Deus Ex: Mankind Divided

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  1. 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?!
  2. Arthainius
    Aug 23, 2016
    6
    There are parts of the game that look good and other parts farther in that look like last gen material. No really it parts of the game will look like its straight off the ps3 and I am not sure how that happens at this point. It looks like the game was rushed and did not get polished at all. Facial animations are really bad. The combat feels ok. I honestly felt like it was a bit clunky. ItThere are parts of the game that look good and other parts farther in that look like last gen material. No really it parts of the game will look like its straight off the ps3 and I am not sure how that happens at this point. It looks like the game was rushed and did not get polished at all. Facial animations are really bad. The combat feels ok. I honestly felt like it was a bit clunky. It does not have that fluid combat feel like Arkham games or Souls games. Story wise its ok as well. I did not play previous titles in the series. This was my first experience with the franchise and it was again just ok.… Expand
  3. 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.
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. Bitek
    Apr 20, 2018
    7
    i did enjoy playing this game. The story is interesting but not as engaging as Deus Ex Human Revolution. The game mechanics are also pretty much the same as in the original game. Graphics are good but not spectacular by any means. The game play was not always smooth on my PS4 Pro. It is music that is really stands out in this game in my opinion.Side missions do not feel relevant. and iti did enjoy playing this game. The story is interesting but not as engaging as Deus Ex Human Revolution. The game mechanics are also pretty much the same as in the original game. Graphics are good but not spectacular by any means. The game play was not always smooth on my PS4 Pro. It is music that is really stands out in this game in my opinion.Side missions do not feel relevant. and it does not seem like the decisions made in the game make much difference on the game outcome. If you liked original game you will enjoy this one. I would like to play Deus Ex 3 once it comes out. The ending of the game leaves unanswered questions which can only be explained in Deus Ex 3.
    Overall solid 8 out of 10 for me.    … Expand
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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.
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. treken1
    Nov 9, 2017
    0
    Por decisiones de tipos enchaquetados que no conocen la industria, este juego ha sido recortado en su tramo final. La última misión es de risa, y el final es: ¿cómo? ¿así acaba? Si te centras en el modo historia tienes 3 misiones. Un completo desastre, realmente, y decepción absoluta. Es una pena que una saga así termine mal, pero Square Enix, entre otras compañías, se está encargando dePor decisiones de tipos enchaquetados que no conocen la industria, este juego ha sido recortado en su tramo final. La última misión es de risa, y el final es: ¿cómo? ¿así acaba? Si te centras en el modo historia tienes 3 misiones. Un completo desastre, realmente, y decepción absoluta. Es una pena que una saga así termine mal, pero Square Enix, entre otras compañías, se está encargando de ello.… Expand
  18. CoreGamer1408
    Jan 26, 2019
    6
    I got this on a 90% retail sale, because of all the drama about all the MT BS and I never used a single MT. On the surface the game is flashy, stylish, slick, well voice acted with high production values. Underneath all that other polish the performance is not good with some on screen stuttering in the open map city area's.

    Like every Deus Ex inventory management is a game logic    I got this on a 90% retail sale, because of all the drama about all the MT BS and I never used a single MT. On the surface the game is flashy, stylish, slick, well voice acted with high production values. Underneath all that other polish the performance is not good with some on screen stuttering in the open map city area's.

    Like every Deus Ex inventory management is a game logic nightmare. Why do some things take so many spaces and items need to stack individually like differing alcohol I will never know? Hacking always annoyed me in all the games (love those multi-tools). I liked using the stealth and secret ways. Combat is ok, but nothing really pulse pounding. The new click to cover system I hardly needed to use, but is a nice option.

    The story and characters were not very engaging, but the gameplay and the locals were a fun combo even if a lot restrictive at times. As a Interpol agent it was hard to morally go full criminal murdering robbing stealing scum bag on basically cops and mostly neutral factions. I spent most of the time dealing with people via dull dialogue or just knocking mini hordes of people out with the fun non-lethal bio-charge takedowns. I had a couple of small fire fights with some gangster types, but I mostly knocked those gangster types out. Due to the stealth being so easy to pull of in this game and KO nearly everything going. Game gives you a ton of cool lethal stuff, but Interpol are not murdering robbing stealing psycho’s, so.

    Summing up weak story, characters, dialogue, overpowered stealth game play on normal and most of the lethal gear is just plain overkill on normal. Suffers from balancing issues across the board from writing to gameplay for sure. However I still had fun with it and fun is why I game, so.    … Expand
  19. pwm
    Jan 31, 2018
    2
    This was a free game on PS network for PS4. I tried and tried to like this game but finally I gave up trying to understand it. This is beyond complicated. I had to go to my PC and do google searches every 10 minutes to even proceed to the 7'th mission where I became lost in a section with no apparent escape. I quit! I don't often abandon a game but I am doing so with this one. I'm glad IThis was a free game on PS network for PS4. I tried and tried to like this game but finally I gave up trying to understand it. This is beyond complicated. I had to go to my PC and do google searches every 10 minutes to even proceed to the 7'th mission where I became lost in a section with no apparent escape. I quit! I don't often abandon a game but I am doing so with this one. I'm glad I didn't pay for this confusing mess. Unless you are prepared to spend days studying how to play this game, or have already mastered a previous version then I recommend that you save your money.… Expand
  20. sufflaminandus
    Mar 9, 2019
    7
    Three years passed and Deux Ex: Mankind Divided is now regarded as a “great disappointment”, “weak version of Human Revolution” or, simply put, a failure. I was influenced by mainstream opinion, my expectation were very low. Well, thank you haters, because thanks to you I enjoyed the game very ,very, very much.

    Adam Jensen was saved in Missing Link, got recruited into TF29,    Three years passed and Deux Ex: Mankind Divided is now regarded as a “great disappointment”, “weak version of Human Revolution” or, simply put, a failure. I was influenced by mainstream opinion, my expectation were very low. Well, thank you haters, because thanks to you I enjoyed the game very ,very, very much.

    Adam Jensen was saved in Missing Link, got recruited into TF29, international counter-terrorist organization, simultaneously covertly spying for Juggernaut Collective, hacker group of liberty and truth. Two years passed since the horrendous accident when augmented people went mad and started killing everything on site. Such tragedy result 90% loss of augmented population but, more importantly, created a 74000 km contemp rift between “naturals” and “augs”. Let’s get started - this “racism” theme is the main flaw of DE:MD.

    The game is simply overloaded with it. You can’t make a step without overhear, oversee, overplay yet another trite “naturals vs augs” element. The story revolves around apprehending aug revolutioner, the main design concept of Prague (and any other location) is segregation of augs, 70% percent of quests are about misfortunes of augs, and (can you imagine?) 80% percent of all auxiliary information is about the theme. The sheer amount is already ridiculous but what is even more stupid is the realization: antagonization of augs and naturals is narrow-minded, one-sided and corny, straight from the fifth grade textbook.

    The second and third flaws of DE:MD are main plot and overall setting caliber. The game is just less grandiose. While in original DE and in HR we had two city-hubs, in MD we will roam Prague for entire game. Prague is awesome but after 20 hours anything becomes tiring and dull. The situation is worsen by the low quests to territory size ratio and unimpressive storyline. It follows a confrontation with typical russian bandit while whole juice of DE series (secret society upturns) is left for next game, which may never be released.

    Gameplay a classic free roam, multi-path level system. Adam Jensen can squeeze into ventilation shafts, jump three meters high, smash walls, prance on electricity, savor acid gas, hack locks, falls from five-storey building, convince secretaries to save the world… All these solutions are present in abundance throughout the game! Wherever you want to break into, there are always numerous ways, usually three-four. And places to break into… just wow! Eccentrics’ apartments, garages leading to huge vaults, roofs winding into gang territory, intricate treasure basements, secret rooms, bank riviling Thief 2 counterpart (!). All are supplied with story: in one place reporter came to investigate suspicious company, in other lucky guy won lottery and in third… someone is spying after you! Yes, most of the time it’s exhausting text logs but sometime you may stumble upon quests, all of which are sophisticated and multistage.

