Deus Ex: Mankind Divided

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  1. ppsim
    Nov 7, 2017
    10
    Excellent experience !! It surprised me a lot in my experience on PS4. Superb atmosphere! Very very very engaging and striking! It's not perfect but it's unique!
  2. MarsCorialanus
    Oct 18, 2017
    9
    If you liked Human Revolution, than you will like this one as well. The tone of the game is great, the combat, stealth, and RPG elements are superb. Prague is a beauty to explore, and there are always different and new side quests that I'm still finding on my third play-through. The story was compelling, although a bit short. I've heard Square has Eidos working on something totally newIf you liked Human Revolution, than you will like this one as well. The tone of the game is great, the combat, stealth, and RPG elements are superb. Prague is a beauty to explore, and there are always different and new side quests that I'm still finding on my third play-through. The story was compelling, although a bit short. I've heard Square has Eidos working on something totally new though, so if you were looking for closure in the story, you won't find it here. Otherwise a great game.… Expand
  3. drlowdon
    Aug 21, 2017
    8
    Set two years after the “aug incident” of the previous game, Human Revolution, Mankind Divided’s plot is largely the same nonsensical gibberish found in most games and I pretty quickly felt the urge to skip the dull cut-scenes.

    Fortunately the gameplay itself, while not exactly much of a departure from any of its predecessors, is much better. As has always been the case with the series    Set two years after the “aug incident” of the previous game, Human Revolution, Mankind Divided’s plot is largely the same nonsensical gibberish found in most games and I pretty quickly felt the urge to skip the dull cut-scenes.

    Fortunately the gameplay itself, while not exactly much of a departure from any of its predecessors, is much better. As has always been the case with the series players can pretty much play the game any way they want depending on how they choose to augment (upgrade) their character. Should you want to play it as an out and out FPS for example you can focus on increasing your maximum health and resistance to damage or you can instead improve your hacking skills allowing you to find a way through enemy’s security systems or even turn their own turrets and robots against them. Importantly however, whichever way you choose to play, you always have plenty of options and how best to complete your objective and you’re in for 8-10 hours of entertainment.    … Expand
  4. Heisenberg93
    Jul 15, 2017
    8
    Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is a complicated thing, but not the only one in the games industry. So much potential, so many problems, many questions and few certainties. Of course those certainties, are great and solid, but they can not be considered omitting big, big problems that this game has.

    Plot is an essential component in Deus Ex. Human Revolution's story was great, intricate and    Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is a complicated thing, but not the only one in the games industry. So much potential, so many problems, many questions and few certainties. Of course those certainties, are great and solid, but they can not be considered omitting big, big problems that this game has.

    Plot is an essential component in Deus Ex. Human Revolution's story was great, intricate and complex, and especially meaningful. Mankind Divided makes no exception, but it revolves on larger argument. Setting in Europe is very, very well done and nice. Story puts particular attention to thematics not so far away from our future, where in 2029 all people with augmented physical systems are put in lagers. Plot is brave because reflects, with different elements but the same ethics and discussions, about what means hate, fear and security in an age where these words have deep resonance. Our age where any excuse is good to take a large group of individuals and marginalize them due to cultural, physical or more differences. We know what terrorism is. We know it well, and often it blinds our judgment, buckling to innocent people, or entire peoples, the actions of a small group of individuals seeking to achieve an aim with use of violence. Sons of violence that are violent, because hatred does nothing but generate hatred, and often the perpetrators are themselves victims. It's not about justifying, but understanding. Understanding that we are all humans. We move into this distorted, piloted and sick reality. We are Adam Jensen, and he is each of us, in search of truth or hope. You know what the augmented terrorists match in the today's reality, right? Well, so no need to specify it. But these individuals are exploited and manipulated (leveling their hate) by corporations, governments and entities of questionable ethics, controlling informations. A great man once said: "the age of deterrence has become the age of control". Transhumanism, augmentation implants, loss of control, terrorism and social segregation. Unfortunately Mankind Divided's ends just at the climax, and in the end gave me the bad impression of being in front of an episodic game. A good plot twist during credits happens, I have to admit.

    Gameplay is real Mankind Divided's strength. The game takes what was good in Human Revolution and tends to amplify it. The more action-tendency, however, doesn't disturb the stealth component, which remains solid. Of course, stealth approach remains the true meaning to complete the game. Generally all abilities in the game are useful, even if not all of them are required to get a good play. There's choice, and this is good, cause it amplifies re-playability. The methods to accomplish a mission are many, and variable, can be used main access routes, or even secondary and hidden access; much more ways to get the objective than in Human Revolution. Game can be finished without killing anyone, even bosses. AI works, but it could have been made a lot better. Game is full of nice and fun sidequests; one I remember and really liked is "The Harvester-Last Harvest", to find a killer that terrorizes Prague – I was a step forward this mission, suspecting and understanding the truth time ahead. Indeed, it was fun.

    Graphically the game is great, Dawn Engine is a good leap forward compared to Human Revolution's engine, but bugs are not lacking. In artistic level design can be perceived a gap compared to the previous chapter. A more obscured and decadent design. It reflects cyberpunk's mood where Deus Ex probably excels unrivaled. The soundtrack is also great, and just like the art design, it fix well the feelings and the setting in the game's soul.

    Now putting aside for a moment the question of the unnecessary power-packs to pay for the single player (which I consider the lesser evil), what I'd like to reflect is the status in which this game was published. And I'm not talking about the console version, which generally has only few problems, but about the PC version: discriminated, poor optimized and left behind. I was born as a PC gamer and still I am, despite having the game on PS4, and for me to see a historical and rich series as Deus Ex, originally born and glorified in the PC world, reduced to this poorly optimized computer version, it horrifies me. You all, PC gamers: you're right. You're right to be angry, because of how you've been treated. The way they treated us. Unfortunately with this game, things went the way they did, it's bad but today great publishers care more to put first marketing and advertising before product's quality. And think that they declared to take six more months for further development and optimization. Ridiculous. They simply lied.

    Mankind Divided has a lot of good things, and it could have been even better, it could have been a masterpiece as Human Revolution. But with all its clear problems, this Deus Ex chapter is an another sad story in today's dark and almost hopeless videogames world.    … Expand
  5. Ecresis
    Jun 29, 2017
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If you played Human Revolution, you will probably be disappointed by this new story.

    Game is incredibly easy (you can basically sprint between each section to reach chekcpoints, and beat the final boss in less than 20 secondes using 2 buttons.

    The story is not interesting at all. Blah blah terrorists, blah blah meybe it's them, or them, oh s... it's the big ugly fat guy looking like a final boss, what a surprise !

    I couldn't care less about side quests after a while, you save people who end up dying or worse, and the map is small, it rains all the time, it's dark.

    Most of the gadgets are useless, I activated some that I never had to use, since you can stealth your way and press R3 to win the whole game.

    Music is bad, french voice acting is awful

    I still finished it though, some good stuff here and there, so if you're a huge deus ex fan I guess you'll go through and still enjoy it a bit.    … Expand
  6. badgerryan19
    Jun 19, 2017
    7
    I really liked the previous Deus Ex game so I was excited to see where they were going to go. With improved gameplay and graphics and just the city in general I was impressed. But the story unfortunately takes the back seat in this one which is a shame cause that's what everyone likes about Deus Ex the most.
  7. sylvanguria
    May 15, 2017
    8
    Same good as legendary Human Revolution. FPS + RPG? What's can be better? Favorite gamestyle. Of course, gameplay is awesome + serious thriller based on cyberpunk theme. I strongly recommend it.
  8. Kamikazeshocki
    May 14, 2017
    9
    I personally would have given it an 8.8 but here it has my "9".
    Though the story in a whole doesn't offer a big plot with conspiracy, etc. One could say the story is just a slice of life of Adam Jensen vs the system. BUT what is offered is so damn atmospheric, accompanied with a beatiful ambient ost and very good level and gameplay design. I could not put this game down until i finished    I personally would have given it an 8.8 but here it has my "9".
    Though the story in a whole doesn't offer a big plot with conspiracy, etc. One could say the story is just a slice of life of Adam Jensen vs the system. BUT what is offered is so damn atmospheric, accompanied with a beatiful ambient ost and very good level and gameplay design. I could not put this game down until i finished it and was a little sad that there was not more.
    I think square enix did a really good job here and it does not deserve hate. I just hope in future titles there is a bigger, lage scale plot progress with some real endings.
    If you liked Deus Ex Human Revolution you will like this.    … Expand
  9. TheeBoscoBeast
    May 8, 2017
    0
    It's a pile of dung. I had buyers remorse 3 hrs into it. Story dumb .... controls and upgrades way more complicated then they need to be. Not a fan. This is coming from an rpg junkie. I paid 60$ for the download and forced myself to finish the game. The further i progressed hoped for it to become enjoyable but nah it just became more and more annoying . Not for me I guess.
  10. shepard75
    Apr 22, 2017
    8
    The Game has the same great mechanics like the previous one (Human Revolution). But sadly it has also the same out-of-date faces and face-animations and surely you shouldn't expect graphics like "Witcher 3" or "Horizon: Zero Dawn". But this is critics at high level. The Soundtrack, Story, Thrill and Atmosphere are really cool. It's comparable with a really good book, where the coverThe Game has the same great mechanics like the previous one (Human Revolution). But sadly it has also the same out-of-date faces and face-animations and surely you shouldn't expect graphics like "Witcher 3" or "Horizon: Zero Dawn". But this is critics at high level. The Soundtrack, Story, Thrill and Atmosphere are really cool. It's comparable with a really good book, where the cover doesn't look as good as others. Worth playing it!… Expand
  11. Nel
    Apr 17, 2017
    6
    I was really excited to play this, but I didn't find as enjoyable as their previous games.. Still way too much focus on organizing your inventory than doing anything else, and the story is lackluster to say the least. It had potential, but sadly didn't come through.
  12. AdamJensen-Aug
    Mar 26, 2017
    0
    В общем мое мнение о ДЭ, я поклонник предыдущих частей, чего стоит Deus ex: Human revolution, и могу сказать одно моих впячатленний эта игра не оправдала, она слишком мала, ооооооооооОоочень плохо оптимизированна, просто прям ПЗДЦ, плоха механика стрельбы , нет вы серьёзно. Стоит сказать что сюжет хорош, но тут же всплывает и следующий минус игры, эта непонятная мимика персонажей, а еще еёВ общем мое мнение о ДЭ, я поклонник предыдущих частей, чего стоит Deus ex: Human revolution, и могу сказать одно моих впячатленний эта игра не оправдала, она слишком мала, ооооооооооОоочень плохо оптимизированна, просто прям ПЗДЦ, плоха механика стрельбы , нет вы серьёзно. Стоит сказать что сюжет хорош, но тут же всплывает и следующий минус игры, эта непонятная мимика персонажей, а еще её плохо перевели, половина фраз на польском, все длинные слова сокращены (Аугментированные-ауги) причем всегда, субтитров нет. Но все таки продолжу сюжет игры неплохой, как я говрил раннее , миллион решений прохождений миссий, можно по стелсу, можно и через вентиляцию, мозг работает на все 150%. Кстати ПК версия оочень даже не плоха, мне очень понравилось, там стольких минусов нет, видно что разработчики больше думают о ПК игроках и это немного огорчает:(… Expand
  13. Darth_Kane
    Feb 26, 2017
    9
    Great gameplay and an awesome location, as someone from Eastern Europe, modern Prague really amazed me, just like City 17 did a long-long time ago. Unfortunately, the story is just meh. The ending is rushed and feels unsatisfactory. The AI and other bugs are also a little disturbing, they should have released a more polished game.
  14. sandkiller
    Feb 23, 2017
    8
    Overall, i felt this wasn't as good as Human Revolution, with the 3rd act being quite short. Overall, it didn't have the same impact as the previous entry. However, I would still recommend it for anyone who has enjoyed the first game. I'm looking forward to the next chapter in this universe :)
  15. dannygards
    Feb 21, 2017
    4
    What a shame - It seemed like Deus Ex was back on track with Human Revolution and then they give us this. The red flags were there in development but I choose to ignore them and give this a chance. Was it terrible, no. Did I feel disappointed, empty and somewhat cheated, absolutely. The game is dumbed down beyond recognition much like another former PC classic Hitman. The illusion ofWhat a shame - It seemed like Deus Ex was back on track with Human Revolution and then they give us this. The red flags were there in development but I choose to ignore them and give this a chance. Was it terrible, no. Did I feel disappointed, empty and somewhat cheated, absolutely. The game is dumbed down beyond recognition much like another former PC classic Hitman. The illusion of choice amounts to the same options every single time - sneak through an air vent, acquire the key card or all out assault. It's as linear as any game I've played. I have no problem with linear - I love TLOU for example, but even that feels like it has more options. And then the final straw, it's essentially half a game allowing Square Enix to make up time and give us a sequel in 2018. Good bye Deus Ex, I'll spend my money on games that deserve it in future.… Expand
  16. PsychoShane123
    Feb 15, 2017
    4
    A disappointment. Never capitalizes on the ideas and themes of the first game while also offering some predicable game-play that's far too easy. A disappointment.
  17. Aridos
    Feb 4, 2017
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Remember how this game was suppose to be the epic continuation to the ending debacle of the first game, that was otherwise an awesome Action-RPG?

