Deus Ex

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9.2

Universal acclaim- based on 1559 Ratings

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  1. 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.
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. Corwin8
    Feb 3, 2014
    10
    Simply and by far the best game ever. BUT, you should be aware of its flaws. They are very similar to flaws of its prequel "Human Revolution". In the begining, game is perfect, you have big maps to explore, but as ending closes in, it´s very hectic and straightforward. You lose freedom, not freedom of choice (both games have great endings and you can choose one of them), but freedom ofSimply and by far the best game ever. BUT, you should be aware of its flaws. They are very similar to flaws of its prequel "Human Revolution". In the begining, game is perfect, you have big maps to explore, but as ending closes in, it´s very hectic and straightforward. You lose freedom, not freedom of choice (both games have great endings and you can choose one of them), but freedom of movement. Maps are small and boring, but luckily, its only last levels in both games, but you should be prepared. After many big maps from NY, Hongkong or Paris you must swallow bitter corridors in Area 51 or Underwater base.… Expand
  5. poons
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    I'm not surprising anyone when I say it's one of the best games of all time. Everyone has already said it.

    This game more than deserves it's high review scores.
  6. jugadorhardcore
    Jan 31, 2018
    10
    One of the epic games ever. RPG, shooter, stealth infiltration. All in one. the first one doing that!!!
  7. 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
  8. 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.
  9. Jamie
    Jul 2, 2008
    10
    Well, what can i say? This has got to be my all time favourite game. I've played many classics- Doom, Quake and Half-Life. However what struck me about this game was the storyline. Ok so Half-Life has a great storyline and many people agree, but I have to say Deus Ex's is much better. Its the fact that its so immersive and compelling. I also love the way in which the player is Well, what can i say? This has got to be my all time favourite game. I've played many classics- Doom, Quake and Half-Life. However what struck me about this game was the storyline. Ok so Half-Life has a great storyline and many people agree, but I have to say Deus Ex's is much better. Its the fact that its so immersive and compelling. I also love the way in which the player is able to control the outcome of the game. There are so many things to do- like playin pool or swimming around the statue of liberty! If i was to talk about all the amazing things about the game, i'd be here forever. Basically to sum it up- its got a great storyline, brilliant characters and an array of gameplay methods. I have gave it a ten but i'd go beyond that. Deus Ex is just a great game. Pure and simple.… Expand
  10. fedak
    Dec 6, 2012
    8
    Deus Ex was another nostalgic title that is one of my all time favorites and I
  11. frozenghost
    Mar 17, 2013
    10
    this game symbolises my childhood, its the best game ever.. so many memories attached. i used to spend a lot of time playing this one. it is a complete game with a lot of action.
  12. 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
  13. 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.
  14. Duussstttt
    Jun 20, 2013
    6
    (Note: This review judges the game by 2013 standards rather than 2000,and was played on Realistic difficulty)

    The observant may note that in a sea of praise for this game, my review score of 6 is somewhat alone. This may be for a number of reasons--maybe I tried to play it too far past its prime as compared to others, or maybe I am more critical of its flaws than the nostalgia-goggled    (Note: This review judges the game by 2013 standards rather than 2000,and was played on Realistic difficulty)

    The observant may note that in a sea of praise for this game, my review score of 6 is somewhat alone. This may be for a number of reasons--maybe I tried to play it too far past its prime as compared to others, or maybe I am more critical of its flaws than the nostalgia-goggled mass. In any case, I would have loved to give this game a higher score, but a few key points keep it from being above average for me.

    The very reason this game is praised as an innovation (and rightly so) is why I cannot love it as others do. The choice of character development is just too skewed in the Stealth/Pistol/Lockpick builds favor. You can try to build a tank of a character that shoots all that moves with rockets and LAMs, but you will quickly find yourself out of ammo and stuck in unwinnable situations unless you take up arms in a different category.

