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Deus Ex: Human Revolution




  • 099   This game blew me away I was unaware that square-enix worked on this game but it shows ! Its like 2 of my favorite games were Frankensteined together to make one awesome title . This has a lot of the deeper story element that you expect from final fantasy ( like a bad guy named Barret with a machine gun arm ! ) and metal gear with its awesome stealth and wild villains ! I have not completed the game yet but I will say so far so good I would recommend this to anyone who is remotely a fan of games like final fantasy or metal gear or movies like blade runner it has that Blade Runner Cyber Punk feel to it . Definitely worth a purchase highly recommended .
    • 354   Well done RPG shooter with plenty of replay value in a cyberpunk setting . Fans of the Fallout series should enjoy this game thoroughly . I did = )
    • 440   Yes , the boss battles completely don't fit in with the rest of the game . Yes , they are difficult . But , the game is definitely worth playing . I love the atmosphere , the music , and the varied options you have for completing missions . The aug upgrades are crucial and really make you think about how to apply them . I did run into a glitch on a section where a gang member fell into the ceiling , and was unable to finish that quest , but I'm still thoroughly enjoying the game .
    • 451   I thoroughly enjoyed this game . The game accommodates many play styles . Whether you want to go guns blazing , sneak silently , look for shortcuts and break walls , hack your way through , or any combination there of . The only negative for me was that I thought the final cut scenes were a bit to lefty , socialist , greeny for my tastes . But then again , it was made in Canada . : )
    • 522   Yes , this game is great , but much too short . I mean come on , games like Elder Scrolls and Mass Effect give you much more gameplay . 30 hours is just a disgrace .

  • 191   This game has high production value but I had trouble fully enjoying it due to a few issues . The maps are very large and requires a lot of traversing , some times multiple times , to get to your objectives . Also , enemy AI is difficult to predict as sometimes they detect you even when you are out of line of sight . Lack of ammo is also another issue especially in the beginning of the game when you have few powers to choose from . All in all I liked this game but these issues along with problematic boss fights took away from my enjoyment .
    • 079   This game was great and true to its histroy , of course since it was developed by eidos studios . Set in the future where men are becoming more machine , and people deal with the consequences that come with it . The gameplay was awesome and the graphics were excellent . I plan on getting the augmented edition .
    • 445   I loved the game and the whole story line but I hated the semi open world , I was kinda expecting an open world like how Rockstar games have theirs .

  • 276   Got the game a few days ago for xbox and fired it up after loading into the hard drive . After the first few minutes there is a well put together cut scene showing all the names involved in the game , but in the background shows like an opening of a movie , which looks great and gets you excited for the game . the graphics are not going to blow your mind but it gets the job done . The story line appears to be good after several hours of play and I haven't even broken the surface . It does play how some people stated like mass effect mixed with a little metal gear and of course rainbow six Vegas with the first person to third person gameplay . I think it's a great thing to do , because it's always changing and you don't get used to one view of the character . The take downs and kills are put together nicely . Im still waiting how to how take out two at once . I don't have many augmentations , due to only playing for a couple of hours . Amo is limited so far , so pick and choose how to take on the enemies . I play on the hardest level and it's a bit of a task . Check every place for items in the environment . Don't leave any stone unturned . I venture to say that this game will keep you occupied for a long long time with every ting to do . I like to do every missing of a game , so I get my money's worth . I have never played the previous games but if you like the game I mentioned above or similar , you will like this .
    • 100   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) All good games start with a story . All great games have characters you can love - or hate . This game delivers what so many promise and never quite latch onto . You really can play the entire game in a stealthy fashion and even get a trophy for completing it without a single fatality . Not one ! You can also beef yourself up into a bloody dynamo that leaves death and destruction everywhere . Great weapons , balanced inventory management , and great controls make playing this game a joy . Graphics and VO work make it a joy to watch . Some of the alternatives are so well hidden that multiple playthroughs are completely warranted . My only beef - and it's a small one - is that they could have made Detroit look a little more like Detroit .
    • 124   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) My husband loves this game . I , myself , even enjoy watching him play the storyline ! Great purchase in general ! Worth buying !
    • 125   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) My husband loves this game . I , myself , even enjoy watching him play the storyline ! Great purchase in general ! Worth buying !
    • 126   My husband loves this game . I , myself , even enjoy watching him play the storyline ! Great purchase in general ! Worth buying !
    • 145   I grabbed this game on sale . Very nice , intense game . It take awhile to finish with 4 different endings which are all pretty weak . who makes a good ending now a days Enjoy .
    • 159   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) This game is great since it's not Splintercell or Tenchu . I found this game fun for being stealthy a hacker or run and gun . My oringinall copy of the game had a crack in it but Amazon replaced it for me good customer service . Anyway if you want to try something diffrent i highly recomend this since I'm a hardcore gamer .
