Deus Ex™ GOTY Edition

The myth about this game being reinstalled somewhere in the world anytime the name is mentioned is probably true, considering I finally played it on GOG and reached the end of the game this time. For some players, this game is considered to be the perfect game for a lot of reasons and a lot of things have been written on this game over the years so I will make it short. - Scenario: a depth, detail, themes, dialogs that have not been equalled in the video-game history even today. - Freedom of choice and gameplay: any mission can be done in many many ways, with many approaches. Gameplay: very playable and modern gameplay and interface. -Sound: tons of very immersive dialogs and superb soundtrack. This game still is a reference for many gamers today. The concept of writing a review for this game can be questioned since Deus Ex has become more than a video game and is a monument for the whole genre.

Most of the reviews here very accurately depict Deus Ex the game on its own. But if you are new to DX1 you most probably come from playing DX: Human Revolution and/or DX: Mankind Divided. Sure the graphics are not good, it was subpar even when the game came out in 2000. You can get used to it. So why is DX1 still better than all the sequels? Reason #1: it has MUCH better writing. Don't get me wrong, HR and MD were great, but DX1 has more memorable conversations, a huge amount of optional-to-read information about the world, easter eggs, and the story is simply better than all other sequels. Reason #2: Decisions matter more. I haven't felt the impact of my decisions in HR and MD to matter as much as they did in DX1. Also, many decisions are made by your ACTIONS not selecting Option B instead of Option A in a conversation. Reason #3: You are presented with situations, and it is up to you how you solve them. Both HR and MD gives you playthrough choices by offering certain routes (guns blazing, stealth, social) but they are rather clear-cut. Don't like the vents? Go in guns blazing. In DX1 there are no pre-made routes you are intended to follow. You can be VERY creative how you approach problems. You can invent solutions even the game's creators did not expect. The other DXes do not offer you this kind of freedom. Reason #4: while HR's and MD's game world, music and atmosphere is excellent, DX1 is better. It's music is more memorable, the game's world is both depressing and somewhat light hearted at the same time, instead of the doom and gloom of the sequels. Reason #5: much deeper RPG aspects. You might prefer the simplicity of the sequels, but I prefer the deeper system of skills and augmentations being separate. DX1 is one of the best games ever made and while the prequels were both very good games, but they still somewhat miss the "divine spark" that DX1 has and what makes DX1 a _perfect_ game.

Yes, it is one of the greatest games of all time. If it plays 'too old' for you, there are many mods to improve the experience and rebalance the game.

Deux Ex is one of my favourite games of all time! What can i say that hasn´t been said about this game? Well, not much. The last time i played it is over a decade ago, but i still remember scenes out of it, like the conversation with the bar tender and others, certain areas in the game, happenings. Most games i forget rather quickly, some may be remembered as being good, a few have these memorable moments, which have that special something.

Things flash into my mind when I think of this game. INTELLIGENT. INTELLECTUAL. GENIUS. DEEP IN TRUTH. Do I have any evidence to back that up? This game will blow your mind. Give it a playthrough with nothing extra, Then play it again after adding loads of cool mods. That's what I did! Can't remember where I keep my disk, almost want to buy this if it goes on sale but it's such a huge long game that I almost feel pained to attempt to play it again because it requires you to make serious effort and pay close attention and draws you in. It's EXCELLENT. There is no game out there like this. Everyone should play this once or twice. It's KOTOR/KOTOR2 Loooooooonnnngggggg but obviously more finished, better polished in every way. Do yourself a favor and get into this!