    Be clear, I have no problem playing a thief. I did so for many years in every game I was able, and have become quite good at it. But the problem with sneaking around and being a OHKO character is that much of the difficulty of the game is cut away since no dev has been able to design a game in which multiple combat styles are available without making stealth OP (this is true even today). As such, you feel gimped as a character that specs in anything but stealth related skills (silenced handguns, crossbows, lockpicking, silenced SR's). So while the game is throwing GEP guns and LAWS at me, I am forced to ignore the more straightforward and difficult approach of nosily navigating my way to objectives in favor of crawling through yet another air duct.

    Without looking at any message boards or wikis, I guaranteethe default JC build goes something like Max Small Weapons,Max Lockpick OR Electronics, Max Rifles, one or two points in computers, with maybe a few points thrown into heavy or melee just because they were laying around.

    Augs have the same problem, with only 1 or 2 being truely useful the entire game (Flashlight, Healing) another few being situational (Fast Movement, Cloak, Lift Enviro/Bullet Protection) and everything else never being touched.

    Oh, and on the topic of weapons, they tend to be unbalanced as well. Ammo acquisition makes or breaks most weapons, which means the handgun and assault rifles should be king, however the AS is a burst fire hog that is just plain inefficient compared to a single head shot from a pistol or a swipe with the DRS. Things like LAMs are situational, but effective at any level on any difficulty, making the skill all but useless to invest into. The same can be said for heavy weapons.

    In short, I feel like my character was railroaded with an illusion of choice in a game that boasts sandbox levels in which the player is supposed to be able to play their own way in whatever style they choose.

    Now, saying all of that, the game is still great. The story has some great hooks, the gameplay is great, the variation of ways to complete objectives in revolutionary for its time, and you can tell a lot of love went into it. Pretty much all the praise you hear about this game is true, and I would recommend it to anyone. Its a definite prerequisite if you think you have any business calling yourself a fan of VGs.    … Expand
  15. overfiend87
    Aug 7, 2013
    6
    Far better than my experience on the PS2, however I find this game very hard, especially if you are new to this kind of game that gives you many, many options. You have to know what you want to specialise in or otherwise you get your ass handed to you every time. I hate the lack of a shop too, somewhere I could offload the junk I pick up to buy some new stuff would be great. However theFar better than my experience on the PS2, however I find this game very hard, especially if you are new to this kind of game that gives you many, many options. You have to know what you want to specialise in or otherwise you get your ass handed to you every time. I hate the lack of a shop too, somewhere I could offload the junk I pick up to buy some new stuff would be great. However the story itself is what it's famous for and it is quite believeable that the things that are going on behind the scenes could actually happen in a futuristic world.… Expand
  16. 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
  17. p360assassin
    Dec 16, 2013
    6
    I'll give this game an honest review. It's not a masterpiece. It's not unplayably bad like the vast minority says, its doesn't hold up well to modern day like the vast majority says.

    Deus Ex is a FPS/RPG that gives the player an incredible amount of choice. It's also a very ugly game nowadays with no charm in its art style. I don't factor that in because I played with the two graphics    I'll give this game an honest review. It's not a masterpiece. It's not unplayably bad like the vast minority says, its doesn't hold up well to modern day like the vast majority says.

    Deus Ex is a FPS/RPG that gives the player an incredible amount of choice. It's also a very ugly game nowadays with no charm in its art style. I don't factor that in because I played with the two graphics overhaul mods so I got fairly good textures and model quality without deviating from the original art style at all. The main problem of the art style is its going for realistic, and as we will discover with GEN 7 in a few years, that art style holds up the worst as time passes.

    The story is fairly decent, with a interesting plot about the illuminati in a cyberpunk setting. If you've played the more modern prequel Human Revolution, you'll see about the same level of storytelling quality here. However, it lacks a convincing atmosphere that saved HR from being incredibly tedious due to how slow the plot progresses in both of these games. It also lacks the length of HR. While HR is about 20 hours, Deus Ex 1 I beat in 9 and a half hours doing quite a bit of exploration.