    • 166   Great game at a great price ! ! No one can beat the prices in amazon , specially because there is no tax in here This is my favorite store
    • 403   Not to have this be a me too review , but I have to agree with the folks singing the praises of this game . I absolutely love the ability to go through the game using multiple different approaches . I also appreciated that the choices I made did not add or subtract to a good or evil meter arbitrarily designed by the developers . Overall , I think this is an excellent game for folks who liked / appreciated the original .
    • 529   After playing the game for a few days , it got better . Later in the game you get plenty of praxis points . This is a stealth game , so go for the hacking levels and stealth skills and things that help you move around , like jumping , and strength upgrade . Ammo is in short hence it being a stealth game .

  • Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) * * Pre-note * * This game is tons of fun . I have not finished it , but I'm about 10 hours into it , and at the 2nd major geographic location you go to . I play very thoroughly and explore everything to the max . * * Summary * * I would classify this game as a futuristic RPG-ish stealth / action first person shooter which provides a large world for exploration . The mission paradigm allows for a very open experience with various decision paths , and the away missions help provide a bit more intensity and a change of scenery . There is a nice mix of futuristic and non-futuristic weapons , tools , and upgrades . * * Exploration * * One of the greatest parts about this game is the massive amount of detail in the world which provides hours of exploration . While the exploration is optional , it often provides lots of background information about the game world or clues into the storyline of the game or extra information about your missions or extra money / weapons / tools you can use along the way . * * Home vs Away missions * * There are basically two types of missions in this game . Home missions ( not an in-game term ) are done completely within the city . During these missions you are free to roam around anywhere and do everything at your own pace . Or you can just screw around and explore , talk to ppl , etc . It's very open and free . All the side missions are home missions and many of the main missions are home missions . Then there are the away missions ( not an in-game term ) . Away missions are main missions where you actually leave the city for a while . During this time , you do not have access to the city , and 100% of your effort is spent on the mission at hand ( no side missions , and considerably less screwing around ) . These missions always seem more intense . I've spent about 70% of my time on home missions and 30% on away . * * Multiple mission paths * * Often there are multiple ways to progress through missions . Say you have to get into a guarded building . You might choose to sneak in some way or you might choose to just blast your way in or you might choose to convince / trick the guards into letting you in . That's just a general example . You also sometimes get the chance to make different decisions which appears to have some ramifications on the storyline . * * Weapons & Tools * * Many of the weapons seem pretty standard like what you would see today . Same with the other various tools ( powerups , weapon mods , etc ) . However , there are many weapons , tools , powerups , and character upgrades that are way beyond the technology that exists today , and it gives the game an interesting futuristic feel to it . * * Conclusion * * If you like futuristic RPG-ish stealth / action first person shooter games , especially ones that provide hours of exploration and a free / open experience , get this game .
    • 261   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) * * Pre-note * * This game is tons of fun . I have not finished it , but I'm about 10 hours into it , and at the 2nd major geographic location you go to . I play very thoroughly and explore everything to the max . * * Summary * * I would classify this game as a futuristic RPG-ish stealth / action first person shooter which provides a large world for exploration . The mission paradigm allows for a very open experience with various decision paths , and the away missions help provide a bit more intensity and a change of scenery . There is a nice mix of futuristic and non-futuristic weapons , tools , and upgrades . * * Exploration * * One of the greatest parts about this game is the massive amount of detail in the world which provides hours of exploration . While the exploration is optional , it often provides lots of background information about the game world or clues into the storyline of the game or extra information about your missions or extra money / weapons / tools you can use along the way . * * Home vs Away missions * * There are basically two types of missions in this game . Home missions ( not an in-game term ) are done completely within the city . During these missions you are free to roam around anywhere and do everything at your own pace . Or you can just screw around and explore , talk to ppl , etc . It's very open and free . All the side missions are home missions and many of the main missions are home missions . Then there are the away missions ( not an in-game term ) . Away missions are main missions where you actually leave the city for a while . During this time , you do not have access to the city , and 100% of your effort is spent on the mission at hand ( no side missions , and considerably less screwing around ) . These missions always seem more intense . I've spent about 70% of my time on home missions and 30% on away . * * Multiple mission paths * * Often there are multiple ways to progress through missions . Say you have to get into a guarded building . You might choose to sneak in some way or you might choose to just blast your way in or you might choose to convince / trick the guards into letting you in . That's just a general example . You also sometimes get the chance to make different decisions which appears to have some ramifications on the storyline . * * Weapons & Tools * * Many of the weapons seem pretty standard like what you would see today . Same with the other various tools ( powerups , weapon mods , etc ) . However , there are many weapons , tools , powerups , and character upgrades that are way beyond the technology that exists today , and it gives the game an interesting futuristic feel to it . * * Conclusion * * If you like futuristic RPG-ish stealth / action first person shooter games , especially ones that provide hours of exploration and a free / open experience , get this game .
