Deus Ex

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9.2

Universal acclaim- based on 1559 Ratings

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  1. buddookan
    Aug 19, 2023
    5
    The game was very tedious and boring at launch. Outdated "Unreal" game engine and hopeless ideas.
    Total chaos in the story told and no atmosphere. Today, this game doesn't stand the test of time at all and doesn't live up to the standards of games like System Shock 2 and Hitman 47.
  2. TruthSeaker
    Aug 15, 2023
    0
    Outdated overhyped snoozefest of a game.
    Only delusional purists that wear nostalgic glasses can enjoy this mediocre snoozefest.
  3. 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
  4. 3run0
    Jul 17, 2023
    9
    Amazing game. Graphics are good and the gameplay is really fun but challenging.
  5. 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.
  6. F1_is_WWE
    Jun 12, 2023
    7
    Before I write a review I usually read over a few of the recent reviews so that I don't end up repeating what has already been said. One of the recent reviewers typed "combat is bad, sneaking is bad, charater building is bad, graphics are bad... 10/10" The game is so highly regarded by the gaming community that people feel compelled to give it a perfect score even though they see manyBefore I write a review I usually read over a few of the recent reviews so that I don't end up repeating what has already been said. One of the recent reviewers typed "combat is bad, sneaking is bad, charater building is bad, graphics are bad... 10/10" The game is so highly regarded by the gaming community that people feel compelled to give it a perfect score even though they see many problems with it. Game is currently sitting at 9.2/10, and it is certainly not that good.

    Everyone praises the story, but it does have a few holes in it. Your choices do not matter. You can save someone's life, you can kill "to-be" villians early on, but none of this affects the plot, which is entirely linear. Want to stop following that obviously manipulative guy telling you what to do? Too bad. Don't want to ally yourself with a cringy statnic goth-girl? Too bad. At the finale you always have the same 3 choices for an ending, Mass Effect style.

    Gunplay is awkward, but this is on purpose to try to get you to use stealth. Enemies are blind, however, and won't notice you until you reach a certain proximity. You can trigger an alarm and defeat a group of 10 enemies, but the next batch a block down the street will still be patrolling regular routine as though nothing happened. Also, the XP system encourages you to save cats so you can upgrade your radiation resistance.

    Where the game does shine is in it's level design. The levels are large and there are always multiple ways of reaching your destination, based on your skills. The worldbuilding is great with lots of little books and emails, if you like to read through that sort of stuff. And the plot itself is thrilling if you don't want to fight it, and if you don't think about it too much. It's a good game, but not a 9/10.

    --Reviewed with "Give Me Deus Ex" version    … Expand
  7. 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
  8. 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.
  9. Renovatia
    Jun 5, 2023
    6
    Oh oh, I'm one of those who's very enthusiastic about this game, but due to its implementation I cannot give it a high score.

    The game looked really good in its day and now with mods (Revision) it looks still acceptable on my Windows 7 based PC. It's original as it has a deep storyline, intelligent conversations, lots of gaming-hours. You can go almost entirely stealth (no casualties),    Oh oh, I'm one of those who's very enthusiastic about this game, but due to its implementation I cannot give it a high score.

    The game looked really good in its day and now with mods (Revision) it looks still acceptable on my Windows 7 based PC. It's original as it has a deep storyline, intelligent conversations, lots of gaming-hours. You can go almost entirely stealth (no casualties), non-lethal stealth, non-lethal action, lethal action and everything in between. I went for both Deus Ex and DX2 stealth non-lethal. It was super rewarding.

    The most excellent feature was its message. Clearly this game was ahead of its time, attempting to expose governing forces bigger than us. But Deus Ex has a grand weakness and that is that the abilities you have are not very useful, especially if you go stealth non-lethal. I notice many reviewers have the same complaint.

    Next thing is that special abilities use a lot of energy and there's not enough energy re-supply available so that was totally uncool. If you know the map, i.e. having played this game before then it's obviously far easier, but going stealth non-lethal the first time is resource intensive and I wasn't catered towards this style. Almost all of my problems were solved by crouching behind a guard (crouching makes you still catch up with walking guards) and knock-him or taser him unconscious. Rarely was a special ability needed.

    You keep pushing those F-keys. Things like strength could have easily been made a passive ability, but everything you did was a drain on your resources which demanded continuous on-off switching. You feel like a beginning piano-player. It broke the immersion for me many times.

    I gave this game only a 6/10. What's the point of being special when your special abilities aren't very useful and labor intensive to use? The game is rightfully legendary for its story though.    … Expand
  10. 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
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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
  15. ProfAmateur
    Mar 6, 2023
    7
    + Many ways to get to the goal
    + Lots to explore (it's fun to get passwords to get more information or items)
    + Many locations
    + Milestone for storytelling in the game industry
    - The game has aged a bit badly (controls, graphics etc.)
    - You often run the risk of not finding your way (faltering progress)
    - The augmentations are tedious to use
    - Only English sound
  16. 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.
  17. psylife
    Dec 15, 2022
    5
    Deus Ex is remarkably modern in terms of game design, yet it is so archaic both in terms of interface, combat, and graphics. This was true back in 2000's, and it is that much more relevant today.

    The modulable quests design and freedom of approach are two of the most refreshing aspects of the game and ahead of most modern videogame productions. Unfortunately, as an action RPG, Deus    Deus Ex is remarkably modern in terms of game design, yet it is so archaic both in terms of interface, combat, and graphics. This was true back in 2000's, and it is that much more relevant today.

    The modulable quests design and freedom of approach are two of the most refreshing aspects of the game and ahead of most modern videogame productions.

    Unfortunately, as an action RPG, Deus Ex can only hope to be as good as its combat mechanics, and that's precisely where the game misses the mark.

    If it is true that Human revolution and Mankind divided owe everything to the original Deus ex, it is also true that both these games are far superior to the original release.

    Deus Ex remains an important game, a remarkable and influential game, yet a game that is also mediocre in more ways than one.    … Expand
  18. 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.
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. hyrts
    Jun 4, 2022
    10
    An iconic game that was before its time offering the players a lot of freedom in execution
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. bapq
    Feb 28, 2022
    6
    Pros: Multiple ways of playing the game (stealth, combat, mixed), great world, good graphics for its time, good voice actors.
    Cons: Could not see because the game is dark (need to go to settings to make the game lighter) which I consider is kind of a hack, no visual indication on where you should go, bad gun hitting mechanic.
  25. 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.
  26. 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 !!!
  27. 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
  28. petrkozak13
    Dec 12, 2021
    10
    Another one of my Top 10 favourite games of all times. Masterpiece in it's genre.
  29. arostislavna
    Nov 14, 2021
    10
    One of the best cyberpunk FPS/RPGs ever created.

    Even the mod/update to play as the original female denton from the concept art is great too.
  30. 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.
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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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