Thief

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  1. Avadon
    Feb 25, 2014
    5
    The smaller scale of the levels is not my main problem with the game, Deadly Shadows also had smaller levels compared to the previous games, but they oozed personality and atmosphere, from the pitch black forge with the immortal golems to the zombie ship at the harbor to Shalebridge Cradle. This, however, does not. There are not many locations in Thief that are memorable, it all feelsThe smaller scale of the levels is not my main problem with the game, Deadly Shadows also had smaller levels compared to the previous games, but they oozed personality and atmosphere, from the pitch black forge with the immortal golems to the zombie ship at the harbor to Shalebridge Cradle. This, however, does not. There are not many locations in Thief that are memorable, it all feels pretty generic. They also seem to have largely ignored the heavy Steampunk art design of the previous games, which makes things worse. The story is also uninteresting. As for the graphics, they are a mixed bag. The lighting and fog are great, while texture quality is rather poor. The game also looks like it lacks the high contrast black of the previous games, it looks washed out and grey as if the developers were afraid of the shadows, ironically enough. "Batman vision" also looks out of place in a Thief game. Good things? The PC version runs well and the difficulty is highly customizable, if you turn everything apart from the vision indicator off you can have an experience close to the older Thief games, although unfortunately a more boring one. Overall, I don't think this is worth full price, but perhaps it's worth playing through when it goes 50% off. At around 8 hours to completion, it is also about half as long as one would expect from such a game. Even Last of Us took about 15 hours to finish, this game is definitely way too short. What a shame.… Expand
  2. Long_Tom_Jhon
    Feb 25, 2014
    5
    I am going to say right off the bad that this review is entirely based on Thief being viewed as a standalone game. That being said, it still is very lackluster and can hardly overcome its weaknesses to be a good game. In short, it is an average game, it isn't terrible like Ride to Hell but it hard to recommend unless you are desperate to play a stealth game and have already played Mark ofI am going to say right off the bad that this review is entirely based on Thief being viewed as a standalone game. That being said, it still is very lackluster and can hardly overcome its weaknesses to be a good game. In short, it is an average game, it isn't terrible like Ride to Hell but it hard to recommend unless you are desperate to play a stealth game and have already played Mark of the Ninja, The original Thief trilogy, The Deus Ex series with stealth runs and Dishonored.

    Level design:
    Levels, excluding the hub/city, are highly linear and the optimal route of the player is apparent. The best analogy for these linear sections is to equate them to hallways with cubbyholes on the sides with loot. Sure, you can go into the cubbyholes but they rarely help the player progression because many of them are dead ends and the player has to go back onto the path made by the developers. The question one should ask when playing Thief 4 is, "how did the devs want me to play this level." Not, "how should I beat this level."

    Player movement:
    The player cannot jump unless promoted too by the game, further limiting their actions to traverse a level and avoid traps that are in the game. As much as the developers want to believe, jumping is not a "contextual action". However, you can "swoop", an ability that is simply a dash that makes you hard to detect in lighted areas and can be chained in succession. Does it make up for the lack of an ability to jump without being prompted?

    Audio:
    After playing the game for a few hours, it will become apparent that the dialog and audio in the game repeats allot. The dialog itself in the game and cut scenes are uninspired. The audio transitions of being undetected and being engaged are poorly executed. Finally, the sound track for this game is hardly memorable, a shame from a triple A game.

    Graphics:
    This is one of the few strong points of the game, it isn't ugly, and in fact it is atmospheric. The textures are decent and the particle effects bring this world to life. There is a good contrast between the light and dark areas of the game but the washed out grey shadows makes you feel like the enemies should see you because you are not immersed in total darkness.

    AI:
    The AI is highly unaware of the world around it unless you put out light sources or throw a bottle to draw its attention. It can still detect you if you are not careful but it is easy to outsmart the AI.

    Combat:
    I do realize that this is a stealth game but it is poorly done when you are forced to do it. You can only attack with your blackjack, you cannot parry, but you can dodge. This close combat is highly repetitive especially in later levels where it takes 10-15 hits to kill an enemy. Finally, Garrett only has one audio file that plays whenever you attack which is, "EH", which is very annoying when repeated. It is quite clear that combat was not a focus of the game but it is neither enjoyable nor satisfying when you are forced to fight.

    Story (no spoiler mode):
    There isn't very special here, it is boring and does not help the player engage with the context of this world.

    In conclusion, Thief 4 on its own isn’t terrible but it isn’t a good game either. It falls flat of the triple A standard and can hardly match other giants in the stealth genre.    … Expand
  3. mthilliard
    Feb 27, 2014
    5
    I came into this game thinking that it would be great. I'm really into stealth games that have a great degree of difficulty, because I think the difficulty is what makes it immersive. I'm gonna start off by saying that that graphics, for the most part, are very well done. The map of the city is useless. Most doors are unable to be opened, which is terribly disappointing for a stealth game,I came into this game thinking that it would be great. I'm really into stealth games that have a great degree of difficulty, because I think the difficulty is what makes it immersive. I'm gonna start off by saying that that graphics, for the most part, are very well done. The map of the city is useless. Most doors are unable to be opened, which is terribly disappointing for a stealth game, and makes the game seem very linear. AI is abhorrent and provides no level of immersion whatsoever. You can look a guard dead in the eyes 5 feet away in the dark and he'll have no idea you're there. It's weird that the animal AI is made to be better than human AI. I like the fact that birds and dogs will be alerted at sudden movement or noise. I feel as though the human AI should act differently from one another, so one person would be more alert than another to movement in darkness or the slightest sound. That's what creates immersion for me. Moving on, the dialogue between guards and monologue of guards is pretty terrible. Walking around an area, you can hear the exact same dialogue multiple times. The voice acting is cheap and a weak attempt at creating a natural environment. The volume of said dialogues physically don't make any sense, and HUGELY break immersion. The fact that you can be facing a man standing 15 feet away from you and you hear his voice in surround sound defies the physics of sound. Another very important point, as this is the first of the franchise that I have played, I feel absolutely no emotions towards any of the characters (playing through about 4 hours), and I don't even know why I'm a thief. I have no set purpose in this game, and that's why this game bores me.… Expand
  4. bboydp
    Feb 26, 2014
    5
    Score: 5
    This game is mediocre.
    Example: The game is like a quickly thrown together movie title game, they are basic, nothing really new or exciting, simply the same game we have all played before, but now with different colors. Conclusion: Save your money for when it drops to $10 or $15, because that is about all its worth. More and more of these big time companies are just    Score: 5
    This game is mediocre.

    Example:
    The game is like a quickly thrown together movie title game, they are basic, nothing really new or exciting, simply the same game we have all played before, but now with different colors.

    Conclusion:
    Save your money for when it drops to $10 or $15, because that is about all its worth. More and more of these big time companies are just trying to make a dime, instead they should try to make a game, then they would make more money. I have come to a point, that I will now wait for scores as to whether or not to buy a game, instead of buying a game and watching my hard earned cash go to waste, oh well, live and learn.    … Expand
  5. aGUYtoREMEMBER
    Feb 25, 2014
    5
    Not a overall bad game, but it is short and not really developed as much as they hyped it up to be. The depth of the game is something that really bugged me because they really was not as much depth as I was expecting. Overall scores:
    -Gameplay: 6/10
    -smoothness: 7/10
    -Story: 6/10
    -depth: 5/10
    -controls: 5/10
    -appearance: 7/10
    -over all: 5.5/10
  6. lamppu
    Feb 25, 2014
    5
    This game was bad enough for me to create a profile and submit a review just to warn fellow gamers to stay away from this stinker. Linear levels, mantling only on few pre-set points and constant handholding make this unworthy of the Thief name. Go play The Dark Mod or Dishonored, both games that are much more closer to the original classics.
  7. RichardRomano
    Feb 25, 2014
    7
    To Masterx1234. Are you nuts? A zero? Seriously dude, you need to get help if you think this game is a 0/10. That tells me you're so invested in the original game that you can't see past it. The game is atmospheric and fun -- all the reviews say this, even the negative ones. It's not hard to make a fair judgement here -- fine, you hated the game, but zero? You're a fanboy, nothing more.
  8. merc4hire
    May 28, 2014
    5
    The story is not interesting, the open world is pathetic and I wouldn't even call it an open world because it isn't open. The game has some issues on my AMD card and while the stealing is cool the combat needs work. All the arrows you have are interesting enough but the countering system is just plain bad.
  9. JimmyDamage
    May 1, 2014
    5
    At first sight, Thief 2014, might seem like the next badass thief-game, however it fails on many levels.
    The main problem with the game are the neverending loading screens, you can't even roam around the city without following predetermined corridors with a loading screen between every single one. When backtracking the enemies have all respawned as if it was a game of megaman back in the    At first sight, Thief 2014, might seem like the next badass thief-game, however it fails on many levels.
    The main problem with the game are the neverending loading screens, you can't even roam around the city without following predetermined corridors with a loading screen between every single one. When backtracking the enemies have all respawned as if it was a game of megaman back in the day, not that megaman was bad but it really breaks the immersion.
    Another huge problem is the clunky feel of the character, you're supposed to be a master thief and you can even make a simple jump when you want to, have to wait for a certain prompt/place to execute a jump.
    Do yourself a favor and buy Dishonored instead, it's a much better game in all aspects.    … Expand
  10. Magnethead
    Jan 1, 2015
    5
    Well... this is frustrating. Let that be the headline for this review.

    I played Thief back in the day and I still recall trembling with glee as I saw its cover and realized that someone had really made the game I always dreamed they would. And it was everything I hoped for and then some. I've played them all since then and even though Thief III started to lean towards the dull precipice    Well... this is frustrating. Let that be the headline for this review.

    I played Thief back in the day and I still recall trembling with glee as I saw its cover and realized that someone had really made the game I always dreamed they would. And it was everything I hoped for and then some. I've played them all since then and even though Thief III started to lean towards the dull precipice of console gaming, I still enjoyed a lot of it and preordered this reboot. I shouldn't have and I'm never paying for something they haven't made yet again. Ok so:

    Good things:
    The graphics capture the atmosphere really well. Certain parts of the city feel exactly like I imagine old London or something felt and that' very cool.

    Bad things:
    And that's why this is so bloody frustrating. They had the tools, they'd made the setup for this game and then they dropped it on the floor. The story is weak and not particularly engaging. Garret isn't his old self and a bit too emo. The level design is far from inspiring and you're mostly dragged along a linear course with no planning and few options. Moving the character around feels a bit clumsy and ancient which was fine in 99 but not so much now. Worst of all though: the sound is utterly messed up. You can't tell where voices come from and that's just not ok in a stealth game. It breaks immersion and makes it really hard to navigate the darkness in a stealthy way.

    In the end we needed more missions, more planning, less moving back and forth over the same (admittedly fairly gorgeous) cityscape. We needed a protagonist with a cynical story and his good old sarcastic approach to everything and one that felt like you were moving around a master thief and not a clunky dude from 99.

    This game was a big let-down. It wasn't all bad, it's playable, but it had SO much potential and could so easily have been a lot more. Frustrating.    … Expand
  11. Newbinator
    Dec 3, 2014
    5
    This is not a Thief game as you know it. This is something much worse. There's a lot of polish here, but at the end of the day it's just not fun. The Thief mythos has been redefined and the core mechanics have been changed.

    Did you enjoy making a pile of bodies on each level in previous Thief games while slowly progressing through? Gone; now the levels are extremely linear and    This is not a Thief game as you know it. This is something much worse. There's a lot of polish here, but at the end of the day it's just not fun. The Thief mythos has been redefined and the core mechanics have been changed.

    Did you enjoy making a pile of bodies on each level in previous Thief games while slowly progressing through? Gone; now the levels are extremely linear and encounters tend to act as a checkpoint through which you'll pass and immediately forget.

    Enjoyed collecting loot and meeting those value goals each level? Gone as well. The loot will literally obstruct your path. Levels feel more like a Mario game than Thief--the loot will jump out at you (especially now that it shines *and* you have focus vision to make it pop). Sure you can go slightly out of your way and grab a few more coins, but it's hardly worth it.

    Did you enjoy finding secret areas and the rewards within? Also gone. The secrets in this game are designed to be readily found so that everyone can find every secret during every playthrough. Worse still, the rewards inside tend to be unique loot which will go to your hideout to be stacked on each on a shelf or hung on a wall. Absolutely no gameplay rewards here.

    Did you enjoy the variety of enemies in the previous games? Gone again. There are two. TWO! types of enemies in the entire game. One of which is just a lazy version of the other, with sensitivity to noise and other triggers turned way up.

    Did you enjoy the AI of the previous games? Probably not, I know I didn't. Yet still it's worse here. Enemies rarely alert each other of events. Wandering civilians have been exchanged for caged birds and dogs. Yes, caged. They couldn't be bothered to make the dogs wander, so they just sit in a cage and bark.

    Did you enjoy using a variety of arrows to take down enemies? Pretty much gone. There are fewer arrow types, you can hold less of them (especially starting off), and they're extremely rare. Expect to use one or two a level.

    Did you enjoy knocking out opponents? Backstabbing them? Stealing arrows from an archer so he can't fight back? Gone. Gone. Gone. You have only a black jack now and there's no distinguishing knockouts from kills.

    Did you enjoy collecting keys and progressing through the level? Yup, gone. No keys here, just linear progression triggered by scripted events.

    I could go on, but i think you get the point. Is this a good Thief game? Definitely not. Is this a good game when not compared to the rest of the series? I'm afraid not. It does have a couple genuinely enjoyable moments, but those are few and far between, and they certainly don't make the between bits worth playing.