    • 262   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) * * Pre-note * * This game is tons of fun . I have not finished it , but I'm about 10 hours into it , and at the 2nd major geographic location you go to . I play very thoroughly and explore everything to the max . * * Summary * * I would classify this game as a futuristic RPG-ish stealth / action first person shooter which provides a large world for exploration . The mission paradigm allows for a very open experience with various decision paths , and the away missions help provide a bit more intensity and a change of scenery . There is a nice mix of futuristic and non-futuristic weapons , tools , and upgrades . * * Exploration * * One of the greatest parts about this game is the massive amount of detail in the world which provides hours of exploration . While the exploration is optional , it often provides lots of background information about the game world or clues into the storyline of the game or extra information about your missions or extra money / weapons / tools you can use along the way . * * Home vs Away missions * * There are basically two types of missions in this game . Home missions ( not an in-game term ) are done completely within the city . During these missions you are free to roam around anywhere and do everything at your own pace . Or you can just screw around and explore , talk to ppl , etc . It's very open and free . All the side missions are home missions and many of the main missions are home missions . Then there are the away missions ( not an in-game term ) . Away missions are main missions where you actually leave the city for a while . During this time , you do not have access to the city , and 100% of your effort is spent on the mission at hand ( no side missions , and considerably less screwing around ) . These missions always seem more intense . I've spent about 70% of my time on home missions and 30% on away . * * Multiple mission paths * * Often there are multiple ways to progress through missions . Say you have to get into a guarded building . You might choose to sneak in some way or you might choose to just blast your way in or you might choose to convince / trick the guards into letting you in . That's just a general example . You also sometimes get the chance to make different decisions which appears to have some ramifications on the storyline . * * Weapons & Tools * * Many of the weapons seem pretty standard like what you would see today . Same with the other various tools ( powerups , weapon mods , etc ) . However , there are many weapons , tools , powerups , and character upgrades that are way beyond the technology that exists today , and it gives the game an interesting futuristic feel to it . * * Conclusion * * If you like futuristic RPG-ish stealth / action first person shooter games , especially ones that provide hours of exploration and a free / open experience , get this game .
    • 263   * * Pre-note * * This game is tons of fun . I have not finished it , but I'm about 10 hours into it , and at the 2nd major geographic location you go to . I play very thoroughly and explore everything to the max . * * Summary * * I would classify this game as a futuristic RPG-ish stealth / action first person shooter which provides a large world for exploration . The mission paradigm allows for a very open experience with various decision paths , and the away missions help provide a bit more intensity and a change of scenery . There is a nice mix of futuristic and non-futuristic weapons , tools , and upgrades . * * Exploration * * One of the greatest parts about this game is the massive amount of detail in the world which provides hours of exploration . While the exploration is optional , it often provides lots of background information about the game world or clues into the storyline of the game or extra information about your missions or extra money / weapons / tools you can use along the way . * * Home vs Away missions * * There are basically two types of missions in this game . Home missions ( not an in-game term ) are done completely within the city . During these missions you are free to roam around anywhere and do everything at your own pace . Or you can just screw around and explore , talk to ppl , etc . It's very open and free . All the side missions are home missions and many of the main missions are home missions . Then there are the away missions ( not an in-game term ) . Away missions are main missions where you actually leave the city for a while . During this time , you do not have access to the city , and 100% of your effort is spent on the mission at hand ( no side missions , and considerably less screwing around ) . These missions always seem more intense . I've spent about 70% of my time on home missions and 30% on away . * * Multiple mission paths * * Often there are multiple ways to progress through missions . Say you have to get into a guarded building . You might choose to sneak in some way or you might choose to just blast your way in or you might choose to convince / trick the guards into letting you in . That's just a general example . You also sometimes get the chance to make different decisions which appears to have some ramifications on the storyline . * * Weapons & Tools * * Many of the weapons seem pretty standard like what you would see today . Same with the other various tools ( powerups , weapon mods , etc ) . However , there are many weapons , tools , powerups , and character upgrades that are way beyond the technology that exists today , and it gives the game an interesting futuristic feel to it . * * Conclusion * * If you like futuristic RPG-ish stealth / action first person shooter games , especially ones that provide hours of exploration and a free / open experience , get this game .
    • 353   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) Well done RPG shooter with plenty of replay value in a cyberpunk setting . Fans of the Fallout series should enjoy this game thoroughly . I did = )
    • 469   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) The game has a ton of options and choices , making sure that no play-through is the same . Found myself really thinking about my decisions . Awesome game .

  • Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) * * UPDATED * * * * Well it seems I had caused some controversy because I purchased this game , played through part of the first section , and gave it three stars ( you can see why below ) . But I didn't know about the Boss Fights yet , and my first one was so frustrating , I amended my rating from three stars to one . I received several comments regarding this , one of which made the very good point that , in my review , I did state the things that I LIKED about the game ( I still like it a lot , and am still playing it ) , so in essence it wasn't really fair to reduce the rating so severely based on the ONE thing I didn't like . I think that is a fair point , so I re-edited the review as below . Thanks for your comments ! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * This game is very good , for what it is . My problem , really is what it is NOT . It is not open ended or sandbox or open world . Some ads and reviews make you think it is . You do not have infinite choices . Some ads and reviews may make you think you do . You play as a character who is almost killed , then brought back as an augmented individual , who is the security chief for some huge global corporation that manufactures the components that augment humans . It is in the near future , so it's not the nanotechnology of say , the Borg 300 years from now , but it's as advanced as mechanical enhancements would be say , 50 years or so from now . Anyway your character has to investigate what seems to be a big conspiracy , while preserving his employer's company in the process . That's a simplification of the story line , but it's the gist of it . The game is a sort of combination RPG and FPS , its been compared to Mass Effect . Evidently there are branching story trees and endings , depending on what you did , said to someone , didn't do , passed on , did when you felt like it instead of when the quest giver said to , and on and on . This sort of give the feeling of open endedness but this is NOT an open ended game . This is a game that has a large story part , like LA Noire , combined with game play . You can't really go where you want , and do what you want , say like in Oblivion or GTA . When you're on a main mission , progression is linear . You can take different paths , but you have to go where the game wants you to go . When on side missions , it's similar . You find a location and do what you're supposed to . As far as main missions , I hope you like stealth , because you'll be doing a lot of it , or trying to . It's said that you COULD go in guns blazing but that won't really work because ( 1 ) mission areas are large with a fair number of guards , mercs , punk gangsters , whomever you're facing in that location so if you pop up shooting wildly , they will take you out quick , and ( b ) you only get a very small amount of ammo for the various weapons you can carry . I mean a SMALL amount of ammo . One thing that's messed up . . . say you are in cover around a corner , with your 10mm pistol and a guy a little ways away is shooting at you with a machine pistol . Take him out with a head shot , and , you think cool , I can go pick up that pistol and plenty of ammo . Nope , that gun will have 1 round in it , and he might have 6 more when you search his body , BUT , if he HE'S firing at YOU , it seems like he has unlimited ammo ! ! The game does NOT want you to have a fair amount of ammo , so you must use your shots wisely . This usually involves trying to sneak through an area , getting detected ( you will ALWAYS get detected ) , and running like hell for a spot around a corner , up some stairs , etc , where you can take cover and have all the enemies come at you single file , instead of staying in the open so they can flank you . ( The AI btw is pretty weak . Once you get this down , assuming you have enough bullets , tranq darts , etc , you can take down like 20 guards without taking a hit ) Another thing : If you like to be evil , and randomly kill bystanders , ala GTA , that ain't happening in this game . Now you COULD do so , you can pull a weapon and fire on anyone at anytime , BUT , in public areas there are always numerous police around , who will immediately attack you , and in areas where you could get away with it , it's not worth wasting the limited ammo you have . The city areas are not that large , there are merchants you can buy and sell weapons and ammo at , and LIMB clinics where you can buy augmenatation kits , if you have enough credits ( money ) . You can also find aug kits in various places , and when you get enough XP points the game will reward you with ONE measly point to upgrade you augs with . This is one part of the game where you do have some choice . You can upgrade your augs in various areas , the best ones are probably social and hacking . Since this is basically a kind of sort of stealth game , the hacking will come on most handy . Also , talking with people , ( its like Mass Effect where you say something , they say something then you pick one of several responses ) , give you the most XP's . Now I come to the part of the game that I have a SERIOUS issue with : Boss Fights . My issues are ( a ) I'm not an advanced gamer and they are too damn hard for me ( I only have done one , so far , the first ) , and ( b ) most importantly they TOTALLY KILL THE FLOW OF THE GAME . e.g . They don't belong in this game . That is my opinion . Briefly , when you get to the end of a level ( which you won't know unless you have the guide or are reading an on line guide ) , you go through some door , into a cut scene that sets up the Boss Fight . It seems that each boss is about 30 levels higher than you , with every aug possible . The frustrating thing is , unless YOU have invested in the proper augs and / or have the correct weapons , which is not possible to know without reading some guide or walk through before hand ) , you will have NO CHANCE of beating that boss . At best , it will be INCREDIBLY frustrating ; yes there are supplies scattered around the area , but you must avoid the boss / select weapons / pick things up , etc . If you are not good at this ( like for example , me ) , you will die , many many times , and THEN , each time you DIE , you sit through the 40 second LOAD SCREEN . Did I mention how I think that Boss Fights DON'T BELONG IN THIS GAME ? For example , in my case , I had done the body armor augs up to the EMP / Electrical current one , which , it turns out , will help me in the SECOND boss fight , but is no use in the first . I only know this because due to my frustration being killed literally 50 times by the first boss , I went on line and found a guide . If you are stuck on that first boss I can help you - - you need the stun gun with about 20 darts , and the revolver ( most powerful unmodified handgun in the game ) , with about 30 rounds . You need to come through that door with your stun gun out . ( Oh , be sure to save before going in the door ) . When the boss comes at you ( DON'T get within his reach he grabs you automatically , and it will be OVER ) , run straight at him , and fire your stun gun . This will stun him for a second or two . Hit him with it again , this will stun him for a couple more moments . Switch to the revolver and shoot him in the chest , repeatedly as fast as you can . After he takes 5 or 6 hits he will go down . I think it's ridiculous to need a guide , to refer to BEFORE you enter a level . To me a guide is for those few times when you just can't get through a section , to be used as a last resort , NOT to prepare for a section of the game . Basically if you don't have the correct aug / weapons / tactic ahead of time for each boss ( and there is no way to know , till you get there , and then it's hopeless ) , the level and therefore the game , becomes unplayable . Again , this is just my opinion . I do recommend this game , but you just need to understand what you are getting . It's a stealth game . If you have the patience for that , and to watch a lot of FMV , and do a lot of conversation trees , you will like it a lot . It is pretty addictive . If you want a pure shooter , or a sandbox game like GTA or Oblivion , you will be disappointed . I would say rent it first . I will finish it , but the Boss Fights really killed it for me . When Skyrim comes out , it's going BACK .