    Prague is tremendously gorgeous. A breath of fresh air after overused landscapes of futurized cities. The blend of classic european architecture and advanced technology, choice of colors, ambient music - the mood of DE:MD Prague is real and unforgettable. As is the graphics. I played GoW just before MD - not much difference. And considering that MD is first-perspective RPG where you can move and zoom into any piece of garbage… The only downside of MD is character models - there are very limited and identical so don’t surprise to encounter John Doe in multiple quests under different names.

    The old aug tree returns with additions. Shoot nano blades, become invincible to physical damage, hack from distance, etc. - all new augs are useful and balanced. So character development is already better than HR (but still worse than in original DE). I will generalize: game is balanced in general. Praxis kits are always too few, ammo is scarce, parts are spent to quickly. Combat is not trivial and interesting: lack of crosshair, realistic feel, smart cover system, tough armored units. Stealth is smart: any task can be resolved via stealth and diplomacy, logical alarm system, plausible AI, usage of noise. Mechanic wise MD is magnificent. If only they removed this unfair favouritism of stealth approach… Like in HR, being sneaky and merciful is still way more profitable (exp) than being killing machine.

    I have to finish on sad note. The fourth and last flaw of MD is that it relies too much on players own initiative. Half of playtime I spend on baseless, self-induced sightseeing, not even including quests. But what about people who does not wander into every corner without reason, who does not inspect every spot for 10 minutes? In one word: majority? For such people HR provided dynamic mind-blowing story, regular quests, many locations. And MD, MD will be quite shallow… Can’t argue with that. It’s not a sandbox game, Eidos Montreal, what lies bare is what most will see.

    7/10    … Expand
  21. Jtalk
    Oct 4, 2020
    4
    Garbage. Gameplay is hardcore, but loading times are ridiculous. Stealth abilities are useless due to limited energy, and when you fail you get punished by 40 seconds of a dull loading screen. The only way to play is a GoW-style shooter. Except GoW is better at it.
  22. JrDouble
    Dec 20, 2022
    8
    Very good game with solid graphics, atmosphere, and story. A great follow-up and to Human Revolution and improves on the gameplay and overall formula.
  23. 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
  24. sinadoom
    Mar 17, 2018
    7
    After playing my first Action RPG in Deus Ex: Human Revolution (Director's Cut) and being pleasantly surprised, I had high hopes for Deus Ex: Mankind Divided. Where Human Revolution had a great blend of light RPG mechanics and most importantly, great story, characters, art style and an immersive game world, it was let down by its relatively basic game engine (which was clearly designed forAfter playing my first Action RPG in Deus Ex: Human Revolution (Director's Cut) and being pleasantly surprised, I had high hopes for Deus Ex: Mankind Divided. Where Human Revolution had a great blend of light RPG mechanics and most importantly, great story, characters, art style and an immersive game world, it was let down by its relatively basic game engine (which was clearly designed for underpowered consoles to run Final Fantasy XIII). As a result, the combat was never quite as polished as it could've been and the graphics were dull. Mankind Divided, with its state-of-the-art Dawn engine and frequent presence in benchmarks should surely then make what was an already brilliant game into a near-perfect one. Has it? Clearly not.

    Let me start by saying that Mankind Divided does indeed look and play better than Human Revolution in terms of its mechanics and combat, but not by a significant amount. The character models, UI, cover system and experimental augs are cool. However as with the previous game, the problem is that the game's achievements discourage combat. Whilst playing the game stealthily is fun, the augmentations and weapons make no difference here, you may as well have an inventory only of biocells for going invisible and tranquilizer and stun gun. The game is litered with loot items - far more than you could ever need or make use of. If like me you explore every nook and cranny and check it over multiple times just to be sure, you're going to be astounded by how much stuff is lying around. When you do engage in combat, the game's RPG nature makes it awkward because you have to have painkillers or health stims as well as useful weapons and augs mapped to convenient keys.

    What really kills any purpose of the improvements in this area is the lack of bosses. I can accept going through the game in a stealthy manner but when I save up all the good stuff in my inventory I want a chance to use it at some point in boss fights. Unfortunately there is really only one boss fight right at the end of the game, the others are just "mini-bosses" in side quests which you may or may not encounter depending on how you play it. Which brings me on to my next point: the story. It seems that with Mankind Divided, they put more effort into the side quests than the main missions! Whilst Human Revolution had a healthy mix of main and side missions with meaningful choices and rewards which added to the immersion, Mankind Divided's story and side quests don't seem to be quite so cohesive, espeically the main story. Despite playing for around 50-60 hours on my first run, it feels much shorter and far less eventful than Human Revolution. There are too many loose ends, unanswered questions and overall a lack of clear direction. Then there's that infamous abrubt ending, where the developers took the laziests possible approach of explaining things through Picus News. Remember those five epic endings and cutscenes which left you with a profound sense of astonishment and moral humility in Human Revolution? Yeah you can forget anything close to being that epic in this game. Even the choices in the main story feel inconsequential. Whilst the game lore is still there, there is no cohesion - you read and hear about characters more than you actually see and interact with them.

    Now I expected the story to be disappointing based on the reviews, and even then I finished the game without a sense of satisfaction. The teaser in midst of the credits didn't make matters any better either. Overall I didn't feel like the story had a good flow to it - every part felt distinctly separate. Overall I am disappointed with this sequel. Although Human Revolution set the bar very high, the least I expected was something which is on par but with better graphics. Without a shadow of doubt I can say that Human Revolution is MUCH better. I would only recommend this game if you're really in the mood to jump back into the Deus Ex universe, but don't expect some masterpiece.    … Expand
  25. 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 :)
  26. DSouls_guy
    Jun 9, 2022
    9
    I know I'm late to the party but I had to say that Deus Ex is a really fun game! I mean it has its problems but over all this is a good game that just needs more tlc.
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. memus
    Oct 22, 2020
    6
    Passable. But not even close as good as Human Revolution. There was no single vision for this game, so it's a mix of many meh elements: story mode + breach mode + overdrive augs mechanics.

    Pros: + The Prague hub level is well-designed and interesting to explore + Side missions are great. Interesting to explore and complete. + NPCs speak real Czech and Russian language and it's great.    Passable. But not even close as good as Human Revolution. There was no single vision for this game, so it's a mix of many meh elements: story mode + breach mode + overdrive augs mechanics.

    Pros:
    + The Prague hub level is well-designed and interesting to explore
    + Side missions are great. Interesting to explore and complete.
    + NPCs speak real Czech and Russian language and it's great.

    Cons:
    - Main missions are boring and disconnected. I didn't care for any of the NPCs there because they appear for 5 min and then disappear. The weakest part of the game. It gets especially convoluted with Miller and Vega power struggle.
    - The music doesn't create cyberpunk atmosphere these time around. So all the atmosphere is gone :(
    - Jensen wears glasses all the time. It makes him harder to relate to.
    - The Prague setting doesn't work well for the missions. Why everyone is helping Jensen and asking him to be a detective? It made sense in his native Detroit. But here police is brutal. Still everyone cooperates. Weird.
    - Also, the default control scheme sucks. I was in pain until I tried Breach one. After that gaming became a pleasure.    … Expand
  30. Realisti
    Feb 8, 2022
    5
    Not very interesting story. I started to play this a few years ago. Didn't finish. Picked up again and remembered it isn't very interesting game. And it's riddled with stupid hacking minigame. Probably not going to finish again.
    P.s. micro transactions to get through game easier..really????? I sort of liked the prequel. Not liking this one.
  31. HaloFever
    Dec 5, 2017
    8
    There are some great moments in this game that remind me of Deus Ex: Human Revolution, but the game as a whole falls short of it's predecessor. At least Mankind Divided is not as disappointing as most of this generation's sequels. The core gameplay mechanics of sneak or shoot are as solid as ever.