    Do yourself favor and skip this game. Fingers crossed that the Thief series doesn't end with this stinker.    … Expand
  12. soylinda21
    Sep 1, 2014
    5
    Overall, this is a pretty bad game. The story is so weak and bland that it's almost laughable. Maps are confusing and difficult to read. I've also encountered lots of glitches, which was not fun at all. The stealth gameplay is enjoyable up to a point, but it gets repetitive quite quickly. A waste of time.
  13. azeitona
    Dec 6, 2014
    5
    I never played the original, so my review is nostalgia-free... But, seriously... albeit the universe of the game is really nice and charming, well... the gameplay kind bored me. I really don't know what else to say. I wasn't engaged by any part of this game, other than its atmosphere. The gameplay and story just bored me, and I still did not finished it. And, honestly, I don't think I will...
  14. AbeMC
    Feb 21, 2018
    6
    Thief (2014) has tons of stuff to loot and intricate mazes for level design. However, the narrow city streets, linear missions, stupid AI and pathetically thin side-quests reveal there is little of the classic Thief dna present. Still a decent stealth game that tries to throw some action into the mix. High production values, some decent levels, fluid gameplay and great atmosphere makeThief (2014) has tons of stuff to loot and intricate mazes for level design. However, the narrow city streets, linear missions, stupid AI and pathetically thin side-quests reveal there is little of the classic Thief dna present. Still a decent stealth game that tries to throw some action into the mix. High production values, some decent levels, fluid gameplay and great atmosphere make Thief (2014) worth a purchase when discounted.
    Total size on my hard-drive (Master Thief edition): 25GB

    ++ Customizeable difficulty that goes beyond the usual Easy-Normal-Hard (though these are present as well). Thief uses a points system that lets you create your own level of difficulty. Want to have only one life? Killed in one hit? Limited / no ammo? It’s up to you.

    + Graphics. It takes some horsepower to crank the settings, but when you can, the result looks amazing.
    + Save anywhere, any time.
    + Rhythmic stealth gameplay. Spending too much time calculating the next move destroys the flow of the world around you. Save often, and take chances. I found a high risk / high reward style the most enjoyable way to play.
    + Horror elements. It needed more of this, but what we got is great. The asylum level (Chapter 5) is fantastic.
    + Every level design is a maze. Acquiring different tools can open up new paths.
    + From church windows to Ector’s “metal man” to the name of the inn, tributes to the older Thief series abound.

    +/- Decent story that is frustratingly open-ended. Yes, there are supernatural elements, but an attempt was made to keep things “realistic” - or at least based in a believable reality. It’s a personal tale of Garrett and a job that he messed up. Presentation is very Hollywood – complete with stereotypical shady characters and the occasional cheesy one-liner.
    +/- Soundtrack is decent, though it seems more suited to Batman than Thief.
    +/- Excellent sound design in general, but ambient npc conversations frequently glitch, triggering multiple instances at the same time over the top of each other.

    - Kleptomania simulator is the bulk of the gameplay. There’s important loot to be found, but most of the time you’ll be opening every drawer and cabinet in a house, hunting for silver spoons and gilded mirrors. And half of the time, the drawers that you open are empty anyway.
    - Only two major clients besides Basso, each of which provides three small missions.
    - Stupid AI. Guard paths are very predictable. Patient players will have little trouble ghosting the levels.
    - No fast-travel. Maybe this shouldn’t be a requirement in a Thief game, but it would have saved me the trouble of traveling from one end of the city to the other, using the same alleys and rooftops I’ve used many times before while enduring half-a-dozen loading screens. Fast-travel between inns / hideouts would have been appreciated.
    - Reused NPC character models. EVERYWHERE.
    - Reused ambient conversation. It’s not unusual to hear the same conversation between different pairs of guards twice within five minutes.
    - Small levels, usually more typical of ports of mobiles games (which Thief is not). Loading screens everywhere.
    - Pre-rendered cutscenes are oddly choppy.

    I enjoyed the time spent in Thief (2014), but those hoping for a modern embodiment of the classic Thief games will be very disappointed. A competent stealth adventure that is best in small doses – as the small scope and limited story cannot hide what eventually becomes repetitive gameplay.    … Expand
  15. Melgacius
    Aug 16, 2016
    6
    1- GENERAL

    Thief is a stealth action game that I've bought in a sale when I was playing Dishonored. I thought it was alike... well, it is, but is not as good as it could be. As the title suggests the game is based in stealing stuff, but we do it with no purpose. We are not Robin Hood, we just steal... maybe that's the purpose, but I think all this theft could have a meaning. It has    1- GENERAL

    Thief is a stealth action game that I've bought in a sale when I was playing Dishonored. I thought it was alike... well, it is, but is not as good as it could be.

    As the title suggests the game is based in stealing stuff, but we do it with no purpose. We are not Robin Hood, we just steal... maybe that's the purpose, but I think all this theft could have a meaning. It has not.

    The game goes in Victorian London, now ruled by a tyrant for some reason. After the opening scene we spend most of our gameplay trying to explained what happened then and after that. Not much of a plot, but it seems all the story is kinda weak. The voice acting and character building was not very good also.

    2- GAMEPLAY

    But the game is about stealing and stealth, and in that aspect it's great. We are often confronted with hard sections where it seems impossible to go through without being noticed by the guards. So most of the times I just knock them or put an arrow on their heads. The game is very difficult, and even on normal it was clearly hard for me to go through. Despite that, the AI is bad, with some bugs that I've learn to exploit. That does not ruin the fun.

    The game is not open world though, and we have a lot of loading screens between sections. That takes some of the immersion, since some of those could take up to 10 seconds on my laptop.

    The controls are just frustrating, since we never know how to do something. Sometimes we are able to do an action just jumping, others we have to press a determined button...

    The graphics are good, and I have no problems running the game in medium setup, that helps a lot.

    The score mechanism gives the game some replay ability, but I warn that I do not know how can someone go through the game unnoticed. Well, maybe I'm just bad.

    3- CONCLUSION

    I've enjoyed the game, but I've never have that feeling of immersion. I've quit before the ending also. The problem was that I was always comparing the game to dishonored, and he always lost. If you are able to ignore the bad story and the loading screens you will have a rather good stealth game where you will love to steal everything. But I've noticed the €29.99 price tag, and even knowing that the game is on sale a lot of times, it's annoying that the producers keep it at so high prices, it's just unreal and that's the reason I thumbed it down.    … Expand
  16. SirHallin
    May 25, 2018
    6
    In spite of what appear to be good intentions, and honestly a very well developed polished game in its own right, it fails as a stealth game, it might oversell its tone, and it is most certainly a bastard child of its predecessors.

    IF i had to TLDR for those of you on a time constraint, or illiterate add fools, i would say that the game is fundamentally a good game, but lacks identity,    In spite of what appear to be good intentions, and honestly a very well developed polished game in its own right, it fails as a stealth game, it might oversell its tone, and it is most certainly a bastard child of its predecessors.

    IF i had to TLDR for those of you on a time constraint, or illiterate add fools, i would say that the game is fundamentally a good game, but lacks identity, and proves that Eidos trusts more in their hivemind than the integrity of the brand they revive. This is sometimes the case with the deus ex reboot too, but not even close to how bad thief disrespects the soul of the series.

    The gameplay sells itself as a competent stealth title, and it would be, if not for oddities with AI, lack of context clues and sound development, and a few too many funnels towards scripted cinematic hands off or limited interaction sequences. Ill admit they were almost selling me on those moments, if not for the fact that i know eidos montreal is capable of delivering those moments with actual gameplay.
    In the places where they wanted to tribute the series roots they appear to step on them with some form of arrogance that is only the shadow of artistic integrity. The franchise could have kept its incredible lore roots with some minor modernizing that only the most staunch would critique...but they decided to actually scrap all but the general structure of what they THOUGHT a thief game was. Instead of reimagining these pillars of the series they knocked them down....completely.
    No factions. Just guards and thieves and some arcane goofsters. And by removing some of the high fantasy elements those factions brought with them they also cut down the tone from being dark but charming, to crass and grimdark....why do that? edgy sells i guess.
    Garrets trademark metal eye. nope thats magic now. new backstory for how he gets it. New daughter like figure we actually DONT GET TO CARE ABOUT because we spend one moment with her basking in her stupidity before 90% of the game goes by without hardly seeing another woman and when we are reintroduced to her shes not really a character....the story skirts on with a few idignities but nothing really compelling. Even the games chief antagonist is a one note angry evil guy who you can hardly really learn about. Hes just a sadist aparently. And the behind the scenes evil bad guy overlord the baron...yeah you dont learn much about him either.

    There is a reason why the user score for this game is so mediocre, because this game and its contemporaries owe homage to some of the greatest games of all time, a real sacred cow of games. Thief 2, system shock, and deus ex. the holy trinity of late 90s genius that influenced EVERYTHING YOU KNOW AND LOVE!
    Looking glass studios may be gone, and this might have been an attempt to keep the series from stagnation, but its not...its a way to keep an IP making money for the current incarnation of EIDOS. And i guess its got some value as a game on its own...its just painfully hollow and insulting to bare that this game could have been so much more. Its fine, but it would BE GREAT if it just never existed or was actually a thief game.    … Expand
  17. ATTin
    Jun 1, 2019
    6
    Story: 5, Gameplay: 6.5, Graphics: 7. This game has potential, but somehow turned out mediocre
  18. Bodislav
    Jan 19, 2021
    6
    BEST GAME EVER 10/10 .
  19. PcaMutton
    Oct 21, 2020
    6
    O jogo têm um bom gráfico e mecânicas legais mas como joguei os anteriores, não achei tão legal quanto.
  20. Gorbunov2004
    Apr 25, 2021
    6
    Мне непонятно зачем в игре подобие открытого мира можно было сразу переносить на новую миссию а не бегать от точки А до точки Б. Воровать не очень интересно игра вроде про вора странно да? Много разных видов стрел ,не удобно то что Гарретт может носить только по 1 бутылке. Система стэлса странная к примеру: если враг ничего не подозревает то ты можешь у него перед носом прокрасться а еслиМне непонятно зачем в игре подобие открытого мира можно было сразу переносить на новую миссию а не бегать от точки А до точки Б. Воровать не очень интересно игра вроде про вора странно да? Много разных видов стрел ,не удобно то что Гарретт может носить только по 1 бутылке. Система стэлса странная к примеру: если враг ничего не подозревает то ты можешь у него перед носом прокрасться а если он начал что то подозревать то у него сразу пнв врубается странно как то. Сюжет не очень интересный!… Expand
  21. F3T1W
    Aug 27, 2021
    5
    Thief simulator, fully meets all expectations, good stealth and so-so plot.
  22. josh247kiler
    May 21, 2014
    6
    This game was'nt the best game in fact it's the 2nd worst in the series it's just a little open world that's really confusing and there's really not a lot stuff to buy with the money you collect. The 1st mission was fantastic it had a jewelry store and in it was guards a safe and a ton of loot and the best part is it's optional and felt right into the story then it all went down hill withThis game was'nt the best game in fact it's the 2nd worst in the series it's just a little open world that's really confusing and there's really not a lot stuff to buy with the money you collect. The 1st mission was fantastic it had a jewelry store and in it was guards a safe and a ton of loot and the best part is it's optional and felt right into the story then it all went down hill with bad voice acting clunking aminations and the open world got boring after the 1st hour and all of looked the same. Still it was a nice change of pace and the stealth was awesome i just wish that they went more in depth into the story the controls and the combat… Expand
  23. v3ctor
    Mar 10, 2014
    6
    Okay I'll rank this game by five main elements - story, game play, graphics, sound and re-playability.

    Story - 4/10 - A really awful story in my opinion. Characters are poorly explained and I felt there was simply no narrative to explain what was happening properly. This game has one of the worst story endings I've ever encountered. The game had its moments where it looked like the    Okay I'll rank this game by five main elements - story, game play, graphics, sound and re-playability.

    Story - 4/10 - A really awful story in my opinion. Characters are poorly explained and I felt there was simply no narrative to explain what was happening properly. This game has one of the worst story endings I've ever encountered. The game had its moments where it looked like the writers figured it out but quickly descended back into banality.

    Game play - 7/10 - Actually not surprisingly too bad in my opinion. Yes, there are a few frustrating design flaws in the game such as the lack of proper jumping (very dumb decision imo) and the annoying repetitiveness of opening windows all the time. But otherwise, when you're sneaking, this game really is a lot like the other thief games. I found the game play at its worst during some of the "action" scenes - which do not fit the overall game play and feel rather jarring.

    Graphics - 8/10 - I didn't find the graphics to be the latest or greatest, but none the less they were very pretty. The artwork in the game was very gothic and I felt it was very professional. It's a shame some of the cutscenes felt very poorly rendered, they never were really impressive like the other thief games (I still get Goosebumps watching the original games cutscenes to this day).

    Sound - 3/10 - Awful. Looping dialogue, broken cutscene audio, terrible voice acting, bad sound propagation. Half the time I had no idea where noises were coming from - a real shambles. Sound is what makes the Thief games so damn impressive after many years - sure the graphics of Thief 1 & 2 have aged but their sound engines are still extraordinary compared to most modern games. You could literally close your eyes and hear when a guard was approaching, you could hear every tile under your feet as you tiptoed around banks and cathedrals. But this new game fails utterly to recapture that feeling. A terrible shame in my opinion.

    Re-playability - 6/10 - I felt the main story of the game was so bad I'd never re-play it again. However the saving grace for this game is the "side missions" that can be played via Basso. Thankfully they don't seem too bad, in fact I felt they were closer to the spirit of the original games than the main story. It was just a shame there aren't enough side missions to save this game from the terrible main storyline.

    Overall - based on the five main elements I give this game 28/50 so around 6/10. For me the highlights of this game are the visuals and some of the sneaking game play is fun. But sadly I felt the game was badly let down by a terrible story, unforgivable sound bugs and some very odd design choices.    … Expand
  24. dissolver
    Mar 10, 2014
    6
    У Thief много проблем. В первую очередь это схема города и выстроенные локации, неудобно соединённы между собой. Несмотря на то, что город безусловно красивый, детальные примечательности, есть где побегать, что поискать, поворовать, но проходить одни и те же перекрёстки с переубитыми несколько раз вражиной, это не айс. Конечно можно стелсить, стелсить одну и туже улицу много много раз, ноУ Thief много проблем. В первую очередь это схема города и выстроенные локации, неудобно соединённы между собой. Несмотря на то, что город безусловно красивый, детальные примечательности, есть где побегать, что поискать, поворовать, но проходить одни и те же перекрёстки с переубитыми несколько раз вражиной, это не айс. Конечно можно стелсить, стелсить одну и туже улицу много много раз, но это неинтересно, да и незачем, статистику не меняет, концовку не портит. Квесты брать долго. Второй момент — простой сценарий, на 2-4 стр. Истории героев, их характер, раскрывается очень вяло, а ведь было где развернуться. Стелс-загадки слабо завлекают.