    • 219   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) The original Deus Ex was a masterpiece for its time and I was eagerly awaiting this update to see what modern graphics could do . . . and I was immediately disappointed by the generic gameplay . This game is bargain bin , at best . Story : You're some tough-looking generic guy with generic tough guy personality ( gruff and serious ) and you interact with poorly voice acted stereotypes to advance a storyline about augmenting humans with technology . This story rips off Shadowrun / cyberpunk and does a poor job . The story serves only to give the player something to think about while the load screen whisks the character off to the next linear stage . 1 out of 5 Graphics : The backgrounds look good ( sharp and crisp ) and the textures are VERY hi res and nice . . . however , in 2011 , I expect a game to be in 1080p , not 720p . I also expect non-blocky character models that don't have bratwurst fingers and clipping on the mouths when characters speak . This game's graphics would have been excellent in 2007 . . . in 2011 , they are just mediocre . 2 out of 5 Sound : The sounds are good , but the voice acting is terrible . . . it's wooden , stilted and the characters SOUND like they're reading a script . If there is music , it's not memorable enough to remember or care about . The blips and bloops that the augments and environment make are right on , though . 2 out of 5 Controls : Pretty good . The walking animation is jerky and the hold + cover system is a little wonky , but the controls are pretty good . Aim assist helps when trying to aim with analog nubs . 4 out of 5 Gameplay : This is where Deus Ex : Human Revolution goes from GAME OF THE YEAR BECAUSE WE GOT PAID TO SAY SO ( IGN ) to the worst game that's come out this year . Almost nothing in the game world can be manipulated . . . in the original , all objects could be manipulated or messed with , somehow . In Deus Ex , the gorgeous environment is static : glass doesn't break unless it's a giant pane of it , microscopes can absorb bullets without moving , the only things to move are vending machines , boxes , crates and so on . Your super augmented avatar must eat and drink to restore energy to do melee attacks and use augmentations . . . yet , he cannot bust open a 12 - pack of soda or open a glass door fridge . You can only get single cans left around . Lockers and drawers in offices contain boxes of bullets or grenades . You can't hop over obstacles while covered . Upgrades are hard to obtain . ( New paragraph ! ) Another huge problem is that this game offers NOTHING new in the genre . Modern games are ALWAYS : tough guy goes in against bad guys and is gruff and serious ( or gruff and funny ) and gets a lot of weapons , starting with a pistol and there's a rocket launcher somewhere . You need keys and you can upgrade abilities . THERE IS A COVER SYSTEM . . . hoo boy ! Enemy AI is sad . You can headshot them and pitch a grenade in when their friends come to investigate . There is no point to being stealthy because your health regenerates . . . I didn't see anything in this game that other games haven't already done better . 0 out of 5 The best part of this game is that the box art is good and there are a LOT of people from Quebec that worked on it . The worst part is the game itself and that I cannot return it for a refund after opening it . . . AVOID THIS GAME ( or at least rent it , first ) . It's ALL hype and you know that the developers had to do some serious payday to the big magazines to get everyone convinced that clunky voice acting , mediocre graphics and boring gameplay are what people really want in 2011 . I am old enough to remember when innovation was the key driver for gaming , not graphics and a cover system . . . .