    Yeah, it isn't.

    The game lacks serious length, and while it tries to make up with it by using depth, I don't remember the feeling in it that the first game gave me- of being sunk deep into the world and feeling like my actions are Jansons'.
    Yes, the graphics are crispier, and the choices and story is much, much clearer, but it feels like its been cut in a lot of ways that could've been expanded.
    Why is there only one boss fight? Huh? What? WHY?
    Later when I found out you can literaly kill him with a button press, and that there's a 'Bad' and 'Good' ending to the game, I was frustrated immensely.
    Why do the developers think there should be a good ending to this game? This is Deux Ex, this is the game where no matter what you choose, somethingis bound to go bad eventually. Not to speak of the fact that it makes those who have no idea where they went wrong feel like **** after.
    "Oh, I didn't find that hard to track item and used it in a specific way in a specific time?" or something, I didn't even check. Neither did I feel like the side-missions enhanced the story, like they would sometimes in the first game. They were something that tried to make Prague feel more expansive, and it ended up feeling tired and buggy. When a mission tried to be smart, it was vague.

    I'm heavily disappointed in this game, but it's still a decent game to play if you have to check out the sequel. So there.    … Expand
  18. Beavis_2014
    Jan 2, 2017
    10
    Juego increible, historia formidable que te engancha desde el primer minuto, personajes emblematicos, te mete de lleno en su universo. Tecnicamente una delicia, muy buenos graficos, buena ambientacion, duracion mas que correcta, 30 horas jugadas a la historia principal, sin contar el modo breach. Si te gusta la accion, el sigilo, la estrategia, no lo dudes mankind dead te va a encantar. UnJuego increible, historia formidable que te engancha desde el primer minuto, personajes emblematicos, te mete de lleno en su universo. Tecnicamente una delicia, muy buenos graficos, buena ambientacion, duracion mas que correcta, 30 horas jugadas a la historia principal, sin contar el modo breach. Si te gusta la accion, el sigilo, la estrategia, no lo dudes mankind dead te va a encantar. Un juego de 10.… Expand
  19. rodericrinehart
    Jan 1, 2017
    10
    I'm giving this a 10 because it is an incredible game with great replayability, superb graphics, and a good story. It isn't perfect, but it definitely is between a 9 and a 10. Improves in every way on Human Revolution, which I also loved. SO MANY WAYS TO SOLVE EACH PUZZLE. And this time, you truly can do a nonlethal and stealth playthrough. It was so satisfying and the game really stickI'm giving this a 10 because it is an incredible game with great replayability, superb graphics, and a good story. It isn't perfect, but it definitely is between a 9 and a 10. Improves in every way on Human Revolution, which I also loved. SO MANY WAYS TO SOLVE EACH PUZZLE. And this time, you truly can do a nonlethal and stealth playthrough. It was so satisfying and the game really stick with me. It has better controls and graphics than Dishonored 2, but not quite as good of world-building.… Expand
  20. DeusExsux
    Dec 19, 2016
    0
    Why does this game have so many positive reviews?! This is the worst game iv played all year, its TOO SHORT!!! If you don't do any of the side quests you can literally complete the game in under 2 hours. There is ONE city that you can completely explore in 5 minutes, the story is weak and confusing, having played the previous installment i was still a bit lost. There is ONE boss fight inWhy does this game have so many positive reviews?! This is the worst game iv played all year, its TOO SHORT!!! If you don't do any of the side quests you can literally complete the game in under 2 hours. There is ONE city that you can completely explore in 5 minutes, the story is weak and confusing, having played the previous installment i was still a bit lost. There is ONE boss fight in the whole game. The guns are stupid, you get like 12 to choose from but only wind up using 1 or 2 simply because you have no reason to use the revolver or sniper rifle because THERE ARE NEVER ANY SNIPING OPPORTUNITIES!!! The ONE thing this game did right was stealth, in fact that about the only thing this game has going for it, you can find about 15 different ways to do the mission in stealth, theirs not even 15 missions in the stupid game. This game is NOT worth $60 i wouldn't even buy it for $10 if you feel like wasting your money on it be my guest, just don't settle down and get comfy while you play, you will beat this garbage before you need a poddy break.… Expand
  21. ourtimehascome
    Dec 18, 2016
    7
    Deus Ex: Mankind Divided suffers from a short story. The game's hub world in Prague is visited more than once, and each time the player will notice how devoid of ideas the game actually has. When the game works, it works very well. The stealth gameplay is spectacular, and the exploration is satisfying. But then the game ends before it even has time to begin. One boss fight and you're leftDeus Ex: Mankind Divided suffers from a short story. The game's hub world in Prague is visited more than once, and each time the player will notice how devoid of ideas the game actually has. When the game works, it works very well. The stealth gameplay is spectacular, and the exploration is satisfying. But then the game ends before it even has time to begin. One boss fight and you're left having to start over again. It's clear Mankind Divided was made to sell DLC. It's unfortunate considering how well received and innovative the previous game (Deus Ex: Human Revolution) was.… Expand
  22. mikcha91190
    Nov 28, 2016
    8
    хорошая игра, жаль что очень короткая и сюжет обрывается, но играть и исследовать Прагу приятно. Болванчики все еще туповатые, но стелс хороший все равно
  23. svedike92
    Nov 10, 2016
    9
    MD is Really an amazing game with good gameplay, story line, characters and atmosphere. I hope it will get a sequel in this console generation. God bless Edios Montreal!
  24. JorisK
    Nov 7, 2016
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It was enjoyable, pro's:
    - I loved the atmosphere in the game, the natural people v.s. augs in a world where the augs get discriminated constantly.
    - Graphics where fine.

    Cons:
    - Story way too short. When i look back at Human Revolution, this story including all its side-missions is at max 20% of how big HR was.
    - It would have been nice to see some old key characters in the game, like Megan Reed, Pritchard, but none of that.
    - The playfield is way too small, especially compared to HR. There's a metro/subway system that you can use to roam through the city, but the city itself is so small that the metro/subway system is completely useless, you can walk from point A to point B within 10 seconds.
    - Apart from better graphics, no real innovations have been made compared to HR. Altough I had the ability to try the new 'experimental' augs, i never really bought them as Praxis are rare to find and i had the feeling they where quite useless.

    In general, my biggest disappointment is the story and with that, it's length.    … Expand
  25. dead_bread_ryan
    Nov 1, 2016
    8
    This game was absolutely awesome and fun! First of all, the story plot, the characters, the voice acting, the soundtrack, and the whole experience was amazing. But however that was cut short by the surprisingly easy and short but sweet campaign. It took me at least about 7 hours to complete the game (Side missions not included) but overall the game was good.
  26. Pho
    Oct 30, 2016
    6
    This game so short omg so dissapointed.
    Why even to make game whos playtime max 20h
    I think its time to leave Deus Ex in peace
    even game start almost same as Human revolution
  27. SonicClancy
    Oct 19, 2016
    8
    +Great for stealth
    +Amazing augmentations
    +Exploration is rewarding
    +CIty is well-realised and quite beautiful graphic

    -Just 'one' boss
    -Some mistake designs

    It's great RPG and sleath game, but it could have been better and longer than original.
  28. Objectiv3Review
    Oct 16, 2016
    0
    A terrible game, there seems to be no GEP gun. There is also a lack of J.C. Denton and his amazing voice acting that makes Adam Jensen pale in comparison.
  29. GamerJosh0137
    Oct 11, 2016
    6
    Deus Ex: Mankind Divided's trailers intrigued me in a way that made me overlook the fact that I never played a Deus Ex game. Not that I had any problems with Deus Ex, it just never seemed like a game I would have been into. As far as Mankind Divided I have more or less been convinced that this series just isn't for me, but I totally get why it has such a strong fan base. For me though,Deus Ex: Mankind Divided's trailers intrigued me in a way that made me overlook the fact that I never played a Deus Ex game. Not that I had any problems with Deus Ex, it just never seemed like a game I would have been into. As far as Mankind Divided I have more or less been convinced that this series just isn't for me, but I totally get why it has such a strong fan base. For me though, the draw of most open world games to me is exploration. Something I feel Mankind Divided did not have. Sure, you can go other places and walk around freely and it looks incredible! There just wasn't enough mystery or lore to keep me interested. I read hundreds of e-mails and texts but after a while it made me feel like I was at work so I got out of the habit of doing that. The game play has it's decent loop. Level up to add more enhancements, but after a while and finally getting the enhancements, it made things way to easy. To remedy this I would give myself guidelines to follow like: no guns, or nano blades etc. That made it a bit more interesting for me, but still not enough to keep me excited to come back. All in all I went through a little bit of buyers remorse, I probably should have waited to play this one.… Expand
  30. phillyjeff
    Oct 10, 2016
    8
    This game kept me entertained and that's all I really ask in any video game. I didn't use most of the augmentations; mainly stuck with the basic ones. I did encounter some frame slips; mostly in Prague though.
  31. mikepatyaev
    Oct 6, 2016
    7
    That crook Sean Murray should take notes, THIS is how you create and market a game. Everything that was advertised is here and then some! The action sequences are phenomenal and the combat feels perfect whether you're playing the game stealth or going in guns blazing. It's been a terrible last six months for game and Deus Ex has broken the drought!
  32. ShaweeMarShal
    Oct 5, 2016
    7
    Great gameplay, Great game and level design.. but the storyline... I felt like too much was cut from the game to DLC.. This great game was strip down, and what's left is good, very good.. but the is just too small content, where is the story??!
  33. mwil236
    Sep 30, 2016
    7
    A disappointing iteration of an excellent franchise. The issues with this game lie entirely in story organization and key element execution. The gameplay is still tremendous, but the aug system is lifeless. It really doesn't matter which augs you choose; the only ones that seem to matter are the hacking and life/energy increase ones. Different weapon, ammo and enemy types keep youA disappointing iteration of an excellent franchise. The issues with this game lie entirely in story organization and key element execution. The gameplay is still tremendous, but the aug system is lifeless. It really doesn't matter which augs you choose; the only ones that seem to matter are the hacking and life/energy increase ones. Different weapon, ammo and enemy types keep you thinking, and stealth and strategy are still king. The problem is that the story is convoluted and semi-dependent upon side quests, which are very hard to find. You have to sort of stumble into the right NPCs at the right times, and that's pretty hard to figure out. I had no idea what was going on toward the end of the game. Unfortunately the worst part is the end; the final boss is confusingly hard and easy and the encounter will leave you not only underwhelmed, but if there were such a thing, negatively-whelmed.