    Mankind Divided was famously delayed after the run-up to timed pre-order bonuses. For fans    There are some great moments in this game that remind me of Deus Ex: Human Revolution, but the game as a whole falls short of it's predecessor. At least Mankind Divided is not as disappointing as most of this generation's sequels. The core gameplay mechanics of sneak or shoot are as solid as ever.

    Mankind Divided was famously delayed after the run-up to timed pre-order bonuses. For fans of the series, this was great because not only did we receive those pre-order bonuses without pre-ordering, we also received a very stable game. However, the game is visibly dated. Square Enix was clearly working on a release for Xbox 360 and PS3 during the game's 6 year development. The embarrassingly bad hair and clothing, the map sizes, and limited characters on screen all scream last gen. Worse, I've played last gen remasters that looked better. (Hint, the Naughty Dog games).

    The limited map sizes are made worse by the hub world. Instead of travelling all over the world like a bad ass cyber super agent, you spend most of your time in the depressing city of Prague. This would be fine if there was more to Prauge than a few small maps and a couple of interiors per map for you to loot. Perhaps the worst offender is the red light district. At first it comes alive at night when the usual boring street advertisement turn into red holographic pole dancers. In the red light district, though, there is little to sneak and discover. It is an empty piece of eye candy before you enter another boring set of alley ways sneak past and apartments to look. I most felt like I was playing a home burglary game.

    The second major issue in the game is the use of abilities and equipment. Abilities are unlocked with Praxis Kits and after a few days of playing, I figured out that my version of the game came with 5 Praxis kits. More can be purchased with micro-transactions. Without these 5 extra kits, the early game wouldn't feel much like DeusEx. Without unlocking abilities such as hacking, the game can easily devolve into a Call of Duty. With hacking and remote hacking, you become a true cyberpunk super spy. All this for only $0.99 per Praxis Kit.

    The equipment system is not marred by micro-transactions, but the equipment is annoyingly managed by a grid inventory system and a limited ability to stack items. I quickly run maxed out stacks and found myself traversing the hub world to store extra items in a locker. I cannot stress enough to game developers how much I dislike inventory management. For example, instead of having me run out of space for bio stimulants and then spend 15 minutes to store the extras, just let me hold one and increase its battery. Also make bio stimulants useful somehow. I went through the entire game without using any. Also, instead of finding crafting parts to upgrade gear, just let me find better gear that automatically replaces the less effective gear.

    The story in the game is so-so. Jensen is working for both Interpol and a shadowy hacking group. At certain points in the game, you have to decide which group to help, though the choices never bring the two into conflict. The ending also has two choices, but somehow I managed to resolve both outcomes anyway. The game is full of dialogue, e-mails, and little easter eggs. I even found the box art for Human Revolution in the game. All this could have been more interesting, and I found myself skipping e-mails and conversations. E-mails are mostly important for providing codes to terminals you could hack anyway and dialogue is mostly for context. Even the information did provide some kind of in-game clues to secret locations, the maps are so small that you are bound to stumble upon them anyway.

    All-in-all, though, this is a Deus Ex game at its core. You can stack some vending machines around a bad guy so that you can take him down without onlookers seeing you. You can remotely hack turrets and then pick up them up and toss them into a closet to disable them without raising an alarm. You can find alternate paths that avoid 90% of enemies. Maybe the morale here is that the sandbox alone is not enough to make a great game. Human Revolution had something special that made it one of my favorite games of all time. Mankind Divided just doesn't have it.    … Expand
  32. rdonoso
    Jan 20, 2018
    3
    Deus Ex - Mankind Divided: It’s a great idea but poorly executed.
    Before anything, this review is made on January of 2018 with the most up-to-date version of the game. All this bugs should have been solved since the game is almost two years old.
    In my opinion one of the major mistakes a game can fall in is by having it’s difficulty being it’s flaws, like an artificial difficulty. The game    Deus Ex - Mankind Divided: It’s a great idea but poorly executed.
    Before anything, this review is made on January of 2018 with the most up-to-date version of the game. All this bugs should have been solved since the game is almost two years old.
    In my opinion one of the major mistakes a game can fall in is by having it’s difficulty being it’s flaws, like an artificial difficulty. The game is made to look like you can do thing the way you like more but it’s a fallacy, the game actually forces you to play as the developers want most of the time.
    You are forced to play as “ghost”, using shadows and stealth because if you try to go gunfight, you will never have enough ammo. The enemies drop a small quantity of ammo, no matter what. So if you spend a whole clip t shoot down a couple of enemies you will find that they drop less ammo then you spent to kill them. But if you fail to hit, they will spray you with infinite bullets. Yeah, you get behind cover and they’ll fire and fire and fire, never getting out of ammo.
    This isn’t the only flaw of the game, the plot is full of holes and things that makes you think why a person so high in his/her career would do something that dumb. Those holes sometimes can be ignored but usually they are major holes, without giving big spoilers I can say that if “aug” people gets so discriminated, why don’t they cover their cyber limbs and go live their life as if they were normal people? The game shows you that one person does this and gets away with it. It’s such a obvious idea but no one is doing that. Everyone is very dumb in this game.
    Talking about being dumb, let’s talk about the AI searching you, they CLEARLY see you, go after you, but if you manage to stay hidden long enough they accept that you have just disappeared and go back to their mundane talks about nothing. You have 3 different types of bullets to fire on your enemies but although they see you as an enhanced person, shouting and taunting you because that, they never use EMP bullets or grenades on you.
    Also, the AI will rush towards any thrown cardboard box, mut if you smash a wall or a ventilation duct with you super-strength, they won’t hear. You knockout a guard that is ONE meter from another guard, the animation shows you hitting so hard that you can hear some bones breaking, but that other guard, 1 meter from him won’t hear anything.
    And about being stealth, today, in 2018 infrared goggles are available under $100, but none of the thugs/army/soldiers/defensive robots/turrets you will face has enough cash for one of those.
    Then we have more stupid things to “increase difficulty” but are actually just dumb. If you put a silencer in your gun your damage falls incredibly, which is totally stupid.
    Talking about items, let’s talk about the stupid inventory. You have a full inventory and you find a shotgun, since you already have a shotgun picking up those will get you a couple of bullets, but not if you have a full inventory, in this case you will have to drop one of your other guns, pickup that gun so it is converted into ammo, then you can pick up the gun you dropped. You can carry 9 bear bottles in a single inventory slot but a nuke software will occupy 4 slots. WHO CAN STORE NINE BOTTLES IN HIS CLOTH? Make’em snack bars or energy pills, come on son!
    What about hacking? You spend a lot of points in hacking only to find out that a lot of stuff just isn’t hackable. You have a lock that only opens to a card, but you are a master level 5 hacker right? That will not be a problem for you right? Wrong. In most situations a multitool if better then having hack level 5.
    Then we have those old bugs, when you are using takedown or smashing a wall/ventilation duct, your arm will go through other textures a lot.
    SPOILER AHEAD: When Talos Rucker start getting hacked in your face, you have LOTS of tranquilizer weapons, EMP shots, etc but you can’t do NOTHING but watch him die. And when the enemy takes you down and go full Austin Powers on you? They capture the most dangerous man on earth, a man he KNOWS infiltrated the ARC, went through a few dozens of ARC soldiers and left untouched, what they do when they capture that man? Kill him and steal all those amazing upgrades you have? No, they will leave you alive so you can get back on your feet and end them all.
    And when you go the the hideout of the investigative tabloid that just found out that your company, a multinational that can install an office anywhere in the world in 72 hours, is fake and is covering for something, you go there, talk to them, they promise not to leak anything and it’s cool. No big deal, you can trust them. COME ON!!!
    Also, I don’t like Jensen’s voice, looks like he just smoked a box of cigars all the time.    … Expand
  33. lordchaos394
    Jul 17, 2020
    4
    péssimos gráficos, combate e historia tbm não são legais o jogo é bem curto e sem graça
  34. 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
  35. MeiLongDong
    Feb 4, 2018
    3
    First let me say I've played every DeusEx game so far. This is one of the worst. My jaw dropped when the game was over cuz I thought there was a lot more to come. I wanted to make sure I finished the game before critiqing it. The combat system just plain sucks. Nothing has changed since the previous DE. Just crappy animations abound, from climbing ladders to reloading your weapons, itFirst let me say I've played every DeusEx game so far. This is one of the worst. My jaw dropped when the game was over cuz I thought there was a lot more to come. I wanted to make sure I finished the game before critiqing it. The combat system just plain sucks. Nothing has changed since the previous DE. Just crappy animations abound, from climbing ladders to reloading your weapons, it doesn't look good. The story was not bad but not great. Let me be clear, I love the DE universe, I love Adam Jensens character, and I do want to enjoy it. When it comes to style, I'd give Deus EX a 10 out of 10. Unfortunately though it doesn't meant its a great game. They should have named it Deus Ex Door Opener because that's all you're gonna be doing in this game (and crawling through vents). The guns don't have any punch and they sound like portable sewing machines. Theres no weight to your character so you feel like a tank sliding around on ice in an old COD game. There was no evolution. The original DE still remains king.… Expand
  36. 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
  37. 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.
  38. njja02
    May 15, 2018
    6
    Not nearly as good as the last game due to its lackluster story and side characters. It still had engaging game-play and a fascinating world to play in.
  39. 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.
  40. CalRochey
    Dec 13, 2017
    9
    One of the best games that year.

