably,Even after 20 years Warren Spector's masterpiece is as captivating as ever. If graphical fidelity is a requirement, it isn't for you - It wasn't a particularly good-looking game even on the day of release - but get by the graphics, and you are welcomed by a storyline and atmosphere that well and truly haven't been matched in a video game since. Even the gameplay, which is, admittably, somewhat wonky in places, complements it in a way that the sequels couldn't quite capture. If there ever was a game that deserved a maximum rating, this is it.… Expand
  33. Asgrim
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Um dos melhores jogos já feitos , extremamente imersivo e viciante , com um level design que dá muita liberdade ao jogador para passar os desafios , ótima trilha sonora e história incrivel e detalhada , obra prima
  34. whatname
    Jul 4, 2021
    10
    I played this game many years ago.
    I could not stop playing it, and so a friend of mine.
    It was crazily good, and also different from any other game.
  35. SombreroGuy
    Jun 2, 2021
    10
    Easily the best game ever made. Nothing can top it. It's ground-breaking like nothing no one else has ever seen before.
  36. JC_Denton_86
    Jun 9, 2021
    10
    For me the best game ever.
    Perfekt Story, Perfect setting, perfect characters.
  37. RandomCharacter
    Aug 19, 2021
    10
    Best game ever! Dgjrjrngdnnenebebtbebetbfsbebtebtebtebebtetbtebfebenenenenebebetnebebeberbwrhwrbwbwrbwrberbwbwb
  38. FatihZirek
    Sep 9, 2021
    10
    This game was surely so ahead of its time . Just imagine this game only came out 2 years after half life 1 .
  39. Le0nidas
    Sep 27, 2021
    10
    This game is a must play for all gamers. Brilliant story, characters etc. And what is really scary? It kinda forecasts the future.
  40. petrkozak13
    Dec 12, 2021
    10
    Another one of my Top 10 favourite games of all times. Masterpiece in it's genre.
  41. Krellsho
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    I am playing games since 1983, and without hesitation I can say DX is one of the 5 best games ever made.

    A handfull and then some perfectly interacting base game mechanics (without meaningless bloat), a brillant story, a very nice RPG, a story and an atmosphere so dense, and last not least my personal favourite: this game and its main protagonist are just freaking COOL! Though graphics    I am playing games since 1983, and without hesitation I can say DX is one of the 5 best games ever made.

    A handfull and then some perfectly interacting base game mechanics (without meaningless bloat), a brillant story, a very nice RPG, a story and an atmosphere so dense, and last not least my personal favourite: this game and its main protagonist are just freaking COOL! Though graphics naturally have not matured well - the original was released back in 2000, this is still (2022) a plain awesome experience. Thank you Ion Storm, thank you Warren Spector!

    Did I say DX is one of my 5 favourite games? Well, it's more like one of the 3 ... or 1.    … Expand
  42. KolesAdlerov
    Feb 14, 2022
    10
    G.O.A.T.
    Conspiracy as a way of thinking.

    Gameplay:
    combat mechanics 6/10
    stealth 8/10
    atmosphere 9/10
    Gameplay as RPG & im.sim: 10/10

    Story 10/10

    Graphics 9/10

    Sounds & music 10/10

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    J. Romero, thank you for ION Storm Austin with W. Spector and H. Smith !!!
  43. Jackenstein
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    The master of the immersive-sim, one of a kind. Game Industry takes a huge leap forward at every aspect from this game and for the first time video games could arguably considered as art but not entertainment. In the desperately world of wounder and lost, this is the gem that reflexs truth and guides you to the light.
  44. PurpleOnBlues
    Mar 21, 2022
    10
    A great game with a fantastic OST, great writing, good level design, outdated combat and extremely cheap. There is so many different ways that you can play this game that is mind-blowing.
  45. hyrts
    Jun 4, 2022
    10
    An iconic game that was before its time offering the players a lot of freedom in execution
  46. GordonFrenchman
    Sep 5, 2022
    10
    Deus Ex. What can I say that hasn't been said already? Rich gameplay. Amazing atmosphere. Thrilling soundtrack. And a story that predicted the next 20 years in human History.

    Deus Ex was a landmark in video games : it paved the way to modern AAA with rich gameplay and immersive story and provided an analysis of our society and humankind much deeper than any other game has. Even today.    Deus Ex. What can I say that hasn't been said already? Rich gameplay. Amazing atmosphere. Thrilling soundtrack. And a story that predicted the next 20 years in human History.

    Deus Ex was a landmark in video games : it paved the way to modern AAA with rich gameplay and immersive story and provided an analysis of our society and humankind much deeper than any other game has. Even today.

    To play Deus Ex, is to understand our world and our society. To play Deus Ex is to play an IMPORTANT part of human culture.

    To play Deus Ex is to play the best video game of all time.    … Expand
  47. Chillaoi
    Jan 14, 2023
    10
    Review só pra lembrar a nota que dei pro jogo:
    Jogo muito engraçado e muito afrente de seu tempo com a narrativa e dialogo dos personagem.
  48. tooboredto
    Jun 5, 2023
    10
    What a game. A chilling RPG masterpiece with an extremely prophetic story. One of the greatest WRPGs of all time in totality.