    Что хорошо. Графика, свет, цвет, технологично, приятно, несмотря на некоторые проблемы с оптимизацией. Прекрасный саундтрек и звук, погружает, отлично. Общее окружение, город, улицы, замечательно. Город, не openworld, но побродить есть, где.

    Итого, что-то упустили, другое прекрасно сделали. Концовка оставила впечатление не до конца рассказанной истории. Жаль.    … Expand
  25. Soul_Venom
    Mar 16, 2014
    5
    First of if you rated the game higher tan say a 7 [generous] you don't know what you are talking about. Having played thief games before Let me first say that the dialogue rates an F-, characters that repeat the same lines over and over every couple seconds? Are you bloody serious? Worst I have ever encountered in any game. Then the lack of effort they put into the game, stealing dozens ofFirst of if you rated the game higher tan say a 7 [generous] you don't know what you are talking about. Having played thief games before Let me first say that the dialogue rates an F-, characters that repeat the same lines over and over every couple seconds? Are you bloody serious? Worst I have ever encountered in any game. Then the lack of effort they put into the game, stealing dozens of pens, letter openers and tea cups etc. Really? What a complete lack of effort and imagination. With the technology available and the open sandbox worlds such as Fallout and Assassin's Creed I expected far more than the small maps presented. It is supposed to be a city not a small village. Though the rooftop mazes were a nice touch. Making Garrets mechanical eye a limited use ability was also a foolish gimmick. Then there is the insulting lack of continuity with almost no reference to the pagans or hammerites or keepers. Even as a reboot they should have made honorable mention out of respect if nothing else. And why a reboot at all? I could go on but you get the point.… Expand
  26. tranxhdr
    Jun 5, 2014
    6
    I really had high expectations for this game since I am a fan of the franchise but wow quite a disappointment. I mean the game had its ups but they were mostly downs. Stealing items felt like a chore and not something exciting or an adventure. Predictable AI is so predictable. Hitman's AI blows this game out of the water. The graphics were pretty good which is probably the high point ofI really had high expectations for this game since I am a fan of the franchise but wow quite a disappointment. I mean the game had its ups but they were mostly downs. Stealing items felt like a chore and not something exciting or an adventure. Predictable AI is so predictable. Hitman's AI blows this game out of the water. The graphics were pretty good which is probably the high point of this game. The world also felt so restricted and empty. This game feels like they really rushed it and got an incomplete, unpolished game before the deadline. I just hope they next game, if there ever is one, to be a more polished and well-thought out Thief game.… Expand
  27. ArcticChod
    Jun 23, 2014
    6
    Really wasn't that great. I'm kind of sad I bought it for it's opening price. It brings stealth and all that, but something just feels missing. Like a few other reviews say, if you're new to the franchise, go for it. It may be fun for you. But for those of us who have played the original Thief Gold and The Metal Age, I'd recommend you steer clear. It doesn't stay very true to the originals at all.
  28. Echo9k
    Mar 9, 2014
    5
    Square Enix is doing a bad job with the franchises they don`t build from the beginning.
    e.g. Boss fights, you can ghost on all lvls too linear, glitchy.

    Im not a fan, but it didn't catch me as other Thief games. A very simpe soulless game.
  29. sweet
    Aug 8, 2015
    6
    It has some worthwhile moments, but it never reaches the heights of its predecessors and I never felt invested in the story. I found the missions a lot more enjoyable than navigating around the 'city' with its lifeless inhabitants. I feel it would have been a better game if they'd dropped that part completely and concentrated on creating more interesting missions like in the original.
  30. Hfx
    Mar 25, 2014
    5
    Boring plot set in a tiny city.
    Had regular frame rate drops
    Not a bad game per se, but if you enjoyed the original series it would probably be best to avoid this one
    If you HAVE to buy it rather wait for it to go on sale
  31. superkitty
    Mar 10, 2014
    5
    Not a terrible game, but glitchy and not the game for long-time followers of the thief franchise. turn off all help options and choose the highest difficulty and it feels like a far better game.
  32. Xanifur
    Mar 1, 2014
    5
    Quite a disappointment. In this installment, instead of feeling like a master theif you creep around and steel candle sticks, ink bottles, pens, and scissors. My my, I want to meet the person who thought that was a good idea. The controls are lacking, this would probably fare better as a 3rd person game. The AI are incredibly stupid, In that you can be crouched right next to them andQuite a disappointment. In this installment, instead of feeling like a master theif you creep around and steel candle sticks, ink bottles, pens, and scissors. My my, I want to meet the person who thought that was a good idea. The controls are lacking, this would probably fare better as a 3rd person game. The AI are incredibly stupid, In that you can be crouched right next to them and they won't even see you, not even if you are 10 feet in front of their faces. Numerous gameplay issues with, animation, AI are all present. I couldn't progress because an NPC was stuck in a doorway just spinning in circles, or couldn't switch my weapons after I switched to the bottle and could do nothing until I threw it.

    Not very well done.    … Expand
  33. Garfoodle
    May 18, 2014
    6
    Thief isn't a stealing my money

    Lets get this out of the way, I never played the original Thief games. Oh, I also didn't like Dishonored. So therefore, I should hate this game, right? Wrong(ish). In short, Thief is a good, fun, some times lackluster game that won't be redefining gameplay anytime soon. First off, I figure I should scream at the graphics. But instead of screaming, i'll    Thief isn't a stealing my money

    Lets get this out of the way, I never played the original Thief games. Oh, I also didn't like Dishonored. So therefore, I should hate this game, right? Wrong(ish). In short, Thief is a good, fun, some times lackluster game that won't be redefining gameplay anytime soon.

    First off, I figure I should scream at the graphics. But instead of screaming, i'll be kissing them. Thief is VERY pretty. The city, shadows, and textures are just plain...beautiful. The game takes place nearly at night, but that very stops it from looking good. Running it at Med. settings, the textures look about 100x better than most of the next-gen games. The same goes for the shadows. I mean, I want to say how realistic these look. Granted, I ran these at the max settings, but they look truly life-like. The city itself hasn't seen better days, graphically that is. Views over the city are rivaling Far Cry 3, and that's saying quite a bit. I almost forgot, the fires look beyond amazing, too. In short, if you want one of the prettier games to come out this year, pick this one up.

    Now to the story. As I said, I've never played any of the other thief games, but here is my take on it:The City(Thats really what its called) has been overrun by a plague. Garret got some super powers, at the cost of your "girlfriends" life. You, for some reason, want to...uhh...save her or something? Frankly, after that. I really stopped caring. After a point, I just started to skip the cut-scenes and more or less zone out. So, if theres anything to be said about the story, it's that it's forgettable, annoying, and was a general waste of Development time.

    Now to the all important gameplay. Well, its like Dishonored, just bad. *I'm not saying Thief is a D. Ripoff*. So, like I said. It revolves around sneaking around various places, to, well, steal stuff. But the stuff you steal isn't gold, or anything like that. Its magical objects, and documents, and stuff that aids in the shallow story. Granted, from time to time, you actually steal gold and the like. These rare missions of sneaking around and doing what Thief's do are amazing, and fun. But then back to the stealing documents...they are sadly more like the latest CoD game instead of a steal&stealth game. Action sequences, dull,forced combat, boss battles, and well, again, a lack of stealing makes these missions seem...weak.

    About the Stealth. Its done decently well. If you are walking in water, or on glass, you will be louder, and the Ai will find you. The maps are laid out in a way where there is always quick and sneaky ways to get around, but the thing is that most levels are too small for me to bother with the stealthy road. Your bow will 1 hit kill every enemy(With a headshot) and unlike Dishonored, the game won't get harder if you go around killing everything.

    Then in forced to use my stick. Like in thief games past, you,Garret, have a blackjack, a glorified stick. You can sneak up behind enemies and conk them on the head, which is all fine and dandy. But then when you get detected, your forced to engage in a sort of turn based fighting system. Not really, its in real-time, but well...The enemies hit you, you hit them, then you die. Unless,of course, you buy the focus upgrade that allows you to kill enemies in focus time. But aside from this, the combat its dull. You really cant make an escape, so if you get detected, you die.

    So a summary:Thief is a incredible looking game that is quite shallow outside of that. Forgettable characters, a lackluster story, and bad gameplay make this really not worth while

    6/10. Skip it    … Expand
  34. GolovA
    Aug 8, 2016
    6
    FAIL.

    Terrible voice acting - lacks any emotion and character. Very weak story line - starts nowhere, ends nowhere. Confusing, anticlimactic ending to say the least. Superficial, forced, heavy handed boss fights. Confusing map, annoying map-transitions, boring side missions except for two mediocre ones. Game has nothing to do with stealing. Whatsoever. After Deus Ex Evolution -    FAIL.

    Terrible voice acting - lacks any emotion and character.
    Very weak story line - starts nowhere, ends nowhere. Confusing, anticlimactic ending to say the least.
    Superficial, forced, heavy handed boss fights.
    Confusing map, annoying map-transitions, boring side missions except for two mediocre ones.
    Game has nothing to do with stealing. Whatsoever.

    After Deus Ex Evolution - i was shocked at this complete blunder that tries to pass itself for a "game".

    FAIL.    … Expand
  35. ItsDarkNinja
    Mar 9, 2014
    5
    The game is very boring if you ask me. It doesn't have a good story and gets very repetitive and boring as all you do is just keep stealing random stuff.
  36. deettis
    Mar 6, 2014
    5
    This game sure is no "Polly Adler" for in many ways it did let down those who waited this game for a long time. The game is not bad, but it should never have been published as a Thief game. A Thief game does not almost force encounters with the guards and gives a lot of room for players to plan their approach on a mission. Almost every time I've died in Thief reboot, I've died because IThis game sure is no "Polly Adler" for in many ways it did let down those who waited this game for a long time. The game is not bad, but it should never have been published as a Thief game. A Thief game does not almost force encounters with the guards and gives a lot of room for players to plan their approach on a mission. Almost every time I've died in Thief reboot, I've died because I THOUGHT that Garrett can jump over a half meter high obstacle! The developers know where the player should go to finish a mission or to lose a chasing guard, imagination is not supported.

    The difficulty in Thief reboot also feels quite cheap at many points: stairs are filled with porcelain and pathways are usually blocked by guard patallions instead of puzzles. Garrett feels like a clumsy guy who has found himself to be in a very hard situation. You never really are in control of his surroundings, you just hope for the best when moving forwards.

    Ever since The Dark Project, I've always wondered what kind of cool things I'll someday see regarding the AI in stealth games, but unfortunately Thied reboot did not answer to that question. Ask Polly if you don't believe me.

    Still, he game isn't bad, it has some really impressive things which show that the developers have some serious skills, but the game is simply missing "the essence" of a Thief game and you really can't tell what kind of game it really is. I sincerely hoped that Thief would set new standards to stealth genre, but it did not.

    Even though most of the times I was either too bored or annoyed by some aspect of the game, I finished the game out of respect to the original series.    … Expand
  37. True_Gamer07
    Feb 26, 2014
    7
    I had a big expectation about this 'Thief' reboot.But as a fan of the old game, I think it has delivered fairly but not lived up to the level I expected. Thief has some awkward design choices like:
    I can't jump or climb in my own way. Only the character will automatically climb up or jump from some ledges whereas in some cases it will not. It makes the movement to feel a bit artificial.    I had a big expectation about this 'Thief' reboot.But as a fan of the old game, I think it has delivered fairly but not lived up to the level I expected. Thief has some awkward design choices like:
    I can't jump or climb in my own way. Only the character will automatically climb up or jump from some ledges whereas in some cases it will not. It makes the movement to feel a bit artificial.
    Also in some cases I have to wait almost 5 minutes but still the guards will patrol in the same small area in same manner and I have nothing but to kill them which causes detection.
    Now coming to the positive sides, using the shadows and the fabulous 'Swoop' ability, remaining undetected is really satisfying.
    The game gives a high level of customization options to play as I wish, like I can turn the 'Focus' ability completely off and there are plenty of other options and the game favors this by rewarding.Also the graphics and world-detail is pretty good.
    I had great hope from Eidos after playing Deus Ex Human Revolution which is among the best games I have ever played. But it feels that even being under action-rpg genre, Deus Ex HR was a more satisfying stealth game than Thief. Overall I am happy to play the game as a stealth-game fan but the game had opportunity to give us something more.    … Expand
  38. saris1
    Mar 2, 2014
    5
    "Thief" is an alright game but seems to be a reboot rather than a continuation of the original series both in 'lore' and game-play. If you've never played any other of the games in the series you may enjoy this one but, if you have, you will probably find the newest incarnation of the Thief series rather vapid.

    Bottom line
    The overuse of scripted events ruins the game.
  39. noeltoh98
    Mar 2, 2014
    6
    There are many things to like about this game, while there are also, many things to hate. It is true, this game is very much like Dishonored, it's a stealth game, and there seems to be a disease that has caused many people to die, resulting in a very 'dark' story. However, it fails miserably to remake the game, or even come close to it.

    There seems to be a backstory to it, but since    There are many things to like about this game, while there are also, many things to hate. It is true, this game is very much like Dishonored, it's a stealth game, and there seems to be a disease that has caused many people to die, resulting in a very 'dark' story. However, it fails miserably to remake the game, or even come close to it.

    There seems to be a backstory to it, but since this is my first 'thief' game, I don't know if it does, and even if it did, I don't know it.

