Thief: Deadly Shadows

 PC
Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 45 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 41 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 45
  3. Negative: 0 out of 45
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  1. Edge Magazine
    70
    Series veterans may find there's no individual mission that can compare to past highlights like the nails-down-a-blackboard dread of Return To The Cathedral or the emergent possibilities of Life Of The Party, but they remain admirably clever pieces of level design. [July 2004, p.101]
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  2. XGP Gaming
    66
    The biggest fault I found in Deadly Shadows is the A.I. The guard’s awareness at one point can be very high, but then in other situations you’d think he was deaf.
  3. Game Informer
    73
    It's a decent play, but it didn't steal my heart the way that I had hoped. [July 2004, p.113]
  5. PC Gamer
    74
    Not everything it should've been, but sporadically brilliant and usually fun. [July 2004, p.56]
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Awards & Rankings

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#21 Best PC Game of 2004
19
#19 Most Discussed PC Game of 2004
17
#17 Most Shared PC Game of 2004

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User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 322 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 264 out of 322
  2. Mixed: 38 out of 322
  3. Negative: 20 out of 322
  1. CatNight
    May 7, 2011
    10
    I love all of the thief games they are entertaining with interesting stories. This is a good game if you like to use strategy and be naughty.I love all of the thief games they are entertaining with interesting stories. This is a good game if you like to use strategy and be naughty. :p Not a run up and kill stuff and make everything explode sort of game. Hours of fun and glory.… Full Review »
  2. korthaj
    Sep 16, 2011
    10
    This is one of the best games i have ever played, the story and atmosphere just sucks you in to this world of its own. Every single level is aThis is one of the best games i have ever played, the story and atmosphere just sucks you in to this world of its own. Every single level is a masterpiece and all of the supporting voice acting, sounds and music is there to spellbound you, it feels like every single character in this game has a personality. This is really a thriller with a story that makes you want to find out whats going on and whose dark hand it is moving the pawns in such a sinister way.

    What is locked - can be opened. What is hidden - can be found. What is yours - can be mine    … Full Review »
  3. Billtalent
    Oct 7, 2012
    10
    This game was the first game I had ever seen or played. It was what got me into gaming and it made me love stealth. Now whenever I play an FPSThis game was the first game I had ever seen or played. It was what got me into gaming and it made me love stealth. Now whenever I play an FPS I find a way to be sneaky when its not what the game is about. If you dont care about graphics then pick up this game. If I could describe it in any outher way it would be a double rainbow all the way.… Full Review »
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