    Mechanics might be clunky, but the game at heart is an absolute masterpiece.
  49. ChiIIaoi
    Apr 6, 2023
    10
    Review só pra lembrar a nota que eu dei pro jogo:
    Jogo mt bom, agora só escrever pra passar dos 75 caracteres.
  50. emperorxizzle
    Jun 10, 2023
    10
    I am amazed at how, operating with such a small number of tools, the developers managed to delay the players for dozens of hours. It seems to me that in this case it is precisely the merit of specific developers and Warren Specter in particular, who built the game mechanics in such a way as to encourage players for curiosity. It's interesting to look into every nook and cranny, to look forI am amazed at how, operating with such a small number of tools, the developers managed to delay the players for dozens of hours. It seems to me that in this case it is precisely the merit of specific developers and Warren Specter in particular, who built the game mechanics in such a way as to encourage players for curiosity. It's interesting to look into every nook and cranny, to look for secret passages and stashes. I am again struck by the depth, semantic load and elaboration that old video games give.… Expand
  51. KitroS.
    Apr 3, 2007
    9
    One of my favorite games of all time. Long, but never felt long-winded. Good voice acting and great story with plot twists. Nifty but simple skill system. Modifyable weapons. A choice of different endings. It also got #1 'best game' award 3 years in a row from Australia's PC Powerplay magazine.
  52. TomW.
    Feb 23, 2008
    9
    This is a good game. You can shoot stuff, there are RPG bits, it's all very easy to pick up and play and the story is interesting. Kinda like Half-Life but with RPG bits like characters you can talk and effect, and skills you can hone.
  53. MarkW.
    Sep 10, 2008
    9
    A very rewarding, albeit sometimes hard, game. With some of the most amazing plot twists ever found in a first person shooter, the RPG trappings and fantastic atmosphere had me hooked. The only niggle is the difficulty - it can get very hard very fast, and if you don't have the gameplay skills to keep up with the shooting and gameplay you could be left behind. Also be aware - this A very rewarding, albeit sometimes hard, game. With some of the most amazing plot twists ever found in a first person shooter, the RPG trappings and fantastic atmosphere had me hooked. The only niggle is the difficulty - it can get very hard very fast, and if you don't have the gameplay skills to keep up with the shooting and gameplay you could be left behind. Also be aware - this game is somewhat old and will run quite fast on new machines. Given a bit of solid configuration you can have it run like a dream on modern machines. Well worth a look in for anyone who fancies something a bit deeper and different!… Expand
  54. StevenH
    Sep 24, 2009
    9
    I don't think I've played another RPG completely through as many times as I have Deus Ex (although Mass Effect must surely be in a close second if not overtaking it). The most remarkable thing about this game is that it actually had a fairly strong story for 2000; a story you wouldn't have to be embarrassed of. The detailed and thoughtful story legitimized the game as art I don't think I've played another RPG completely through as many times as I have Deus Ex (although Mass Effect must surely be in a close second if not overtaking it). The most remarkable thing about this game is that it actually had a fairly strong story for 2000; a story you wouldn't have to be embarrassed of. The detailed and thoughtful story legitimized the game as art rather than just a product. Insightful and surprisingly relevant story elements make up the majority of the story. Gameplay is also fairly interesting, although dragging a bit in areas. This usually depends on the mood of the level designers in each area - most levels are very streamlined and flow well with multiple approaches and solutions, although some can be sparse and amateurish, clashing with the semi-espionage gameplay. Music is mostly electronic - appropriate for the game, and occasionally catchy. Most people that remember this game well will recall the music when entering the Wan Chai market in Hong Kong, or the subtle beeping of the UNATCO HQ theme. The game was an appropriate length for its time, but would probably be considered short today, lasting between 10 and 25 hours depending on your involvement in the game, strategy, and your ability to overcome the objectives. There are a few problems with the game, however. Graphics were not that great, even for its time, but the economy of the art is such that the graphics engine's limited resources aren't wasted much. Level geometry tends to be fairly blocky even compared to Unreal Tournament, and especially compared to Quake 3 Arena. Although this could be tweaked if you were familiar with the Unreal engine, it was also difficult getting the game to play in resolutions much higher than 1024 x 768 or in colors higher than 16 bpp. Some of the voice acting is truly pathetic, which I must admit freely despite being an avid fan. The faux-French and Chinese accents are some of the most poorly stereotyped and absurd things I have heard out of a serious video game. Other voices are okay but JC's and Walton Simons' voices have the emotive range of a 2x4. The game didn't ship with multiplayer and it was tacked on in a later patch. Some enjoyed it, but I believe the general consensus was that it was completely awful and the game didn't lend itself to adversarial multiplayer at all. There are some ponderous gameplay elements as well, such as the concept of lock picks and electronic security hacking tools being disposable and expendable. Skill advancement is also based on exploration and objective completion rather than usage, meaning you could swim around in a sunken freighter somewhere and suddenly be an expert sniper (!?), which I thought was strange. A common dispute about the game's story among my friends is whether or not the augmentations that JC picks up are plausible or not. As a helium atom (an incredibly tiny element) is one angstrom across, and the machines described in the game are in the range of nanometers, they could only be a few thousand atoms across, tops, if the packing efficiency of the atoms and their clouds was 100%. Normally the game is more science than fiction - in fact, my bringing this up should tell you the level of expertise you would need before having to suspend disbelief - but this element of the story is somewhat clumsy. Overall, Deus Ex is probably one of the games closest to being "art" that I've played in the past 10 years. People who entered the market since then really missed something by not playing this game. Many will act like Bioshock has a masterful story even though it's essentially Doom but underwater and with dialogue (or more like monologue). If you have not played Deus Ex, then you have missed a very large portion of PC gaming and its history, perhaps equal with not playing Doom, Quake, the blockbuster Blizzard and Valve games, Wing Commander, etc.… Expand
  55. MonkeyMan
    Nov 26, 2001
    9
    What's the deal with having all those huge, drawn out, extremely confusing political conversatons with the bar tenders? Infact, why do the bar tenders know so much about government stuff anyway? Hmmmm..... I seem to have stumbled apon another of Deus Ex's many conspiracies....
  56. PaulO.
    Jul 23, 2004
    9
    An awesome and sadly often overlooked game. The skills system, Nanotech upgrades, weapon upgrades, and the like really make it an in depth gameplay exerience, rather than just another FPS in an overcrowded genre. The storyline is also excellent and compelling. It's a pity the sequel was so watered down. This game deserved better.
  57. GaborA.
    Nov 11, 2003
    9
    A dystopian materpiece adapted into a game. The most mind augmenting experience since Metal Gear Solid.
  58. smiffy
    May 12, 2011
    9
    One of the best and arguably most important games for the PC. Great story and gameplay that lets you choose either with stealth or brute force to complete missions. Only problems I have with it is it's ropey graphics (even at the time) and the weapons feel limp and lifeless. This is the template for so many of today's games.