    • 220   The original Deus Ex was a masterpiece for its time and I was eagerly awaiting this update to see what modern graphics could do . . . and I was immediately disappointed by the generic gameplay . This game is bargain bin , at best . Story : You're some tough-looking generic guy with generic tough guy personality ( gruff and serious ) and you interact with poorly voice acted stereotypes to advance a storyline about augmenting humans with technology . This story rips off Shadowrun / cyberpunk and does a poor job . The story serves only to give the player something to think about while the load screen whisks the character off to the next linear stage . 1 out of 5 Graphics : The backgrounds look good ( sharp and crisp ) and the textures are VERY hi res and nice . . . however , in 2011 , I expect a game to be in 1080p , not 720p . I also expect non-blocky character models that don't have bratwurst fingers and clipping on the mouths when characters speak . This game's graphics would have been excellent in 2007 . . . in 2011 , they are just mediocre . 2 out of 5 Sound : The sounds are good , but the voice acting is terrible . . . it's wooden , stilted and the characters SOUND like they're reading a script . If there is music , it's not memorable enough to remember or care about . The blips and bloops that the augments and environment make are right on , though . 2 out of 5 Controls : Pretty good . The walking animation is jerky and the hold + cover system is a little wonky , but the controls are pretty good . Aim assist helps when trying to aim with analog nubs . 4 out of 5 Gameplay : This is where Deus Ex : Human Revolution goes from GAME OF THE YEAR BECAUSE WE GOT PAID TO SAY SO ( IGN ) to the worst game that's come out this year . Almost nothing in the game world can be manipulated . . . in the original , all objects could be manipulated or messed with , somehow . In Deus Ex , the gorgeous environment is static : glass doesn't break unless it's a giant pane of it , microscopes can absorb bullets without moving , the only things to move are vending machines , boxes , crates and so on . Your super augmented avatar must eat and drink to restore energy to do melee attacks and use augmentations . . . yet , he cannot bust open a 12 - pack of soda or open a glass door fridge . You can only get single cans left around . Lockers and drawers in offices contain boxes of bullets or grenades . You can't hop over obstacles while covered . Upgrades are hard to obtain . ( New paragraph ! ) Another huge problem is that this game offers NOTHING new in the genre . Modern games are ALWAYS : tough guy goes in against bad guys and is gruff and serious ( or gruff and funny ) and gets a lot of weapons , starting with a pistol and there's a rocket launcher somewhere . You need keys and you can upgrade abilities . THERE IS A COVER SYSTEM . . . hoo boy ! Enemy AI is sad . You can headshot them and pitch a grenade in when their friends come to investigate . There is no point to being stealthy because your health regenerates . . . I didn't see anything in this game that other games haven't already done better . 0 out of 5 The best part of this game is that the box art is good and there are a LOT of people from Quebec that worked on it . The worst part is the game itself and that I cannot return it for a refund after opening it . . . AVOID THIS GAME ( or at least rent it , first ) . It's ALL hype and you know that the developers had to do some serious payday to the big magazines to get everyone convinced that clunky voice acting , mediocre graphics and boring gameplay are what people really want in 2011 . I am old enough to remember when innovation was the key driver for gaming , not graphics and a cover system . . . .
    • 247   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) Admittedly this game is NOT the groundbreaking stealth-shooter-Mass Effect type dialog tree-deep character mashup I was hoping for . I don't even consider this game an all-time great after beating it . It seems to do most things well , but almost nothing exceptionally well . This game is still a very enjoyable experience with a few minor and major setbacks depending on your taste and what you are expecting out of this . Characters / Story / Universe The story itself is pretty good . It's very creative and makes you think about the future of technology , which is a big plus . From the onset you are wondering what will happen next because conspiracies are all over the place , but some story choices are quite odd , and even stupid . I won't go into detail , but I felt that some things happened to fast and / or needed further development in order to have the lasting effect we all crave from an engaging story . One aspect where this REALLY sticks out is the character development . . . . . there is none . I liked Jensen but it would have been nice to know the supporting characters on a more personal level . The story is NOT driven by the characters at all . I also thought the Hengsha city hub ( Not Thai Yung Medical in the upper city , that was awesome ) was simply awful . It was the low point of the game story and character wise . Sprawled throughout the game are scientific journals called e-books which contain info on where the world will supposedly go ( China as the world power ) as well as HIGHLY detailed info on the technology used in augmentations . The reading can become tedious after a while if you aren't REALLY interested in the tech and the events between now and 2027 that led the world to where it will be in 2027 . There are A GAZILLION computer terminals to hack where email conversations that are meant to suck you into the universe , but ultimately become tiresome to read . I got sick of reading employee protocols and mostly uninteresting