Thief

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  1. mero210
    Aug 31, 2023
    8
    At least it's a good game. Unfortunately it has bad navigation and map. Also the hidden loading times are too often. Story is mysterious but not very intersting. Gameplay is good, had fun with it. But more distraction possibilities would be nice. A Sequel with better navigation and more possibilities is welcome. I played it a few times until today. So it can't be that bad,
  2. majesty_x
    Jul 31, 2023
    5
    Graphics: 5/10; Storyline: 5/10; Gameplay: 6/10; Atmosphere: 6/10; Music: 5/10; Summary rating: 5/10
  3. xoShira
    Jul 17, 2023
    7
    Overall, I was very satisfied with the experience provided by Thief, a 40 hours platinum that was not too difficult but also not too easy. I appreciated the freedom of choice in deciding how to approach the missions, which could be completed either through stealthy maneuvers or more direct action.The storyline of Thief is engaging, although I would have preferred deeper characterization ofOverall, I was very satisfied with the experience provided by Thief, a 40 hours platinum that was not too difficult but also not too easy. I appreciated the freedom of choice in deciding how to approach the missions, which could be completed either through stealthy maneuvers or more direct action.The storyline of Thief is engaging, although I would have preferred deeper characterization of the characters. The story unfolds coherently, but at times it can be somewhat predictable. I encountered some technical issues during my 2 playthroughs. I experienced occasional bugs and frame rate drops that affected the gameplay experience. Fortunately, these issues did not completely compromise the overall enjoyment. I highly recommend to try it to genre enthusiasts. Despite some technical problems, the immersive atmosphere, solid gameplay mechanics, and well-designed missions make this adventure worth experiencing. With its intriguing world of theft and infiltration, Thief offers a satisfying experience for those who relish the thrill of moving in the shadows.… Expand
  4. vagabundo_
    Jun 11, 2023
    7
    1. No grinding;
    2. No in-game transactions;

    1. Solid stealth
    2. Good graphics and environment

    Solid 7 if you'd see 3A releases in 2023
  5. goodgriff33
    Dec 24, 2022
    7
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  6. ilike2review
    Sep 4, 2022
    0
    Honestly, one if not the most boring game I have ever played in my life. It was so boring it took me years to write this review because I never felt like I cared enough but finally, after nearly a decade at 1am at night I have found the time to write this. Do not waste your time. You will wish you could have this time back. Trust me.
  7. filip92
    Jul 11, 2022
    7
    I thought this game will be repetitive and boring, but no. It has a nice campaign and it is not as bad as i thought it will be. Now in 2022 you can buy it cheap, so it's worth it...
  8. tommyguy123
    Jul 2, 2022
    7
    If you like stealth gameplay then this is worth finding in the bargain shelves.
    Sure it doesn't live up to the other games in the series, but that's a very high bar.
    It is still a Thief game at it's core and if you consider yourself a fan, give it a chance. This game is a little less linear than it's predecessors but the gameplay sticks to a working formula and doesn't over complicate    If you like stealth gameplay then this is worth finding in the bargain shelves.
    Sure it doesn't live up to the other games in the series, but that's a very high bar.
    It is still a Thief game at it's core and if you consider yourself a fan, give it a chance.

    This game is a little less linear than it's predecessors but the gameplay sticks to a working formula and doesn't over complicate things. You find yourself in a free roam city hub containing gates to the more linear story chapters - with plenty to do in between.
    The graphics and lighting are more than adequate and of course play a huge role, and the sounds and dark medieval environments in general are well done.
    On a standard PS4 the loading times are excellent, if a little too frequent. A serviceable save system also helps.

    The negatives?
    It took me a while to warm to the movement.. The controls are not customisable and the way you interact with edges is not always consistent.
    The puzzles you love to hate from the original are still here. Don't be afraid to look up the solution, there's plenty more game to enjoy.
    Finding your way can be tricky with the multi leveled environments and a very average map but that is something we have come to expect from the series.