    Dragon's Tooth Sword FTW!
  59. dwbmb
    Oct 16, 2010
    9
    I have spent many hours, days and weeks playing this. Excellent storyline and atmosphere, many ways how to play it - with a rocket launcher or hidden in shadows, just how you like it.
  60. Tubie
    Oct 23, 2010
    9
    An experience in RPGs you can never forget. This game probably inspired most of the modern open ended RPGs. We can all thank this game for the great games of our generation.
  61. Pelu
    Jan 6, 2011
    9
    One of the best games I've played. Too much of action and long levels in the end part, but I guess you can run through it with the correct augmentations, so that isn't necessarily a problem. What I liked most was the plot and the illusory freedom of choice.
  62. TheMitherer
    Oct 22, 2011
    9
    It is very difficult to pigeonhole this game into a genre and this is probably one of its strongest points. But you don't have to be a fan of any genre to realise that this game is special. Great story, good replayability, interesting special abilities, a good variety of weapons, many different ways to complete missions and a great soundtrack. This game has it all. Even the hero's veryIt is very difficult to pigeonhole this game into a genre and this is probably one of its strongest points. But you don't have to be a fan of any genre to realise that this game is special. Great story, good replayability, interesting special abilities, a good variety of weapons, many different ways to complete missions and a great soundtrack. This game has it all. Even the hero's very monotonous voice is strangely compelling. Fantastic entertainment on many levels. The only thing that I can criticise it for is the pathetic attempts at foreign accents of which the Australian variety was particularly atrocious. But still, this is a must play for any gamer, any gamer at all.… Expand
  63. wjomlex
    Aug 3, 2011
    9
    There's not a lot to say that you won't get from the hundreds of other reviews here. The story is very well done, and the gameplay is a very original FPS/RPG hybrid. At times the game seems just slightly repetitive, and that's the only thing holding it back from a 10.
  64. CRL
    Jul 24, 2011
    9
    The first level is definitely the hardest, but once you get past Liberty Island the game becomes purely enjoyable. The weapons (especially the sniper rifle) are ridiculously fun to play around with, and once they're completely upgraded nothing can beat them. There's also the special character customization system with augmentations that give your character certain abilities depending onThe first level is definitely the hardest, but once you get past Liberty Island the game becomes purely enjoyable. The weapons (especially the sniper rifle) are ridiculously fun to play around with, and once they're completely upgraded nothing can beat them. There's also the special character customization system with augmentations that give your character certain abilities depending on your style of play. Overall, it's not the best FPS, but it's pretty damn good.… Expand
  65. GolovA
    Nov 22, 2015
    9
    Boy, when this hit, it hit us Gamers hard! I'll be lying if i say i was prepared for such grandiosity. Extremely high replay value, awesome story (just the type that hits my spot), excellent writing, memorable characters, sweet sweet gameplay, augmentations!!! Aaaaagh!!! :D
    Love from first sight :)
  66. Autlan
    Mar 30, 2012
    9
    The story is a very well written amalgamation of every paranoid conspiracy of the last five decades, set in a not too distant or unrecognisable future. You are given the chance to mould and guide your hero from humble bureacratic beginnings to a place in the annals of human history. Give Manderley a punch from me on your way up.