    What I don't like about this game is the controls, and I don't mean the buttons which are mapped to my keyboard, I mean the lack of freedom, in controls. For example, the routes you take are very limited, and even if you want to do something else, which you think will be smarter, let's say climb to the other roof and sneak past the enemy, if the developers didn't think of it, you can't do it. This is unlike Dishonored, which gives you the freedom to climb to any roof you want to, climb *almost* every object in the game, and control, almost again, everything you do in this game.

    For Thief, most of the things you do are decided by the developers, what objects you climb, and what path you take. Although they try to tell you that you a CAN do whatever you want, kill or sneak past the enemy, it hasn't really proved that freedom of choice was it's objective when creating the game. This has caused the game to feel rather linear, and at times, boring.

    This game is fun, don't get me wrong, if you like stealth games and don't mind mainstream storylines (don't expect any Bioshock or Dishonored), then this game is good for you. However, if you like deep storylines, with freedom of movement and decisions, then this game is not for you.

    To complete this, the developers of this game have made it a fun game, if only considering the aspect of 'Stealth', but have failed to make it fun, if one is not only looking for stealth, but for other aspects of a game too.    … Expand
  40. GimmeDaGun
    Feb 26, 2014
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm not one of the Thief purists, or hardcore Thief fans, but I'm one of those who played TDP, TMA (still my favourite) and TDS when they were released. I absolutely fell in love with the games and their mythos and lore. So I was looking forward to this game very much, since the day the project was announced. I did not like the idea of the reboot, the new voice actor and I definitely did not like the idea to make it a console game, but I tried to keep my mind open and these were not a deal-breaker for me. I bought the game and played it. So, my impressions (I try to keep it simple):

    The good:

    + art design and graphics (I find them pretty immersive and good) - the new City looks great.
    + atmosphere: it has a very dark and sick atmosphere, not so much steam-punk, but more like noir.
    + it's still about stealth and thieving (and in that it's pretty enjoyable)
    + high customisability
    + various thieving activities (traps, alternative routes, lockpicking mechanics, paintings, hidden doors etc.)
    + toolset
    + side missions
    + open hub (I always wanted to roam the city streets freely)
    + sound design: while it is different and does not live up to the originals, it is still good.
    + it's a fun and entertaining stealth game despite its obvious flaws

    The mixed:

    * Voice acting: it's not bad, but it's not top-notch either and the lip-sync is all over the place at times.
    * loading zones: while they don't annoy me to death, I don't see why couldn't they make this game without loading zones.
    * narrative focus: Thief told its story via its setting, the places you visited, the brief encounters with characters, scriptures and by Garrett's monlogues. It's still present in a way but here it's more like a cinematic adventure. I'm not sure it was a good idea to make it like that (especially for the story not being that good).
    * cutscenes: While they give a cinematic feel to the game I find them unnecessary and immersion breaking at times.
    * references to the old games and lore: now is it a reboot or a sequel set in the distant future of the Theif-universe with another character who's name is Garrett? I have the impressiona that the devs. could not decide where to take the franchise... I feel confusion and undecidedness from these signs.
    * AI: sometimes it works very well and believable, other times it is all around the place. Thankfully, most of the time I experienced the former.

    The bad:

    - Garrett: I do not hate him, nor I like him, which is a problem since he is the main character of this game. At least I should care for him or relate to him in some way, but I can't. He is not a well established character: you don't get to know anything about him, his motivations, his backround or place in the world, while every character he meets treats him like a rock star: "oh, yeah Garrett, the loner master thief, who does not get involved in anything and was missing for a year" - a big "WTF?" for the writers and directors. What's this constant vocal reminder of what Garrett's profession and supposed main characteristic is. Also I don't get why didn't they give him a different name. Garrett was Garrett. This guy is a totally different character in personality and behaviour (has potential, but fell flat). Orzari's delivery is not bad, but sometimes he tries too hard to be the Garrett of the original series with his voice. It does not work very well.
    - The characters: these guys do have potential, but suffer from the same problem as Garrett: no character establishment, no character development, no real story arc for them. They just randomly go on and off the stage in the story. No direction again.
    - The lore: it's a strange mixture of the old and some vague new one. Again I just can't see where they wanted to take this game or potential series.
    - The story: It's cliched (of course it is... most games' stories are like that), but it is lacking in various ways. The handling and direction of the characters seems a bit aimless, as mentioned earlier. The story arc feels very incoherent. You feel like there are missing missions and scenes which were cut from the story for some reason. Too many - important - things happen off screen. The direction of the story remains a mistery from the beginning to the end. You never really find out what moves the characters (from the main character to the nemesis). There's literally no ending to the story, it just ends with some very brief, anticlimatic, vague and confusing scene. In one word: While it has potential the story, lore and characters are written and handled very poorly (even I could do it better). Something's very off here.
    - level design: the maps are pretty small and claustrophobic, plus the mission progression is very linear. A huge gripe of mine.
    - the hub world is pretty boring: empty homes (no npc-s), repetitive side activities.
    - bugs, glitches (not very many, but there are a few)
    - you feel a bit handheld and directed... not a good thing in a Thief game.    … Expand
  41. Loucetios
    Mar 1, 2014
    6
    Here's the thing about Thief, yes the gameplay is incredibly mediocre.

    Yes the level design is linear and boring. Yes the ranking system is poor. But it looks incredible, the atmosphere is spot on, and the stealth aspects feel very much like a Thief game. Unfortunately there's many remnants of the 'Push X to do everything' angle they went with previously This game is worth it    Here's the thing about Thief, yes the gameplay is incredibly mediocre.

    Yes the level design is linear and boring. Yes the ranking system is poor.

    But it looks incredible, the atmosphere is spot on, and the stealth aspects feel very much like a Thief game.

    Unfortunately there's many remnants of the 'Push X to do everything' angle they went with previously

    This game is worth it if you have spare cash lying around and an incredible GPU sitting in your rig. It's not really a MUST have for a PC Gamer, but it's a nice throwback that falls just short of being a very good piece.

    Disregard the 10 reviews because this game is nowhere close to being a masterpiece, but disregard the low ratings too because at the end of the day this is still a very good game and a decent effort.

    It does feel very much like a Thief game even if some things are a bit off.    … Expand
  42. dimmy32
    Feb 25, 2014
    7
    Let me start by saying I loved Thief 1,2 and 3. There are good things about this game and some bad -
    The good =
    - Graphics on PC look pretty good overall, great use of light and fog, dark areas. NPCs look detailed enough. There's an odd out of focus peripheral vision thing, thats distracting. I love the rain and thunder effects. -Gameplay - the training level was challenging and fun. I    Let me start by saying I loved Thief 1,2 and 3. There are good things about this game and some bad -
    The good =
    - Graphics on PC look pretty good overall, great use of light and fog, dark areas. NPCs look detailed enough. There's an odd out of focus peripheral vision thing, thats distracting. I love the rain and thunder effects.
    -Gameplay - the training level was challenging and fun. I set mostly all options for helping you out at OFF- like focus, direction etc, for a much realistic feeling. Overall the gameplay is great, feels like Thief. Tense hiding moments. I love the dialogue of the NPCs, very entertaining and believable.
    I'm pretty hardcore when it comes to gaming style.
    The Bad -
    - cut-scenes had no sound at all !? wtf ?
    - weird glitches in keyboard controls. Sometimes the space bar does nothing, usually it works. Very irritating.
    - sound = plain stereo. I have an X-fi gamer sound card with some $$ Sennheiser headphones. Sound is critical in this game, but it sounds like mostly vanilla stereo sound all through.
    -linear progression...no free roaming. Makes you always sure you're in a game, not in a city. Very disappointing.
    -cant fall off of ledges ?? what the hell were they thinking ??
    - too much loot everywhere. The trademark of Theif is working hard to get a small amount of loot, so it feels awesome when you get something. This is easter egg hunting for kids...in fact the whole game feels like it was made for 10-12 year olds in some ways.

    Sadly, this game is more of a "what could have been", then what it really is. I understand the company had issues, employees quitting, many set backs....I'm glad they got it out the door, however this could have been THE best Thief game ever, easily, with just a few modifications. I couldnt care less if the voice actor isnt the same dude...the new voice is just great too. These are picky details, imo.

    I have to give it 7 at best.    … Expand
  43. Blackcompany
    Feb 26, 2014
    6
    Here we had a chance. To do something different. To experience something different. To build an open world/semi open world game about being a professional thief in an oppressed city. We had a chance to each experience our own Thief tale.

    And, as usual, the developers let us down. Imagine Thief wherein, if I am caught on a side mission and/or defeated in combat (depending on the mode    Here we had a chance. To do something different. To experience something different. To build an open world/semi open world game about being a professional thief in an oppressed city. We had a chance to each experience our own Thief tale.

    And, as usual, the developers let us down.

    Imagine Thief wherein, if I am caught on a side mission and/or defeated in combat (depending on the mode chosen) I fail that mission. And imagine this affecting my reputation, the availability of future gear and even jobs. Imagine each person's playthrough of Thief being just that little bit different, that little bit unique.

    Just...don't get too fond of the idea. Cause that's not the game you'll play here.

    Instead, we once again get a game whose developers thought they were making a movie. Every result of every pre-determined. All you have to do is keep reloading if you fail, and eventually, you'll unlock their pre-determined narrative experience. Every consequence of every action leading to nothing more than a binary win/lose dichotomy, with no middle ground. Just success of retry. Not even failure; just retry.

    Sure the game nails first person movement. The atmosphere is good. The city is fairly well put together so far. I can even - almost - forgive the removal of Garret's snide humor in exchange for his role as a walking video game instruction manual. There's a solid Thief narrative here.

    But its couched in yet another mediocre movie-wannabe video game. This remains the only entertainment medium whose audience has the potential to affect the outcome of the media they enjoy through direct participation.

    Too bad video game developers can't seem to grasp the possibilities inherent in that truth.    … Expand
  44. Amorphous_Blob
    Feb 28, 2014
    5
    Dull dull dull dull dull... Just started (and given up) but dialog is like a reject from a Final Fantasy script and the pick up everything - move on gameplay leaves me craving challenge, not difficulty necessarily but a challenging goal to accomplish.
  45. blubberguts
    Mar 13, 2014
    6
    Just not very good. I've already uninstalled it.

    1. Everything is linear. Forget exploring; mostly you're just following where the game wants you to go. You don't play this game; it plays you. 2. The colours are poor. Seems like someone thought a film-noir-esque palette of drab, washed-out shades would make it seem serious and dramatic; instead it just looks monotonous, lifeless and    Just not very good. I've already uninstalled it.

    1. Everything is linear. Forget exploring; mostly you're just following where the game wants you to go. You don't play this game; it plays you.

    2. The colours are poor. Seems like someone thought a film-noir-esque palette of drab, washed-out shades would make it seem serious and dramatic; instead it just looks monotonous, lifeless and cheerless.

    3. The camera does weird things. Click on an item and the camera zooms in close to watch your hands pick it up. This is a serious pain in the arse and after a while made me feel sick as it shook and lurched about..

    4. It doesn't feel like a thief game - in fact, it looks and feels like Dishonoured. Dishonoured is a great game, but I wanted a "Thief" game.

    5. Graphics, apart from the colour palette are not too bad. But in places there are laughable errors. Right at the beginning I opened a window onto a bay .... and saw the water moving around. Only someone had screwed up the scale; instead of advancing and receding by say a metre or so, the water moved entire boat lengths in a second, so fast that any boats in the bay and the bridge itself would have been shaken to bits in moments. How could someone not notice this? It's right there as soon as you open the window almost at the very start?

    6. The writing is kind of blah. How about they start hiring real writers? If you've got a multi-million dollar franchise please spend a couple of hundred K on a real writer. The script as it is seems about the same level as fan fiction. Next time please get someone who writes real books.

    7. The game suffers from consolitis. A lot of the decisions (Linearity, small draw distances, no real exploring) are obviously constraints placed upon the designers by their decision to make it compatible with consoles. But that means they cannot use the PC's strengths: the large drive space and greater memory. So you get a "consolised" game: A game cut into small easily digestible chunks for consoles.

    8. The game is dumbed-down. A lot easier than earlier "Thief" games. That's fine if you like that sort of thing, and some people will. Casual gamers might like it. But if you're looking for a game that will challenge you or make you think, better look elsewhere.

    To summarize: Meh. I'd rather play Thief 1, 2 or 3.    … Expand
  46. Rastrelly
    Mar 6, 2014
    6
    A pretty much mediocre game in every aspect, mostly due to poor leveldesign - I mean, seriously, a tunnel, a small hub to sneak, a tunnel, with long unneccessary "roam through the streets" parts? It's not a Deus Ex game, it's Thief!
  47. Zarunil
    Mar 14, 2014
    6
    I've completed the game and here's what I think. The game looks fantastic. The levels are very well done with an amazing attention to detail and they are fairly varied. The lighting is spectacular, some of the best I've seen. The AI is well made, but too predictable. There is not a lot of variation among enemies, mostly guards with swords or crossbows. However, that's alright, it's to beI've completed the game and here's what I think. The game looks fantastic. The levels are very well done with an amazing attention to detail and they are fairly varied. The lighting is spectacular, some of the best I've seen. The AI is well made, but too predictable. There is not a lot of variation among enemies, mostly guards with swords or crossbows. However, that's alright, it's to be expected in a Thief game.

    The stealth-play feels real and immersive. Picking locks is always fun, and I like how you can look through keyholes in doors, but I missed being able to gradually open doors. There are a lot of secret entrances, so it pays to keep an eye out for hidden switches and buttons.

    The difficulty options are insane, they really went all out. Huge props to the developers for including a great variety of difficulty options as well as HUD options. There are also a lot of graphics options, which is nice.

    The story is the worst part of the game. It really is a terrible, uninteresting mess, and a huge missed opportunity. With the exception of Garrett and - to some degree - Basso, I felt no connection with any of the characters. I couldn't care less what happened to them or what they did. A lot of the awful story is presented through poorly directed cutscenes, which does it no favors.