    Then you got the gameplay. I'll give it to them devs, theres usually quite a lot of options. However, the belief there is tons more then Human Revolution is actually in most cases. Lets take its famous first level liberty island for example. You have a wide explorable (and the least interestingly designed I might add) area surrounding a destroyed Statue of Liberty. You can (and should) do some exploration around and gather supplies, then you got a sub objective. In the end, there is really only four ways to do this map after exploring. 1. Charge up the front guns blazing. 2. Sneak up the front. 3. Sneak up the back by stacking boxs to climb the shipping containers, or do the sub objective which gives you a convenient path up out of the building. Any remaining solutions are silly solutions which just waste time. Most areas are about as varied or less, and might include a diplomatic solution. Human Revolution, mocked for its lack of variety, almost always gave you two out of the way sneaky solutions, made sneaking straight through possible (note I NEVER used cloak in either games) as well as the guns glazing approach. The difference is that Human Revolution rarely had extremely bland similar areas connected to realistic but overly complex venting systems like Deus Ex which actually had nothing to the game. Melee weapons are also strange. At the start, you got about a 50% chance of a baton (the best non-lethal, and third best melee weapon over all) from knocking the guard out if you have chosen melee as your start upgrade. It will literally take about 7 hours before you get another upgrade due to early game low skill point gain, and then you will have the dragon sword. The only melee weapon able to fight high end enemies really at all without master level and even then its a stretch. Seeing as the tranq darts are literally useless, the game intentionally makes beating the game without killing nigh impossible after the first half of the game.

    People also say the game has a real sense of challenge compared to HR. This is true...until you get the dragon sword, (and this happens in the main quest) which is so incredibly overpowered that the only thing that can match it is explosive weapons, further limiting variety. HR didn't have this problem. (well if you never used typhoon or cloak like me it didn't).

    The ending is also incredibly unsatisfying. It presents three options ignoring all previous actions, and it fails at what HR did by making one significantly better for humanity then the rest (The Helios ending). HR I spent 30 minutes just sitting trying to figure out what ending to choose. I spent 3 seconds in Deus Ex 1. The endings are then just as open as Deus Ex: HR, except boring and really don't feel like endings like HR did.

    The soundtrack is so-so. Half the tracks are immediately forgettable, half the tracks are fantastic. Sadly, the ending music was the worst song in the soundtrack, making an already unsatisfying ending even worse. This is something HR did extremely well.

    Basically, what I'm saying is, while Deus Ex one has a more in-depth albeit more awkward combat system, Deus Ex: Human Revolution was just a plain more enjoyable game then the original and has an incredible atmosphere completely lacking in the original, and you should buy THAT game if you want to fulfill your cyberpunk Illuminati capitalist corruption story need, because while I enjoyed my time with Deus Ex, there is many other games I could have been playing that I would have enjoyed so so much more.    … Expand
  18. M_Alex
    Jun 22, 2012
    6
    Oh Dear. If I played this one when it originally came out, It might have been awesome. But the game didn't age as well as quake for instance did. The game is longish, and often frustrating due to its difficulty. (maybe i should have played an easier level...). The missions are longish, and instead of providing some feeling of being rewarded for your prowess they seem to be endless chainsOh Dear. If I played this one when it originally came out, It might have been awesome. But the game didn't age as well as quake for instance did. The game is longish, and often frustrating due to its difficulty. (maybe i should have played an easier level...). The missions are longish, and instead of providing some feeling of being rewarded for your prowess they seem to be endless chains of load/die/load/die/load/die/AHA!/Next room, lather, rinse, repeat. I've never been a great fan of stealth games, but this isn't i title that will convince me to the genre. THe atmosphere didn't set in, and the game discouraged me multiple times to the point that i didn't return to it for 2 years. After returning the only question was "Why am I forcing myself to play this, if it really doesn't entertain me?… Expand
  19. 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.
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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.
  23. 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
  24. JonathanF.
    Nov 24, 2002
    6
    The graphics r good an' all, but it's so hard i can't even get past level 1. roll on, invincibility cheat, please.
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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!
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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.
  31. 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
  32. Broyax
    Apr 10, 2017
    7
    A l'époque je n'avais pas un PC à même de le faire tourner de manière satisfaisante, alors je m'étais rabattu sur la version PS2. C'était graphiquement supportable avec un framerate plus ou moins honnête mais les niveaux étaient bien plus découpés que sur PC avec des temps de chargement importants entre eux.