    Good action stealth is hard to find so I think this is still worth recommending at a sneaky 7.5/10 Stars.
    If you've played a Thief game before try starting on a higher difficulty - and if you're not the patient type then tiptoe around this one.    … Expand
  9. Clementlacrim
    Jun 10, 2022
    5
    Excellent jeu bravo Eidos un Thief 2 plz, ça serait énorme avec les graphismes d'aujourd'hui
  10. nexus151196
    Apr 15, 2022
    6
    К сожалению не особо понравилась, средняя игра. Геймплей неплохой, сюжет вообще не зацепил. Полуоткрытый мир вызывал чувство раздражения вместе со своей непонятной картой и системой перехода между уровнями. Ролики - ужасные, с пикселями на пол экрана . Музыка в игре тоже посредственная. Что понравилось в игре,-так это атмосфера и уровни. Проходняк.К сожалению не особо понравилась, средняя игра. Геймплей неплохой, сюжет вообще не зацепил. Полуоткрытый мир вызывал чувство раздражения вместе со своей непонятной картой и системой перехода между уровнями. Ролики - ужасные, с пикселями на пол экрана . Музыка в игре тоже посредственная. Что понравилось в игре,-так это атмосфера и уровни. Проходняк.
  11. li_bo
    Jan 27, 2022
    10
    Великолепная игра, сеттинг, атмосфера, сюжет. Смотреть на нее как на самостоятельное произведение.
  12. M3ta
    Aug 25, 2021
    7
    Disclaimers - 1) I've not played previous Thief games, so reviewing this as a stand-alone game 2) Whilst I like the idea of stealth games, and have played a few, I'm not great at them.
    I initially starting playing this, felt it was a bit boring and shallow, and thought I'd see if I'd missed the point, so read some reviews. Reviews on here seem to either be in 3 groups - full of praise    Disclaimers - 1) I've not played previous Thief games, so reviewing this as a stand-alone game 2) Whilst I like the idea of stealth games, and have played a few, I'm not great at them.
    I initially starting playing this, felt it was a bit boring and shallow, and thought I'd see if I'd missed the point, so read some reviews. Reviews on here seem to either be in 3 groups - full of praise with high scores, full of criticism with scores around 0, or reviews around 6 or 7, with a more balanced take.
    I can see how a player could reach either of these 3 conclusions - probably spending a bit more time with the game, doing some of the sidequests, and really getting a feel for the mechanics of the game helped me to move from being one of the haters to more of an appreciation of the game.
    Don't get me wrong - all in all, I'd say this game is around a 6.5, and it definitely has its flaws, but it kept me playing (and I completed all the sidequests too), and there were moments that were pretty thrilling. I bought it 7 years after release and paid £7, and so I definitely got value for money.
    Some reviewers have pointed out the obvious parallels to the Dishonored games. I would say that if you've not played any of those games, and if you don't have an infinite amout of time for gaming, play the original Dishonored instead of this game.

    The good:
    - gameplay on the whole is good. Fundamentally the game offers a stealth experience, and it delivers, with a few mechanics that are unique. This is the most important point - if this wasn't the case, I wouldn't be recommending this game is worth playing. There is a boss battle, but in keeping with the gameplay, it is made clear that you can in fact sneak away from the battle (as I did) rather than engage in combat
    - the setting. Initially I really didn't like the setting. The City - and your player character, Garrett - are dreary, miserable, lacking in motivation, and seem doomed to desolation. As a new player of this game, I found the whole thing a bit overwhelmingly depressing - if Garrett doesn't care, why should I? Were the game designers really just phoning it in? Over time, I realised that this atmosphere is in fact very deliberately constructed, such that you feel it in every corner of the City, in every sidequest where you must fetch a trinket for some sad sack's short-lived happiness, in every overheard conversation where you realise the guards are just as miserable as you are, and in the overarching plot where you are really just trying to find some lasting connection beyond your self-imposed isolation
    - replayability - after completing the main story, you essentially get a New Game +, and so if you want to be a completionist, or missed some sidequests, you can go do them, and similarly if you want, you can replay chapters (main plot missions) or sidequests, and aim to meet the various "thieving challenges" set for each mission (e.g. achieve X number of kills, remain undetected, etc."
    - drama: whilst the game isn't heavy on setpieces, there are a couple - one in particular - that had me on the edge of my seat, and I think I forgot to breathe for a bit