    The controls are another weakness of Thief. It is clearly made with consoles in mind because they opted for combining the Swoop movement key (think of the Blink ability from Dishonored) and the Climb key, which frequently made me climb objects instead of using swoop to close the distance to my enemies. Frustrating. Also, there is no jump key. Huge mistake, IMO. You can only jump at certain points, like if your character is standing next to an object that can be climbed or a gap that can be jumped. They also nerfed the rope arrow, one of the most iconic tools in the Thief series. You can only shoot the rope arrow on to certain wooden beams, and only in one certain spot on that wooden beam. As you can see, rope arrows are very limited in their use, enforcing the impression that the developers want you to approach situations in a certain way. It restricts your movement options and for me, having played the previous games in the series, feels dumbed down and on rails.

    I dislike the way the blackjack works. It feels clunky and very unresponsive to use, and I wish they had stuck with the way Thief: Deadly Shadows did it. The bow works very well, and there's a clear distinction between the different arrow types. However, like the rope arrow, certain arrows have extremely limited use. I never found a good way to use the Blast arrow, it was just expensive, rare and useless. The Flashbang works great, as does the Blunt arrow and Broadhead arrow. Being able to carry a bottle or glass jar to throw as a distraction works great.

    Overall, it's an 'pretty good' game if you can live with the irrelevant story and dumbed down controls.    … Expand
  48. UnbiasedOne
    Aug 4, 2014
    6
    It's how a stand alone rebooting should be done but as a modern stealth game it is terribly linear. For those wanting to look for the old Thief universe you are in for a shocking disappointment. There are no Keepers, Pagans, Hammerites, Undead, or Creatures. All there all to fight are the guards and the light. On the flip side of the coin, it nails the lifting of goods and pickpocketing.It's how a stand alone rebooting should be done but as a modern stealth game it is terribly linear. For those wanting to look for the old Thief universe you are in for a shocking disappointment. There are no Keepers, Pagans, Hammerites, Undead, or Creatures. All there all to fight are the guards and the light. On the flip side of the coin, it nails the lifting of goods and pickpocketing. It grants a very satisfying feeling when picking a place clean. The upgrades are actually helpful and the open end gameplay leaves the sadly small city to be picked dry and ability to replay missions to acquire loot that couldn't be obtained before after buying upgrades.

    The setting takes place as in a new world, Dark Project, Metal Age and Deadly Shadows never happened. This is a fresh start. As far as the story goes, don't even try to understand it and ignore the ending, easily the dumbest and confusing stories and lamest ending of a game I've seen in 2014. Once that is out of the way, the fun can begin of looting. It's a semi-sandbox that allows you to explore and take what you want.

    The hideout, while a new feature is not needed. There is not really anything to do here except look at the unique loot that you have acquired. The levels are designed well and the difficulty factor can be customized. One of the biggest down falls is the almost 1:1 ratio to Dishonored. The text, menu, challenges and some of the story is an exact copy, I'm surprised lawsuits were not filed. There are options to take on jobs from your fence and only two clients. The client missions are fun but far too short and there's only two people. There are a lot more fence jobs but they too are far too short.

    It's bland and rough around the edges but it gets the looting factor down. If there is a second it needs a lot of work such as more enemies, missions and much more jobs along with a customizable hideout. Old thieves might want to leave this on the shelf but it does a fair job for a new opening.    … Expand
  49. gamiseta
    Mar 27, 2014
    6
    For me, reviewing this game was way harder than any other game because what you'll find from this game is totally depending on you.

    If you have played previous Thief games before and appreciate the atmosphere, the environment, how the game works and how difficult it was sometimes then this Thief game is around 5-6 (at tops) for you. Yes this is a Thief game and yes you steal stuff, hide    For me, reviewing this game was way harder than any other game because what you'll find from this game is totally depending on you.

    If you have played previous Thief games before and appreciate the atmosphere, the environment, how the game works and how difficult it was sometimes then this Thief game is around 5-6 (at tops) for you. Yes this is a Thief game and yes you steal stuff, hide in the shadows and 3+ guards still kick your little stealthy backside BUT this game is fulfilling those game dynamics in a "next gen game" way. First of all, it is Unreal Engine 3, not Dark Engine so problems about Unreal Engine still exists in this game. Sound stuttering can be a real pain and can really make you feel disturbed. Also, the way sound works is weird in this game. Unlike previous Thief games, in which you had no glowing effect on items or no focus eye that adds sparkles to your enemies so you had to listen to everything, this game doesn't have accurate sound effects. Sometimes, you can't pinpoint the location of your enemies or the engine just leads you to wrong conclusions about your environment. Another thing that disturbed me was all those mini-games and/or actions. For instance The City is not actually an open world environment, it is more like bunch of areas divided by loading zones, sometimes filled with button mashing games just to reach to an apartment and trust me, it loses its charm after 50th time. Finally the story is...kind of reminds you several other games. Characters are not well inserted into the atmosphere of the world and the story itself lacks sophistication or culture that previous Thief games had. Oh I almost forgot, they removed jumping action. You can jump only in certain places, which REALLY limits your freedom as a Thief. But instead of jumping, you have this "sweeping" action that allows you to swoop from a shadow to another, which is actually a great idea and really fun to use.

    If this wasn't a Thief game and named something like "Shadow Walker: Man Of The Night", than I would rate it 8+. But unfortunately I have fantastic memories with the previous installments of this series and this game doesn't really make you feel like a Thief. It is both using a different engines that is completely a wrong choice or this game and changing game dynamics, which results in a limited gameplay. If you like stealth action games like Dishonored and never played other Thief games (that actually feels like you ARE a thief) I suggest you to play this game, you won't be disappointed. But please also try previous Thief games to see the difference.    … Expand
  50. HONDOMAN
    Mar 4, 2014
    6
    It has been a long time since I played the original Thief games and those games were spectacular. While the new Thief isn't bad it really isn't anything amazing. The lighting is very good but the textures are way to low-res for PC max settings. They should at least be 2k textures but some look as low as 512x512. Stealing stuff is definitely fun and is the main reason I bought this game.It has been a long time since I played the original Thief games and those games were spectacular. While the new Thief isn't bad it really isn't anything amazing. The lighting is very good but the textures are way to low-res for PC max settings. They should at least be 2k textures but some look as low as 512x512. Stealing stuff is definitely fun and is the main reason I bought this game. The things I don't like are the same third person aspects that I hated about Deus Ex: Human Revolution. At least the frame rate for third person cinematics isn't capped at 30 like it was in Human Revolution. Gerrett is all right in my opinion, but the older voice actor definitely is better. Where it really falls short is the story. I have yet to understand what I'm doing. I was supposed to get some book for some reason that was never really explained well. Also the sound is really messed up. People sound right next to you when you're far from anybody. Overall, the feeling of being a thief is still there and the game is still fun to play. It's a 6/10: a good game.… Expand
  51. Salrespeanal
    Mar 19, 2014
    6
    Очень скучная игра, маленькие локации так ещё и подгружаются через каждые 10 метров. Сюжет непонятный, постоянные фризы. Из достоинств приятная глазу графика, атмосфера.
  52. xtrmsnpr
    Mar 11, 2014
    6
    Needs a lot to reach the predecessors..the only good is the atmospheric scene which i like it very much.
    Graphics are nice made,and you are placed in a city like a true burglar.The sounds could be made better,because you could hear things that are not suitable with the place.Gameplay experience is nice,getting stealthy in the shadows is what i like most,but still....it needed a better effort
  53. AhmadL
    Mar 22, 2014
    6
    The game is fun at first and relates to dishonored a little bit in that matter. However it starts to feel repetitive and the game just starts to feel like a chore to play. Some missions have no meaning and leave you wondering why you even did them in the first place. The graphics are pretty average especially on the next gen consoles. It has loading screens left and right and the game mayThe game is fun at first and relates to dishonored a little bit in that matter. However it starts to feel repetitive and the game just starts to feel like a chore to play. Some missions have no meaning and leave you wondering why you even did them in the first place. The graphics are pretty average especially on the next gen consoles. It has loading screens left and right and the game may seem like an open world but its an open world cut into small pieces and in order for you to explore each piece you have to wait a long 15 minute loading screen. However it has some fun side quests and some missions will have you jumping out of your seat, you soon realize other games do there's much better. The game is extremely short with only around 5 hours of gameplay. If you would like a better alternative play dishonored or play some of the older thief games. Thief deserves a disgraceful 6/10.… Expand
  54. Snake
    Jan 3, 2016
    7
    I was a fan of the earlier games, especially Thief 3. And while this is definitely a thief game, its attempt at being noob-friendly and story-driven detract from an otherwise good stealth game.

    PROS -stunning graphics with crisp textures, detailed environments, and good lighting -tons of exploration -stats on all levels that are accessible at any point in the game -customizable    I was a fan of the earlier games, especially Thief 3. And while this is definitely a thief game, its attempt at being noob-friendly and story-driven detract from an otherwise good stealth game.

    PROS
    -stunning graphics with crisp textures, detailed environments, and good lighting
    -tons of exploration
    -stats on all levels that are accessible at any point in the game
    -customizable difficulty and hud elements
    -"collectible" loot sets
    -bonus mission achievements
    -player skill and equipment improvements
    -aerial takedowns
    -unlike predecessors, can only jump when effective, so as not to create noise from failed jumps
    -"swooping" is fun and useful

    CONS
    -expansive but linear missions that don't allow backtracking to find all secrets. forced replay?
    -tedious but somewhat infrequent quick-time events
    -inexplicably inconsistent and limited saving leaves you frequently either unable to return to a specific part of a mission or redoing long sections because of one screw-up
    -unusual sound positioning causes some sounds (especially dialogue) to seem like they're closer than they are
    -occasional crashing
    -guard NPCs sometimes get stuck in place from loads, interrupted conversations, or disturbances
    -consolitis buy/sell interface
    -boss fights and action sequences that have no place in a thief game
    -the amount of clutter and environmental detail makes the focus mechanic a necessity
    -dumbed-down light levels mean you're either completely visible or mostly invisible
    -arbitrary lore and voice actor changes
    -cliche asylum mission that tries to be "The Cradle" from Thief 3; starts creepy but ends weird    … Expand
  55. whitepawn
    May 17, 2015
    6
    I have not played prior versions of the game so this is a standalone game review.

    The plot in Skyrim has more "oomph", and I don't think Elder Scrolls IV and V had much plot, just an excuse to go full bore sandbox. In Thief, more of the same, a loosely held premise to keep you going, somewhat cryptic. I love rogues. Period. The more points I can get for avoiding combat, the    I have not played prior versions of the game so this is a standalone game review.

    The plot in Skyrim has more "oomph", and I don't think Elder Scrolls IV and V had much plot, just an excuse to go full bore sandbox. In Thief, more of the same, a loosely held premise to keep you going, somewhat cryptic.

    I love rogues. Period. The more points I can get for avoiding combat, the better. But this gets repetitive, sadly.

    The atmosphere is fantastic. The catwalks and eyeballing the area to figure your pathing is fun, but there is little change in atmosphere. There's an underground ruin that seems to be an homage to Kingdom Hearts given the stained glass windows, that was neat. The stairway swivel bits were a nice touch. The asylum scared the crap out of me...I kept expecting Silent Hill static (think original) to fill my ears. Excellent atmosphere...no damn plot, so, no real replayability. I played it to the end, but, meh.

    I guess I need more motivation. A reason to propel the character forward beyond some loose, cryptic bits and a guy offering you "work". I really don't care about sandboxing it, what's the story? What does Garrett want that I would give one rock hard turd of a care about? Mass Effect...you need to save the world. Dragon Age...ditto. Dishonored....just vengeance and the well-being of a little girl who adores you. These are all good reasons to play. Garrett doesn't really have one.

    Also, how many silver ashtrays does a guy who doesn't smoke need? Ditto on the fountain pens. Even if he is writing a memoir, I don't think Garrett will need that many.

    A full +1 for the godawful ridiculous of the paintings you can pilfer and keep in your private collection.    … Expand
  56. AlexeySoltan
    Oct 14, 2021
    6
    the potencial is not realized. perfect atmosphere. .
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    May 10, 2022
    5
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  58. gruia
    Mar 7, 2014
    5
    I'm enjoying this more than Dishonored. Maybe because the stealth engine is more rewarding, and because the character is much more interesting.

    Game is well optimized

    Downside would be the linearity and lack of creative mechanics. Honestly gadgets should be removed .. as well as powerups
  59. Koreenium
    Feb 27, 2014
    6
    Thief has great graphics, great atmosphere. Runs quite well but does seem to have big fps drops when loading new area. Game mechanics work just fine.

    Even tho I have not finished it yet, the story does seem to be sort of boring. IMO characters are complete fail, you could replace them with talking turds and the game would still feel the same. Voice acting is sort of bad. Worst thing    Thief has great graphics, great atmosphere. Runs quite well but does seem to have big fps drops when loading new area. Game mechanics work just fine.

    Even tho I have not finished it yet, the story does seem to be sort of boring. IMO characters are complete fail, you could replace them with talking turds and the game would still feel the same. Voice acting is sort of bad.
    Worst thing IMO is that there is no open world for you to explore.

    Overall it is a meh game. And I completely understand why the fans of Thief series hate this game.
    :(    … Expand
  60. Trebek
    Mar 5, 2014
    6
    To give you an idea of where I am coming from, I haven't played the previous thief games but I did buy this one based on the great things I had heard about them. I also had some faith in the studio behind it as I had played some of their recent offerings (Deus Ex: Human Revolution).

    I actually find the graphics good with the exception of how the whole screen flashes when you move into    To give you an idea of where I am coming from, I haven't played the previous thief games but I did buy this one based on the great things I had heard about them. I also had some faith in the studio behind it as I had played some of their recent offerings (Deus Ex: Human Revolution).

    I actually find the graphics good with the exception of how the whole screen flashes when you move into light, which is excessive and distracting.