    Par ailleurs, la manette PS2 n'a jamais été très maniable pour les FPS !    A l'époque je n'avais pas un PC à même de le faire tourner de manière satisfaisante, alors je m'étais rabattu sur la version PS2. C'était graphiquement supportable avec un framerate plus ou moins honnête mais les niveaux étaient bien plus découpés que sur PC avec des temps de chargement importants entre eux.

    Par ailleurs, la manette PS2 n'a jamais été très maniable pour les FPS ! toujours est-il que dans le genre infiltration cyberpunk avec une partie RPG (si l'on peut dire) assez développée, Deus Ex PS2 reste une adaptation console très correcte et un jeu agréable et novateur malgré quelques longueurs et redondances.    … Expand
  33. 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.
  34. 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.
  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. 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 .
  37. 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
  38. 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.
  39. AnonymousMC
    Jul 8, 2008
    10
    If you haven't played this game, I envy you, it's one of the finest examples of it's genre. The learning curve is somewhat steep and the first level is one of the hardest in the game, but the story and everything else about the game is well worth the effort you'll put into that first level and more. It redefined the FPS genre and revitalised it. Superb gaming.
  40. AnonymousMC
    Sep 21, 2008
    10
    A masterpiece, just so ahead of its time. Just epic in its scope, and while it's not flawless by any means, it's just one of the most amazing games ever made.. the depth and detail in the story.. all the way through to the final quote at the end - it feels like you've been through an experience - how games should be. Sadly there's not many like this one.
  41. GilbertM.
    Nov 19, 2002
    10
    Oh...my...good...God... this...game...is...good.... though I wish people would stop calling it an FPS (Metacritic an honourable exception). It's a damn RPG! Just because it's in first person and your character holds a gun, doesn't mean it's an FPS! It's much deeper and more complex than that.
  42. PeterK.
    Apr 19, 2004
    10
    One word - SICK.
  43. JamesM.
    Nov 27, 2005
    10
    What the last few guys said. Best game ever.
  44. AndrewA.
    Dec 16, 2005
    10
    This game is a MUST play for any pc gamer
  45. Darkmage
    Feb 23, 2005
    10
    To give you some idea of how amazing this game is, I just re-installed it and played the entire thing (Jan & Feb 2005) for a 2nd time. It was as absorbing and amazing as when it was first released. I didn't feel the need to cheat on the game at all, even the 2nd time through. If you missed this game, you really MISSED the best game of the new millenium.
  46. JesseC.
    Aug 21, 2006
    10
    Amazing story, engaging gameplay, multiple paths throuh every level, great dialogue and voice-overs, cool weapons and locations, cool abilities, bio-modding yourself is great too. Nothing at all bad to say about this game. Been my favorite game since it's release.
  47. AndrejG.
    May 23, 2007
    10
    It is definitelly the best game ever for me. I played it 10 times :).
  48. Borisg68
    Jun 25, 2007
    10
    A game just as compelling as HL2 and yet it is seven years old. Endlessly replayable, one of the most epic storylines in gaming history, graphics that don't make me want to throw up, great techno music, gameplay as rich as you want it to be in every situation- Deus Ex really has it all. Forget what's happening with the 360 and PS3- this game on the PC IS NEXT GENERATION. A game just as compelling as HL2 and yet it is seven years old. Endlessly replayable, one of the most epic storylines in gaming history, graphics that don't make me want to throw up, great techno music, gameplay as rich as you want it to be in every situation- Deus Ex really has it all. Forget what's happening with the 360 and PS3- this game on the PC IS NEXT GENERATION. Unsurpassed to this day.… Expand
  49. AnonymousMC
    Dec 17, 2008
    10
    Number one game I have ever played. I'm truly sorry if you encountered bugs or found it too hard or determined that the graphics are too dated, because you are missing out on the pinnacle of video gaming. Other than surface level issues due to aging (textures, limited NPC voice actors and models, ets.), the game is perfect.
  50. 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.
  51. AnonymousMC
    May 29, 2008
    10
    This is without a doubt, the best game I have ever played. And I have played a fair number of them. I don't see how people are giving this game low scores.