    Ever wonder why it was called Deus ex: Mankind Divided? Thats cause they divided this game from the ending. If it wasn't for the cut ending and then square sending the dev team off not to finish the series but to do some marvel game which yeeeeah marvel games but at the cost of a great IP? God knows how many years we are going to have to wait for the    One of the best games that year.

    Ever wonder why it was called Deus ex: Mankind Divided? Thats cause they divided this game from the ending.

    If it wasn't for the cut ending and then square sending the dev team off not to finish the series but to do some marvel game which yeeeeah marvel games but at the cost of a great IP? God knows how many years we are going to have to wait for the next one, Deus ex: Mankind sellotaped back together... for another $60!

    Oh yeah and what's with them micro transactions? We want to play games! Not pay them to play them for us! Who the hell is buying that crap?.. Most probably the people who augmented their preorders.    … Expand
  41. The_BlueRose
    Apr 20, 2018
    7
    After Human Revolution I espected a huge improvement on the franchise, however, the mistakes of the previous are still a worry.

    - Graphics are OK, but there are still clunky animations and mediocre face designs, especially David Sariff`s face. - Combat had a little improvement, with new combat augs it is a bit easier to face enemies, unfortunately, the nature of the game and the    After Human Revolution I espected a huge improvement on the franchise, however, the mistakes of the previous are still a worry.

    - Graphics are OK, but there are still clunky animations and mediocre face designs, especially David Sariff`s face.

    - Combat had a little improvement, with new combat augs it is a bit easier to face enemies, unfortunately, the nature of the game and the stealth design scenarios make it quite hard.
    Also, IA is practicaly the same as the previous games. If you find a coverage, you will have the combat practicaly under control most of the time, just aim to the head.

    - Missions and side-missions are good, the world changes in order you advance in the game and the characters are quite interesting and believable.

    - The main story is probably the big issue, I had interest in it, but unfortunately it is unfinished, there is no Ending, it just cuts halfway the experience in a "thats all?" sensation. Dont know the reason why this happened but its sad.

    - Overall: fun but it ends quite fast, with the feeling of an unfinished game.    … Expand
  42. filip92
    Jul 11, 2022
    8
    I always though that Deus Ex is boring until i tried this game. Very very high quality. I like how you dont have to go guns blasting to finish the mission. The character development is top notch.
  43. miccael
    Jan 12, 2019
    5
    Played it for the first time fully, as per advice from late Totalbiscuit.
    I tried to like this game but at least 2 things seem wrong to me: PS4 controls especially in combat and story. Let's start from the latter, story does not compel me and ends abruptly. Boss battle towards the end was a grind, nonsense for newcomers to this franchise like me. I had to constantly heal even on the    Played it for the first time fully, as per advice from late Totalbiscuit.
    I tried to like this game but at least 2 things seem wrong to me: PS4 controls especially in combat and story. Let's start from the latter, story does not compel me and ends abruptly. Boss battle towards the end was a grind, nonsense for newcomers to this franchise like me. I had to constantly heal even on the LOWEST difficulty and significant experience in FPS games, I was just hiding, peaking, shooting and healing again over and over, I understand that game wants you to play smart, but I can see clear changes in difficulty throughout the missions.
    In addition, every time big event happens and quasi-open world map re-sets, bunch of locations that I previously opened are now closed, game keeps throwing new items in places I have already been and looted, and looting/inventory is just a mess too. Also, sneaky "new game+" is cool but clearly exists to justify poor XP system. You can pass all side missions and do all missions and still NOT HAVE all skills unlocked, and this is not good. Praxis system should be way more forgiving (microtransactions are very bad here). Game just ends... it has very few interesting characters who were badly developed. backstory and connecting pieces to last games were also poorly done. Ok now good things:
    the game is awesome in terms of universe, options you can take, abilities. Level design is clever too, you can craft items that will definitely help you .
    but overall ... story is not the best, it just wants to set up more games, no satisfying conclusions. And on top of that poor controls on PS4 makes me sad.    … Expand
  44. Catalyst13
    May 23, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I haven't played any earlier Deus Ex games. The game started very well for me as it seems to take itself really seriously and creates an interesting world. I felt paranoid about everything in the beginning to the point that I was trying to lock my apartment after I left the first time. This tension quickly runs out upon discovering that a murdered man in a night club will be left for days. And the door to what's supposed to be a secret area can be left open. Even sneaking into a vent that leads to the server room in front of your Interpol colleagues doesn't alarm anyone. I like some of the mechanics but the whole game feels too convenient. I was never stuck since my mind was always looking for the vent, the weak wall section or movable object which ALWAYS were there and always usable. No vents will lead you to nowhere or nothing!
    The graphics are good but not groundbreaking. Some of the side quests are interesting and others are plain stupid. AI is shocking. The city is lifeless and the NPCs regurgitate stupid trivial information. Even the shop keepers keep repeating the same introductory lines every time you see them.
    Overall, a mediocre game with interesting lore, tiny lifeless sandbox city and stupid AI.    … Expand
  45. susej79
    Nov 20, 2020
    0
    nauseating..not recommend. boring. would rather recommend bioshock

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  46. Lotheravanti
    Jun 2, 2018
    4
    This is just as bad as any Ubisoft game. Bugs, I even had a crash on PS4. Stupid AI that comes right at you. Incoherent story, this is especially where it's like a Ubisoft game. This game basically shouldn't have been made. Stick to Human Revolution for fond memories and forget this.
  47. AloyOfNora
    Apr 9, 2019
    7
    Deus Ex: Mankind Divided isn't as good as Human Revolution, but it is still a solid game. The stealth mechanics and hacking system are very fun and well designed, but enemy AI and the overall story are very lacking.
  48. 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
  49. boris_out
    Jan 11, 2018
    8
    Киберпанк, размывающий представления о добре и зле.