    Still worth playing if you like your Deus Ex gameplay, but you'll probably have to google a story explanation if you want to keep up. Keep your expectations realistic for the final hours as well.    … Expand
  34. fallouts
    Sep 29, 2016
    0
    Deus ex MD in a nutshell:
    A.J. : Ok...I'm going after the real enemy now guys!
    THE END.
    WTF?
    One time use DLC with seasonal pass.
    Free DLC requires an account to be made with SE and is one time use.
    Never buying from Edios after 2 abominations in a row.
  35. GoodApollo88
    Sep 27, 2016
    9
    The follow up to the fantastic Human Revolution will divide opinion as the majority of reviews clearly reflect. However what you get with Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is an unprecedented freedom and a great sense of reward and achievement. Everything from the gunplay, augmentations and the overall mechanics has vastly improved since Human Revolution. Visually it looks great and the reimaginingThe follow up to the fantastic Human Revolution will divide opinion as the majority of reviews clearly reflect. However what you get with Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is an unprecedented freedom and a great sense of reward and achievement. Everything from the gunplay, augmentations and the overall mechanics has vastly improved since Human Revolution. Visually it looks great and the reimagining of a cyperpunk Prague looks superb. It's not without it's faults, some suspect lip syncing, dodgy character models and too many bugs/glitches (some often game breaking). Some would argue that the end comes far too soon and is far to abrupt just as the story starts getting tasty, although I feel it does lead well to potentially (and surely) a third installment of Adam Jensen's cyberpunk conspiracy ridden saga. The ending is left opened for another Deus Ex and a sense of an uncertain future. Despite some of it's flaws, the overall open world of Prague and different approachs to each mission along with the vast exploration and engaging storyline make this an essential purchase who like a bit more than your average shooter. A cyperpunk RPG/thinking man's FPS...it won't be for everyone but based on ambition alone, eidos montreal have provided one of the games of the year.… Expand
  36. H_SnypeR
    Sep 25, 2016
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Though the game doesn't have a true PVP multiplayer, the game is definitely worth getting if you are into stealth, shooting, exploration, detective work and a bit of story telling. The story is suited for more mature audiences. It contains themes about spying, double agents and political conspiracy. It is linked to the Deus Ex world if you haven't played the previous original Deus Ex on PC, it will be slightly confusing with some of the characters and plots, so you would need to use Wiki a bit.

    There is a fantastic system of different dialogue choices to Bioware games such as Mass Effect but It has more of an effect on the future timeline than Mass Effect. The augmentation skill tree does offer new cool augmentations that are fun.

    What I like about these games is there is absolutely no grinding involved. You will get experience points regardless of how you choose to do tackle a certain task. I much prefer the passive knock out no kill stealth approach.

    Some people might not like the ending as it leaves you with many questions about Janus and the Illuminate, but it intentional and the beauty of that is that mentally and intellectually challenges you to deduce possible explanations or theories like a detective and encourage discussions in forum in regarding the many mysteries or questions left unanswered or undiscovered.

    You can learn a lot about the minor or semi major subplots by hacking computers and reading notes is what makes this like a great detective/spy game.

    Some might argue the story could have been more ambitious but people need to realise the illuminate is difficult to take down. Someone else is always a puppet of someone else.

    There are mysterious subplots that It makes you wonder who is the mole in Taskforce 29 or who did an entire refit of the augmented Adam Jensen. There is a lot of layers in the game's story telling and the sides missions are chained so they are interesting. it's not one of those collect 10 of these and deliver to stupid side missions.

    The graphics is definitely a level up from DE: HR. All in all it's shorter but higher quality game than HR. The game is highly polished and rarely is there a glitch or bug. The lighting is really good in the game too.

    There is a pretty decent characteristics for all major characters and TF29 NPCs. You can see their personality differences shine. But I think there could of been more work done especially for character McCready and Miller. Perhaps a more reason to care for TF29 Director Miller a bit more.

    The augmentation is pretty cool and the stealth take downs look pretty cool. I didn't use guns much besides the stun gun. But you can upgrade your guns with attachments or improving it's firing rate, accuracy or damage. But it's a bit hard to constantly use your abilities a lot with the limited energy bar, so you can only occasionally use it which does take the fun out of it if you decide to pursue a non stealth approach.

    Fantastic OST and dialogue.

    The only negative thing I can say about this game is the lip syncing is bit out of wack and some of the body language is over exaggerated but these are trivial matters.    … Expand
  37. dillweed97141
    Sep 24, 2016
    9
    Don't let the micro-transactions scare you away. None are required to fully enjoy this title. Some really aren't necessary. For instance I already have over 77,000 credits without trying and I have pretty much all the augments that I want activated with spare praxis kits.

    The story of the game isn't as long as the first, but there are so many side distractions that will keep you busy    Don't let the micro-transactions scare you away. None are required to fully enjoy this title. Some really aren't necessary. For instance I already have over 77,000 credits without trying and I have pretty much all the augments that I want activated with spare praxis kits.

    The story of the game isn't as long as the first, but there are so many side distractions that will keep you busy for a much longer amount of time. The atmosphere of the story is really enjoyable as there is this tension between augmented people and "natural" people due to the "incident". The downside I'm really experiencing with the game is that the lip syncing is off when everyone talks.

    If you enjoy a game that lets you have a variety on how to take on tasks, free-roaming (to an extent), and finding hidden rooms and items this will be worth your money.

    If you are the type that just rushes the story and screams "done!" and shelves it, or you have a strong dislike about micro-transactions (which seems to be an alarming large amount of people) then I would skip this one.    … Expand
  38. davidrobledo96
    Sep 23, 2016
    7
    Me he centrado en la historia principal en la primera partida y he dejado bastante secundarias, aún así, me ha gustado bastante, si habéis jugado al anterior juego este es más de lo mismo, sigilo, está vez con un minimapa con guiño al famoso MGS, que si mejoras la visión tienes un radar soliton.
    Por lo que he visto hay bastante misiones secundarias y varías maneras de derrotar a los    Me he centrado en la historia principal en la primera partida y he dejado bastante secundarias, aún así, me ha gustado bastante, si habéis jugado al anterior juego este es más de lo mismo, sigilo, está vez con un minimapa con guiño al famoso MGS, que si mejoras la visión tienes un radar soliton.
    Por lo que he visto hay bastante misiones secundarias y varías maneras de derrotar a los diferentes bosses del juego, si eres un completista vas a tener juego para rato.

    En general bueno, espero para el siguiente algo bastante nuevo porque este es continuista.    … Expand
  39. erolsabadosh
    Sep 19, 2016
    6
    I really want to love this game but it falls short for me. I've never played Deus Ex before and I picked this up because the trailer hooked me in. The storyline is good and the world is quite immersive but the characters are really boring which is an issue since you spend the majority of the game talking to people. I'm not sure how far into the game I am but I've played quite a bit and toI really want to love this game but it falls short for me. I've never played Deus Ex before and I picked this up because the trailer hooked me in. The storyline is good and the world is quite immersive but the characters are really boring which is an issue since you spend the majority of the game talking to people. I'm not sure how far into the game I am but I've played quite a bit and to be honest I'm getting bored of the constant conversations. I do like how the game lets you approach things either in stealth or action, I've gotten through situations using either, but it definitely feels far more geared toward stealth overall. The mechanics however don't feel quite as fluid as a game like the latest Hitman. In fact the controls are rather clunky and often you find yourself fumbling in urgent situations just to do something simple. The level design is pretty cool in my opinion but the graphics seem fairly outdated. I like the idea of this game a lot more than I like playing it, it's not bad but I think the overload of conversations you have to skim through coupled with clunky controls keep it from being particularly worth recommending unless you're a big fan of this series.… Expand
  40. blakfayt
    Sep 18, 2016
    9
    Put simply, Mankind Divided is more Human Revolution, but less than its predecessor. Now I'm sure you're wondering what that means, and I'll explain. Mankind Divided has basically everything from HR, but it's much more fine tuned. The gameplay is much sleeker, stealth feels more approachable without overpowering gunplay in terms of speeding through an area, your choices still have weightPut simply, Mankind Divided is more Human Revolution, but less than its predecessor. Now I'm sure you're wondering what that means, and I'll explain. Mankind Divided has basically everything from HR, but it's much more fine tuned. The gameplay is much sleeker, stealth feels more approachable without overpowering gunplay in terms of speeding through an area, your choices still have weight at times, and the story is still engaging.

    However, the few augments they add are not all that useful, and praxis kits are more plentiful than before. I've seen some reviews exploding at the game for microtransactions, but I didn't see one in my entire 40 hours of two playthroughs. Early in the game you are GIVEN TEN praxis points and if you're going sneaky that is literally all the points you'll ever need. I maxed out Jensen in less than a playthrough and a half. The biggest problem, the one that keeps this game from being a solid ten, is the obvious sequel baiting. The entire game builds up this underlying conspiracy, and never divulges a single thing about it. Where HR went through all these turns, maybe your boss is bad, maybe Megan is alive, the illuminati is real! Mankind Divided replays a couple of those but fails to wrap them up. It leaves room for an obvious third Jensen game, but it also leaves the player feeling somewhat hollow about the whole thing.

    Honestly, the game is well worth the $60 if you liked Human Revolution.    … Expand
  41. misiektoja
    Sep 18, 2016
    7
    Overall it is a very good game, still the old Deus Ex, but it simply lacks content. The game seems to be unfinished with too many holes, the story is flat and highly predictable and definitely too short, the ending leaves you with more questions than answers, there is only one boss battle, some stuff seems to be treated with inadequate attention. Side characters are impersonal and youOverall it is a very good game, still the old Deus Ex, but it simply lacks content. The game seems to be unfinished with too many holes, the story is flat and highly predictable and definitely too short, the ending leaves you with more questions than answers, there is only one boss battle, some stuff seems to be treated with inadequate attention. Side characters are impersonal and you won't get connected with them. For me it seems devs took the lazy way this time in many aspects. For example every building you enter in Prague looks the same, sometimes there are some small variations, but the layout is always the same. Besides that the main story is way too short, there is no comparison to Human Revolution. The only good thing is the game mechanic which is still thrilling, as before you have many ways to approach quests, we still have all the interesting augs + some new ones and some side stories are really compelling. So still 7 points from me, but I would wait until the price drops, at the current stage it is not worth the price content-wise.… Expand
  42. Underpants158
    Sep 15, 2016
    8
    Great game. My first Deus Ex game. The world immersion is what really made this game for me. Breaking into an apartment and reading a persons emails about disowning a family member because of augmentations really made the world feel real. I didn't have to break in and the devs could have just put loot and called it a day but instead they also gave this little apartment a story and IGreat game. My first Deus Ex game. The world immersion is what really made this game for me. Breaking into an apartment and reading a persons emails about disowning a family member because of augmentations really made the world feel real. I didn't have to break in and the devs could have just put loot and called it a day but instead they also gave this little apartment a story and I appreciated that.

