Deus Ex: Human Revolution

Deus Ex: human revolutions is one of those games that takes time to grow on you, especially if your not familiar with the series. I hadn't played any of the Deus Ex games before this and had no idea what to expect. When I first saw the trailer for this game I knew then and there that I wanted it. Guess what? I was not disappointed, and you won't be either. This game is a prequel to the original so you don't have to have played it to enjoy the story.

Human revolutions sets itself in a futuristic, cyberpunk world. A world where technology and bionic implants have become the major focus of the worlds developers and companies. You play the role of Adam Jenson who works as the head of security for a company who focus on the development of human augmentation. Shortly after you begin the game and get a taste of how it works, things get real and Adam becomes what he dislikes the most. And this is really where it begins and your journey into the world of Deus Ex begins.

Gameplay is mainly of the 1st person shooter variety. When you are moving around the environments your point of view will be Adam's. However when you take cover behind things like tables, barrels, or vehicles you will change to a 3rd person view. It's a little strange at first but you soon get used to it and it should become second nature. Where the game differs from your usual shooters is evident in two ways. Firstly because of Adam's new enhancements he can now upgrade and develop new abilities by the use of praxis points. Want to be invisible? No problem, want to want to jump off any height without so much as a scratch? Got you covered.

Another reason way Human revolutions differs from other shooters is because it allows you to tackle missions in different ways. Want to go in all guns blazing, then you can. Want to take the Solid snake route and sneak through without killing your enemies?, then that's great and even encouraged. Combine that with the ability to enter buildings in multiple ways, bribe people for information to make the job easier and a questioning system that differs depending on how you respond and you have a highly re-playable game.

The game play is great in this game, the A.I of the enemies is very acceptable. I would suggest you play on the "give me a challenge" setting to start. The weakest aspect of the game is easily the visuals, it really doesn't have the polish of some of the bigger titles out there, especially those of you coming off Gears of war or Final Fantasy. The character models do look kind of ordinary at times but it's not a game breaker. Other than that you really can't fault Human revolutions. The musical score of this game is one of the best ever and this is coming from an avid Metal gear solid fan. Sometimes I just start this game up and listen to the main menu theme for a few minutes before playing.

So do yourself a favor and buy this or even just rent it. It tells a great story, multiple endings and ways to approach the game. I promise you that you won't regret it, it's the most refreshing shooter experience in a long while.

Amazing game that gives you tons of freedom to how you approach level - Sneak around? Hack robots? Shoot everything up? Knock everybody down? Non-lethal playthrough? All of this is available to you with tons of interesting side-quests!

Honestly at this point it it is a cult classic alongside Vampire Masquerade. It's essentially Cyberpunk before Cyberpunk 2077. Hoping more people become aware of this series because it's one of my personal favorites! :)

A fantastic blend of action, stealth, and RPG elements set in a cyberpunk world! In this game, you step into the shoes of Adam Jensen, a security chief who gets severely injured in a corporate attack and then undergoes some intense cybernetic enhancements. The world is rich with a gritty narrative, exploring themes like transhumanism, corporate greed, and societal divides. Basically, it raises those big "what it means to be human" questions while you're sneaking around or blasting your way through enemies. The gameplay is where it really shines. You can choose your playstyle, go in guns blazing, stealth your way past enemies, or hack into systems and manipulate your surroundings. The world is beautifully designed and has a lot of side quests and lore to dive into, making every corner of the game feel alive and immersive. Plus, those upgrades are super satisfying!

I did find some parts of the combat a bit clunky and the boss fights can be frustratingly one-dimensional compared to the more creative approaches you can take in other areas of the game. But overall, the engaging story and the moral choices you face really keep you invested.

I had no idea that Deux Ex was a first-person-shooter before I installed it. Not only do I think that FPS video games have been done to absolute death, I also believe that they will be the death of video gaming. In fact, it should be illegal to own or produce FPS games from this point onwards.

THEY. ARE. ALL. THE. SAME.

On top of this I find it just a bit disturbing that millions of gamers all over the world take pleasure in sniping so many bad guys. Had I known that Deus Ex was an FPS I would have opted for some cutesy kiddie's game instead. As it was, I was obligated to play through it as I didn't want a trophy count of 0% to tarnish my list. It turns out that the game is actually very imaginative, with a frequently deeply emotional soundtrack, and a lovely neo-noir atmosphere of almost perpetual darkness. The story is important, and political, and will no doubt be a huge controversy when it eventually develops in real life. But the game goes on f-o-r-e-v-e-r. Seriously folks, this is a long, long, loooooooooong game. There are 15 chapters in this story. It should have been 10.

An immersive, political story I can handle, but not as an FPS. Deus Ex is extremely repetitive and many of the levels and environments feature identical architecture and designs. Plus the whole 'Main Quest with multiple Side Quests' concept is getting a bit old now. There's so much potential in Deus Ex: Human Revolution but it's all spoiled the formulaic design.

There is a huge world out there filled with adventure and possibility, to spend a million hours hunting down every last trophy in this game would be tragic. I maxed-out at 52% and I'm happy with that.

Graphics B+ Sound B+ Gameplay C Lasting Appeal C-

DEUS EX: Human Revolution (2011) is a highly memorable game. It is a great cyberpunk sci-fi game. It follows security manager Adam Jensen in a futuristic Detroit, Michigan.

In this cybernetic future, you must utilize unique augmentations in order to progress. The different augments make the game very interesting. There is so much to love about this game so I don't really get the harsh ratings or reviews. Story telling, world design, music, characters are all memorable.

"After a shadowy black ops team kidnaps several scientists security manager Adam Jensen was sworn to protect, he must harness the power of his new-found cybernetic augmentations to save their lives."

This game is one of my all time favorites.