    The game is a seamless melding of FPS and RPG. A clever    The story is a very well written amalgamation of every paranoid conspiracy of the last five decades, set in a not too distant or unrecognisable future. You are given the chance to mould and guide your hero from humble bureacratic beginnings to a place in the annals of human history. Give Manderley a punch from me on your way up.

    The game is a seamless melding of FPS and RPG. A clever twist lets you augment your character with bionic abilities, which can be found in canisters while exploring the game. Most upgrades grant one physiological ability and lock out another permanently, but the detailed inventory and character information pages let you browse the upgrades and plan ahead.

    The experience based skills system lets you can choose how well you can use items and weapons, if at all. For example, if you haven't put points into rocket launchers, there are subtler methods of bypassing security systems: lockpicking, electronics and computer hacking. Packrats rejoice, this leads to a diverse array of item pickups: credit chits containing digitised money, personal organisers with codes and passwords, biological modification canisters, modification packs for weapons (capacities, fire rates, silencers, etc), lockpicks, multimeters, food or medkits for healing and even chapters from an in-game book. Usually, at least once per level, you'll get a chance to buy items from a black market trader or use your information to rummage through hidden or locked stockpiles.

    Though the graphical models may look dated, all of these features create a rich gameplay experience that, in my opinion, hasn't yet been surpassed in this genre.    … Expand
  67. Joebama
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    One of the greatest games I could have laid my hands on in my entire life. As stated by many other reviewers, I will admit that the game has a very frustrating and slow aiming system, but that doesn't bring down the game by very much at all. The story is conveyed in a genius way, most of the plot twists I did not see coming and the story is so interchangeable, you could play the game overOne of the greatest games I could have laid my hands on in my entire life. As stated by many other reviewers, I will admit that the game has a very frustrating and slow aiming system, but that doesn't bring down the game by very much at all. The story is conveyed in a genius way, most of the plot twists I did not see coming and the story is so interchangeable, you could play the game over and over, and not play it exactly the same as you did the time before. The inventory system isn't as annoying as many other people think, but the game should have automatically moved the items out of the way if you had enough room anyhow. The graphics look outdated quite a bit but the game makes up for it in the way the story is conveyed and how the plot unfolds. Overall great game, while it has it's faults, the game makes up for them in different areas of the game. I'd recommend it for everyone.… Expand
  68. KalanYamato
    Mar 20, 2013
    9
    Outstading, truely ahead of it's time, despite the combat system being extremely annoying.
  69. BeatHour
    Oct 29, 2013
    9
    Changing my rating, as I quite like this game now. I've been playing for like 8 hours today. Once you get past the voice acting and realise to play it the obvious way (get pistols and melee with technical skills, play on easy, stealth) its quite enjoyable.
  70. ReubenIsAGod
    Jan 26, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I became a god in the end. That's my kino ending, and the one that legit felt like a damn fine pay-off. I love the game a tone, but definitely believe that it MAY have been technically rushed out the door and low-key broken. I had to essentially cheat because the game stopped working and deadlocked me from progressing. A very good game with a great sci-fi plot. Also loved the freedom the game gave me! Very much worth playing !… Expand
  71. kevinhooks
    Jan 20, 2013
    9
    A hybrid of FPS and RPG, Deus Ex can easily be considered a cult-classic amongst story-driven games. Though the graphics of the game are rather dated, it should not matter in the long run because the gameplay is truly the heart of the game. The score of the game is so memorable that you will be humming these tunes even at the very end of the game.
  72. Synol
    May 10, 2014
    9
    A good game for its time. Plenty of customization (that actually matters), good stealth mechanics and a pretty interesting storyline. I would have given this a 10 but I remember controlling your character was a little clunky and at first it irritated me, although I did get used to it and had a blast with this game.
  73. SlyguyTheCritic
    Jul 25, 2013
    9
    Deus Ex is a revolutionary game, an RPG with FPS, Stealth, and Adventure elements which would combine open-ended non-linear gameplay scenarios with a gripping, if at some times ridiculous conspiracy-laden story. But while the foreigners may have horrible voice acting, the graphics haven't aged well, and the story can occasionally get ridiculous, the quality and influence of Deus Ex isDeus Ex is a revolutionary game, an RPG with FPS, Stealth, and Adventure elements which would combine open-ended non-linear gameplay scenarios with a gripping, if at some times ridiculous conspiracy-laden story. But while the foreigners may have horrible voice acting, the graphics haven't aged well, and the story can occasionally get ridiculous, the quality and influence of Deus Ex is immeasurable. Deus Ex may as well be a game you are required to play at this point.… Expand
  74. Ruston
    Aug 30, 2013
    9