    It also reminded me of old metal gear solid games what with the stealth and convoluted conspiracy riddled story. The only downside is underwhelming ending and dips in framerate while running around the city (not so much during action).    … Expand
  43. VermilionPrime
    Sep 13, 2016
    7
    Disapointing and short, Human Revolution was so much better, this game was rushed, i completed every single secondary mission and main story twice in 4 days in the highest difficulty. It´s like they wanted to do a prologue game for the 3rd one that will probably be comming, since the ending was pointing to a sequel. Not happy at all, i was expecting more complexity in dialogue, moreDisapointing and short, Human Revolution was so much better, this game was rushed, i completed every single secondary mission and main story twice in 4 days in the highest difficulty. It´s like they wanted to do a prologue game for the 3rd one that will probably be comming, since the ending was pointing to a sequel. Not happy at all, i was expecting more complexity in dialogue, more gameplay hours.… Expand
  44. TheDarkAssassin
    Sep 9, 2016
    8
    I just recently beat Deus Ex Mankind Divided, and first and foremost, I loved it. Yes, there were things about the game I didn't like, but overall, it was a pretty positive experience. First and foremost, the game has A LOT of content which I feel we don't get much anymore from games nowadays. Everywhere I went in the game, there was almost always a side mission or place to loot, soI just recently beat Deus Ex Mankind Divided, and first and foremost, I loved it. Yes, there were things about the game I didn't like, but overall, it was a pretty positive experience. First and foremost, the game has A LOT of content which I feel we don't get much anymore from games nowadays. Everywhere I went in the game, there was almost always a side mission or place to loot, so Mankind Divided definitely delivered on the amount of content. I really love the fact that you have so many different ways to do things, and of course you can either go stealthy or loud. The dialogue in the game makes sense and actually has a lasting effect on the story and NPCs, versus other games (like Fallout 4 in my opinion) that did not. I like the array of augmentations for Adam, and the gunplay felt smooth as well. I thought the main story was very interesting, but on a negative note, felt that it could of been developed a bit more. When I finished the game, I felt disappointed because I felt that that it ended very abruptly, and so I definitely feel they could have expanded on the main story more. I also did not like the main/final boss. In fact, it didn't even feel like a boss fight, but rather a fight with just a slightly stronger "normal" enemy. It wasn't very challenging or fun, and I didn't get that satisfaction from beating a boss when it was over. The game also did have some framerate drops here and there, but nothing too significant in my experience (I did play the game on the PS4). I don't know how Mankind Divided compares to Human Revolution, since I didn't play the previous game, but in my opinion, I thought Mankind Divided was a pretty good game, and compared to some other games that have come out recently, is definitely worth it.… Expand
  45. roachzc
    Sep 9, 2016
    7
    Great stealth mechanics. I love how you can utilize your augmentations and explore totally different approach to the same mission. Had tons of fun with the side quests. Ending is a little big weak.
  46. itmo
    Sep 9, 2016
    6
    Trapped in a shoe box with very limited options. This is the feeling I get from this game. Deus Ex has zero innovation in the overall experience. The game is very short, I did all the side quests, fluffed around exploring and completed the game in 22 hours. The big issues with this game for me are, the very limited area to explore, it feels very closed off, very linear with more placesTrapped in a shoe box with very limited options. This is the feeling I get from this game. Deus Ex has zero innovation in the overall experience. The game is very short, I did all the side quests, fluffed around exploring and completed the game in 22 hours. The big issues with this game for me are, the very limited area to explore, it feels very closed off, very linear with more places that can't be explored than ones that can.

    If you have ever been to Prague there is a land mark bridge which you can see in the distance in the game but can't get to it. Where is the astronomical clock? Where is anything that would give me the feel of being in Prague? The train stations are so small and this is a Major city in Future Europe, and the train stations are so pointless, just walk around, its quicker. It just feels like a generic city that could be anywhere in Europe, and this is just lazy game design.

    The game lacks real atmosphere, I feel HR had better immersion but was way too linear. I played through on the hardest difficulty available and it was too easy, the AI are dumb and praxis kit are plentiful, so much so that I had too many augs by the end. Everything is just a little to convenient in this game, there just happens to be vents where I need to go but nowhere else, weakened walls right where I need to go, heavy boxes blocking a path, you guessed it, right where I need to go. This makes it feel like a dumbed down experience that doesn't give the player the feeling that they are finding new things in the world, it is so artificial, so closed off and makes the player experience the sense of a mouse trapped in a maze. Wait till it is about $10 as that is about all it is worth with the very poor lazygame design.    … Expand
  47. SuperkenGaming
    Sep 8, 2016
    8
    Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
    A loss of Magic
    Mankind Divided is a first person shooter slash stealth game that takes place 2 years after human revolution… If you haven’t played that game there is a recap video, but honestly human revolution is the much better game, so I’d recommend playing it first either way Very early in the game there’s a terrorist bombing.. You spend the rest of the    Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
    A loss of Magic
    Mankind Divided is a first person shooter slash stealth game that takes place 2 years after human revolution…
    If you haven’t played that game there is a recap video, but honestly human revolution is the much better game, so I’d recommend playing it first either way
    Very early in the game there’s a terrorist bombing.. You spend the rest of the game trying to get to the bottom of this and prevent future terror attacks…
    To bring peace to the division of augs and naturals
    this bombing though messes with your gear...
    You go get it fixed and it’s discovered that you’ve had more cool gadgets under the hood that you didn’t know about…
    These new added abilities are awesome, but they come at a price...
    Too many active will cause over heating, so you have to pick and choose... activate 1 and deactivate another... and much like every other ability and upgrade in the game you have to spend praxis points which are awarded by leveling up in game or by straight up buying…
    The microtransactions are buried, but there for those that want to max Jensen out early on…
    This is still Deus Ex… theres 17 main story missions and 12 side missions…
    The main story alone takes about 8 hours to complete… And while I personally found the story here much more intriguing than human revolution… The gameplay overall is miles worse...
    There is absolutely no depth here that made human revolution such a magic experience...
    The world here isn’t alive…
    Dialog choices seem to hold no weight, and the worst offense of all is that all sense of freedom from the past game has been removed…
    I’m a very aggressive player... and while yes, you can definitely play this game like a first person shooter…
    The game is almost designed completely against you…
    This time around instead of levels being designed for drop of a dime change of plan like getting detected.. It clearly wants you to try your hardest to sneak around…
    This is apparent with how quickly your energy drains when you use a perk…
    Your awesome new armor, or going invisible, lasts for a good half a second before your energy runs out... and theres hardly any biocells laying around or crafting parts to make one on the fly.. Making the system feel nearly useless for anything other than take downs…
    The game wants you crawling through vents instead of using all of the cool toys…
    There are also so many road blocks here that didn’t exist at all in the past game…
    In human revolution you could beat the entire game with only level 1 hacking as the game kept the hacking of story related doors simple…
    Here, they force you to pour your upgrades into hacking with level 2 and 3 locked doors after locked doors…
    Almost in a way encouraging those micro transactions for more skill points to pour there if you’ve ignored it, or to pour them into skills that actually compliment your playstyle…
    There’s also really no cool open areas…
    The game from start to finish feels like you’re walking around hotels… going from room to room…
    There is no attention to detail here…
    At least not up to the standard other deus ex games have created…
    This feels almost like ubisoft annual spin off title than a proper sequel…
    The story kept me going, and this is still a good game if you ignore the fact it’s supposed to be a deus ex game…
    Deus ex, isn’t hacking and augmented abilities…
    It’s a deep and detailed world… which is completely lacking…
    A surprise and welcomed addition this time around is a very cool breach mode which acts as a puzzle platformer, where you work with a hacking group to collect data…
    You run around using the same skills you do in the main game and also unlocks new skills and weapons as you progress through each increasingly tougher level…
    Definitely some brain teasers here and I enjoyed this much more than I thought I would…
    It’s almost a bonus game in itself
    All in All Mankind Divided is a decent game fans will play and at least mildly enjoy either way... It just doesn’t live up to its series standard and not something I could recommend for anyone that isn’t already a fan…
    I give Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
    a 7.5/10    … Expand
  48. WrenOz
    Sep 8, 2016
    7
    This time around the conspiracy is a lot less engaging but the action is much more thrilling. The stealth approach less rewarding, probably in effort to try and push players into the arms of Jensen's new augmentations. One of the more impressive aspects of this run out is the choices you're making without fully realising there were alternatives. I find myself looking back, ten hours in,This time around the conspiracy is a lot less engaging but the action is much more thrilling. The stealth approach less rewarding, probably in effort to try and push players into the arms of Jensen's new augmentations. One of the more impressive aspects of this run out is the choices you're making without fully realising there were alternatives. I find myself looking back, ten hours in, with '20/20' vision and reflecting on the exact moment I made Jensen's life go to s***. So yes; it's a more adventurous game with a lot to explore and yet somehow manages to feel less than the sum of it's parts. Still a very smart game, and now you finally have more than one/two ways of getting rid of your big bad guys.… Expand
  49. CollinsCardiff
    Sep 8, 2016
    6
    After eagerly awaiting the release this year I was left somewhat disappointed from the poor lip syncing and average graphics in the cliche introduction, to the rinse and repeat of the later missions. Although there is depth and attention to detail in the story through logs, missions etc. The story didn't actually leave me feeling the want to uncover more. Side quests felt like fillers andAfter eagerly awaiting the release this year I was left somewhat disappointed from the poor lip syncing and average graphics in the cliche introduction, to the rinse and repeat of the later missions. Although there is depth and attention to detail in the story through logs, missions etc. The story didn't actually leave me feeling the want to uncover more. Side quests felt like fillers and there was rarely any point where I felt a sense of achievement for getting from A to B, in my own style. The city hubs feel dull, lifeless and last gen. The AI is nothing special and although presented multiple options to enter / exit rooms, options still feel somewhat limited to how you have already progressed. Overall I wasn't happy with the purchase which is a shame as I did enjoy Human Revolution.… Expand
  50. Dude_Largepants
    Sep 7, 2016
    1
    I've never played a Deus Ex game until a relative for some reason thought I would enjoy it and got it for my birthday. It's awful. Unless you're an absolute fanboy, avoid this game at all cost. I started with the provided 12 minute video for some backstory and left more confused than when I started it. I heard a bunch of names, but it was obviously missing any sort of real context. That'sI've never played a Deus Ex game until a relative for some reason thought I would enjoy it and got it for my birthday. It's awful. Unless you're an absolute fanboy, avoid this game at all cost. I started with the provided 12 minute video for some backstory and left more confused than when I started it. I heard a bunch of names, but it was obviously missing any sort of real context. That's not the games fault though.

    From there I started the game on normal mode. What felt like a couple dozen cut scenes later, I was finally ready for action. Things started out ok, but then quickly fizzled. I took the stealth approach, but no matter how hard I tried, or how many steps I took to remain unseen the erratic AI would find me. Often they would ignore their cone of influence and even though the map showed them looking one way, they would see me in the other direction, even behind cover. And even when I would stealthily remove a guard from the game, he would somehow still be able to alert every available guard in the known universe to descend upon me. And when that happened, it was best to just stand still and die because no amount of stealth countermeasure would get me out of that situation. And why in the hell do the takedowns have a reload timer on them? For a cyborg, Jensen sure in limited.

    Aside from ignoring their cones, the enemies were awful looking. Zooming in for a headshot, the textures on the enemies were something I would expect to see from an early PS3 game. In fact, aside from some of the environments, the game looks terrible altogether. All of the character models and textures again look like there were just ported over from an early PS3 game. Almost as if they had this game started for a PS3 release years ago, but didn't take the time to update the graphical portion for PS4.

    Controls are horrible. I realize they may be ported over from previous games, but that doesn't excuse the poor and unfriendly placement of buttons. Any gamer knows that FPS games have a general button scheme to follow. Not here. Firing is the only normal button on the controller, everything else has been repurposed for something else entirely. I get that Jensen has a lot of augmentations, but that doesn't excuse such a sloppy execution. Things could have easily been more refined and wheel selections should have been reserved for usable powers, not weapon and consumable selection. It bogs down the flow of the game.

    The game also lacks any sort of tutorial or real explanation of anything. Upon finally finishing the first mission, I was put into my apartment with no real indication what I should be doing aside from some arbitrary waypoint marker. Picking up consumables only led to more questions because a popup told me I could craft things, but didn't explain how. I don't expect to be led, but if it's important enough to mention, I'd like to know the basics. And that's how the game continued to approach things: You can do THIS, but we won't bother you with details.

