Much of the conflict in the early stages of the game comes from so-called purists – humans who see mechanical augmentation as an abomination unto a higher power. As the intensity of the global conspiracy heats up, the myth of Icarus comes to the fore. Was man meant to fly this close to the sun? Indeed, there’s a rough symmetry between the Purists and the anti-UNATCO terrorists from Deus Ex, something that leads to a wider criticism of the game. Read more
This beautifully bound Collector's hardcover guide has the iconic image of Adam Jensen on it's front cover reproduced with a special high quality gold treatment . An additional chapter not found in the standard guide offers an amazing collection of artwork revealing the origins of Deus Ex: Human Revolution's world and characters, as well as a hugely informative interview with key developers at Eidos Montreal who answer our many questions. Read more
You don't have to shoot anyone on your way through that aforementioned facility, however. There are good reasons to take the nonlethal route. One is that you earn extra experience for leaving your foes alive; another is that it's more satisfying to sneak than to shoot. That isn't because the AI magically improves when you go stealthy; while you are crouched, a guard might walk up to you, his crotch in your face, yet not notice you. Read more
Deus Ex: Human Revolution is a rare game that offers intelligence, consequences and character in a first person shooter, a genre that's in need of an occasional stand-out to show other developers that this is a good way to tell stories, a good way to immerse players in an environment. It's by no means flawless, but is certainly a bright spot in a year that's seen some pretty dire and mindless FPS releases. Read more
The original Deus Ex is regarded as one of the greatest games ever made over a decade after its PC debut, so the much-hyped Human Revolution has the unfortunate task of filling some of the biggest boots in role-playing history. But aside from a couple of minor niggles that will only irk the most insufferable of nitpickers, Human Revolution is still a sublime piece of software, one of the most stylish adventures on the shelves today, and a formidable contender for 2011’s... Read more
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