    This is a defining classing of gaming, if you have not played it yet there is no excuse. It costs at most $10 and since it came out in 2000 anyones PC can run it.
  52. 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
  53. 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
  54. 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....
  55. MichalW.
    Nov 18, 2003
    10
    Nothing compares to Deus Ex It's simply perfect.
  56. MattK.
    Dec 31, 2003
    10
    Simply amazing......the whole skill system is brilliant and the game has good action puzzles and humour. i guess i suck tho, i died like 6 times on the first lvl on easy setting......its not exactly a shooter as i thought, but still amazing im getting used to it now. you have a lot less ammo then in most games, which forces you to conserve your shots. simply amazing. i cant wait to try Simply amazing......the whole skill system is brilliant and the game has good action puzzles and humour. i guess i suck tho, i died like 6 times on the first lvl on easy setting......its not exactly a shooter as i thought, but still amazing im getting used to it now. you have a lot less ammo then in most games, which forces you to conserve your shots. simply amazing. i cant wait to try the second one too.… Expand
  57. 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.
  58. MetaP.
    Dec 5, 2006
    10
    An almost seemless blend of flawless RPG elements with fully exciting action/FPS gameplay that will most likely be used as a brilliant example of gaming for years to come. An engaging plot, deep characters, a variety of available playstyles, and truly well-done gameplay create Deus Ex - a masterpiece.
  59. MatthewC.
    Sep 29, 2006
    10
    Deus Ex is my personal favourite game on any platform, the freedom is intelligent, the gameplay dynamic and addictive, and the storyline rivals books and beats most movies. This game is the best game ever made. No overstatements. It's perfect. This game is criminally underscored by critics.
  60. RichardD.
    May 24, 2007
    10
    This is almost certainly the best game I have played during my 30 year gaming "career". It is a shining example of a games developer getting almost everything right. The quality of the script writing and plot development was way ahead of other games, and better than most films too.
  61. AnonymousMC
    Jun 12, 2007
    10
    Simply one of the best games ever made. Richly detailed world, fresh dialogue, and amazing storyline. The futuristic cyberpunk world is so well done that it makes one feel as if he's living in it.

    The replay value is immense: there are three different possible endings.

    Get the high definition texture pack to make the graphics a little better. http://www.offtopicproductions.com/hdtp/ .
  62. JesperS.
    Jun 16, 2007
    10
    Simply put: The best FPS I have ever played. I am writing this comment in mid 2007 and DeusEx is from 2000. It is 7 years old ... and still the best! I even bought it for my younger brother (who had never heard about it before) and he is absolutely amazed. Don't miss this game - no matter what year you live in!
  63. GaborA.
    Nov 11, 2003
    9
    A dystopian materpiece adapted into a game. The most mind augmenting experience since Metal Gear Solid.
  64. jc_denton
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    I chose my nickname based on this game's protagonist. Needless to say, it's the greatest game of all time, and it's a milestone in the genre of immersive sims.
  65. iamkyo90
    Dec 20, 2019
    10
    Uno de los mejores juegos de la historia de los videojuegos, lo terminé creo... que 5 o 6 veces, ya me sabía de memoria varias cosas y sentía que todavía podía exprimirlo más
  66. 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
  67. tomtaietot
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    Best game of my life ! I can still remember the emotions ... was playing this in the new year eve of 2001 ... didn't wanted to go to the party because I got so addicted to this gem.