    Add to all that possibly one of the worst protagonists in the history of games. Jensen is godawful. His voice grating to say the least. He's meant to sound like some kind of brooding anti-hero badass, but he just sounds like a lifeless monotone placeholder. He sounds more like a chainsmoking 50 year old trying to talk in a nursery full of sleeping babies rather than some kind of action hero. That kind of character should be left in the PS1/PS2 era where it belongs.

    The game could be good. But it's not. It's very apparent that it's a quickly thrown together sequel to cash in on the fanboy hype and nothing more. It boils down to being a perfect hybrid of the first Mass Effect and Alpha Protocol, but it has none of the enjoyment of Mass Effect and none of the tongue-in-cheek guilty appeal of Alpha Protocol. It could have been an enjoyable future espionage game filled with intrigue and story, but ends up being a hollow, narrative heavy cash-in that leaves you wondering what the fanbase is smoking.    … Expand
  51. cadash06
    Sep 5, 2016
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Much Better than the First one, Graphics , gameplay, story , and characters ( especially Adam Jensen with his personality better explored). This is a game where curious and creative players will feel at home. Do you need to go through a room full of enemies? Go to the closest air duct... if you can't reach it, MAKE A cardboard boxes ladder , OR if you have adequate augmentation put a refrigerator next to it... OR just hack the closest door, or hack some assassin drone and let it do your job. NO? Then just be a cyberninja and kill all the enemies before they know it... too difficult? Then just shoot everyone. I am waiting for some DLCs !!… Expand
  52. VeniPewPew
    Sep 5, 2016
    9
    Gameplay -- 9.5/10. Though I played it pretty much only with batman vision and dash abilities, so always-low-energy wasn't a problem for me. For more action-oriented walkthrough it might be an issue, but I really had a blast. Mechanics are solid, level design is great, I definitely enjoyed it.
    Story -- 6/10. It lacks both in story and delivery. The whole thing feels pretty underwhelming.    Gameplay -- 9.5/10. Though I played it pretty much only with batman vision and dash abilities, so always-low-energy wasn't a problem for me. For more action-oriented walkthrough it might be an issue, but I really had a blast. Mechanics are solid, level design is great, I definitely enjoyed it.
    Story -- 6/10. It lacks both in story and delivery. The whole thing feels pretty underwhelming. I would love it as dlc or smth, but I want globe-scale conspiracies and confrontation with real bad guys in my Deus Ex, not... this. Ending comes right out of the blue and you're just sitting there thinking: "Whoa, that's... that's it?". Also, the storytelling is weird: characters that are important are never introduced, a miriad details you can only guess, the overall feel like you've started playing someone else's save from the middle.
    Overall I had a great time, I just wish I had more of the actual story, and higher stakes conflict.    … Expand
  53. jerrymimus
    Sep 4, 2016
    2
    This is a prime example of a great game concept which has been ruined by poor execution. The story is dry and poorly concluded, the augmentations are great in theory but very lame in the game as they use too much power and you end up doing more shooting than actually using your "cool" skills. The control scheme suggested is so shocking that you can tell these guys dont know enough aboutThis is a prime example of a great game concept which has been ruined by poor execution. The story is dry and poorly concluded, the augmentations are great in theory but very lame in the game as they use too much power and you end up doing more shooting than actually using your "cool" skills. The control scheme suggested is so shocking that you can tell these guys dont know enough about gaming to suggest that. The game is overall i big dissapointment.… Expand
  54. theman222
    Sep 4, 2016
    8
    Gameplay: Mechanically, it's exactly what you'd expect Deus Ex to be. It has interesting missions with lots of ways to completing them. Level design might even be better than Human Revolution, but unfortunately it doesn't match the amount of content. There is only one major city hub in Prague, and you only leave it for a few other missions, which is rather disappointing. Still, PragueGameplay: Mechanically, it's exactly what you'd expect Deus Ex to be. It has interesting missions with lots of ways to completing them. Level design might even be better than Human Revolution, but unfortunately it doesn't match the amount of content. There is only one major city hub in Prague, and you only leave it for a few other missions, which is rather disappointing. Still, Prague is a ton of fun to explore and I spent most of a day breaking into apartments and looking for secrets. While Prague is a step up from something like Detroit or Hengsha, I can't help but think that I would have wanted another city to explore.

    Graphics: Very pretty game, with the environments being extremely well done. But the lip syncing is awful (i urge you to use subtitles), and the non important NPCs have a glaring lack of detail compared to the important ones.

    The story is disappointing, especially from what I expect from a Deus Ex game. But it still isn't terrible, and I think some comments here are a tad harsh on it.

    Summary: If you got any enjoyment out of Human Revolution, then you owe it to yourself to check this game out at some point. For better or for worse, it's basically more of the same. Which is quite fine for me, since there aren't many games like Deus Ex on the market. I only wish there was more content.    … Expand
  55. thj1188
    Sep 3, 2016
    2
    GAME BREAKING BUGS!!
    This is the second game in a week with game breaking bugs in it that I have played and I am seriously peed off. If the game is not ready don't release the dam thing. Yes we will be dissapointed but I would prefer to wait a month then get the game get to the end and have it crash no matter what I do. This game came out on the 23rd it is now the 3rd and it has already    GAME BREAKING BUGS!!
    This is the second game in a week with game breaking bugs in it that I have played and I am seriously peed off. If the game is not ready don't release the dam thing. Yes we will be dissapointed but I would prefer to wait a month then get the game get to the end and have it crash no matter what I do. This game came out on the 23rd it is now the 3rd and it has already had 3 patches and it is still not fixed. Oh and to top it off it has micro-transactions as a final **** you. Well **** you to feel free to eat ****

    Verdict: 2/10 I prefer ironing to this
    5 point deduction for game breaking bugs
    2 point deduction for micro-transactions in a full price AAA release    … Expand
  56. GamergodsFail
    Sep 2, 2016
    9
    Gameplay-wise, it is the best Deus Ex to date, improving upon almost every aspect of its predecessor. However, this could have easily been a 10 if not for the somewhat underwhelming story and micro-transactions.

    It's still an overall good entry in the series. If I were to rank them from best to worst, this would fit in right in the middle, being better than Invisible War and The Fall,    Gameplay-wise, it is the best Deus Ex to date, improving upon almost every aspect of its predecessor. However, this could have easily been a 10 if not for the somewhat underwhelming story and micro-transactions.

    It's still an overall good entry in the series. If I were to rank them from best to worst, this would fit in right in the middle, being better than Invisible War and The Fall, but not as good as the original and Human Revolution.

    Recommended to anyone who loves the gameplay and flow of Deus Ex or any gamer who loves the Cyberpunk theme.    … Expand
  57. Hollowfied
    Sep 2, 2016
    10
    Dues ex mankind divided one of the awesome game i only played once first one i own copies of human revolution but have not touched it since i finished this game i am going back to play human revolution this game

    Suggestion buy this game u love it Mission awesome stealth mechanic is good
  58. evOlvedParasite
    Sep 1, 2016
    5
    I have never played Deus Ex Human Revolution but after reading up on the story I was excited to get my hands on Mankind Divided. Unfortunately I am very disappointed with this game.
    First I will start with the positives of the game. The first few hours of the game are excellent, lots of fun learning how the game is best played (stealth). People who are use to playing stealth will feel    I have never played Deus Ex Human Revolution but after reading up on the story I was excited to get my hands on Mankind Divided. Unfortunately I am very disappointed with this game.
    First I will start with the positives of the game. The first few hours of the game are excellent, lots of fun learning how the game is best played (stealth). People who are use to playing stealth will feel like a stealth god easily finding shortcuts and taking out foes with the overpowered augmentations. And that's it for positives, yes there is not many.
    Now for negatives and there is a lot. The gameplay and mechanics to me seem old and outdated, nothing new, just the same old. The environment design seems lazy and boring, lacks immersion, boring npc's and story characters. Going full stealth in this game makes the game way to easy.
    The enemy AI is awful, really awful. For example there is a boss fight and all I did was hide on the other side of a wall I smashed. I would crouch right in front of the boss and he couldn't see me, wow did it make that fight easy. But the most worst thing this game did was the story. What a awful ending. The way it ended made the game feel very short, like this game was suppose to be an expansion for Human Revolution. The Witcher 3 Blood and Wine expansion had way more meaningful content than this full priced game.
    So in summary I give this game a 5/10 (average). Its definitely not worth the full price amount. I would say to most gamers to wait for while when the price drops by half, but by then with all the other games coming out in the last quarter this game is going to forgettable.    … Expand
  59. Fyil
    Sep 1, 2016
    10
    Fantastic game. I hope it becomes a triple A game next time. You can tell their budget wasn't that big but they still manage to make a hell of a game, really fun. Many difente ways to play., as soon as i finished i started another play through. Totally worth it, hope this game becomes bigger and bigger with new releases.
  60. Crank101
    Sep 1, 2016
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. All round I felt a bit like everything was done just a bit worst than the previous installment of Deus ex.
    From stealth to combat, everything seemed not as engaging as before. The character pool (NPC's) was as shallow as a newborn baby's bath tub. Where was the intriguing characters you hated to face because of difficulty, but now the game feels empty without it. The choices I made at the split option parts of the game lead to the end of the game just being a news report of all the choices I made. I found the trip switch for the big guy at the end so even that battle was just choosing the menu option and bam the game is done. I never had a need to use any of my guns. I just used the tranquilizer pistol. I had not used any other weapon to complete the game.

    What I liked was the feel of Prague, the environment was dark and felt like the not so distant future. (Just parked cars nobody apparently drives in the future). Side missions was okay but not like in Witcher 3 were every mission felt different.

    I gave a 7 out of respect of what this game should have been.
    In reality i feel sad.    … Expand
  61. Kuraditosin
    Aug 31, 2016
    9
    I myself have always been a Deus Ex fan and even liked Invisible War for what it was worth. While ignoring IW Deus Ex has been considered the thinking man's shooter. In my opinion Mankind Divided fully lives up to the Deus Ex name.

    You can always play it like an fps - take cover, use an aug or two and you will probably blast through the game within 10 hours or less. But by doing so you    I myself have always been a Deus Ex fan and even liked Invisible War for what it was worth. While ignoring IW Deus Ex has been considered the thinking man's shooter. In my opinion Mankind Divided fully lives up to the Deus Ex name.

    You can always play it like an fps - take cover, use an aug or two and you will probably blast through the game within 10 hours or less. But by doing so you will probably be ignoring most of the carefully implemented ventilation shafts, hidden safes, alternative routes ang quite possibly also some easter eggs and other rewards. For me, a minimum of 2 playthroughs is necessary to experience everything. Because even the wittiest player can make a mess out of a situation with the outcome possibly blocking off alternative aspects. You can for example infiltrate optional sections of the gameworld before actually receiving the proper mission for it. And by doing so, completing the mission by skipping half of it. Every action has certain consequences. A different playstyle can obviously also produce a different outcome. Using diplomacy can be useful in obtaining allies rather than a gun-to-the-face approach. The diversity is what hooks me but could also be off-putting to other potential players.

    Side missions are few compared to other RPG's, but all of them are lengthier and more thought through than your average fetch quest. Many of them are multi parted and actually require to do some investigation without direct guidance from the developer. Main missions are mostly lengthy and take place within or in the outskirts of Prague. So there isn't as much globe-trotting as there was in Human Revolution. Prague can also feel small at first, but when you decide to explore the world fully, you come to realize that it can be rather overwhelming even.