    The bad:
    - plot. It's a bit uninspired
    - the voice acting. Again, uninspired - but also, having a variety of international accents pop up really does break the immersion from the parallel universe Dickens-on-steroids City
    - characters - side characters and quests could have been fleshed out a LOT more
    - the maps. Most of your time ends up being spent trekking across the City (especially if you do the sidequests.) As others have commented, the City ends up being heavy on loading screens, but also, it's a bit tiresome to have to sneak past the same guard patrol for the 15th time just to get from one place to the other, or if you want to go visit a merchant to buy more Rope Arrows. Of course, if you do knock out or kill the guards, they'll simply respawn the next time you come past. A fast-travel feature would have avoided this tedium (although there is a certain initial joy to discovering the extent of the City.)
    - environment. It's not always 100% clear what will happen if you press L2 somewhere. WIll you jump across a gap, or just jump to the ground? There are some things you can't jump on. Finally, the game makes a big point about the importance of light - you can snuff out candles, and shoot water arrows to douse flaming torches, and switch off electric lights, and yet you can't shoot out light bulbs? Seriously? I found this immersion-breaking. More broadly, only some of the environment can be interacted with - eg. it would have been good to able to shoot out windows
    - upgrades. I didn't end up using many of the them; a lot are to do with combat, which seems to defeat the point of a stealth game.

    Summary: this is not a bad game, at times is a good game, and is worth playing for the gameplay, if you've not played a Thief game before. If you've not played any Dishonored games, pick up Dishonored 1 fir    … Expand
  13. cobwt
    Jul 6, 2021
    0
    The game costed me 2$ on PS4 store. Totally worth the money. Little dated with clunky controls and bland story, but worth the money. I don't feel I got cheated. You have a free Saturday??? This might be it.
  14. PSGaming
    May 31, 2021
    8
    It is very underrated game for me.The story is full of mystery.Gameplay ia good,but i like if they added some more abilities to distract the guards.
  15. Steyraus
    May 3, 2021
    9
    I recently played through Thief again for the third time and once agsin loved every second. Even at the end of the generation there no other game like it. It take on cat like stealth was amazing. And all I can say if reviewers and Journalist tanked a game this good and inovative its no wonder all modern games became generic, biring clones of eachother.
  16. freenik
    Jan 31, 2021
    0
    Definitely worth playing if you are a fan of stealth games.

    What I don't like about it:
    The combat system is really weird. It is not really lame, but definitely not fun. Even after I got used to the combat, I do not enjoy it a bit -- so most of time I went stealth.
    Upgrades are not interesting. They are somewhat useful but they didn't really make the game more interesting.
  17. barock98
    Jan 16, 2021
    7
    Sure it isn't groundbreaking or the best stealth game nor the best thieves. The game is disappointing for thief fans and other gamers and I can see why. It has a lot of wasted ideas and sure it could had been better but it was for me a good enough introduction to the franchise and made me like the original better
  18. hussainbh
    Dec 18, 2020
    3
    مملة وسيخفة اااااااااااااااااااااااااااااااااااااااااااااااااااااااااااااااااااااااااااااااااااااااااااااااااااااااااااااااااا
  19. bergcamp101
    Sep 2, 2020
    6
    I think it's a decent game, but it lacks a lot of details to be experienced like you're really in a live world...
  20. HeavyMetalSloth
    Jul 14, 2020
    7
    Since i am a fan of stealth games i decided to try this one out. Here are my likes and dislikes:
    Likes:
    - Gothic Victorian atmosphere. - swooping is cool. - stealing from other people. - the story was weird but interesting. Dislikes: - Combat is a joke. You bring a bludgeon to a sword fight. What sense does that make! I get that Garrett is a thief but trying to hit someone over    Since i am a fan of stealth games i decided to try this one out. Here are my likes and dislikes:
    Likes:
    - Gothic Victorian atmosphere.
    - swooping is cool.
    - stealing from other people.
    - the story was weird but interesting.