    It's for sure one of the best FPS/RPG game but it's not perfect. I don't know why but I really don't like a soundtrack of this game. In a few moments it just doesn't fit to this game. I can't explain better because of my weak English I am sorry. The rest is great. We can pass every level/mission in a different way (because there are so many different ways). Exploring yes that's why youIt's for sure one of the best FPS/RPG game but it's not perfect. I don't know why but I really don't like a soundtrack of this game. In a few moments it just doesn't fit to this game. I can't explain better because of my weak English I am sorry. The rest is great. We can pass every level/mission in a different way (because there are so many different ways). Exploring yes that's why you should play this game. Also the story, atmosphere and characters makes this game so good.… Expand
  75. NShep53
    Apr 19, 2015
    9
    Just played it for the first time this year (2015) and I loved it. Yes the graphics haven't aged well. But besides that, this game gives you so much freedom even compared to games of today. Plus the story is one of the most interesting in gaming history. My opinion, get a graphics mod (New Vision) and play Deus Ex if you haven't yet. You won't regret it.
  76. TimesNewRoman
    Nov 9, 2013
    9
    A plot that has no trouble throwing every conspiracy theory in a blender without being over the top, dialogue's top notch and horrible 90's voice acting (good for the camp factor, but that's not everyone's cup of tea)
    Sub-par shooting mechanics, but it must be kept in mind that this is an RPG that happens to be in first person, resulting in its main mechanics being based around stats,    A plot that has no trouble throwing every conspiracy theory in a blender without being over the top, dialogue's top notch and horrible 90's voice acting (good for the camp factor, but that's not everyone's cup of tea)
    Sub-par shooting mechanics, but it must be kept in mind that this is an RPG that happens to be in first person, resulting in its main mechanics being based around stats, which are varied enough to warrant multiple playthroughs; which is already given by the amount of detail given to the environments and level design/    … Expand
  77. fateappointed
    Feb 3, 2014
    9
    Story: 9 out of 10, Graphics: 8 out of 10, Fun: 9 out of 10, Controls: 8 out of 10, Ease to Learn: 7 out of 10, Length: 8 out of 10, Re-play: 5 out of 10, Value: 9 out of 10
  78. Tacdino
    Jan 29, 2014
    9
    Having played the newest installment in the Deus ex franchise, I was curious as to how this was stack up against the jack of all trades action/stealth conspiracy game set in 2027. I am happy to say this game is just as good (if not better) Deus ex human revolution. sure it may be a bit unbalanced and you'll probably have to rebind all the keys as the controls are very outdated and theHaving played the newest installment in the Deus ex franchise, I was curious as to how this was stack up against the jack of all trades action/stealth conspiracy game set in 2027. I am happy to say this game is just as good (if not better) Deus ex human revolution. sure it may be a bit unbalanced and you'll probably have to rebind all the keys as the controls are very outdated and the graphics aren't special for today's standards but that can be far overlooked if you consider just how ambitious and free this game is. it really makes you feel like YOU are the main character, letting you choose which skills and augmentations cater best to your play style. I defiantly recommend it to anyone who wises for real choice in a game and not the illusion of it. back then It would be an absolute 10 but by today's standards i give a 9. You'd be crazy not buy it as it is around 5$ nowadays.… Expand
  79. Tomle1202
    Jul 11, 2020
    9
    Deus Ex is a video game masterpiece whose philosophical value and gameplay freedom effortlessly exceed the boundaries of time itself.
  80. Honestcritic19
    Jul 22, 2014
    9
    One of my favorite games of all time. Don't let its dated graphics mislead you. The story is excellent, the gameplay is alot of fun, and the soundtrack is my favorite in a video game.
  81. tupungato
    Nov 13, 2014
    9
    I finally played and finished this great cyberpunk themed FPS-RPG-stealth hybrid genre classic. You are JC Denton, international United Nations Anti-Terrorist Coalition (UNATCO) peace force agent fighting NFS terrorist organization in dystopian 2052 New York. New, unknown virus ("the grey death"), widespread zyme drug addiction, police curfew are the reality. You aren't just a regularI finally played and finished this great cyberpunk themed FPS-RPG-stealth hybrid genre classic. You are JC Denton, international United Nations Anti-Terrorist Coalition (UNATCO) peace force agent fighting NFS terrorist organization in dystopian 2052 New York. New, unknown virus ("the grey death"), widespread zyme drug addiction, police curfew are the reality. You aren't just a regular person, you are nano-augmented. This means you have bionic upgrades giving you almost superhuman capabilities in some fields.

    The game has some first person shooter qualities. There are multiple types of firearms including pistols, shotguns, sniper and assault rifles, experimental plasma guns, tranquilizer darts and various melee weapons including swords, batons, crowbars and knives. You can also use various grenades and explosives. But here come the RPG qualities: you are initially inexperienced with all of these weapons and as the game progresses you need to choose skills to upgrade. How about some stealth? You don't have to upgrade your fighting skills. You can upgrade swimming, lockpicking and hacking. Deus Ex is not-so-linear and usually you have more than one way to finish a level. Fighting is one option, but usually you can also crawl into ventilation ducts, climb some ladders, jump some containers and find yourself on the other side without having killed a single person (or bot).

    Along with upgrading your skills, you choose and upgrade your bionic augmentations. Your game tactics will depend on implants you choose. There are 18 types of implants, but you only have 9 slots. You get to decide whether you prefer to install Speed Enhancement or Run Silent implant. Will you need Ballistic Protection (reduced bullet damage) or EMP Shield (protection from electrocution which is used by some bots)? To use your augmentations you need to use bioelectrical energy and you need to plan carefully, because it has limits.