    The interface is heavily inspired by the first Deus Ex, while the movement, augs and shooting follow the Human Revolution steps. It might take some getting used to, but the new approach can also bring back some heavy vibes from the first game. The game uses a heavily modified Human Revolution engine without the inherent yellow-ish piss filter, resulting in a much clearer and suitable look, as there is also daytime gameplay now (while Human Revolution took place almost exclusively at night). There is also a very agressive sharpening filter in place which results in some very sharp looking textures, but the effect could be off-putting for those who prefer a softer, more realistic look. Mankind Divided does run decently, a 30fps lock is mostly in place while traversing the cityscape, but occasional drops can occur when in combat.

    Overall the game is a real treat to Deus Ex, cyberpunk and/or RPG fans. The adaptive playstyle approach can make it appealing for fans of other genres as well, but like I said, a one-sided approach can possibly decrease the overall value of the whole package. Without actually spoiling anything, the only real critique for me would be that the stakes of the overall story arc seem to be lower than in previous games. Nonetheless it's still a good combination of political agendas mixed with conspiracies.

    Definitely a must-buy for a Deus Ex fan and I recommend others to consider it as well.    … Expand
  62. MrPibb
    Aug 30, 2016
    9
    This game is great, it is a lot like the original deus ex in terms of gameplay, only the main quest is much shorter, and the scale of the world smaller. Get this game if you're a fan of deus ex - there is many ways to play through the game and lots of things you may miss on your first run, which gives it some nice replay value. It took me about 24hr to complete first playthrough withThis game is great, it is a lot like the original deus ex in terms of gameplay, only the main quest is much shorter, and the scale of the world smaller. Get this game if you're a fan of deus ex - there is many ways to play through the game and lots of things you may miss on your first run, which gives it some nice replay value. It took me about 24hr to complete first playthrough with all sidequests, and around 5hr to complete NG+ runs of just the main story for the achievements.

    Yes there is a cash shop, but it is for the breach mode, which is a game mode designed for people who like online leaderboards, and does not negatively affect the campaign at all. In fact you can earn items like piraxis just for playing breach, and then carry them over to your inventory in the campaign. I have only played the breach for about 30mins, I would say it's a decent mode, with a nice concept, but can be completely ignored.    … Expand
  63. roundtablegamer
    Aug 30, 2016
    9
    Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Review
    Alex the Kidd, Gamers of the Round Table
    Square Enix’s follow-up to their 2011 title Deus Ex: Human Revolution, Mankind Divided takes place two years after the events of its predecessor, and players take on the role of Adam Jensen once again in this cyber-punk RPG. With new augments, characters and story, does the latest Deus Ex title successfully    Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Review
    Alex the Kidd, Gamers of the Round Table

    Square Enix’s follow-up to their 2011 title Deus Ex: Human Revolution, Mankind Divided takes place two years after the events of its predecessor, and players take on the role of Adam Jensen once again in this cyber-punk RPG. With new augments, characters and story, does the latest Deus Ex title successfully develop its unique take on a dystopian future? or are players left with a lackluster sequel that can’t live up to its source material?

    The Good
    Deus Ex: Mankind Divided lets the player choose their control scheme. Whether you want to go with their default layout, Human Revolution’s layout or a generalized First-Person-Shooter control set-up, the player is offered a variety of control load outs to accommodate individual play styles. The familiar RPG elements make a return, more polished and with a new “overload” system that requires the player to use. “experimental” augments at the cost of damaging your systems or permanently locking out original choices. This brings a new level of unique customization to the franchise and creates consequences for players who choose to use the new abilities. Mankind Divided improves upon the idea that you can “play your way” throughout the game, whether you want to tackle a mission guns blazing, or you want to infiltrate and never be seen. In the previous installment, players found they were hindered for choosing to play the game with stealth when it came to boss fights; Mankind Divided creates situations where you can attempt to take down any enemy through any means, without making the player feel like they made the wrong choice.
    If you haven’t played Human Revolution since 2011, this game gives you the option to watch a compilation video to recap the previous game; narrated by Jensen, the twelve minute video covers all of the major plot point from Human Revolution, and is highly recommended if it has been almost five years since you played as Adam Jensen. Depending on your sound system, you may want to adjust your volume to put more emphasis on voice audio as the music score can drown out the narration (or enable subtitles before playing). The addition of the Deus Ex:
    Universe companion app allows players to access behind the scenes content created by the developers and shows their insight into how they came to develop the word and characters of Mankind Divided; the app is free to download and allows players to scan in-game collectibles to access the content through their mobile device. This comes as a welcomed addition for players who immerse themselves in the world of Deus Ex and allows them to experience the creative process behind the game.
    The Bad
    The Breach feature feels tacked on and out of place; the introduction to the game mode is immersive, yet the actual content feels forced and out of place. While the art direction for Breach can be praised, it comes off as an unnecessary online component. Players can compare their stats using leaderboards, but the game mode becomes quite repetitive, and is little more than a puzzle game. While you can earn praxis kits through Breach, it requires you to hold off from the main game for its benefits to having any weight.
    The biggest issue with Mankind Divided is its waypoint system – or lack thereof. Players must always refer to the map to find their objective, and there are several times throughout the game where mission objectives are not indicated on the map at all. Having to look online to find out where to go next takes away from the immersive gameplay; one mission requires the players to locate two individuals, but only shows the location of one without indicating where the other is. While exploring Prague is fun, wasting time looking for your objective is far from it.
    Rating
    9.5/10 - Deus Ex: Mankind Divided brings players back into the role of Adam Jensen in full force; while a few minor navigational mechanics that could use some fine-tuning, the game provides an immersive experience that allows you to handle any situation the way you want. This game not only follows up its predecessor, it stands on its own as an excellent video game. This is the quintessential espionage RPG gamers deserve.    … Expand
  64. Kenmei
    Aug 29, 2016
    5
    I've always been a big fan of how Deus Ex prefers for you to play stealth. I am a stealth gamer at heart and I always try to go the stealth route when playing pretty much any game that's not just a straight up shooter like Halo. Mankind Divided disappointed me however as it made me a stealth God and I'm sure its the same if you were going in shooting everything as well. While I love theI've always been a big fan of how Deus Ex prefers for you to play stealth. I am a stealth gamer at heart and I always try to go the stealth route when playing pretty much any game that's not just a straight up shooter like Halo. Mankind Divided disappointed me however as it made me a stealth God and I'm sure its the same if you were going in shooting everything as well. While I love the gameplay, even on the hardest difficultly level, the game was way too easy. I only died a handful of times and that was mostly to some trial and error parts of the game.
    I can sorta forgive easy gameplay but not a bland story. The ending of the first game, and I mean the very end where you select what to do to give you one of 3 choices, might as well have never happened. From the end of the 1st game to the beginning of the second, there's quite a bit of down time that's not very well explained and the devs should have spent more time on what exactly happened. But beyond that, the main story of this game was majorly bland. The open world that came with it was decent but a bit too claustrophobic and it seemed like they were more interested in finding ways to connect buildings with some sort of duct or sewer then building a world that was in-depth. It's not the worst I've ever seen but it could have used alot of work to make it better.
    All of this goes along with the massive framerate issues I had and the multiple crashes I suffered while playing the game. Now having properly set up for a 3rd game, it felt like the developers were stuck with the ending of the first game and tried their best to make it work with a very clear idea of what was going on in the story. I don't exactly agree with half of the stuff that was being implied by what was going on but I can give them credit for trying to tie the game into some of the social problems our society faces in real life.
    In the end, I would say I had fun with the game but it's nowhere near as good as the first one. Lots of unexplained questions, lots of characters that were clearly just in the game to introduce them for the next one, and the poor marketing campaign that Squeenix did for it, leaves me wanting more. They definitely have alot of ground to cover for the 3rd game but the basics of a great game as still there. They just really need to get away with some of the design choices from this one when they do that.    … Expand
  65. Flypaper
    Aug 28, 2016
    9
    Enjoying Dooosh Ex very much. Solid 9 for sure. Good gameplay no matter how you play it. Story seems good so far. I'm hooked. Graphics are good and Prague is genuinely interesting.
  66. korea09
    Aug 28, 2016
    10
    A outstanding game with a quite a immersive story and nice graphics and good gameplay controls can be a bit strange but not enough to cut points. A overall nice sequel to HR and the best game of this month
  67. superfuntranny
    Aug 28, 2016
    10
    Fun, engaging and lengthy. Deus Ex Mankind divided is the best RPG in a long while. Best part was the varied and interesting side quests. They have meaningful choices that you can lose yourself in for hours.
  68. tensa2341
    Aug 28, 2016
    9
    Deus Ex Mankind Divided is a very solid sequel to the Deus Ex Human Revolution. My time spent on this game was at least over 20 hours with multiple playthroughs and a new game + mode after beating the game. The game is set after 2 years from Human revolutions plot line; involving the Aug incident when all augmented people went on a killing frenzy which was apparently the worst casualtiesDeus Ex Mankind Divided is a very solid sequel to the Deus Ex Human Revolution. My time spent on this game was at least over 20 hours with multiple playthroughs and a new game + mode after beating the game. The game is set after 2 years from Human revolutions plot line; involving the Aug incident when all augmented people went on a killing frenzy which was apparently the worst casualties in human history. Played out by the cooperation " The Illuminati" , You as Adam Jensen have to go deep into the city of Prague and figure their next move and stop them from achieving their goal.

    Pros:
    -Variety of multiple choices of how to play through each mission type
    -Robust Augmented Build with multiple advantages
    -An in-depth story with multiple outcomes that changes each mission
    -Voice acting is superb with a serious intake of Adam's rough cigarette voice
    -A beautiful city to explore around in
    -Music is superb as well
    -Tighter and fluid gameplay
    Cons:
    -Even with the voice acting being amazing and the graphics being great, the lip syncing is mediocre; sometimes even kung fu dubbing bad
    -The city , though great and varied enough to look around in, is too small and with only one city to explore around, it feels like a step back from Human Revolution with it being in Detroit and Shanghai.

    I had a blast playing through this game and I'm going through it again for my second time. It's a must buy.    … Expand
  69. akukul
    Aug 28, 2016
    3
    I was super hyped for the game, and even though I never buy preorders I did this time. I can't believe how sequel to a game as good as human revolution can be as bad as this one. The game is ridiculously short (shorter than any uncharted episode), story is bland and everything is just not enough. Seriously, wtf?!
  70. stupiddog1979
    Aug 28, 2016
    1
    Warning: Customer rip-off with in-game purchases. If you thought that paying the premium price for this game was enough, think again. Time and again, the game tries to bully you into purchasing additional in-game currency to "improve" your experience (read: you grind, or you pay to win). Ubisoft tried this with AC Unity, and got themselves a bloody nose. If the game would be €10; I wouldWarning: Customer rip-off with in-game purchases. If you thought that paying the premium price for this game was enough, think again. Time and again, the game tries to bully you into purchasing additional in-game currency to "improve" your experience (read: you grind, or you pay to win). Ubisoft tried this with AC Unity, and got themselves a bloody nose. If the game would be €10; I would be fine with that, but that is not the case here.… Expand
  71. goga12309s
    Aug 28, 2016
    10
    This game is perfect, really. It is HM, which was great improved. Games like this don't release too often and it is sad. Thanks to Eidos Montreal for delightful experience!
  72. PapaEmeritus
    Aug 27, 2016
    8
    Not as good as Human Revolution. Not even as long either. Contrast that with something like Witcher 2. The sequel to that (Witcher 3: Wild Hunt) is better and also longer. I know they are two different type games but still. One would think Squire Enix would have shown a lot more love to their fans and made Mankind Divided really special and chock full of content. That's not the case hereNot as good as Human Revolution. Not even as long either. Contrast that with something like Witcher 2. The sequel to that (Witcher 3: Wild Hunt) is better and also longer. I know they are two different type games but still. One would think Squire Enix would have shown a lot more love to their fans and made Mankind Divided really special and chock full of content. That's not the case here though. Not only that but the story here is very average. But anyway, it's still a good game taken on its own. If I had to do over again, however, I would waited for a price drop. Say to about $20.00.… Expand
  73. bryan016
    Aug 27, 2016
    6
    Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is a game that looks good and has solid game play. The only issue I have with the game is the story. I"m not saying the game has a bad story, I actually like the whole conspiracy and the bias towards augs going on. It's unique and interesting.
    However, by the time I finished the game I was only left wanting more and thinking this can't be over! The game felt short    Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is a game that looks good and has solid game play. The only issue I have with the game is the story. I"m not saying the game has a bad story, I actually like the whole conspiracy and the bias towards augs going on. It's unique and interesting.
    However, by the time I finished the game I was only left wanting more and thinking this can't be over! The game felt short to me and even though I had over 15 hours invested because I did all of missions, side quests, etc. it became really repetitive doing the same thing over and over again. It's a shame really because the first few hours are really great but then the story just flattens out and the ending just seems like it wasn't finished or was cut to sell us back in some DLC package. Why are some developers doing this? The game also leaves more plot holes than it answers.
    Back to the Withcer 3, at least that game is nice to look at and has an amazing story that is complete start to finish!!

