I'll give this game a honest review. This is not part of the original trilogy. Don't go into it thinking it's "Thief" because it is not, doing that will leave you disappointed. Playing this game standalone and not expecting it to continue the trilogy is the best way. The story is good, but has a slow start so give it a good try. Gameplay mechanics are good and does feel fluid at times, but some climbing sections feel a bit janky as well as a thirdperson view on some climbing scenarios have a bad camera angle. Now, for the part I will explain to you that some negative reviews didn't fully understand: Yes, some rewards for completeing certain tasks are underwelming, but it is like that for a reason. You are in a city that is mostly poor and trying its best to survive, therefore, has little to offer. Opening every door does not trigger a cutscene, it's a small segment of Garret opening or closing the door, it is to improve imersion. There's a difference between a custscene and a small segment of opening a door. Overall review: It is a good thief game. Thief as in a literal definition, not "Thief" like the trilogy. Stealth is challenging at times, but there are some sections where it seems like I should be fully illuminated in light and I'm not. Combat is tough, but you are a thief not a fighter. Stealth is good, but I feel like more could've been added to make it less repetative. Glitches: The conversations you hear throughout the city repeat over and over. This is mainly just the small talk from people as well as their "rambling." It gets super annoying, they even talk over themselves or other people before they finish talking. Any story driven converstations do not do this. When trying to find areas in the city you haven't found yet, the areas you already visited will still count as "new". The secret area sound will play in secrets you already found, makes it harder to find areas you have not been to.