    JC Denton will discover conspiracy, traitors, surprising allies in many locations, all of them with neo-noir feel. New York City, Hong Kong (think Blade Runner), Paris, Area 51, ships, hotels, underwater labs. The plot is really long, has many surprise twists and gives you multiple choices, including three quite different endings. Music is quite cool and fits the atmosphere of the locations. Graphics... well, the game was released in 2000, so it's a little disappointing as of 2014, but if you can get over average graphics, Deus Ex is amazingly immersing.    … Expand
  82. DiegoParedesHD
    Aug 1, 2020
    9
    Excelente FPS con toques de rpg basado en un estilo cyberpunk.tiene una histora muy buena
  83. Flipmails
    May 9, 2017
    9
    So let me start this review by saying that Deus Ex - a computer game initially released for Microsoft Windows in june 2000 - is not, and has never been, a role-playing game, but rather a first person shooter game with RPG elements. Now that we have gotten that inconvenience out of the way we can finally start to analyze the game and the impact it had on the industry as a whole.

    The    So let me start this review by saying that Deus Ex - a computer game initially released for Microsoft Windows in june 2000 - is not, and has never been, a role-playing game, but rather a first person shooter game with RPG elements. Now that we have gotten that inconvenience out of the way we can finally start to analyze the game and the impact it had on the industry as a whole.

    The story takes place in the near future with JC Denton - an agent of the counter-terrorist agency UNTACO - as the protagonist. In a world where widespread terrorism and panic are the norm, different organizations fight each other to see who gets to rule this orwellian dystopia, with the main character being forced to pick a side on this conflict he has no hopes of fully comprehending. Technological advancements were not followed by appropriate ideologies, resulting in a macabre setting where agents of the state become machines through powerful enhancements in the form of augmentations, blindly following orders for their superiors with a half-assed patriotic excuse about "protecting the homeland". In the meantime, the terrorists use a convenient modified version of the same speech in an attempt to justify the inhuman acts they too perpetuate.

    In terms of gameplay, Deus Ex is primarily a stealth game with role-playing and action elements sprinkled in between, though you can play it in a "guns-blazing" fashion if you prefer that way. Players can also use a variety of abilities in order achieve the goals settled by game such as hacking ATMs and computer terminals, lockpicking doors, bypassing security devices or even destroying physical barriers with weapons.

    The augmentations mentioned in the second paragraph also work their way into the core of the game. Throughout the journey players can find canisters that, when "installed", give JC a special ability that can be used at the cost of a separate energy meter to perform certain tricks that make the game a bit easier. For instance, one augmentation allows Denton to run without making noise, which can make the process of dealing with enemies up close a bit quicker. Said augmentations can also be upgraded to be more efficient with the help special containers found randomly in the world.

    Gunplay, on the other hand, could have been much better. The main problem is that the developers decided to turn weapon accuracy into a stat like damage and range. Instead of making the players feel accomplished by putting time into upgrading this particular element, it makes them frustrated because their bullets are not hitting the enemies even though they are like 3 feet away from them. There also doesn't seem to be a dedicated reload button for some reason, meaning that if you have just 3 bullets left on your pistol and want to reload it, you will have to waste the rest of your precious ammo (and keep in mind that this game was released 2 years after Half-Life).

    The health system, out of all things, is another interesting factor. It differs from other games by giving each limb a separate life bar, with head and torso being the two critical body parts that must be protected in order to prevent a game over. This allow for some neat and dynamic effects like not being able to jump if your both of your legs have been severely damaged. However, not being able to be choose to heal members individually with medkits is something that drastically contrasts such a deep mechanic, and I am not sure why Ion Storm decided to take this course.