    Quick note, the music in this game is really great, it's a shame that the developers didn't spend more time on making the world seem more alive and interactive.    … Expand
  74. CodyCoyote64
    Aug 26, 2016
    0
    There are those who would describe the last game in the sereis, Human Revolution, as one of the greatest stealth games ever made and one of the most gripping conspiracy stories in gaming. The rest of us just laugh and play the truly engaging political narratives, like MGS Twin Snakes and Killer7. Human Revolution really didn't offer much that better games hadn't already done much better,There are those who would describe the last game in the sereis, Human Revolution, as one of the greatest stealth games ever made and one of the most gripping conspiracy stories in gaming. The rest of us just laugh and play the truly engaging political narratives, like MGS Twin Snakes and Killer7. Human Revolution really didn't offer much that better games hadn't already done much better, but even without being compared to the competition I found HR to be extremely underwhelming, with far too much exposition that never really led anywhere interesting.

    I'm sad to say that Mankind Divided has failed to deliver once more, and actually takes several steps back in some ways, particularly where the stealth is involved. In HR, you could feel that the devs tried really hard to make the stealth rewarding and fun, even if it didn't quite work, but MK decided to take the Dead Space 3 approach and throw out everything that could have made the game fun and take a more action oriented approach. It's extremely disappointing to see the devs distance themselves from the one thing I found moderately enjoyable from the last game.

    I haven't thought about Human Revolution's story since I played the game back when it came out for the best console released this generation, the Wii U, but the fact that I can't recall anything that happened in that game really speaks to it's quality as a narrative. It simply doesn't have interesting protagonists or ideas. And mind you, I personally love the idea of making corporate espionage into an interesting game narrative, but HR failed to deliver any sort of interesting, memorable characters or moments. So I'm sad to say I'm not sure if i would describe MD as 'worse' when I can barely remember what happened in the first game. Again, it's nothing all that interesting, but it's not downright offensive like an AC game or Other M.

    Mankind Divided is nothing more than just another lackluster release for thirsty fans to pretend that the PS4 is still getting games, when clearly the focus is on the NEO in the foreseeable future.    … Expand
  75. MaximumD
    Aug 26, 2016
    9
    This game is a pretty nice follow up to one of my favorite games on the PS3. I think overall the gameplay has improved quite a bit over it's predecessor, but unfortunately I thought the story took a step back. It's just a little too ham-fisted for my tastes, but that's not to say it's very bad or anything like that. Just didn't enjoy it as much as the story in Human Revolution.

    I like    This game is a pretty nice follow up to one of my favorite games on the PS3. I think overall the gameplay has improved quite a bit over it's predecessor, but unfortunately I thought the story took a step back. It's just a little too ham-fisted for my tastes, but that's not to say it's very bad or anything like that. Just didn't enjoy it as much as the story in Human Revolution.

    I like the improvements to the AI. They seem quite more reactive and I was even surprised on the first level when I busted out my sniper for a long distance shot. The bad guy was looking in my direction. I'm so used to dumbed down AI I figured I was far enough away he wouldn't notice me despite looking right at me. However, this was not the case. He spotted me from way over on the other side of the level because of proper line of sight logic. That is refreshing to see and I wonder if the AI improves even more at a higher difficulty. That being said, stealth take-downs are still handled in the weird way from the first game where you're taken back to a 3rd person perspective for an extensive take-down scene. It's very un-stealthlike and kind of breaks the immersion factor.

    As per any AAA title, the graphics and voice work are top notch. Environments are immersive and full of details, but the levels are still kind of static like the first game. The art direction in this series is fantastic. However, the game feels too short and I see there is already talk of DLC coming out. Seems as though they left some important story moments in order to cash in on the DLC. It's unfortunate but that's the state of the industry these days. In the end though, I got what I wanted. More Deus Ex!

    If you have the patience for it though, I would wait for the inevitable complete addition which would come with the aforementioned DLC on disk at a reasonable price. I for one did not have the patience but I don't regret it since I'm thoroughly enjoying the game. Also, Breach mode is not to shabby and merits mentioning. It will extend your time with the game a little for sure. This game is solid.    … Expand
  76. themostunclean
    Aug 25, 2016
    8
    If you can't accept microtransactions in this day and age, maybe you should just quit gaming and start complaining about how the kids dress these days. They're not going anywhere and you can at least be grateful that games like this use them in an unobtrusive manner that only the laziest gamer will use. Completely unnecessary to enjoy the game and you get more than enough to make the gameIf you can't accept microtransactions in this day and age, maybe you should just quit gaming and start complaining about how the kids dress these days. They're not going anywhere and you can at least be grateful that games like this use them in an unobtrusive manner that only the laziest gamer will use. Completely unnecessary to enjoy the game and you get more than enough to make the game way too easy for free if you buy the game in like the first year it's out. People reviewing the game poorly who have obviously not played it simply for this reason just come off sounding like whiny, uninformed nitwits.

    Great game, better than the last in just about every way except the story is a bit smaller scale. Better character development and a more immersive world though. Still has some of the old frustrations too like an obtuse control scheme and some frustrating bugs that will hopefully be ironed out soon.    … Expand
  77. Max22193
    Aug 25, 2016
    9
    This is probably one of the best games I've played all year, The gameplay is great, and the levels are open for different playstyles. New augs have been introduced as well and offer new options. The environments are well designed and soundtrack is good. The writing is exceptional and engaging. It has sub-quests that are well written and in some ways feel better than the main story. IThis is probably one of the best games I've played all year, The gameplay is great, and the levels are open for different playstyles. New augs have been introduced as well and offer new options. The environments are well designed and soundtrack is good. The writing is exceptional and engaging. It has sub-quests that are well written and in some ways feel better than the main story. I played the breach and it seems good, its rally just more of the same as in the main game. MY only complaints is a somewhat lackluster ending and clunky character animations during dialogue.… Expand
  78. doctuar
    Aug 25, 2016
    8
    I never asked for this.

    My vision is augmented. Take a good look at Manderley's dead body. Consider that my resignation; I don't have time to write a letter. When due process fails us, we really do live in a world of terror. You mechs may have copper wiring to reroute your fear of pain, but I've got nerves of steel. I never had time to take the Oath of Service to the Coalition.    I never asked for this.

    My vision is augmented. Take a good look at Manderley's dead body. Consider that my resignation; I don't have time to write a letter.

    When due process fails us, we really do live in a world of terror. You mechs may have copper wiring to reroute your fear of pain, but I've got nerves of steel.

    I never had time to take the Oath of Service to the Coalition. How about this one? I swear not to rest until UNATCO is free of you and the other crooked bureaucrats who have perverted its mission.

    A bomb's a bad choice for close-range combat. A bomb!

    This better not be a joke.    … Expand
  79. Centi
    Aug 25, 2016
    3
    Just screams consoleport. Alot of bugs, getting stuck in doorways, can't go over low edges like curbs when crouched, not climbing when prompted to. Crashed once with a high-end computer, lackluster plot
  80. thedigitalwolf
    Aug 25, 2016
    10
    They really delivered the goods with this one. Deus Ex was my favorite game in the whole world when I was just a kid, and I couldn't help but be a little disappointed with some of the facets of HR. That said, from my perspective, the developers have, in Mankind Divided, flawlessly merged present-gen resources with a style of gameplay and atmosphere that really, honestly does approach theThey really delivered the goods with this one. Deus Ex was my favorite game in the whole world when I was just a kid, and I couldn't help but be a little disappointed with some of the facets of HR. That said, from my perspective, the developers have, in Mankind Divided, flawlessly merged present-gen resources with a style of gameplay and atmosphere that really, honestly does approach the level of perfection that the original game manifested way back when it came out. I mean, I can't say enough good things about this game. It's beautiful. It's rich and immersive. One of my favorite things is the way they weave themes and characters from the original game into this prequel. They did an impressive job paying homage and interweaving the narratives between games. It would be interesting to see what the developers might be able to come up with next if they were to look at creating another sequel that, maybe say, coincides and overlaps with the timeline and events of the original game? Or maybe another prequel that occurs only *just* before the Deus Ex narrative? Or, maybe even better, a prequel to Invisible War? Something five or fifteen years after the Collapse, with the arcologies maybe having been only just finished, and with universal ammo not having been invented quite yet (lol)? So many possibilities.… Expand
  81. AdamJensen77
    Aug 25, 2016
    10
    Adam Jensen is back!!! Mankind Divided keeps all the things that made human revolution one of the best games of the last generation, but in a bigger and interconnected world with much more missions and better graphics.

    Please, do not listen to the sad and nostalgic guys that loved the first Deus Ex, this is the second part of a master piece and you cant miss it.
  82. P0iS0NdaRt
    Aug 24, 2016
    9
    Fantastic experience so far very enjoyable!

    played all of the previous deus ex human revolution for over 30 hours. Had very high hope for this and its lived up to its reputation. i've played 8 hours and only done the first part of the main story quest. Once you get past the beginning section tutorials it opens up like the other game. They added crafting and all new stuff that you    Fantastic experience so far very enjoyable!

    played all of the previous deus ex human revolution for over 30 hours. Had very high hope for this and its lived up to its reputation. i've played 8 hours and only done the first part of the main story quest. Once you get past the beginning section tutorials it opens up like the other game.