conversations . The game makes you wonder who Jensen really is and it has you wondering , but ultimately it didn't satisfy me like I wanted so the buildup seemed dumb . Overall the story is very interesting , but besides Jensen I didn't care for any of the characters . Pritchard and Malik had so much potential as strong characters ! The bosses we've seen in all the trailers are not characterized . The Rihanna-looking one only says one sentence ! Gameplay This is a stealth game that tries to accommodate to gunfights and succeeds . . . . mostly . If you play it as a stealth game and have a hiccup every so often and get into a gunfight , then the gameplay will be great to you . You have to appreciate stealth and have fun not setting of alarms and taking all enemies down silently in order to enjoy it . If that doesn't sound like you , I'd suggest skipping this one . The shooting aspect is good , but not strong enough to play the whole game as such . If you're into stealth like me , then you will have tons of fun . Let me first mention the problems : 1 ) NOT ENOUGH ANIMATIONS . As cool as the KO and death animations are , there just aren't enough of them . I never killed anyone needlessly , so I used KO's mostly and I swear there are 4 animations . 2 ) WEAPONS The weapons are your standard fare : pistol , machine gun , assault rifle , sniper rifle yawn . I'm not saying they're bad , but I would have expected the variety and creativity of the augments to carry on into the weapons . Only one weapon can be customized into a super cool weapon-the revolver . It can have explosive rounds like the one in Resistance . Speaking of Resistance , I expected some cool futuristic ( but not as over the top ) weapons or weapon augments that made it more than simply a normal assault rifle in futuristic clothing . I want to vaporize people . I want to have crazy ammo that lets me control their minds to walk to their allies and let me detonate a small bomb . You know , creative stuff . The weapons can be upgraded in terms of damage and reload speed , but never customized , which sucks . 3 ) CITY HUBS . Some of the side missions offer a nice little side story to investigate , sending you throughout the small city , but sadly the 2 city hubs don't have much purpose beyond that . I already mentioned that I hated Hengsha , so in my opinion , the city hub thing was poorly executed . The side missions actually became worse as the game went on . The game was at its absolute strongest when you were placed in huge mission-specific facilities , shipyards , etc . with tons of multiple floors and paths for you to choose . The cities bored me and I came close to trading this in when I was forced to walk back and forth in the big , boring yellow cities . Graphics There's a point in the game where you go to Montreal and there is no yellow . Now before I say what I have to say , I have no beef with the color yellow , but it sure as hell doesn't remind me of the technological future ; blue is for that . As I was saying , you get to Montreal and the yellow is gone . I saw how beautiful the game looked with natural colors ! Actually each location had a different color that stood out and set the mood , but oddly enough , they decided to make the 2 city hubs VERY yellow . This made the two city hubs extremely boring to look at because the yellow at first may seem kinda cool , but it's overpowering and makes everything look the same . If you're extremely picky about lip sync then prepare to look at some of THE WORST facial animation and lip syncing on a current gen game . The character's bodies are fine , but the heads at times can be downright scary bad . On the bright side , all of the weapons are beautiful ( except for the fugly heavy rifle ) . Jensen's character model and voice could not have been more perfect IMO . Some complain about the gruffness of his voice , but if you were OK with Infamous 1 Cole , then you'll be fine . Exploration / Variety There are flashes of greatness in the variety and choice that the game lets you have . A VERY high point is where you must convince someone to give you , tell you , or do something you want . The dialog sequences are excellent but only happen a handful of times . Regarding the exploration , the reading can become extremely tedious . The e-books and or emails should have been voiced like the audio logs in Bioshock . The different pathways during a mission ( Thai Young , Montreal , Singapore , derelict row ) are amazing and let you choose how and where you want to approach the enemies . You CANNOT max every augment so everyone has a different experience and can even access different areas depending on what augment is chosen . Mission variety is the strong point . Verdict Like I said , this is NOT the GOTY in my opinion , even though I thought it would be . The end is very satisfying and although I liked Jensen a lot ( SERIOUSLY JENSEN IS AWESOME ) , I didn't care for any of the other characters , even thought they aren't bad . Deus Ex tells you its version of a futuristic conspiracy where man is trying to fight the forces of nature with augments . Not everyone feels like it should be done and the end of the game , while satisfying , never really brings a solid conclusion to the main anti-augment spokesperson . There are multiple outcomes and endings so I cannot say that firmly . This game is a good combination of a lot of things , but none great on its own besides the cool story and stealth gameplay . I CAN SAY FOR SURE that this is one of those games where a second playthrough makes the experience better . I'll update after I have a crack at it on a no-alarm-no kill-hard difficulty run . Feel free ask me anything if you're on the fence about Deus Ex or just simply want to know something .