    What may have once been a groundbreaking game for its time is rather dated nowdays. Though Deus Ex is still very fun to play if you can stomach some rusty mechanics, it has not aged nearly as well as other critically acclaimed 5th generation games. On the other hand, time hasn't treated it as badly as something like Goldeneye 007 which, let's face it, is pretty much a mess in the current video game era. Even with its age I still consider Deus Ex a game that should be sitting in every PC gamer collection. It's got a good story, occasional good level design and overall enough gameplay variety to keep players interested.    … Expand
  84. MrOldModern
    Apr 10, 2023
    9
    Фантастична гра у сетінгу кіберпанку. Атмосфера сріблого металу у повітрі та зміни суспільства через технології. Це не передати словами, бо воно віє вітром.
  85. Versetty2005
    Jul 17, 2020
    9
    В какой-то момент видеоигры перестали быть только состязанием и начали рассказывать истории. Именно в этот момент появились первые прецеденты классических образцов молодого жанра. И тот из них, который первым приходит на ум, когда речь заходит о классике интерактивного искусства - это, бесспорно, Deus Ex.
    Графика на момент выхода в 2000-м уже была устаревшей. Игра по ощущениям сильно    В какой-то момент видеоигры перестали быть только состязанием и начали рассказывать истории. Именно в этот момент появились первые прецеденты классических образцов молодого жанра. И тот из них, который первым приходит на ум, когда речь заходит о классике интерактивного искусства - это, бесспорно, Deus Ex.
    Графика на момент выхода в 2000-м уже была устаревшей. Игра по ощущениям сильно затянута и ближе к концу все чаще прибегает к самоцитированию (от пары эпизодов можно было запросто отказаться без малейшего ущерба). Геймплей разнообразием не блещет, а сценаристы под конец решили, видимо, пустить в ход все черновики без исключения. Но, черт побери, даже сегодня, спустя 20 лет, обнаружить в игре настолько же детально проработанный мир, талантливо преподносимую историю и мастерски организованные диалоги, - почти невозможно. Плюс, конечно, атмосфера киберпанковской антиутопии, создаваемая ночными декорациями и специально сочиненной музыкальной темой, по-разному аранжированной в зависимости от места действия. Послевкусие - ощущение себя в центре ВСЕХ общемировых теорий заговора и груз ответственности за принятые по поводу дальнейшей судьбы мира решения (возможных концовок целых три).    … Expand
  86. storygamer
    Oct 19, 2020
    9
    The beginning of a legend. The first Deus Ex is stylish and atmospheric. Everything from plot to gameplay and possibilities are unbelievably strong. Only the graphics were and surely are outdated, but this is a very negligible point of criticism with regards to the game´s greatness. Precious, even today!
  87. BFG-1337
    Apr 2, 2021
    9
    A game for the person who likes to think deeply when playing a game, it has lots of different ways to complete your objectives and each one is fun, giving you a real choice.
    But as no game is it is not perfect, so i give it a 9 for being a great game.
  88. mplr
    Mar 30, 2021
    9
    One of the, if not my favourite PC game of all time, but, I have to admit, some of the mechanics and the way the story is delivered in the beginning didn't age quite so well. Some of the skills (Like swimming and environmental resistance) are useless, the controls are weird for modern standards and don't synergize well with the stealth gameplay. Some of the weapons (like the sniper rifle)One of the, if not my favourite PC game of all time, but, I have to admit, some of the mechanics and the way the story is delivered in the beginning didn't age quite so well. Some of the skills (Like swimming and environmental resistance) are useless, the controls are weird for modern standards and don't synergize well with the stealth gameplay. Some of the weapons (like the sniper rifle) are much more viable options than others (namely the mini crossbow and the rest of the common firearms). The stealth is pretty alright, the game is pretty challenging sometimes but nothing that will make you get stuck or soft-block you. The story has some of the best and some of the worst dialogue I have ever seen. this basically summarizes the entire game, you have some amazing **** that you absolutely love but on the other hand you have things that you despise. And that adds some kind of beauty to all of this.