    The major let down is the character motivations, or rather the complete lack of them after more than a full mission. There are games that have very slow starts as well such as Half-Life 1, but there the time is spent building atmosphere and introducing the world, whereas in thief it's spent crawling around a dingy city stealing silverware because.... money?

    I wanted to think the levels became less linear later as the first was probably just a training mission but from what I've read online they stay pretty uninspired throughout.

    So in closing, it's not a bad game, it's just a big let down compared to the legacy it represents and is a pale shadow of other recent games like deus ex and dishonored.

    A half cup full of 'meh'.    … Expand
  61. ChoicestGames
    Apr 20, 2014
    7
    The new Thief definitely has pretty looking graphics and the gameplay is generally solid, however the average plot, rushed ending, audio issues and other bugs may only have you playing the game once and never again. A reasonably fun steampunk stealth FPS for players who have never heard of the original games, but it might be a step too far for veteran fans of the franchise.
  62. AthanasiosT
    Mar 21, 2014
    5
    I have been a fan of Thief since the beginning of the franchise. This doesn't necessarily mean that I'm comparing this game to the previous versions, but I am comparing it (unfortunately for Thief) to Dishonored. In my opinion, it's monotone, repetitive, mediocre and bugged. Some more freedom to move around the city (instead of predetermined paths) would be great, along with better gameI have been a fan of Thief since the beginning of the franchise. This doesn't necessarily mean that I'm comparing this game to the previous versions, but I am comparing it (unfortunately for Thief) to Dishonored. In my opinion, it's monotone, repetitive, mediocre and bugged. Some more freedom to move around the city (instead of predetermined paths) would be great, along with better game design, which would enable my PC to run the game smoothly, without editing the .ini files all the time. I just hope for a better sequel.… Expand
  63. Dyalad
    Mar 4, 2014
    6
    The game was ok. The music was excellent, npc banter was varied and interesting to listen to (however it would often bug in certain area and be repeated ad nauseam). Graphics are very detailed and smooth, but their pre-rendered cinematics were ugly. It would've looked better using the engine of the game.

    Controls are ok but takes a while to get used to. Level design was frustrating at    The game was ok. The music was excellent, npc banter was varied and interesting to listen to (however it would often bug in certain area and be repeated ad nauseam). Graphics are very detailed and smooth, but their pre-rendered cinematics were ugly. It would've looked better using the engine of the game.

    Controls are ok but takes a while to get used to. Level design was frustrating at times, especially with The City layout which was difficult to navigate and where some shortcuts would only unlock after doing certain tasks or reach a point in the game. I probably spent more time trying to understand how to navigate through The City than doing anything else.

    The story wasn't very compelling. The characters had no charisma, and Erin was probably the character that I detested the most. Having her as a key character to the plot only made it more annoying.

    I preferred Dishonored to this game. I felt Dishonored had a better fleshed out world, and more sneaking options than Thief. Wait until this game is cheaper before buying it.    … Expand
  64. Raimoraimo
    Mar 19, 2014
    5
    After completing the game I have to revise my earlier positive (8) review. In the end, the story was just too bad, and the whole revamp is poorly executed. Too much Dishonored-copying and "new age", too little original Thief. Too much console controls, too much bland wannabe asscreed, too slow looting animations, too much restrictions in movement, too little freedom. Too many genericAfter completing the game I have to revise my earlier positive (8) review. In the end, the story was just too bad, and the whole revamp is poorly executed. Too much Dishonored-copying and "new age", too little original Thief. Too much console controls, too much bland wannabe asscreed, too slow looting animations, too much restrictions in movement, too little freedom. Too many generic outsourced textures. The sneaking gameplay itself is fun but there is just too little of it. I guess I shall try the Dark Mod next, and/ or replay one of the originals.… Expand
  65. FantasicGamer
    Aug 25, 2014
    5
    This game fails in the same way as Hitman Absolution and Splinter Cell Blacklist. It is boring not because of lacking an open world. It is a linear stealth game because everything is scripted or with frequent cut scenes breaking the flow, and the game is just like a corridor based FPS with waypoint marking where you should go first. Basically, it lacks the sandbox environment and theThis game fails in the same way as Hitman Absolution and Splinter Cell Blacklist. It is boring not because of lacking an open world. It is a linear stealth game because everything is scripted or with frequent cut scenes breaking the flow, and the game is just like a corridor based FPS with waypoint marking where you should go first. Basically, it lacks the sandbox environment and the multiple approaches available to solve problem. Without such kind of decision making, a stealth game is boring. This is the consequence of console stealth games nowadays. And thief doesn't mean a garbage collector, why does the character have to open drawer or chest to steal a pen or ilk during his missions?… Expand
  66. verglia
    Mar 28, 2014
    7
    I expected more from thief but still it's nice game,fun to play,it has flaws but i had my fun with it and so,in hopes to see even better thief someday i'm gonna give this game 7.I'ts not for everyone taste ,story is a little lame,gameplay is fun,stealing is fun(but repetetive),graphics are nice and dark...
  67. nikkonymous
    Apr 24, 2014
    6
    My first thief game and it was pretty much just okay. Not so hyped playing it, not so addictive, got poor story line, but I liked the engagement gameplay though. Graphics wise it was awesome. Not a recommendable game especially to those old school thief gamers.
  68. iXF
    Feb 26, 2014
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Тот самый момент когда DISHONORED, прародителем которого были первые части THIEF оказался на голову лучше, чем перезапуск того самого "нового вора".

    THIEF 2014 года очень похож на кальку с DISHONORED, притом касается это многих аспектов, вплоть до такого же меню и навигации по нему.

    Вот только чего нет у THIEF так это нормального левелдизаина, стиля и сюжета. Завязка, которую мы видем по окончании 1 задания просто жесть. После нее думаешь стоит ли играть в нее дальше, т.к. локации тут все с одним лицом, да и сама карта после "старых" не блещет размерами и вариативностью. Объекты освещения при текущих технологиях сделаны просто ужасно, огонь не динамический в лампах.

    Проект с переоцененными ожиданиями у олдфагов, я в первые части не играл, каюсь, но если DISHONORED все вокруг поливали помоями, то боюсь представить, что будет с Вором образца 2014 года, т.к. он объективно хуже. Давать ему поблажки только за громкое имя я бы не стал.

    Смело можно проходить мимо.    … Expand
  69. ElSlaptismo
    Mar 1, 2014
    7
    A little more than half of the reviews I read for Thief 4 are negative ones, and they mostly compare this re-boot to the original games. If you played the originals and loved them to death, you may want to avoid this.

    However, I myself have never played the original games. And that being said, I'm rather addicted to Thief 4. It's controls are easy grasp, and its movement mechanics are    A little more than half of the reviews I read for Thief 4 are negative ones, and they mostly compare this re-boot to the original games. If you played the originals and loved them to death, you may want to avoid this.

    However, I myself have never played the original games. And that being said, I'm rather addicted to Thief 4. It's controls are easy grasp, and its movement mechanics are great for it's core purpose of being a stealth game. Physical conflict is something that is encouraged to be avoided, especially when there is more than one guard in the area, making the use of your tools and the shadows all the more fun. The story, while not a brilliant one, can still strike curiosity as you explore the city, read documents/newspapers that are lying around, and listen in on conversations.

    That being said, I do feel a tad bit of dissappointment from what I was expecting upon hearing the announcement of the game. The maps are not quite as "open", and getting around some parts of the city are rather simplistic, not leaving much room for creativity in your movements. NPCs (not including guards) hardly interact or acknowledge you, and a lot of the apartment rooms you can break into on the streets never seem to have anyone at home, which, for me, breaks the tension that can keep you so immersed at times. Plus the "focus" ability, which can be incredibly handy from time to time, can still be used even when the focus meter has run dry, simply by repeatedly pressing the focus mode key. While this might not be a problem for some, it makes me feel dirty when I use it...

    The game does have a few bugs, for example on ocassion sound levels change, making it hard to hear some conversation, or guards will ocassionally stop and spin in place for a minute or so. However there are already patches releasing to fix such issues, so the developers are at least staying on it.

    Overall I do think this is a great game, even if it didn't meet my initial expectations.    … Expand
  70. IcemanXIII
    Feb 27, 2014
    7
    Really? 0/10? Seems a little dramatic to me. Is the game a genre changing, award winning game of the year? Probably not. But is it fun? In my opinion, yes. Granted I never played any of the previous games, but taking the game at face value and not reading into the unnecessary amount of negative reviews, I'd say give it a try. You just might enjoy it.
  71. Hezhi
    Mar 8, 2014
    7
    I really loved the atmosphere of the first two Thief games and really hoped this game would bring that atmosphere back.... but to my disappointment it didn't. The main story line is terrible. Another big issue are the number of technical bugs and the waiting time of the loading screens... And it does resemble a lot like dishonored concerning several points, too bad. The game does has a lotI really loved the atmosphere of the first two Thief games and really hoped this game would bring that atmosphere back.... but to my disappointment it didn't. The main story line is terrible. Another big issue are the number of technical bugs and the waiting time of the loading screens... And it does resemble a lot like dishonored concerning several points, too bad. The game does has a lot of elements in it which makes it nice to play though. I just really miss the mysterious atmosphere from the original games. Must have been a bunch of taffers that have been designing this game ;)… Expand
  72. Jodle
    Dec 1, 2015
    7
    I enjoy in this game it s OK ........................... .
  73. mace92
    Feb 28, 2014
    7
    7.5
    So i've played the previous games in the thief series in my teens. Quite recently I was playing them again on my laptop with the high res textures pack, and while the gameplay was fun, the graphics were understandably an eyesore. I was looking forward to the reboot because I essentially wanted a thief game with updated graphics.
    Having spent 10 hours with the reboot, here's my take.    7.5
    So i've played the previous games in the thief series in my teens. Quite recently I was playing them again on my laptop with the high res textures pack, and while the gameplay was fun, the graphics were understandably an eyesore. I was looking forward to the reboot because I essentially wanted a thief game with updated graphics.
    Having spent 10 hours with the reboot, here's my take. First off, the game looks good. Not jaw dropping, but good. The developers have done a nice job of giving the game a period feel. Second, Stealing is fun. Some of the side quests and main missions create a great atmosphere where you actually feel like a contracted thief. One or two though, are pretty bland. Most of the animations are good, but some like closing a cabinet take too long. I would've also liked a single animation for picking up multiple pieces of loot at once. Certain windows do close behind you, but not doors, so I don't see where those complaints come from.

    In my opinion, comparisons to Dishonored are unfair. This is a different type of game. I didn't enjoy the stealth in dishonored, it was always more fun to use magic offensively. In Thief, stealth is fun. It's all you have really. If you're up against more than 1 opponent, you generally won't survive. You're a thief not an armed robber.
    The AI falls apart at rare times, but is mostly ok. The audio could've been better. The story is typical of the franchise. Take that for what you will. The City is a disappointment, feeling disjointed because of loading screens and a horrible map. Finding your way around sometimes becomes a chore. It feels more like a small town rather than a large city. Because of this, thief feels at times like a last gen game at times, instead of a current (8th) gen one. Hopefully we'll get a sequel where these issues will be addressed.

    The levels are linear somewhat, but it is NOT a Call of Duty sneaker. There's no such thing. If you're good at Thief, you'll see very little action.

    In spite of its failings, Thief remains a fun game. I don't compare it to its predecessors. I had an amazing time with those games as a kid but when i replayed them, the same sense of awe wasn't there. I loved Deus Ex, and Deus Ex:HR while fun, didn't hold a candle to that game in my mind. Played on its own merits, this reboot has enough going for it to give you a sneaky good time.    … Expand
  74. RobertoMoir
    Apr 3, 2014
    6
    I'd hesitate to call it a bad game, but it didn't engage me very long.

    I love stealth games, love them in fact, but while there are some aspects of sneaking around in the shadows that are very well done in this game, overall I found it frustrating (mash a button repeated to open a window, really?, lots of dummy scenery to wander past while looking for random loot, which is hardly a new    I'd hesitate to call it a bad game, but it didn't engage me very long.

    I love stealth games, love them in fact, but while there are some aspects of sneaking around in the shadows that are very well done in this game, overall I found it frustrating (mash a button repeated to open a window, really?, lots of dummy scenery to wander past while looking for random loot, which is hardly a new problem but does shatter the mood a lot) and while these are all trivial things in themselves they all added up to breaking the mood the game was trying to present to me.

    I realise it's a reboot and not a sequel, as one of the other reviewers comments, but I think if you're going to use the name of a series for your new game then you need to make sure the game feels like part of the series and I'm not sure this does.

