Thief is one of many reboots resembling the original without truly living up to it. The two biggest downsides compared to the original games are the simple, enclosed levels that lack the exploration fans expected, and the restrictions in movement. You can only jump at specific points, and you can only lean when in cover, making peaking around doors or through drapes difficult. You also can't peak over objects. Other than that, Thief is enjoyable as a slow crawler. Many may critise the repetitive animations that play for every action, picking up gold, opening doors or drawers ect., but they are clearly intentionaly designed to make you move slower and more carefully. With better level design, Thief could have been great, but as is, it is a decent stealth game. Stealth fans should give it a shot, non-fans would be better served trying Dishonored insted.