    Новую Deus Ex: Mankind Divided ожидал предсказуемый провал в продажах. Но почему столь качественный и проработанный продукт постигла подобная участь? Ответ поверхностен и крайне прост: это "умная" игра, заставляющая вас прежде всего решать головоломку внутри неё. И каждое задание, каждая локация, каждый сюжетный поворот заставляют вас    Киберпанк, размывающий представления о добре и зле.

    Новую Deus Ex: Mankind Divided ожидал предсказуемый провал в продажах. Но почему столь качественный и проработанный продукт постигла подобная участь? Ответ поверхностен и крайне прост: это "умная" игра, заставляющая вас прежде всего решать головоломку внутри неё. И каждое задание, каждая локация, каждый сюжетный поворот заставляют вас снова и снова напрягать свои извилины с целью найти верное решение, которое будет правильным исключительно для вас. Ведь благодаря огромной геймплейной и сюжетной вариативности Deus Ex можно отнести к той категории игр, которую вы будете с жаром обсуждать со своим знакомым, удивляясь его ходу развития событий внутри игры.

    Это тот самый "immersive sim" который мы заслужили спустя 5 лет ожидания. В условиях малочисленности игр данного жанра строго обязательно к покупке и ознакомлению. Да, это все тот же Deus Ex с крайне неприятной шутерной механикой и не самой впечатляющей графикой. Но во всём остальном это идеально выверенная и выгравированная киберпанк история (за исключением концовки, она оставила странное послевкусие). Поэтому если вы равнодушны к играм данного жанра -- можете смело проходить мимо. Но если в вас есть хотя бы толика азарта исследования, то к этому проекту как минимум стоит присмотреться.

    "i never asked for this"

    8 из 10.    … Expand
  50. goldstandard
    Nov 17, 2017
    8
    Very fun game. I found the story to be pretty engaging and interesting with all the lore surrounding the game interesting to learn about. Very satisfying game too with multiple approaches in how you play the game, either using stealth or combat, and upgrading augmentations to suit your play style. I just finished the game using a stealth approach and am very satisfied with the overallVery fun game. I found the story to be pretty engaging and interesting with all the lore surrounding the game interesting to learn about. Very satisfying game too with multiple approaches in how you play the game, either using stealth or combat, and upgrading augmentations to suit your play style. I just finished the game using a stealth approach and am very satisfied with the overall experience and keen to play the New Game plus using a different approach.… Expand
  51. 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
  52. Raynoris
    Nov 24, 2017
    9
    Very good game. Unfortunately the ending a bet out of place. Gameplay enjoyable, story in general is good, facial animation has become better. Hope third part will conclude whole story of Adam.
  53. BobbyEwin
    Jun 23, 2020
    6
    This is so over rated compared to the original Deus Ex from the 2000´s. The gamedesign is mediocre.
    Whereas the cyberpunk art direction remains good.
  54. Polotko
    Feb 10, 2018
    5
    i am writing this in 2018 cause it was free in PSplus but the normal difficulty its like very hard and short story my first deus ex the worst experience and bad graphics and so much bugs
  55. Shenyan
    Feb 5, 2018
    4
    This game is the same as it's predecessor - but few times worse in every aspect.

    Story is very short, as everyone already pointed out, but this is, probably, it's best trait. Problem with a story is simple - it is not interesting enough. It has almost no connection to previous game and doesn't stand out by itself. Just another flick about illuminati and clash of classes, which made me    This game is the same as it's predecessor - but few times worse in every aspect.

    Story is very short, as everyone already pointed out, but this is, probably, it's best trait. Problem with a story is simple - it is not interesting enough. It has almost no connection to previous game and doesn't stand out by itself. Just another flick about illuminati and clash of classes, which made me cringe most of the time.

    Characters add some more cringe-effect: Adam Jensen, MC, never was an interesting character, just an augmented action-movie-macho-soldier, but in DE:HR he had some interesting companions and enemies. DE:MD had only one character, whom I liked, and half a dozen very irritating characters, whom I totally disliked.

    Gameplay is mostly the same as it was in the previous game - you crawl through vents and hack stuff, while knockin every stupid AI opponent out with taser. New augs added a little more variety in battle, but are mostly useless compared to weaponry with AP-rounds and EMP-stuff.

    Some locations (Alps, London, some side mission locations) are pretty interesting, but main hub - Prague - isn't. It is just a grid of little streets and alleyways with too little hidden secrets and stuff like that.

    Graphics are pretty most of the time - but don't expect miracles, because this game looks more like upgraded DE:HR. It runs on PS4 (usual, not Pro) without flaws most of the time, but sometimes (rarely) fps get low for a second or two. Most of the time, however, it is solid 30fps.

    I played it because PS+ gave it to me - and was thinking about buying it on some sale. But after playing I thanked my luck - personally, I would be disappointed if bought it, even on sale. If you really love DE:HR, then maybe you wold like this game enough to be pleased and should buy it on sale. Full price - no way, it just doesn't worth it, even for fans.    … Expand
  56. ksjohnson
    Feb 12, 2018
    9
    If you liked Human Revolution, you should like MD. The game isn't short at all if you're a completionist or close to one, and try to do most of the side quests and explore all the areas. If you just try to blast through the main story ASAP, sure it's a little short. I don't play that way though.
  57. network_scroll
    Nov 9, 2018
    7
    Время игры: 33 часа.
    Примечание: пройдена полностью, дополнения в издании нет.
  58. HeavyMetalSloth
    Jan 21, 2019
    8
    This game was by far the most complex futuristic game i have ever played and i don't play too many of them as i have never really preferred that type of realm. I decided to give this game a shot and i liked it, but for me the story was hard to follow, but i got the general idea of what was going on. This was my first Deus Ex game and i was overwhelmed as there are so many ways to take downThis game was by far the most complex futuristic game i have ever played and i don't play too many of them as i have never really preferred that type of realm. I decided to give this game a shot and i liked it, but for me the story was hard to follow, but i got the general idea of what was going on. This was my first Deus Ex game and i was overwhelmed as there are so many ways to take down enemies and different ways to go about a situation. Here are my likes and dislikes about the game:

    Likes:
    -Like how you can update Adam's skill set
    -LOVE the save feature
    -there is A LOT to explore

    Dislikes:
    -The intro in the game was the longest intro i have ever seen in a game. Got lost about a couple minutes in to it and the intro is about 10min i think.
    -the mouth movements of the characters are really awkward and annoying
    -no in-depth walk-through for hacking. I was really confused on how to hack at first, but i got a hang of it after awhile.
    -for me there was way too much hacking. In order to access the security systems, weapon stashes or just general areas you will have to hack your way through which got EXTREMELY annoying.
    -There was also a few bugs i ran into, i.e. weapons wheel wouldn't show all weapons. Or when i was running through the city the screen would make subtle freezes every now and then.