    Dislikes:
    - Combat is a joke. You bring a bludgeon to a sword fight. What sense does that make! I get that Garrett is a thief but trying to hit someone over the head with a bludgeon several times while the enemy is swinging their sword at you is really unfair. What i don't get is that he is able to kill enemies with an arrow, but yet he does not have any other melee weapon on him except the bludgeon in which i don't know maybe him having a knife on him would've made more sense!
    - When in enemy is sitting in a chair and you take him down, the animation of the enemy is the worst i have ever seen! They sort of just flop.
    - I wish you could loot arrows from enemies which would've made my life much easier.

    Misc:
    - Dialogue is cheesy at times, but didn't really bother me like it would others.
    - Enemies are really dumb.
    - This game kind of has an Evil Within type of feel at times when Garrett has a voice inside of his head and also when he goes from one environment to another.
    - This game can be extremely brutal to you if you are low on resources as during Chapter 7 and 8 i was low on everything and died A LOT!
    - The fight against the Thief Taker General is real unfair when you are low on resources. And once again you are stuck with a bludgeon while he has exploding arrows and a sword. Took me about 30 minutes if not more to defeat him.

    This game is pretty straight forward and had the same concept as other stealth games, but had a different approach and for me it worked. Overall i enjoyed the game.    … Expand
  21. DvoocA
    Jun 30, 2020
    0
    Şu oyunu yapan arkadaşlar thief 1 ve 2 hiç oynamış mi? Ok kullanımını bile anlamamışsınız gevsekler
  22. Saphire_XDD
    Jun 28, 2020
    6
    Прекрасное визуальное оформление, сюжет кал
  23. RUBENDBP
    Jun 23, 2020
    7
    Si estas buscando un simulador de ladron este definitivamente no es tu juego, puede tener el nombre De "THIEF" pero lo de robar queda hasta en un tercer plano este juego se centra mas en la historia la cual no es la mejor que se haya creado pero tampoco es mala, la Jugabilidad la verdad que en cierto punto logra resaltar especialmente con los tipos de flechas que hay y de que el sigiloSi estas buscando un simulador de ladron este definitivamente no es tu juego, puede tener el nombre De "THIEF" pero lo de robar queda hasta en un tercer plano este juego se centra mas en la historia la cual no es la mejor que se haya creado pero tampoco es mala, la Jugabilidad la verdad que en cierto punto logra resaltar especialmente con los tipos de flechas que hay y de que el sigilo esta bien implementado también cuando rozas cierto objeto y cae haciendo ruido, en si no esta mal pero en un punto del juego se te puede hacer muy repetitivo como a la hora de hacer los trabajos de basso o de los clientes pero en si es un juego en donde lo principal que debes tener es la paciencia, tal vez no sea el mejor juego de sigilo pero este juego es una muy buena opción si te gusta el tema del sigilo.… Expand
  24. krooney
    Jun 20, 2020
    1
    Everything that was good about the older PC games is lacking from this. I stopped playing, it's awful.
  25. zGoldenOG
    Jun 20, 2020
    7
    At first it is very exciting to loot houses, enter the windows, breaking them in, stealing unique items and chandeliers or photo frames, but this extends to the end of the gameplay, becoming repetitive and tiring, without the presentation of new or variable mechanics. The game has a generic "marked vision" system, in which Focus is used, it drains very quickly at first, so you can upgradeAt first it is very exciting to loot houses, enter the windows, breaking them in, stealing unique items and chandeliers or photo frames, but this extends to the end of the gameplay, becoming repetitive and tiring, without the presentation of new or variable mechanics. The game has a generic "marked vision" system, in which Focus is used, it drains very quickly at first, so you can upgrade it. The game is very stealth, so lethal options are very limited, basically you have two lethal arrows and also the use of the scenario to kill your enemies. The story is very OK, nothing much and nothing less, it is well pulled and carried until the end, with several loose ends.… Expand