    They added crafting and all new stuff that you will find out =) I have always been of fan of deus ex , ever since i was a kid and played the original . I cant really compare the original to this as i was only young.

    i have been forced to have a break. But i need to get back into it soon haha ! gg    … Expand
  83. Sh8de
    Aug 24, 2016
    8
    More narrow in scope story wise but game play wise this feels a lot better than Human Revolution. The game feels familiar but new enough to where I do not feel bored. I definitely enjoy discovering new ways to tackle an objective and often play through a scenario and reload just to see how the other way will play out.
  84. Thegodfatherson
    Aug 24, 2016
    10
    Looks fantastic, plays fantastic and overall feels very much like the game that we were promised in those exciting E3 gameplay trailers. Mankind Dividend is not only a very fun game but a smart and intelligent insight into a world divided by war and corporation. The combat has lots of depth and feels real, not to mention the choice of stealth and guns blazing being compounded very well.Looks fantastic, plays fantastic and overall feels very much like the game that we were promised in those exciting E3 gameplay trailers. Mankind Dividend is not only a very fun game but a smart and intelligent insight into a world divided by war and corporation. The combat has lots of depth and feels real, not to mention the choice of stealth and guns blazing being compounded very well. Graphics will melt your eyes off, and it feels like the game will blow off your console at times. It really looks and feels like Eidos put time into this game, and for me, that is more than enough to give it a purchase.… Expand
  85. ryanisking
    Aug 24, 2016
    8
    Mankind divided is an excellent game. Come on, what other game do you get to be a bad ass cyborg that can punch holes in your neighbours walls to steal a bottle of wine?? Thought so. Mankind divided is all about choice, are you a good guy or bad guy? Are you going to take the front door or sneak through the air vent? Do you put a bullet in the guys skull with a silenced 10mm (yes) or R3Mankind divided is an excellent game. Come on, what other game do you get to be a bad ass cyborg that can punch holes in your neighbours walls to steal a bottle of wine?? Thought so. Mankind divided is all about choice, are you a good guy or bad guy? Are you going to take the front door or sneak through the air vent? Do you put a bullet in the guys skull with a silenced 10mm (yes) or R3 him with a judo chop? I spent most of the first 10 hours wandering around doing side missions, upgrading my abilities/guns, taking random walks through air vents to secret buildings with loot and weapons to find, all very satisfying stuff! The story isn't amazing but it isn't bad either, I have to be honest I just want to keep playing mankind divided, that should tell you all you need to know about this game IT IS THAT ADDICTIVE, go buy :)

    ps no it isn't as good as the original but nothing ever will be get over it :P    … Expand
  86. meecrobhead
    Aug 24, 2016
    10
    Maybe my game of the year. Its complex, nice stealth mechanics. Augmentations are fun, interesting story. Awesome cyberpunk universum. Beautiful soundtrack. And Adam Jensen is one badassmo......er. Its addictive. I forget my time when i play it. I feel like im in prague when i play it.

    The voice acting and synchronisation (in german) is not the best. The only negative i have to say.    Maybe my game of the year. Its complex, nice stealth mechanics. Augmentations are fun, interesting story. Awesome cyberpunk universum. Beautiful soundtrack. And Adam Jensen is one badassmo......er. Its addictive. I forget my time when i play it. I feel like im in prague when i play it.

    The voice acting and synchronisation (in german) is not the best. The only negative i have to say.

    Great job from the Developers. Doing a better game than Human revolution ?! Thats good    … Expand
  87. bluejay3463
    Aug 24, 2016
    3
    Poor performance, 3 crashes and a game breaking bug in the first hour, terrible cover mechanics, 1-use day 1 DLC, and microtrans business practices so sleazy it makes me want to take shower.
  88. catbehind
    Aug 24, 2016
    10
    very nice and well balanced game with a great sense of exploration
    so far just first day in Prague - really looking forward for what else is out there
  89. partyintheback
    Aug 24, 2016
    10
    Huge fan of Deus Ex and Deus Ex: Human Revolution here and am happy to report that Mankind Divided delivers in every single way; this is no Invisible War scenario here. The main story tackles things you'd expect from a Deus Ex game (the Illuminati and the conspiracy theories you've come to know and love the franchise for), but it also delivers in spades when it comes to side missions. I'dHuge fan of Deus Ex and Deus Ex: Human Revolution here and am happy to report that Mankind Divided delivers in every single way; this is no Invisible War scenario here. The main story tackles things you'd expect from a Deus Ex game (the Illuminati and the conspiracy theories you've come to know and love the franchise for), but it also delivers in spades when it comes to side missions. I'd argue that these side missions are on par with the quality side missions in The Witcher III and Dying Light. If you're a fan of RPGs and stealth games, Mankind Divided will have you falling head over heels in love with it. The hub world in Mankind Divided is huge, dense, and had a lot of secrets to discover. As for the gameplay, it's better than ever, and there are 4 different control options to satisfy everyone. This is a must buy game.… Expand
  90. Funkyguy786
    Aug 24, 2016
    8
    Beautifully balanced game. Been a while since we had something solid in every department. Main missions and even side missions are gripping enough to keep you busy for a while. Only problem I have is the lyp sync which seems out of sorts and jerky frame rate even after the day one update.
  91. AreYouSerious
    Aug 24, 2016
    5
    A completely dated and uninspiring game for a 2016 release.

    Nothing new on offer that we haven't already seen done a lot better in other games. The AI's that populate the world stand there like cardboard cutouts on some cheap carnival ride that are on a loop, waiting for you to interact, only to then fall back into their "mechanical" loop. Nothing feels "alive." In Fallout 4, you    A completely dated and uninspiring game for a 2016 release.

    Nothing new on offer that we haven't already seen done a lot better in other games.

    The AI's that populate the world stand there like cardboard cutouts on some cheap carnival ride that are on a loop, waiting for you to interact, only to then fall back into their "mechanical" loop.

    Nothing feels "alive." In Fallout 4, you would be walking along and something random would happen within the world that would put a smile on your face. Not so here. The game has no "heartbeat" - it's just sterile and lifeless.

    The graphics are unforgivably last generation.

    For me, overall, a very bland experience. Not all bad, but not particularly good.

    Unless you're a diehard Deus Ex fan, wait until it's cheap...    … Expand
  92. Morbiddeath
    Aug 23, 2016
    10
    what a lovely game! i loved thehuman revolution a couple of years ago.the mechanics the story etc etc..and this game brings back everything again but better :)
  93. JJthis
    Aug 23, 2016
    5
    Microtransactions nonsense in a single player game.
    Unacceptable.
    I've been a great fan of this franchise since the start, but you've now cheapened the experience dev.
  94. jakeman25
    Aug 23, 2016
    10
    Do I wanna be robo-cop or solid snake? Answer - how about both. Deus ex: Mankind Divided is the sequel to one of my personal favorites from last-gen, set two years after Human Revolution. Starring Adam Jensen in one of the best action-rpgs of 2016. The game looks good and gives you so many options on how to approach your missions. The story is not as grand as HR but is still good, the sideDo I wanna be robo-cop or solid snake? Answer - how about both. Deus ex: Mankind Divided is the sequel to one of my personal favorites from last-gen, set two years after Human Revolution. Starring Adam Jensen in one of the best action-rpgs of 2016. The game looks good and gives you so many options on how to approach your missions. The story is not as grand as HR but is still good, the side missions are excellent, some being even better than the main story itself. I am happy with this cyber punk sequel and look forward to more Deus Ex in the future.… Expand
  95. icecold12741
    Aug 23, 2016
    7
    I looked forward to this game, I really did...but even early on I am disappointed to find that they did not touch the AI or the combat system. It's still clunky, which was okay 5 years ago, but they could have done something with it in that time. The story is good and visuals are great but the AI and combat system needed an upgrade. I should not be able to knock out 5 people patrolling,I looked forward to this game, I really did...but even early on I am disappointed to find that they did not touch the AI or the combat system. It's still clunky, which was okay 5 years ago, but they could have done something with it in that time. The story is good and visuals are great but the AI and combat system needed an upgrade. I should not be able to knock out 5 people patrolling, leave the bodies visible (right next to where I am hiding) and not get caught. But, on the flip side, you make one mistake and the entire floor is on you and immediately knows where you are, even if you got rid of the closest guard before he called out or shot at you.… Expand
  96. JohnnieFinn
    Aug 23, 2016
    10
    Challenging. Layered. O the gameplay. O the setting. O the design. As good as the last one. Non-invasive micro-transactions. Great non-lethal options. Freedom to make many creative choices. Rewarding. Immersive. Complex. Captivating. Other adjectives. Corny plot. I love corny plots.
  97. Clean
    Aug 23, 2016
    9
    This game is phenomenal. There are so many reviews describing the game and its mechanics, I thought I'd take the time to show how good it is on PC.

    DE:MD is to 2016 what Crysis was to 2007. Even on lower settings, this game looks phenomenal. People are stuck in their thinking about how settings relate to graphical power - they assume that Ultra should be playable at over 60fps as long    This game is phenomenal. There are so many reviews describing the game and its mechanics, I thought I'd take the time to show how good it is on PC.

    DE:MD is to 2016 what Crysis was to 2007. Even on lower settings, this game looks phenomenal. People are stuck in their thinking about how settings relate to graphical power - they assume that Ultra should be playable at over 60fps as long as you use a top-end card. Normally, even I would expect my GTX 980 to run most games on Ultra without a problem. However, this game recommends High if you have a 4GB GTX 980 card. Not VERY High, not Ultra, just High. This has caused a lot of upset - which is fine if High looked terrible, but it doesn't. It looks better than nearly every other game out there right now.

    Those with £5000 gaming rigs are finding they can't hit a steady 60fps with everything turned up full, and it's not because the game is poorly optimised - on the contrary, compared to most other games, this game both looks and outperforms them at the right settings. It's important to remember that Ultra is not meant to be achieved by today's hardware; it is meant to be a setting that will still look good even in 5 years time, when technology has improved even further. This is a way of future-proofing this game's graphical potential for many years to come.

    So when they tell you to use High or Medium, rest assured that the game will still look amazing by today's standards, it'll just look even better compared to the advancements in a few years - games in 2021 will only then be looking as good as DE:MK does on Ultra settings. It would be no different if they simply locked the V.High and Ultra settings and unlocked them in a patch in 2019. People would think, "Wow, they made so many improvements 3 years after the game released in this patch!" when the truth would be that the improvements were always there, they just weren't available until then.

    I'm loving this game and it's a definite 9/10 for me    … Expand
  98. JackDen1990
    Aug 23, 2016
    10
    Loved Deus Ex: Human Revolution finally got his sequel!
    I am completely in love with the art style of this game.
    Old precious game mechanics with a huge load of new features.
    Graphics are beautiful, OST is stunning, big attention to details (books, mails, breach mode investigations), marvelous hud, magnificent weapon animations!
  99. SNESStarter
    Aug 23, 2016
    10
    That crook Sean Murray should take notes, THIS is how you create and market a game. Everything that was advertised is here and then some! The action sequences are phenomenal and the combat feels perfect whether you're playing the game stealth or going in guns blazing. It's been a terrible last six months for game and Deus Ex has broken the drought!
  100. Zbox
    Aug 23, 2016
    10
    Deus Ex human revolution was a good and very solid game back in 2011, one game that made me replay over and over (thing that i rarely do on my nearly 30years of gaming). This game doesn't reinvent the wheel, doesn't reinvent Deus EX, but what it does is more the same but isnt a copy paste, no the same but more solid, expanded, and refined each aspect of the game. Strong contender for theDeus Ex human revolution was a good and very solid game back in 2011, one game that made me replay over and over (thing that i rarely do on my nearly 30years of gaming). This game doesn't reinvent the wheel, doesn't reinvent Deus EX, but what it does is more the same but isnt a copy paste, no the same but more solid, expanded, and refined each aspect of the game. Strong contender for the game of the year award. this is yes A PROPER $60 GAME......not a hype-con-scam that goes wild for years like we've seen recently. However the season pass seems very weak, unless those story dlc missions are beefy enough, otherwise will be a season pass/dlc's for a psn seasonal sale.......… Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 59 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 53 out of 59
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 59
  3. Negative: 0 out of 59
  1. Easy Allies
    Dec 1, 2016
    90
    Mankind Divided isn't quite the Deus Ex game of our dreams, but it's a strong step in that direction. There's a high emphasis on choice and experimentation, killer side quests, and dense, detailed levels that are a joy to explore. With momentum pushing towards the next chapter in the story, here's to hoping it won't be another five years before we see Adam Jensen again.
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  2. GameOver.gr
    Oct 21, 2016
    90
    Mankind Divided continues the legacy of its predecessors with a high quality experience on all fronts. It may have an underwhelming ending but nevertheless it provides engaging gameplay with either a stealthy or all-guns blazing approach, it provides a beautiful and detailed Prague and it manages to maturely project the prevalent racists issues of our society to its dystopian world.
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  3. Gamers' Temple
    Oct 12, 2016
    91
    Mankind Divided takes all the great ideas from Human Revolution and adds to them, making it just as good as the prior Deus Ex.
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