    I got bored very quickly and just can't be bothered to play some more. Perhaps I will come back to it but I really don't know when.    … Expand
  75. Kamikaze211
    Feb 27, 2014
    7
    I've been waiting for this game so loooong. I saw it first in my friend place and ... graphic looks good, garret has nice clear voice. This game is not so good as it should/can be. Guards are sometimes too smart, if they can see you on roof, sometimes too stupid when you for example walking fast above them. NPC are not balanced and this is sick. Elements of game are also not balanced, whenI've been waiting for this game so loooong. I saw it first in my friend place and ... graphic looks good, garret has nice clear voice. This game is not so good as it should/can be. Guards are sometimes too smart, if they can see you on roof, sometimes too stupid when you for example walking fast above them. NPC are not balanced and this is sick. Elements of game are also not balanced, when I tried to pickup coin in tutorial, I get failed, always. When I walked in river, it can't be heard, this is so fu*king wrong. I made save in wardrobe, after it guard can see me when I load my save, this game need patch soon. You have no weapon, no sword and every enhancement is just too expensive. If this game will be patched soon, maybe I can get something like 7.5, now I'm going to rate it one point less - 6.5.… Expand
  76. astarael415
    Mar 10, 2014
    7
    Please give this game a chance! I love it and am currently binging on it. I have to be half way through, and while there are a few glaring issues (cut scenes and the like) the game play itself has been very rewarding. I have played all of the thief games and this is my favorite. I like the additional tools and perks, and the story may be a little blase', but I honestly love the game play.Please give this game a chance! I love it and am currently binging on it. I have to be half way through, and while there are a few glaring issues (cut scenes and the like) the game play itself has been very rewarding. I have played all of the thief games and this is my favorite. I like the additional tools and perks, and the story may be a little blase', but I honestly love the game play. Maybe I'm and idiot but several missions stumped me the focus power felt balance, not over-powered. Sure the game is pretty linear, but since when has that been unacceptable. Occasionally, something things are a little clunky, but it doesn't overshadow anything. The bonus objectives each mission dish out extra gold (for you costly upgrades) giving each level a unique blend of both combat and stealth choices. Sure, there are not factions in this game and less paranormal/metaphysical paraphernalia so the storyline is blander. As far the AI/guards, well I would say they meet expectations. They are unobservant, but several times they kicked my ass, they aren't no pushovers! Don't get me wrong, this Thief is a horse of a different color but I like it! The elements they added and the elements they took away may have made the game more one-dimensional, but it also it a lot less tedious. I feel like a bad ass ninja when I play this game that has it's fair share or rewarding challenges. Seriously, poo poo on the naysayers. Apparently not releasing a remastered HD version of the previous thief games was a huge mistake, because that is what they wanted to play.… Expand
  77. LongMaySheReign
    Mar 11, 2014
    7
    In spite of its bland story and some frustrating map design, the return of the oft venerated stealth gameplay that defines the franchise makes Thief's reboot an enjoyable - if flawed - gaming experience.
  78. Mistbooster
    May 2, 2014
    7
    They took a classic, and tried making it better, Sadly they did not reach the glamour and feel of the original as well as intended nevertheless it is a fun and brilliant game.

    Pros: -The graphics are nice even if you run it on a bit lower settings, so there's eye candy even for 2-3 year old graphics cards, the graphics engine also seems to adapt really well to the situations, depending    They took a classic, and tried making it better, Sadly they did not reach the glamour and feel of the original as well as intended nevertheless it is a fun and brilliant game.

    Pros:
    -The graphics are nice even if you run it on a bit lower settings, so there's eye candy even for 2-3 year old graphics cards, the graphics engine also seems to adapt really well to the situations, depending whether or not there is a lot of action on the screen. Albeit if you play on a 27" or a larger screen the texture's show a lot of saw/jagged edges. I myself use a 27" mainly, but when i hooked up my 32" they were more pronounced.
    -Soundscape is brilliant fits the theme of the game like a hand in a tailor made glove.
    -The controls work well and they feel responsive, no matter which hardware you use to play, keyboard and mouse or a mouse and small combo control device, or a pad.

    Cons:
    -The physics sometimes get a bit wonky.
    -Does not capture the overall feeling of the original game, the original game felt more intense, and you tended to die a lot faster in the original if the **** hit the fan.
    -The game itself is on the short side, not worth the full price as far as content goes, This is one of many games to follow this sad trend :S

    Overall 7/10, better than i feared it would be, worse than i wished.    … Expand
  79. Amitashi
    Jun 8, 2014
    7
    Characters, atmosphere are extremely powerful. Game is a little bit hardcore so get ready to spend some time to tune in. It is basically not shooter. Using gamepad is much more worthwhile experience than mouse and keyboard.
  80. borker
    Feb 27, 2014
    6
    게임플레이는 디스아너드를 따라한 감이 없잖아있다. 스토리도 괜찮은 편이지만 ai나 시스템이 약간 부족한 듯 싶다. 리부트라지만 원작의 잡입요소를 돋보이지 못한것같다. 그래도 할만한 겜.
  81. InsidiaGaming
    Apr 28, 2014
    7
    The main problem with this game is the same that a lot of games are having, and that's the price tag for what it is. At 29.99 you probably aren't going to feel that you have got your moneys worth and quite rightly so.

    The game itself isn't terrible, compared to a lot of previous half attempted reboots. It's not a perfect AAA game by any means but the price tag suggests to gamers that    The main problem with this game is the same that a lot of games are having, and that's the price tag for what it is. At 29.99 you probably aren't going to feel that you have got your moneys worth and quite rightly so.

    The game itself isn't terrible, compared to a lot of previous half attempted reboots. It's not a perfect AAA game by any means but the price tag suggests to gamers that they should have made an attempt in which case a lot of polishing should have been done.

    For one the AI is not perfect, in fact a long way from and very basic for today's standards. Such as a guy who is always taking a piss, he's always there pissing because the developers didn't program him to do anything else, not even walk around the bar for a bit before looping back around. Woman stood in the street checking there hair, and constantly doing it in a 5 second loop over and over again will annoy a lot of gamers. Some people don't get me wrong are walking around, just as watchmen patrolling and having conversations with one another (that being said if you go back to the same area later on they are having the same conversations).

    When a game includes a benchmark test I don't see that as a good sign, in fact that tells me throughout the development they have probably been having issues with things like FPS and the general performance at times. I've not really had an issue with it however.

    I remember the previous Thief games from years ago, however I was never drawn to them back then. In all fairness when you compare this remake to those of Shadow Warrior and Duke Nukem Forever this isn't a bad remake and they've done a half decent job, unfortunately a half decent job in this industry generally isn't good enough.

    The controller isn't too shabby and the dark setting is very nice, it's got a decent story behind it and quite a few hours of gameplay involved. For 19.99 you'll probably "just" get your moneys worth but I think Thief is going to be one of those games that's going to be on offer quite a lot so if you are mulling over weather to buy the game then I'd wait until then. You can actually buy it from certain licensing sites for under £10 in which yes, you more than get your moneys worth as was with the case for me.

    For as many things is has right, it has a number of things it just didn't manged to get across. I think anything under 5 is being over critical and anything over 7 is just being too generous. But each to there own. I'm unsure of what kind of deadlines the developers had to work with which is one thing that many people do not take into consideration. Perhaps another 12 months of development could have seen this game go much further than what it actually ever will, even so in that case it isn't the developers fault. If they had lets say 2-3 years to work on this then yes, disappointing outcome.

    As an experienced gamer I've generally enjoyed it so far, but it doesn't have the "can't pull myself away" effect. And once i've completed it I don't see myself ever going back to it, or rushing out to by any future DLC's for it.    … Expand
  82. Jojo12
    Mar 2, 2014
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am a big fan of the Thief/Dark Project franchise. Those games are part the reasons why I'm studying video game creation. Everything in those games are amazing: the dark ambiance they put you in, like if you are a master of the shadow, the greed you have by trying to get 100% of the loot, the fun you have by creating a diversion to escape from the guards... They force you to think about every possible strategy to enter a building and discover every secrets. So far I've finished the Thief serie a multiple of times, a 100% complete without getting spotted or having to knock out anyone, and I was very happy when I learned that Thief 3 would have a sequel. Thief 4 was very fun to play, and the graphics were amazing, but a few things were missing, and I hope to see those things in a Thief 5. Here is my full review of Thief 4, playing on Master difficulty, ghost gameplay...

    Visuals/Sounds/Ambiance:
    The graphics are amazing. There is enough polygons on characters so that we don't see much of their edges. The clothes they wear, the weapons they have, everything is well-made. The streets look very realistic. They don't seem empty at all. They are full of small things like boxes, barrels, vases, merchant stalls, carts and rubbish. The textures are also great. You can see that a lot of work as been put into those. The leather looks rough and worn, the velvet looks soft and expensive, the stones and wooden planks look dirty and cold, and you can even see skin pores on characters! The lights and shadows that help you across the levels are very well used. Not too much shadows to make it easy to travel, and not too much light that would seem overdone. Torches, street lamps, oil lamps and "primal effect" do a really good job to create the mood. The music is great as well. I was very surprised to hear dubstep, but I found it a good idea. I also liked the fact that the music change drastically when you are spotted. Good job

    Mechanics/Missions:
    The mechanics were very easy to understand. You have the same weapons from before and the same way to move without being seen. There's one thing that really annoyed me, you cannot jump!!! You can't ask me to play a first person game without being able to jump. Sometime a jump can save your life... I still had the feeling that people playing the predatory way were more rewarded than people playing the rightful way. There was some loots almost inaccessible unless by knocking out guards, either because you had to be in the lights for too long or because guards from very far could see you... a bug maybe? There is also the part were you slip yourself between planks and crates by holding E. In the middle of the transition, you have to press E very fast to move a plank. I didn't understood what was the utility of this action in the gameplay, maybe if the player could damage his health by not pressing E fast enough would be better. I also found the missions easy. To enter the building, you have 3 choices: Front door, opened window or the ventilation grid. In the other Thief games, you could use the sewers, find multiple secret panels, use underground ways and even use the fireplace. Usually, there is so many ways to go to an objective that you don't usually escape by the way you went in. There was also not enough civilians or guards, it was so easy to move that I always though that something would jump from behind.

    The narrative:
    The narrative is what deceived me in this game. I was very eager to see Viktoria again. She is a major character of the main story, and in Thief 3, it looked almost as if you would see her again. She took your eye for Constantine in Thief 1 and she saved you from father Karras in Thief 2. I though that she would be in Thief 4, but nope. She has to be in Thief 5. She brings so much mysteries in Garrett's world. I was also very surprise that they was no mention of Garrett's mechanical eye that replaced the one that Viktoria took. Didn't Constantine whispered in Garrett's mind that he would come back to take the other one? When Garrett steals from a museum in Thief 3, he find his lost eye on a statue and when you approach it, you can hear Constantine voice...At least Basso was still there.

    In conclusion: Thief 4 is amazing regarding the graphics and the ambiance, but the mission are too shorts, too easy and had the felling that there was only one way to do them, regardless of wanting to be detected or not. The fact that there was only 2 characters from the prequels was very deceiving. I'm still going to play Thief 4 a second time to try to finish it at 100%, but I will not have as much fun as with Thief 1, 2 or 3. I hope there will be a Thief 5, with the real sequel, with Viktoria, maybe with Keepers or with Constantine, or with the Lost city for a fourth time. :)    … Expand
  83. vorob
    Apr 24, 2014
    7
    This one is not a bad game, but it really looks like the were doing it in rush, many things are unfinished like AI, background story in second half of game, and story in general is full of blind spots. If only they had more time...
  84. Amaerlyn
    Jun 20, 2014
    7
    Thief. People tell me it is bad because it doesn't have an open world. Well, it probably wouldn't hurt, but I didn't expect it to have one. I rather have the heavy-weight detail and nice uniquely looking interiors rather than having a repeating world with less detail just to make it seamless. Eidos Montreal plays this one safe, just like they did with Deus Ex: Human Revolution. The storyThief. People tell me it is bad because it doesn't have an open world. Well, it probably wouldn't hurt, but I didn't expect it to have one. I rather have the heavy-weight detail and nice uniquely looking interiors rather than having a repeating world with less detail just to make it seamless. Eidos Montreal plays this one safe, just like they did with Deus Ex: Human Revolution. The story is a little less interesting than the previous game, but the game-play and side-quests deliver and it is an interesting world. I had fun all the way, if a bit predictable.… Expand
  85. IRevolution
    Mar 13, 2014
    7
    Ok this is an honest opinion on the game. I have not played previous thief games so I will not compare this to previous ones. Thief has a very confronting storyline and throws you straight into the deep end without a decent back story or intro and at first I found it very hard to follow. Overall without any spoilers the storyline was OK. not great but still ok. The voice acting was prettyOk this is an honest opinion on the game. I have not played previous thief games so I will not compare this to previous ones. Thief has a very confronting storyline and throws you straight into the deep end without a decent back story or intro and at first I found it very hard to follow. Overall without any spoilers the storyline was OK. not great but still ok. The voice acting was pretty good, the cut scenes seemed to change volume to the actual game and were actually pretty crappy and not done well. The graphics are awesome, I played with everything maxxed out at 2560x1440 resolution - yes it's a beautiful game don't let others say otherwise. I found that stealing objects and items in the game was pretty much useless near end game I had well over 4 Thousand dollars to spend and I had NO IDEA were a shop was to spend it or upgrade my abilities. I dont think I upgraded 1 single ability apart from the tutorial one that is given to you which was quite a dissapointment. Overall I give the game 7/10 because the graphics, voice acting and general gameplay was interesting and fun overall. if the graphics had of been similar to dishonored then I honestly wouldn't have bothered with the game. don't get me wrong it's Still worth playing for sure - just be sure to get it when it''s on sale.… Expand
  86. Crayno
    Sep 15, 2014
    7
    I don't know why they decided to turn this into some (partially though) action/platform game, this ruined the experience for me.
    Too bad really because otherwise I think it's a pretty good game and I would have rated it a 9 otherwise.
    The many options and cleverly hidden loot are definately 2 major plusses for me. Level design, AI, graphics, atmosphere are all very nice as well. If you    I don't know why they decided to turn this into some (partially though) action/platform game, this ruined the experience for me.
    Too bad really because otherwise I think it's a pretty good game and I would have rated it a 9 otherwise.
    The many options and cleverly hidden loot are definately 2 major plusses for me.
    Level design, AI, graphics, atmosphere are all very nice as well.
    If you like the previous Thief games or simply want to try it , I'd definately recommend it if you can handle the occasional frustrating action sequences    … Expand
  87. 21-5-73
    Mar 3, 2014
    7
    I laugh every time some excited moron takes it personally and pukes things like "It's a mess! Who says it's a great game is a liar!!" or to the other end of the spectrum "don't listen those haters, the game is a gem!", and the best are always those who haven't grasped the basics of democracy with pearls like "I was going to give it a 8, but I go with a 10 because the average is too low!".I laugh every time some excited moron takes it personally and pukes things like "It's a mess! Who says it's a great game is a liar!!" or to the other end of the spectrum "don't listen those haters, the game is a gem!", and the best are always those who haven't grasped the basics of democracy with pearls like "I was going to give it a 8, but I go with a 10 because the average is too low!".
    This bunch of various killjoys aside, the analysis is, as always, subjective. The plot is plain and uninteresting, the characters forgettable, the sound system is dumbed down and the levels are more linear and cutted by loading times. It's all true, and there are other little things like the rope arrow that you can shoot only in some spots, and the moss arrow that's gone for good, and the map is a mess, and away with all that. Yes, that's sadly real.
    BUT
    As a Thief series veteran, and Dark Mode contributer, my opinion is that this fourth installment is immersive like very few before it. The sensation of being a thief is here, crystal and sharp like a knife. The atmosphere, grim and gothic, the sense of persistent danger, it's all here. The slow progress from a dark corner to another, the silent approaching to the unwary guard, the hands taking what is yours to soon become mine, the thieving essence is still there, and better than before.
    I believe Thief is not a perfect game. It suffers of many weak points: plot and level design the ugliest of them. Still, if you can put them aside, you will spend 20 hours like a real thief.    … Expand
  88. WestLil0
    Feb 23, 2015
    7
    It's OK! Not great, but ok. The game slams you into the action with little or no background history, but you slowly develop a kinship if you will with the master thief. The side missions are enjoyable if a bit routine. Getting from one area of the city to another took some figuring out, and there are no fast travels anywhere. Spend your coin early in the game on the first two mostIt's OK! Not great, but ok. The game slams you into the action with little or no background history, but you slowly develop a kinship if you will with the master thief. The side missions are enjoyable if a bit routine. Getting from one area of the city to another took some figuring out, and there are no fast travels anywhere. Spend your coin early in the game on the first two most important items...the wire cutter and the screw driver. After that, the razor blade and then additional space for more arrows and such. It's entertaining, not sure if I will play it again soon but perhaps in a year. Would be interesting to see if any DLC's pop up. Good buy if the price is reduced.… Expand
  89. sindrealmost
    Mar 2, 2014
    7
    Good graphics, voice acting and ambiance is very good, the city provides an immersive experience, however it does suffer from a weak story this is negated in all but the last segment of the game by interesting locations that come alive and reward looting / exploring with more than resources.
    The last two story missions however falls short and makes you realize that how uninvested you are    Good graphics, voice acting and ambiance is very good, the city provides an immersive experience, however it does suffer from a weak story this is negated in all but the last segment of the game by interesting locations that come alive and reward looting / exploring with more than resources.
    The last two story missions however falls short and makes you realize that how uninvested you are in the story itself and the ending is on par with the pre-dlc fix of Mass Effect 3.