    This game was a bit out of my normal realm, but with it being open world and having the features it has it what makes this game a good one. Would i buy the next Deus Ex, probably not as it is just not the type of game i would play    … Expand
  59. knuckle
    May 1, 2018
    9
    Schwächen im Verhalten feindlicher Wachen, kleine Logikfehler, eine unhandliche Steuerung und ulkige Situationen, in denen ein starker Agent selbst in höchster Not keinen Finger krumm macht: Es wäre ein leichtes, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided anhand seiner technischen Schwächen als gutes, aber nicht ganz ausgereiftes Projekt abzutun. Das würde dem spielerischen Kern allerdings nicht gerechtSchwächen im Verhalten feindlicher Wachen, kleine Logikfehler, eine unhandliche Steuerung und ulkige Situationen, in denen ein starker Agent selbst in höchster Not keinen Finger krumm macht: Es wäre ein leichtes, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided anhand seiner technischen Schwächen als gutes, aber nicht ganz ausgereiftes Projekt abzutun. Das würde dem spielerischen Kern allerdings nicht gerecht werden. Denn Game Director Jean-Francois Dugas und Autorin Mary DeMarle haben einen interaktiven Roman geschaffen, der Spiel und Erzählung auf sehr reife Art miteinander verbindet. Die Geschichte um die Ängste vor Menschen mit fortschrittlichen mechanischen Körperteilen ist spannend und glaubwürdig. Gut geschriebene Charaktere tragen dabei nicht nur den spannenden Plot um das Verhindern eines terroristischen Komplotts, sondern vor allem eine persönliche Geschichte um einen stark augmentierten Adam Jensen, der als gesetzestreuer Agent zwischen den Fronten des gesellschaftlichen Konflikts steht. Das Besondere ist, dass man diesen Konflikt nicht als außenstehender Held beobachtet oder einfach auflöst, sondern selbst hineingezogen wird. Man spürt die „mechanische Apartheid“ am eigenen Leib. Man erlebt kleine und große Geschichten, die alle mit dem roten Faden oder Adams Person verbunden sind und erschließt einen Schauplatz, der im Gegensatz zu vielen offenen Spielewelten nicht in die Breite gezogen wurde, sondern in die Tiefe geht. Die Entscheidung über das Auftreten gegenüber anderen Charakteren und das Anwenden von Gewalt liegt immer beim Spieler. Alle Folgen ergeben sich aus dem gewählten Weg. Das zum Kennenlernen der Welt oft illegale Erkunden der weitläufigen Umgebung beißt sich zwar mit der Charakterisierung des zielstrebigen Agenten – dennoch ist Deus Ex: Mankind Divided ein ebenso erwachsener wie fesselnder Cyberpunk-Thriller!… Expand
  60. leadpain
    Sep 17, 2018
    8
    if you want to feel like a real agent you have to play this masterpiece. tons of different ways to solve the situations. an amazing game!
  61. bladeofnaga
    May 31, 2018
    3
    A step down in nearly every way over Human Revolution. I knew it would be bad because of what I had heard from fellow gamers, but playing it for myself was incrediblly awful. I could never have imagined it would be this much worse than the previous entry. It may be a good thing they are never making anymore of these. Epic Fail.
  62. MrZfinger
    May 6, 2018
    8
    Very controversial game... On the one hand - a perfect immersive sim, and on the other - incompleteness, season pass and microtransactions
  63. alexslork
    Nov 3, 2019
    6
    не фанат даного жанра, да и этой серии. Местами понравилось, местами нет. Играбельно, но не долго.
  64. RichiK
    May 25, 2019
    10
    Настоящий шедевр! Всем советую! Вариативность геймплея, сеттинг, стелс - всё на высшем уровне.
  65. ChiCha
    Nov 18, 2018
    9
    По сравнению с предыдущей частью сюжет немного слабоват, так как в нем было меньше каких-то значимых, больших событий. Но подача истории, дополнительные квесты и дизайн уровней прекрасны.

    「Human Revolution」と比較して、重要なイベントが少なかったから、筋が少し薄い。でもゲームの物語が良く伝えられている。サイドミッションは面白くて、レベルデザインは凄い。    По сравнению с предыдущей частью сюжет немного слабоват, так как в нем было меньше каких-то значимых, больших событий. Но подача истории, дополнительные квесты и дизайн уровней прекрасны.

    「Human Revolution」と比較して、重要なイベントが少なかったから、筋が少し薄い。でもゲームの物語が良く伝えられている。サイドミッションは面白くて、レベルデザインは凄い。
  66. GreatestHits
    Dec 17, 2018
    8
    Aside from the smaller-feeling plot, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided improves upon its excellent predecessor in every other way. Its impeccably designed environments are flush with possibility, remaining completely coherent while supporting a wide variety of routes and character builds, and Jensen’s prodigious new feats of techno-wizardry add new dimension to both combat and exploration. MankindAside from the smaller-feeling plot, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided improves upon its excellent predecessor in every other way. Its impeccably designed environments are flush with possibility, remaining completely coherent while supporting a wide variety of routes and character builds, and Jensen’s prodigious new feats of techno-wizardry add new dimension to both combat and exploration. Mankind Divided never stopped challenging me or rewarding my curiosity, which pushed me to thoroughly explore its beautiful, ruined world while carefully weighing my decisions along the way.… Expand
  67. coolwali
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    While the story feels like a DLC in between other main events and the themes of racism and cyberpunk have lost their magic from last time, the gameplay is the best its ever been.
  68. Criticzuck19
    Dec 9, 2018
    6
    Honestly Human Revolution set the bar way too high, it was a wonderful game. Gripping, enticing and thrilling. All things mankind divided lacks. Sure on a game play front, it's great. But on the flip side there are a lot of game play issues, biggest example being that you go into a separate cutscene when preforming a melee kill. Oh but it gets better, here's a stealth game that limits youHonestly Human Revolution set the bar way too high, it was a wonderful game. Gripping, enticing and thrilling. All things mankind divided lacks. Sure on a game play front, it's great. But on the flip side there are a lot of game play issues, biggest example being that you go into a separate cutscene when preforming a melee kill. Oh but it gets better, here's a stealth game that limits you from killing enemies with melee. It's just clunky and feels like a cheap attempt at giving the illusion of depth. The story is half baked and not worth anyone's time, unless your a die-hard fan. I found it to be dissatisfying.
    I'm glad I got this for free through PS plus, because it's not worth my money. Why give conversation options if they really don't change anything anyways? Until it does and you've messed up the story line, which would be great if the ending wasn't AWFUL! Seriously, play other games. Unless you want a first person stealth sandbox.    … Expand
  69. Baraka
    Dec 17, 2020
    5
    Stupid ai. Clunky. Very short. Low fps. Weird animations in dialoges. Combat isnt fun.
  70. adriantorres
    Jul 3, 2019
    9
    This game is really good but the story is a little short it should have been a little bit longer
  71. chosebine
    Jun 2, 2019
    6
    Kind of boring but as a good design but still not that fun vive IT a 6
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  72. dangyosabyss
    Jul 27, 2021
    6
    Tl:dr - A better cyberpunk game than cyberpunk 2077 that unfortunately suffered from the curse of Get Woke : Go Broke (the red flag signifying unfinished games trying to coast on their politics) and rampant microtransactions. There was a top game here that was butchered with the intent to sell back to us. As ever - ignore anyone who tries to tell you this is a 10.

    There are the makings    Tl:dr - A better cyberpunk game than cyberpunk 2077 that unfortunately suffered from the curse of Get Woke : Go Broke (the red flag signifying unfinished games trying to coast on their politics) and rampant microtransactions. There was a top game here that was butchered with the intent to sell back to us. As ever - ignore anyone who tries to tell you this is a 10.