  26. Bloodnes
    Feb 16, 2020
    6
    Довольно нудная игра, прошел с трудом из-за того, что было неинтересно, в целом для фанатов стелса, остальные проходим мимо. 6/10
  27. Jkn89
    Jan 21, 2020
    9
    Great stealth-action game, the story could be better but I liked it overall. This game got undeserved bashing on its release from some fans of previous games in series that were disappointed that it was not the same as much older games. I am fan as well, played all the games in the series and like this Thief too.
  28. MurphyBrandon
    Jan 9, 2020
    6
    Even the guide for Thief says the map design is terrible. The lack of fast travel makes navigation tiresome. It was difficult to figure how to reach certain windows. In Dishonored, there were 3-4 clear ways of reaching a destination. Thief could have been great, honestly, but the in-game map is hardly useful and there is a ridiculous amount of collectibles that they expect you to searchEven the guide for Thief says the map design is terrible. The lack of fast travel makes navigation tiresome. It was difficult to figure how to reach certain windows. In Dishonored, there were 3-4 clear ways of reaching a destination. Thief could have been great, honestly, but the in-game map is hardly useful and there is a ridiculous amount of collectibles that they expect you to search for. This installment of Thief will always be rightfully overshadowed by Dishonored.… Expand
  29. Acidboi
    Dec 22, 2019
    0
    Ugliest game, really boring, controls sucks. Story is bad. Ughhh not worth playing
  30. Chubz_
    Feb 25, 2019
    6
    The stealth mechanics are great however the ending is very bad. The build-up was so good however the ending was so anti-climactic.

    The stealth mechanics are amazing and I fully enjoyed sneaking around certain environments and maps, especially in the city. The map design for this game is very good and accompany's the stealth elements very well with dark alleyways and other dark nook and    The stealth mechanics are great however the ending is very bad. The build-up was so good however the ending was so anti-climactic.

    The stealth mechanics are amazing and I fully enjoyed sneaking around certain environments and maps, especially in the city. The map design for this game is very good and accompany's the stealth elements very well with dark alleyways and other dark nook and cranny's throughout the game.    … Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 48 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 27 out of 48
  3. Negative: 3 out of 48
  1. Quarter to Three
    Mar 26, 2014
    40
    The biggest problem for this game is every stealth game that has come since Thief: the Dark Project. Thief can’t match the visual flair and supernatural powers of Dishonored. It doesn’t have the lean efficiency and murderous creativity of the Hitman series; it trails the razor’s edge stealth and gadget lust of Splinter Cell; it lacks the vision and bombast of the Metal Gear series. Hell, it doesn’t even have a very good thief.
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  2. Level7.nu
    Mar 21, 2014
    60
    The return of the master thief Garrett is a mixed bag. Thief builds on its series proud heritage of tactile stealth, focusing on realism but loses some of the way to modern design trends. Thief has some unnecessary padding that smooth out the gameplay as well as some cinematic ambitions that do not reach all the way. Above all, it is plagued by qualitative valleys that appear to be a result of a stressed launch. Nevertheless, Thief gets a weak recommendation because the basic formula is still fun and somewhat unique.
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  3. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Mar 18, 2014
    70
    A nail-biting experience needing a few more coats of polish to stand out. [April 2014, p76]
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