    But it has many good qualities, if however you have yet to purchase / play Dishonored I would recommend that instead. There you can stealth and / or assassinate to your hearts content with a storyline that is much better.

    Full review here: http://wp.me/poRYB-4A    … Expand
  90. SenshudoTV
    Mar 4, 2014
    7
    Thief got a lot right, and this reviewer could overlook the things it got wrong. It's a beautiful stealth game, with an okay, not surprising story, and plenty of things to get your thieving little hands on in the world.
  91. Tessara_Vejgan
    Mar 9, 2014
    7
    A good game with a very lame story and some bad design decisions. It has great atmosphere and voice acting (but npc's can be barley heard do to low volume). I wish there was some fast travel system because having to track back again and again running past the same guards (since they respawn even if killed) is extremely annoying. There is a boss fight in the game (you can try to avoid itA good game with a very lame story and some bad design decisions. It has great atmosphere and voice acting (but npc's can be barley heard do to low volume). I wish there was some fast travel system because having to track back again and again running past the same guards (since they respawn even if killed) is extremely annoying. There is a boss fight in the game (you can try to avoid it and escape but good luck with that hahaha). Anyway the game should of been about thieving (after all you are a thief) and not saving the world and damsel in distress (Authors obviously lacked imagination in that regard). Melee combat could of been better. Jobs range from small to big and are mostly interesting. There are a lot of documents and papers scattered around that let you learn more about the world and people (you are robbing)… Expand
  92. HELLruler
    Mar 28, 2014
    7
    Thief was a pretty much expected game, and I wish I could give it a better score :/

    So, everything in the game is good: gameplay, sounds, story, graphics. But that's it, it doesn't have enough to be an outstanding game as I thought it'd be. When you play it, you think everything could've been better The strongest point is it's one of the best stealth games I've ever played. The    Thief was a pretty much expected game, and I wish I could give it a better score :/

    So, everything in the game is good: gameplay, sounds, story, graphics. But that's it, it doesn't have enough to be an outstanding game as I thought it'd be. When you play it, you think everything could've been better
    The strongest point is it's one of the best stealth games I've ever played. The mechanics work really well, and you have to watch and plan every step, otherwise you might just fail

    It's sadly an overpriced game, but still worth playing    … Expand
  93. DeusXCom
    Aug 31, 2014
    7
    I enjoyed the new Thief quite a bit, is it as good as the original? Of course not, it definitely has some serious issues, but I would still classify it as a good game. Could have been MUCH better, but at least it's not a total embarrassment to the Thief series. Visuals are great, I love the art style, dark city in the vein of old London or Prague with grey skies, rain, dirt, the atmosphereI enjoyed the new Thief quite a bit, is it as good as the original? Of course not, it definitely has some serious issues, but I would still classify it as a good game. Could have been MUCH better, but at least it's not a total embarrassment to the Thief series. Visuals are great, I love the art style, dark city in the vein of old London or Prague with grey skies, rain, dirt, the atmosphere is really good. In some levels such as the brothel underground the mood is fantastic, and in the Moira Asylum it's basically a horror experience, those were the 2 highlights of the game for me. Stealth mechanics are mostly working well, spending most of the time in shadows, avoiding light, using sounds and darkness to your advantage, but the main problem for me was the lack of freedom. You are too restricted, no longer you have tons of options how to solve the level, you can't even jump, only on the scripted places, where developers want you too, the same with rope arrows that you can use on just a few prepared spots. Instead of running around the city freely in the night, jumping on rooftops as a true master thief, you are just searching for those scripted places where you can jump, it's restricting as hell and this basically killed all the potential of being a great game. The map is also pretty terrible and ugly. I heard many negative comments about the story and honestly I didn't really mind... until the end. The end is really bad, cheesy and feels like some bad cliche b-movie. Also, I didn't appreciate the bugs, the optimization in some places, bad audio balance, volume off pretty often, cutting off early, subtitles out of sync, even half a year after the release and still not patched, amateurs. But for the most part I had a good time and I still enjoyed my play-through that took me about 15 hours including all the side missions. 7/10… Expand
  94. epoc
    Mar 11, 2014
    7
    The Thief franchise is one of my favourite stealth franchises, so when I heard about the next instalment, Thief, I was excited. So does this game bring the franchise back to its former glory... Sort of. But I think the thing us gamers are most interested in is the stealth, which is flipping awesome! Even the slightest mistake could end in death, and to stay out in off the shadows isThe Thief franchise is one of my favourite stealth franchises, so when I heard about the next instalment, Thief, I was excited. So does this game bring the franchise back to its former glory... Sort of. But I think the thing us gamers are most interested in is the stealth, which is flipping awesome! Even the slightest mistake could end in death, and to stay out in off the shadows is certain doom. This is all brought up by the fantastic level design, which gives the player almost life like amounts of freedom. In addition to this, the games graphics are amazing, they're even better than Battlefield 4! However, the games UI is awful, making it hard to select the weapon you want, resulting in some frustrating parts. Also, the AI is some of the worst I've ever seen! For example, at one point in the game I saw two guards, headshoted one of them, and the other one, standing right next to didn't even notice! WTF! And, the story is terrible, mainly because it tries to be more than it is. This is all hindered by Garret's appalling new voice actor, who never puts any expression into anything! If I was to judge thief purely on gameplay it would get a ten, but it's marred by so many technical issues that take you out of the immersion.… Expand
  95. MadJaples
    Mar 10, 2014
    7
    Don't be fooled by the unkind words said in some reviews. I have, like many of those not appreciating this version, played the previous versions - loved them all.
    I liked that they had the guy who did voice acting in Mass Effect 3 (the sniper alien can't remember his name now) as the guy who voiced Garrett, even though he wasn't the original voice of Garrett(?)
    I was just a tiny bit    Don't be fooled by the unkind words said in some reviews. I have, like many of those not appreciating this version, played the previous versions - loved them all.
    I liked that they had the guy who did voice acting in Mass Effect 3 (the sniper alien can't remember his name now) as the guy who voiced Garrett, even though he wasn't the original voice of Garrett(?)
    I was just a tiny bit disappointed that the general look of it seemed not too far removed (except in quality, which was pretty outstanding) from the previous Thief games, and I have to say that I didn't really like the plot either, but I did enjoy playing this one. The FMV sequences were able to be skipped - which having gone through the in-game movie of Tomb Raider I was pretty pleased about - but I still watched them all once just to get the idea of what the story was.
    I thought it was a very polished effort, great graphics, loved the particle effects and the lighting on this one. Didn't like having to shift the same plank of wood every now and then, and don't think my keyboard appreciates having to mash a key to open a window, but it wasn't too far removed from what could be expected.
    It's not excellent to the nth degree, but it's definitely worth getting hold of.
    I think the only thing I wasn't too happy about was the light gem - whereas in the original you had a purple/blueish hue around Garrett when he was in shadow, we now have a little gem in the corner that seems to only go from white to grey to black in three very short steps. I didn't really like that little bit about it, but generally, the game was fun to play and I would recommend Thief fans play it if they haven't already.    … Expand
  96. nevdawgs
    Apr 19, 2014
    7
    I have not played any of the other games, however this is a reboot. The game is has good graphics but not the best. The storyline was excellent with no flaws from my view. Game play was very smooth although it might be my problem but it was not very interesting. there was not many options for taking out guards and even though there are many paths you can take it didn't feel like it wasI have not played any of the other games, however this is a reboot. The game is has good graphics but not the best. The storyline was excellent with no flaws from my view. Game play was very smooth although it might be my problem but it was not very interesting. there was not many options for taking out guards and even though there are many paths you can take it didn't feel like it was open world enough.… Expand
  97. rscl
    Aug 12, 2015
    7
    Pretty good game given its price on sale. It looks good, movement and combat is fluid and fun. AI is OK.
    Stealthy and opportunistic plays are reasonably rewarding - balancing it for people who aren't as patient.
    The thieving mechanics are pretty braindead though, it makes you feel like a chinese goldfarmer looting everything that is available. lockpicking goes into the same category.    Pretty good game given its price on sale. It looks good, movement and combat is fluid and fun. AI is OK.
    Stealthy and opportunistic plays are reasonably rewarding - balancing it for people who aren't as patient.

    The thieving mechanics are pretty braindead though, it makes you feel like a chinese goldfarmer looting everything that is available. lockpicking goes into the same category.
    It has no unique elements or mechanics going for it. It is, however, enjoyable enough for a single playthrough without too high expectations, definitely not at full price though.    … Expand
  98. Blackjax
    Jul 17, 2014
    7
    Thief is a generally "alright" game, it's just that a few factors, like the map being poorly created and only being able to use rope arrows on certain surfaces, let it down. Also, for $19.99 on Steam, I'd expect more than eight quick chapters of game play and a better storyline.
  99. suzy8track
    Jul 24, 2014
    7
    I'm about halfway through playing this game, and I am enjoying it so far. Having played all of the earlier Theif games, I was however, disappointed that they did not get the same voice actor for Garrett. His voice had a wonderful dark sarcastic quality and seemed to give Garrett more life as well as a bit of a sense of humor. In this game, the voice of Garrett is too serious and ratherI'm about halfway through playing this game, and I am enjoying it so far. Having played all of the earlier Theif games, I was however, disappointed that they did not get the same voice actor for Garrett. His voice had a wonderful dark sarcastic quality and seemed to give Garrett more life as well as a bit of a sense of humor. In this game, the voice of Garrett is too serious and rather boring. Another element I'm missing is the drunken guards, they were always good for a chuckle in the game. Although, my biggest complaint has to be the worlds that Garrett explore. They are pretty generic looking...making it hard to distinguish one area from another at times. With that being said, I'm still enjoying the game, although not as much as the earlier Thief games.… Expand
  100. gloriouspotato
    Sep 12, 2015
    7
    Thief's gameplay mechanics are fairly conventional when it comes to modern stealth games. Level design is not too shabby when it comes to the actual missions themselves, however the city hub has a senseless layout and is littered with loading screen transitions. Navigating it using the same routes over and over again becomes a tedious affair. Audio is another prominent issue, with volumeThief's gameplay mechanics are fairly conventional when it comes to modern stealth games. Level design is not too shabby when it comes to the actual missions themselves, however the city hub has a senseless layout and is littered with loading screen transitions. Navigating it using the same routes over and over again becomes a tedious affair. Audio is another prominent issue, with volume levels all over the place and repetitive one-liners from NPCs. Writing is poor, side characters are lacking in depth as are many of the side missions excluding the client jobs. The story starts off somewhat intriguing but eventually turns to **** towards the ending.

    It's also quite obvious there was a clash of creative vision during the game's development, which ends up giving the impression that the Thief reboot isn't quite sure what sort of game it wants to be. A slow, methodical stealth game, or a bombastic and cinematic experience. Thief ultimately tries to be both and ends up not quite hitting the heights it aspired to reach. Despite all these flaws and areas of improvement, I still somehow managed to enjoy it for the most part. Give Thief reboot a go you've run out of stealth games to play. It's not too bad, but know that it's not particularly memorable and there are better games out there.

    Overall rating - 6.7/10    … Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 37 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 37
  3. Negative: 2 out of 37
  1. Pelit (Finland)
    May 11, 2014
    81
    Not the best brand relaunch ever, but forgetting the great predecessors, it's a decent game of its own. [March 2014]
  2. Hyper Magazine
    Apr 9, 2014
    80
    It may not be a traditional Thief game and the story may be awful but there's still some great stealth to be had. [May 2014, p.66]
  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Apr 7, 2014
    60
    This new Thief does a lot things right but can still be rather clumsy at times. Definitely worth trying, though. [Issue #240]
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