    There are the makings of a 9 or 10 here but as it is it isnt worthy of it. The game is unfinished. Not 'cyberpunk 2077 unfinished' but 'missing a couple of Acts' unfinished. Its clear these cuts were made with the intention of selling them to us at a later date (and the storm surrounding the games microtransactions put paid to that). They shouldve learned their lesson from the prequel. Obnoxious attempts to relate it to current (then and now) politics sour the narrative and induce cringe.
    Jensen is a great near iconic protagonist who deserves better. The game wouldve been a smash if they had focused on finishing it rather than vulturizing it with intent to sell it back to us.    … Expand
  73. R1otOne
    Sep 29, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great cyberpunk game, nice action and epic shooting system. Not better than first game but still very good.… Expand
  74. hughanderson
    Oct 1, 2019
    4
    I barely finished it. I haven't been this disappointed with a game that I was originally excited to play in a long time. One of the worst endings of the 80+ games that I've beat.
  75. LB_51
    Oct 1, 2019
    7
    I haved a game breaking bug in middle of the game... Fall into nothing from the elevator in the bank.
  76. Chempion1
    Aug 5, 2021
    8
    Deus Ex: Mankind Divided как по мне игра - противоречие.
    Мне невероятно зашла Human Revolution, кажется дело за малым. Бери её, подтягивай графику, рисуй новые города, дорабатывай старые, вводи новые боевые перки и всё. Все счастливы. Ан нет.
    Начну с картинки. Да лицевую анимацию доработали, но визуально игра, может из за общего цветофильтра, сильно не изменилась, просто переход на новое    Deus Ex: Mankind Divided как по мне игра - противоречие.
    Мне невероятно зашла Human Revolution, кажется дело за малым. Бери её, подтягивай графику, рисуй новые города, дорабатывай старые, вводи новые боевые перки и всё. Все счастливы. Ан нет.
    Начну с картинки. Да лицевую анимацию доработали, но визуально игра, может из за общего цветофильтра, сильно не изменилась, просто переход на новое поколение.
    Боевая система приросла несколькими видами нового оружия, но честно говоря, игра не плохо проходится и со старым арсеналом.
    Теперь боссы. Они новые, но какие то не брутальные по сравнению с первой частью. Да теперь их можно заболтать, но тогда в игре вообще останется только один босс.
    Ещё мне не очень понравилось то, что из игры пропали практически все персонажи первой части.
    Но всё это ерунда, это просто переосмысление оригинала и новых мощностей, и игре идёт даже в плюс.
    Больше всего расстроила меня новая структура мира. В первой части это были мегаполисы будущего: Детройт, а найти человека кому не понравился бы остров Хэнша в КНР будет очень трудно. В Mankind Divided всё сжалось до одноуровневой Праги которую не дают даже целиком пройти. Небольшой кусочек и в метро, опять кусочек и снова метро. Есть два ответвления но они такие же линейные и одноуровневые. Короче мир сильно подрезали, а с ним и ту самую атмосферу будущего тоже. Зачем? Почему? Не знаю.
    Резюмирую. Human Revolution делали вкладывая душу, хотя Crystal Dynamics Engine сильно подрезал визуальный ряд игры. А вторая часть делалась для срыва бабла на хайпе первой. Хотя игра хорошая, была бы даже замечательная, не будь Human Revolution!    … Expand
  77. Ashtro101
    Jul 14, 2020
    10
    Don't think that this game deserves the hate it got, it is a Human Revolution upgrade in every possible aspect the augmentations are great and the balance between stealth and combat is amazing, not perfect, because nothing is actually perfect, level design is far more sublime than the one you'd find in the previous games, this game definitely is worth playing, the ending made some sense toDon't think that this game deserves the hate it got, it is a Human Revolution upgrade in every possible aspect the augmentations are great and the balance between stealth and combat is amazing, not perfect, because nothing is actually perfect, level design is far more sublime than the one you'd find in the previous games, this game definitely is worth playing, the ending made some sense to me, because after stopping the big threat, there's nothing more that could've been done, I was sad because the fate of some characters did not get a conclusion, but I hope the next game will offer that conclusion. Also the game got amazing DLCs and great replayability… Expand
  78. GottiDK
    Jul 23, 2020
    6
    So this is the first Deus Ex game I have played. After seen the recap video of Human Revolution (nice addition to those, including me that haven't played HR) I was looking forward to this and I figured the key elements of its complex story.

    Then the game happened. It may be me who don't get the deus ex universe, but up until the Golem City mission, I was quite bored. I didn't understand    So this is the first Deus Ex game I have played. After seen the recap video of Human Revolution (nice addition to those, including me that haven't played HR) I was looking forward to this and I figured the key elements of its complex story.

    Then the game happened. It may be me who don't get the deus ex universe, but up until the Golem City mission, I was quite bored. I didn't understand the Augs you have in your arsenal nor how to either go stealth or full rampage. However after Golem City I kinda figured out the basics, and the story also begin to takes its form. I really thought this was gonna be an excting and dramatic ending. But I was wrong, Without spoiling it, it was quite an uneventful ending.

    Storywise, it is a complex story, and i don't understand the Deus Ex universe yet, but at the high tense moments, i enjoyed it. And it is an interesting concept with Augs vs Humans. But it kind of felt flat with that ending, and I didn't feel like I had accomplished anything. But it had its moments. A thing that bothered me, was the dialoque. Like it okay with some eventful dialoque, but sometimes it just dragged on and on, with more talk than action. Which sometimes made it boring.

    Gameplaywise, well, the first half of the game, i didn't understand the fundamentals, which unfortunately ruined my experience. When i figured it out, the gameplay was fun, with different routes to complete the missions. The Augs in your arsenal, there was a lot to choose, but I just sticked with the invinsibility one which I had succes with. A thing I got frustrated with was the inventory, Yes I know thats the more realistic, but there were a lot of things I wanted with me, to make a succesful mission. But that's how it is. And I am not a fan of both playing as 1st and 3rd person. The cover system of course helps that is 3rd person, but I just wanted to play as one of the perspectives and not both.

    To sum it up, okay story, but with a dissapointed ending. Gameplay is fun, however quite complex to start with, which resulted in a bad experience for me and some places even boring.    … Expand
  79. ED_2_0_9
    Nov 24, 2019
    5
    As a Generation Xer I bought this for the PS4 only _recently_ and I'd say I got my £4.99 out of it; just a shame the developers were made to cut the game up by some corporate w4llk3r5 at the top. Some other criticisms are that the in game characters look like they have a black outline around their bodies _sometimes_ as if they were going for an almost Borderlands aesthetic but abandoned itAs a Generation Xer I bought this for the PS4 only _recently_ and I'd say I got my £4.99 out of it; just a shame the developers were made to cut the game up by some corporate w4llk3r5 at the top. Some other criticisms are that the in game characters look like they have a black outline around their bodies _sometimes_ as if they were going for an almost Borderlands aesthetic but abandoned it or something??? The in game characters look more like marionettes than actual human forms with bad lip syncing. I have to wonder, was it bad artistic direction or the PS4s just about good enough to run the game's specs that are fuçl… Expand
  80. Loler6900
    Dec 18, 2019
    4
    The cutscesenes are too long and not interesting beacuse the cutsceenes are mostly the characters talking, their voices don't sync up with their mouths, the facial expresions are just bad, the amining is eather too fast or too slow, the fall damage and the fall damage is exploitable but hard and unforgiving
  81. painava
    Jan 16, 2020
    8
    Mankind Divided is a great sequel, but doesn't quite reach the amazing quality of the Human Revolution. The lack of boss fights was also disappointing. Dystopian Praque was absolutely awesome.
  82. sasefras
    Feb 17, 2020
    3
    The city feels empty, it is also a hard to enter this serie as a newbie. And the worst of al the story ended so abruptly.
  83. Chpoks
    Mar 10, 2020
    8
    Класс,крутая игра от Square Enix,с классным главным героем и интересным сюжетом. Реиграбельность поражает воображение,а стэс лучший за все игры от этой прекрасной компании
  84. ThePSButton
    Apr 8, 2020
    7
    SE lo dañó muchísimo metiéndole la mano con microtransacciones, modalidades que no sirven para nada y recortando la trama para hacerlo trílogia. Eso sí, lo poco o mucho que hay aquí es buenísimo y del más rico RPG que pueden encontrar. Ojalá algún día veamos terminar su historia, que a este paso, parece poco probable.
  85. Sitheral
    Jun 14, 2020
    7
    For the most part it feels and plays just like Human Revolution with some minor additions. If you want more of the same, that's not a bad thing, but overall it feels weaker, with less places to visit (but some of the enviroments are amazing!) and story that doesnt do as much.
  86. ThatPSXBGamer
    Apr 29, 2021
    9
    This game is great, the gameplay was fun, story was interesting, and the atmosphere was very immersive. This game was a great time from start to finish. The only bad thing is that the final level can be very confusing and it's very easy to get the bad ending if you don't finish it fast or make the right decisions, other than that, great game.
  87. Fire-typhoon123
    Jul 9, 2021
    10
    One of the best cyberpunk genre games out there, Deus Ex Mankind Divided is everything Cyberpunk 2077 couldn't be. If you haven't yet played it & wanna play a good alternative to CyberJUNK 1977, this game is for you. My only complaint about the game is that the main story ends a bit abruptly but overall its a classic & a heavily underrated masterpiece. Btw it had a really good & unique artOne of the best cyberpunk genre games out there, Deus Ex Mankind Divided is everything Cyberpunk 2077 couldn't be. If you haven't yet played it & wanna play a good alternative to CyberJUNK 1977, this game is for you. My only complaint about the game is that the main story ends a bit abruptly but overall its a classic & a heavily underrated masterpiece. Btw it had a really good & unique art style as well that i loved.… Expand
  88. TenionFCSM
    Jun 28, 2020
    9
    For me, this part of the game is the most underrated. Yes, it has disadvantages (for example, an open ending), it had problems at the start, but unfortunately in those years, most games had a lot of bugs in the first days after the release. But now the game is playing and playing well.
    Despite, but the fact that the main action of the game takes place in Prague, cyberpunk was not lost    For me, this part of the game is the most underrated. Yes, it has disadvantages (for example, an open ending), it had problems at the start, but unfortunately in those years, most games had a lot of bugs in the first days after the release. But now the game is playing and playing well.
    Despite, but the fact that the main action of the game takes place in Prague, cyberpunk was not lost from this! And thanks to the study of the maximum number of small details in the game, the feeling of the game only intensifies. It feels like each apartment in the game was made independently. No matter what lane you go into, the atmosphere of oppression can be traced everywhere.
    Great elaborate side quests. They have very interesting stories.
    I also want to say about the soundtrack. He is beautiful.    … Expand
  89. THR0B
    Jan 6, 2021
    2
    Скучно, уныло. Стелс не работает: стреляешь в одинокого моба из пистолета с глушаком, откуда-то все здание/улица сразу узнает, что произошло убийство и кто убийца.
  90. DevilSurvivor
    Nov 19, 2021
    9
    Not as good as Human Revolution, but much easier to replay and have fun with it.