    What a shame.    … Expand
  89. behemod12
    Jun 28, 2021
    9
    oyun eski olmasına rağmen hikayesi gayet iyi (bence) diğer kalan oynanış grafik vb. değerlendirmek doğru olmaz zaten
  90. CloudStrife05
    Aug 21, 2021
    9
    Just the third PC game I have ever played till that point and what a great experience it was.
  91. Woolee
    Sep 26, 2021
    9
    Deus Ex: Mankind Divided it's a failure. Why Eidos decided to continue the story of Adam Jensen, which in HR was absolutely completed and didn't require any continuing. Anyway, in the Universe of Deus Ex needed a new main charact
  92. 3run0
    Jul 17, 2023
    9
    Amazing game. Graphics are good and the gameplay is really fun but challenging.
  93. vahn
    Mar 23, 2012
    8
    I can see why it's very well praised: it's a very good shoter with few rpg elements and it actually gives you many choices and ways to play the game; add also a very good story behind it, with some huge places to explore too, and you get Deus ex....but I still wouldn't suggest this game for everyone. Let me clear this: I enjoyed it, I loved it to the end, but It has some huge problemsI can see why it's very well praised: it's a very good shoter with few rpg elements and it actually gives you many choices and ways to play the game; add also a very good story behind it, with some huge places to explore too, and you get Deus ex....but I still wouldn't suggest this game for everyone. Let me clear this: I enjoyed it, I loved it to the end, but It has some huge problems that makes this game very"old:I hated how the game is based on "Trial & Error", which will make you destroy the autosave button in order to finish a mission. Yes the AI is buggy, but sometimes they are just too strong: they were able to see me, from the other side of the map, hiding in pure darkness and down below a street...WOW, buggy AI right? It might be buggy, but sometimes they could see me (and HEAR even while sneaking) too well. And this might be nitpicking, but I would have loved a map of the area: they are HUGE and it's very hard to see where you have to go without a map, making you lose the way. Ok, the rant is over: I give it a 8 mainly because it IS good, but to me it's just aged: stealth games have evolved for the better and this game, even though created a standard for stealth shooters, has basically lost it's innovation: give it a try though if you can surpass the flaws and, in general, if you don't agree with me.… Expand
  94. Katja
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    Deus Ex - a title that has a huge cult following. Although I don't fully understand all the reasons that led to it, my review of this game is still going to be positive. / The fact is, the game's graphics were outdated even at the time of its creation. But surprisingly enough, this fact didn't bother me much during singleplayer experience (also, I am not exactly into top-notch graphics atDeus Ex - a title that has a huge cult following. Although I don't fully understand all the reasons that led to it, my review of this game is still going to be positive. / The fact is, the game's graphics were outdated even at the time of its creation. But surprisingly enough, this fact didn't bother me much during singleplayer experience (also, I am not exactly into top-notch graphics at all times, I still like retro games if there are other aspects that I like about those titles). The multiplayer, on the other hand, oh yeah, that is a slightly different story... I remember that it was hard to keep a straight face in situations like when your own teammates got poisoned by gas grenades... / One of the main strengths of the game are the possibilities that lie in front of you. Stealth vs. action is divided into a lot of smaller options you can choose from. You can kill everything in sight, stun your opponents or put them to sleep, avoid them altogether by choosing alternative paths, use not only weapons and tools, but also augmentations to your advantage... These elements really made the game fun to play. Nothing forced you into choosing one particular solution (e.g. stealth is better than action - make love, not war - DX: HR, anyone?), so you could enjoy the game the way you wanted to, without any penalties (at least I don't remember any). / The augmentation system is generally a nice idea and I like the fact that you have to choose between several upgrades to determine which one you want to install on that particular body part. Some augmentations however I found kind of obsolete and I think I didn't use them once during the whole game. You can also invest points into various skills to help you further during the gameplay (weapon use, hacking, lockpicking and... swimming - OMG, that was kind of obsolete too). And yeah, the hacking and lockpicking are very primitive, on the other hand, if I have to choose between tiresome minigames and beeping multitools, I pick the second option, thankyouverymuch. / The game is definitely... long. I dropped out twice (once in the ship area and once in France), but returned after several months and I am glad I did. There are other titles that deserved to be dropped instantly and I didn't do it (*facepalm*). I liked the fact there were numerous locations and environments to be visited and explored, although some of them were more boring than the others. But, the longer the gameplay is, the better, sure - phenomenon of a 3 hour-long games that cost 40 bucks is NOT COOL. / Deus Ex is generally praised because of its storyline, which is captivating and original at first. After some time, it gets a little confusing and I had the feeling as if someone wanted to incorporate all the existing "conspiracy theories" he could find into the game's story. Maybe less would be more in this case. But not a huge issue for me. / Also, the music definitely deserves mentioning, there are a LOT of tracks, each location has a music of its own, so a huge amount of work went into this. I think it was worth it and the soundtrack is a nice bonus to the overall experience. Voice-acting is not so good, but for me, it provided an amusing aspect, so thanks for that. / I must add that sometimes I felt like I was playing some Star Wars game because of that nanosword, which was strangely addictive. At first, it was good against greasels, then I was overpowered by the dark side and I used it against almost everything, eh.... / The ending (one of the few that are available) wasn't disappointing and the game offers great re-playability not only to experience other endings, but to try different things and approaches. / I'm not giving this game a full score like most of the people I see on the last page - it's not the best game I ever played and it has its flaws. But I admit it's one of the better ones (not in the term of graphics, of course) and it can be seen that a lot of effort was put into making some elements as good as possible, which is something that deserves recognition. Unfortunately, nowadays I don't see many modern titles with a "heart", and Deus Ex definitely is a game that has a "nanoheart", sometimes beating slowly, sometimes rapidly, always being cold, but yes, it's a heart nonetheless.… Expand
  95. fedak
    Dec 6, 2012
    8
    Deus Ex was another nostalgic title that is one of my all time favorites and I
  96. ActionBastard
    Jan 14, 2013
    8
    Open FPS RPG that doesn't feel like either side is tacked on. Nice dystopian cyberpunk atmosphere and some sweet music. A few balance issues and terrible voice acting.
  97. BStheBOBI
    Apr 7, 2021
    8
    Overall i can see why the game is praised as one of the best FPS of all time. The story is very good, the RPG elements are implemented well, but it is overwhelming, However the game is very hard for new players and i wouldnt be surprised if you use cheats the first time you play through. If you are used to games like half life then you wont have a good time playing this game. The AI isOverall i can see why the game is praised as one of the best FPS of all time. The story is very good, the RPG elements are implemented well, but it is overwhelming, However the game is very hard for new players and i wouldnt be surprised if you use cheats the first time you play through. If you are used to games like half life then you wont have a good time playing this game. The AI is buggy but managable. The small choices in the game you can make if you notice them are great if you notice them.… Expand
  98. TastieToasty
    Jun 13, 2023
    8
    DEUS EX

    one of the best enviorments i have seen in any game.
    the story is top tier

    the gunplay is meh but still satisfying
    the ai pretty dumb without mods.
    the gunplay in general is pretty bad.
  99. AnonymousMC
    Aug 25, 2008
    7
    It is a good game but if you have played Half life you will be dissapointed. The graphics are outdated but not horrible. The AI are pretty good. Controls are not that great but not horrible. If you like shooting / adventure games ,get this game you wont be dissapointed.
  100. Amsheagar
    Jun 7, 2016
    7
    The story is interesting. The Ai intelligence is bad. They are foolish, but expectable for a 2000's game. I never see so much cats, rats and homeless in one game. There is praiseworthy skill system for a 2000's RPG. This game is fun.
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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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Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 28
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  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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