Deus Ex: Human Revolution

1. 3 News

   

   9.0/10
   12 September 2011

   If it weren’t for these problems, this would definitely be a 5 star play and is probably in line to win Game of the Year, but there’s a lot that prevents it being perfect. However, Deus Ex offers the open-ended experience a lot of gamers always beg for, in an awesome, futuristic setting with amazing energy weapons and movie references and neo-noir elements that are almost endlessly pleasing. Four and a half stars. Read more

2. Salient

   
   19 September 2011

   H uman Revolution is a game that carries a heavy burden. Being a spiritual sequel to the 2001 success Deus Ex, the expectations of fans loyal to the original bear down on it from all directions. On top of that, it has to allow any newcomer to the series to dive straight into the universe and its characters. On both accounts, I’d say it succeeds magnificently. Read more

3. GameSpot

   7.0/10
   26 October 2011

   The Missing Link's greatest triumph might be that it doesn't end with a typical boss fight. Such battles were properly maligned in Human Revolution for being out of place and not much fun. Instead, the add-on concludes with an entertaining and roomy battle that might serve as a test of your gunning skills, your sneaking prowess, or your hacking expertise--or a combination of them. Read more

   • Level design lets you approach obstacles as you see fit, Some creepy and atmospheric story moments, Evocative art style and color palette.
   • Too much backtracking and body scanning, Various presentation flaws, The AI is still as dumb as can be.

4. Xbox World Australia

   8.0/10
   17 September 2011

   If you go into Human Revolution expecting an RPG you will most likely be disappointed. Human Revolution is a light RPG at best but more accurately it is a FPS with the odd conversation and some choice in how you go about things. The repercussions of the choices that you make are minimal and despite the choice, the game is very linear. Nothing that you chose to do or not do has any meaningful impact on the game or causes the storyline to branch. Read more

   • well realised future world and tech, gameplay choices to suit different play styles, solid FPS mechanics, interesting story
   • linear, far too easy, lazy 'safe' game design, very light RPG elements

5. GamingTrend

   9.5/10
   10 May 2011

   Science knows no borders. Science knows no country. Science is free from boundary and bounds. Video games rarely present questions beyond what other castle a princess might be in, or … Read more

   • This IS a Deus Ex game, through and through, Multi-solution, multi-path, multi-ending, etc., Augmentation flexibility changes the game every time, Social ‘hacking’ is ...
   • Two areas of mysterious framerate issues, One incident of a strange animation glitch, Hacking minigame screen occasionally ‘drifts’, Jarring transition between gamepla...

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