Deus Ex 2: Invisible War

i get that this was an xbox game first and got ported to windows after the fact, but consider the ps2 got a port of deus ex that's... mostly in-tact, i have a hard time believing the most powerful system of that generation could've have produced a better game. stats aren't missing because of the xbox, they're missing because ion storm had no faith in console players the levels aren't small just because of the xbox, they're small because ion storm couldn't fathom a game that didn't have the best graphics the system could put out, even if the game had to suffer. the plot isn't incoherent because of the xbox, the plot of incoherent because ion storm refused to tell fanboys to shut up and play the game for what it is. just as a game, it's mediocre, which is far from the worst thing a game can be, but i have absolutely no respect for it. it's a curiosity. nothing more.

Actually I finished this game the day before it was realeased on GOG so I have a fresh memory of its mediocracy. Whereas the first Deus Ex was grand in scale, story and freedom of choices this game is dumped down in every single way, except graphics - which instead generated a fretful engine and extremely small levels. Still, there is some enjoyment to be had from this game; it's more straightforward than its predecessor which some people might appriciate and for every one who liked the first game its fun top see how the universe has evolved in the 20 years that has passed since the first game. Just don't walk into it with too high hopes

I quite enjoyed Deus Ex 2 but sadly when compared to Deus Ex it suffered the same fate as the changes that where made to Mass Effect to Mass Effect 2. The story and environment still feel like a Deus Ex game to me anyway albeit not as gritty looking You could still make your character focus on stealth or more action but unfortunately because of the ability system in it, you could not really do a hybrid you had to pretty much had choose one or the other. Did like the fact you could have your character be male or female. Also yes the hub cities where not as big but there was still plenty of side quests to partake in. Also when finishing quests and turning them in it did for the most part give you choices on how you finished them. Also in terms of music the game is quite enjoyable especially when going into club you hear Kidneythieves music attributed to the NG Resonance character in game. A nice little touch was actually having Free Domniguez from the Kidneythieves voice her. All and all to me if you can look past the difference between Invisible War and Deus Ex you will find quite an enjoyable game. .

A good game, victim of having a famous father. If there was no Deus Ex 1,this would get more favourable reviews. It was unlucky it was the sequel to the almost (for many) godlike first game. On its own it is a good solid FPS game with some RPG elements upgrading yourself and having some options on how to proceed with each level. It's not as big or as sandboxy as the previous game, but it is not a rail shooter either. There is good action, good graphics, everything is pretty good with it and unless one is looking for an equal or better game to DE1, he/she should have a good time with this game too. A good solid 3 star game for me.

This games isn't bad but not good either. The game start with an interesting intro but fail to deliver. Not only the game will reveal much shorter that it's predecessor, but is also less interesting in storyline and technical execution.