    I didn't follow any of the marketing stunts and I also didn't open the microtransaction page for Praxis Kits. All I have to say is that the gameplay is vastly improved in this game, and while the story and setting definitely falls flat compared to the previous entry, this is probably the one you'll keep    Not as good as Human Revolution, but much easier to replay and have fun with it.

    I didn't follow any of the marketing stunts and I also didn't open the microtransaction page for Praxis Kits. All I have to say is that the gameplay is vastly improved in this game, and while the story and setting definitely falls flat compared to the previous entry, this is probably the one you'll keep replaying over and over.

    The world's storytelling of show not tell and giving you hints that are interconnected with other quests or characters is flawless, and even if all you have to explore is Prague, it is so well done that it never feels like it's enough.

    Online mode can be fun but it's too much of a grind.    … Expand
  91. Agslynx
    May 23, 2021
    8
    Good job for Square Enix. Deus ex is à great game. History, dialog, gameplay,
  92. Gvinblyad
    Jul 15, 2020
    9
    Very good and hard game !
  93. nexus151196
    Sep 30, 2020
    10
    Наверное самая недооцененная игра последних лет. Прошёл её залпом, банально не мог оторваться ни на час. В этой игре хочется жить, слушать бесконечные диалоги, изучать каждую квартиру и подворотню. Геймдизайн просто поражает, это вариативная, нелинейная, изощрённая вселенная со своими правилами, под которые можно подстроиться или перекрутить под себя. Я просто не понимаю как играНаверное самая недооцененная игра последних лет. Прошёл её залпом, банально не мог оторваться ни на час. В этой игре хочется жить, слушать бесконечные диалоги, изучать каждую квартиру и подворотню. Геймдизайн просто поражает, это вариативная, нелинейная, изощрённая вселенная со своими правилами, под которые можно подстроиться или перекрутить под себя. Я просто не понимаю как игра провалилась( спасибо издателям! ). Меня поражает визуал игры, можно часами ходить и любоваться миром, саундтрек и вовсе в плейлисте, особенно тема из главного меню. Восхитительная игра, просто невероятная, прошёл на пацифиста, на сложности настоящий Deus Ex со всеми дополнениями. Иду на НГ+ Жаль игра закончилась так быстро, жду продолжения.… Expand
  94. edgar55
    Dec 27, 2020
    10
    muito bom o tema futurista faz pensar como vai ser no futuro historia muito boa e game play caminhos alternativos pra completar missões
  95. cythetyx
    Jan 19, 2021
    6
    Delivers pretty well. Great atmosphere and great to play stealth. I didn't like the gun-play too much. It takes itself sometimes too seriously (not like the original when the dialog is smart and very fun). The story was BAD.
  96. 2random
    Nov 19, 2022
    7
    This game is good, it's just not what I've expected. Every aspect of it felt like a downgrade, compared to the previous part.
    Locations? Well, there is... one? You will go to 3 missions on different maps, but they're rather small. And the main one, Prague, just didn't work well for this futuristic setting. They've added a lot of tunnels, explorable buildings, etc, but the setting just    This game is good, it's just not what I've expected. Every aspect of it felt like a downgrade, compared to the previous part.
    Locations? Well, there is... one? You will go to 3 missions on different maps, but they're rather small. And the main one, Prague, just didn't work well for this futuristic setting. They've added a lot of tunnels, explorable buildings, etc, but the setting just didn't cut it. It doesn't look memorable. I wish they used China, or the US like in the previous deus ex, which worked so much better.
    Stealth? It's all about stealth. There's a ton of skills, perks, hiding spots and vents. Any mission can be beaten without firing even 1 bullet. And, at the same time, they've nerfed it by adding multiple non-stealth attack skills. The moment you stop hiding, the game becomes your generic middle of the road FPS.
    Hacking? It's there, it's represented by minigame, it's fun. On the same time, it's mostly useless. While in the previous game there were a lot of high tech stuff like turrets and robots for you to hack and use, in this one there are about 5 hackable robots in the whole game.
    Plot? Well, I've completed a few boring intro missions, did a few side quests. The moment things started to get interesting- first bossfight, first conspiracy, the moment I expected to finally get out of Prague and continue to the next location... the credits appeared.
    1 city. 1 boss. About 20 missions. I guess I could have beaten the game in like 3 hours or less. Compared to the previous game, it felt more like a demo version.
    Oh, and the game is in awful state. It's still buggy- they've never even fixed random crashes. In some places it just lags horribly, even on modern hardware.
    All in all, I did enjoy what felt like an inferior laggy demo of a deus ex human revolution.    … Expand
  97. ramzx
    Feb 26, 2021
    10
    One of the best games that I have ever played. It's perfectly balanced in gameplay and difficulty, it's challenging and addictive. It is also superb about technical quality, art, sound, music and the plot of the story.
    I didn't know this game, but I bought it while waiting for Cyberpunk, in November of 2020. I definitely recommend it 100%, I really enjoyed it.
  98. Fourdetrance
    Mar 6, 2022
    1
    I give this game a 1 because it charges a ton of microtransactions to really do anything. VOTE WITH YOUR MONEY. Stop these companies from making cash-grab games. Don’t pay for this crap.
  99. GemKenneth
    Mar 6, 2023
    9
    A masterpiece of a game. I enjoyed every moment of this experience. I was constantly impressed from start to finish by the sheer amount of detail and scope it had. The graphics, gameplay, artwork and story are all of the highest quality. Highly-recommended to everyone.
  100. Truthsayer93
    Dec 5, 2022
    6
    So much wasted potential. The game ended at what felt like a lead up to the climax. If I hadnt done any of the side missions I wouldve finished in a few hours. Lots of useless upgrades and items too.
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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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