    This and witcher 3 - best games ever made.
  68. 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
  69. strogg
    Dec 14, 2020
    10
    Deus Ex is still an amazing game! The atmosphere, the soundtrack, the level design and the number of ways you can go about each mission have all stood the test of time!
  70. 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.
  71. inkblowout
    Jan 21, 2017
    10
    Deus Ex in my opinion is the greatest game of all time.

    A mix of system shock, splinter cell and half life. This RPG/Action/Stealth game was revolutionary when it came out and there is honestly no game like this in this generation. Even the other Deus Ex games don't hold up to this masterpiece and I'll explain why. Firstly the mission and level design is some of the greatest I've    Deus Ex in my opinion is the greatest game of all time.

    A mix of system shock, splinter cell and half life. This RPG/Action/Stealth game was revolutionary when it came out and there is honestly no game like this in this generation. Even the other Deus Ex games don't hold up to this masterpiece and I'll explain why.

    Firstly the mission and level design is some of the greatest I've ever seen and they it's the same as in hitman 2: Silent Assassin. The missions are based of hub levels and they really aren't linear when you approach these missions. For example in the new york mission to find the NSF's generator, you must find out which building it is in. Use the map as a clue, talk to people and to find a back door to the path of the building and once you do that, you can approach the building however you want. You can go through the front doors or go around the back and even the rooftops. You have so many options to approach these missions that they give a lot of replaybility for these type of levels. Sure some hubs are smaller and more straightforward (Ocean lab, Area 51) But generally the hubs (no matter how big or small.) It leaves a bunch of room to approach a mission however you want. And plus in the bigger hubs, you can do a ton of exploration as well.

    Secondly the story is prefect and memorable (probably due to nostalgia) Unlike the Prequels, the first Deus Ex really shines on it's storytelling, with it's character development, dialogue & the controversial topics, the game really excels in the storytelling department. The prequels fail on this because due to the fact that many of it's controversial topics were limited and the lack of an interesting villain wasn't present. DX doesn't hold back on the storytelling, the story will keep you engaged from start to finish.

    Overall this has to be the best game I've ever played, with it's numerous gameplay possibilities and it's excellent storytelling, usually I have something negative but not this review, this game ran flawlessly and I found zero problems with the story and gameplay. I find the game to be shorter than the prequels but I find it to be at it's sweet spot on it's length. This game deserves to be GOAT even if others don't agree we can say it's one of the best. Look at the reviews, people love this game, it's a cult following pretty much.

    I'd seriously recommend this game to everyone.    … Expand
  72. anarky321
    Aug 25, 2016
    10
    a game that has managed to stay in my 'top 5' for over 15 years

    if you haven't played it all the way through at least once you really, truly, are missing out
  73. DiegoParedesHD
    Aug 1, 2020
    9
    Excelente FPS con toques de rpg basado en un estilo cyberpunk.tiene una histora muy buena
  74. 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.
  75. 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
  76. 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
  77. 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.
  78. 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
  79. 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
  80. 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.
  81. 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
  82. 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
  83. 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.
  84. 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.
  85. 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.
  86. 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
  87. 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
  88. 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
  89. 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.
  90. 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.
  91. 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
  92. 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
  93. Nomax
    Apr 22, 2020
    10
    Гениальнейшая игра была для своего времени, даже сейчас может дать прикурить некоторым сполна.
  94. 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.
  95. 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
  96. 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
  97. 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
  98. 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.
  99. 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.
  100. 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?
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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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