Developer: Eidos Montreal
Publisher: Square Enix
released: August 23, 2011
MSRP: $59.99 (PS3, 360) / $49.99 (PC)
ABOUT:
Enter the dark world of deus ex human revolution set in 2027 human augmentation has started to become a very hot button issue and the subject of many debates and riots. You play as Adam Jenson a head of security for a bio augmentation company. as you progress though the game you uncover the truth behind every thing that is going on in the world and nothing is as simple as it seems.
GAME PLAY:
Playing as Adam you fight to find the truth in the events unfolding in the game though use of what ever method you prefer. you may chose to run though the game with out killing a single enemy (except the bosses but ill get to those latter). You might decide to use stealth to your advantage or hack security systems. There is always another path and the most obvious path inst always the best.
Combat in this game calls for a bit more thought then your run of the mill shooter. The AI the enemies posses is very good. They will try to flank, one will suppress you while others sneak around and find cover, you might be augmented but your are not superman. the cover and sneak mechanic is by far the best implantation of such I have seen. At first it seemed odd right clicking to hold to walls but after awhile you notice how effortless it makes crouching behind things and sneaking.
As You progress though the game you gain Praxis kits ( levels) you may also find them hiding around or buy them. these kits allow you to activate and improve your augmentations. Allowing you to put points towards your preferred play style.
The Grid inventory system has been kept this causes you to make some real important decsions about what sort of equipment you carry on you. do you carry two rifles and drop that pistol so you can pick up more ammo? the weapon upgrade system is kept at a good simplistic level, in the sense that you find a upgrade and attach it. each weapon has a special upgrade specific to it.
The game graphically is amazingly beautiful. Adam inst required to do a voice over about his surroundings because the surroundings do it for him. down to the very small details, if you closely look around and listen to people talking on the streets you get a real sense of the world around you and the struggles of the people. Exploring this world is half the fun.
FAULTS:
This game is almost doing every thing right. I find very little wrong with this game except for how the boss fights were implemented. The Bosses are basically out dated strafe avoid attack shoot till dead. which you will have to account for if your doing a non-lethal or stealth run.
TL;DR
Worthy successor to the original deus ex. Feels and plays great, has out of place boss fights but still a very serious contender for game of the year 9.5/10 buy this game or your missing out.
Please comment let me know what you think, or what games you would like to see next.
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