    • 248   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) Admittedly this game is NOT the groundbreaking stealth-shooter-Mass Effect type dialog tree-deep character mashup I was hoping for . I don't even consider this game an all-time great after beating it . It seems to do most things well , but almost nothing exceptionally well . This game is still a very enjoyable experience with a few minor and major setbacks depending on your taste and what you are expecting out of this . Characters / Story / Universe The story itself is pretty good . It's very creative and makes you think about the future of technology , which is a big plus . From the onset you are wondering what will happen next because conspiracies are all over the place , but some story choices are quite odd , and even stupid . I won't go into detail , but I felt that some things happened to fast and / or needed further development in order to have the lasting effect we all crave from an engaging story . One aspect where this REALLY sticks out is the character development . . . . . there is none . I liked Jensen but it would have been nice to know the supporting characters on a more personal level . The story is NOT driven by the characters at all . I also thought the Hengsha city hub ( Not Thai Yung Medical in the upper city , that was awesome ) was simply awful . It was the low point of the game story and character wise . Sprawled throughout the game are scientific journals called e-books which contain info on where the world will supposedly go ( China as the world power ) as well as HIGHLY detailed info on the technology used in augmentations . The reading can become tedious after a while if you aren't REALLY interested in the tech and the events between now and 2027 that led the world to where it will be in 2027 . There are A GAZILLION computer terminals to hack where email conversations that are meant to suck you into the universe , but ultimately become tiresome to read . I got sick of reading employee protocols and mostly uninteresting conversations . The game makes you wonder who Jensen really is and it has you wondering , but ultimately it didn't satisfy me like I wanted so the buildup seemed dumb . Overall the story is very interesting , but besides Jensen I didn't care for any of the characters . Pritchard and Malik had so much potential as strong characters ! The bosses we've seen in all the trailers are not characterized . The Rihanna-looking one only says one sentence ! Gameplay This is a stealth game that tries to accommodate to gunfights and succeeds . . . . mostly . If you play it as a stealth game and have a hiccup every so often and get into a gunfight , then the gameplay will be great to you . You have to appreciate stealth and have fun not setting of alarms and taking all enemies down silently in order to enjoy it . If that doesn't sound like you , I'd suggest skipping this one . The shooting aspect is good , but not strong enough to play the whole game as such . If you're into stealth like me , then you will have tons of fun . Let me first mention the problems : 1 ) NOT ENOUGH ANIMATIONS . As cool as the KO and death animations are , there just aren't enough of them . I never killed anyone needlessly , so I used KO's mostly and I swear there are 4 animations . 2 ) WEAPONS The weapons are your standard fare : pistol , machine gun , assault rifle , sniper rifle yawn . I'm not saying they're bad , but I would have expected the variety and creativity of the augments to carry on into the weapons . Only one weapon can be customized into a super cool weapon-the revolver . It can have explosive rounds like the one in Resistance . Speaking of Resistance , I expected some cool futuristic ( but not as over the top ) weapons or weapon augments that made it more than simply a normal assault rifle in futuristic clothing . I want to vaporize people . I want to have crazy ammo that lets me control their minds to walk to their allies and let me detonate a small bomb . You know , creative stuff . The weapons can be upgraded in terms of damage and reload speed , but never customized , which sucks . 3 ) CITY HUBS . Some of the side missions offer a nice little side story to investigate , sending you throughout the small city , but sadly the 2 city hubs don't have much purpose beyond that . I already mentioned that I hated Hengsha , so in my opinion , the city hub thing was poorly executed . The side missions actually became worse as the game went on . The game was at its absolute strongest when you were placed in huge mission-specific facilities , shipyards , etc . with tons of multiple floors and paths for you to choose . The cities bored me and I came close to trading this in when I was forced to walk back and forth in the big , boring yellow cities . Graphics There's a point in the game where you go to Montreal and there is no yellow . Now before I say what I have to say , I have no beef with the color yellow , but it sure as hell doesn't remind me of the technological future ; blue is for that . As I was saying , you get to Montreal and the yellow is gone . I saw how beautiful the game looked with natural colors ! Actually each location had a different color that stood out and set the mood , but oddly enough , they decided to make the 2 city hubs VERY yellow . This made the two city hubs extremely boring to look at because the yellow at first may seem kinda cool , but it's overpowering and makes everything look the same . If you're extremely picky about lip sync then prepare to look at some of THE WORST facial animation and lip syncing on a current gen game . The character's bodies are fine , but the heads at times can be downright scary bad . On the bright side , all of the weapons are beautiful ( except for the fugly heavy rifle ) . Jensen's character model and voice could not have been more perfect IMO . Some complain about the gruffness of his voice , but if you were OK with Infamous 1 Cole , then you'll be fine . Exploration / Variety There are flashes of greatness in the variety and choice that the game lets you have . A VERY high point is where you must convince someone to give you , tell you , or do something you want . The dialog sequences are excellent but only happen a handful of times . Regarding the exploration , the reading can become extremely tedious . The e-books and or emails should have been voiced like the audio logs in Bioshock . The different pathways during a mission ( Thai Young , Montreal , Singapore , derelict row ) are amazing and let you choose how and where you want to approach the enemies . You CANNOT max every augment so everyone has a different experience and can even access different areas depending on what augment is chosen . Mission variety is the strong point . Verdict Like I said , this is NOT the GOTY in my opinion , even though I thought it would be . The end is very satisfying and although I liked Jensen a lot ( SERIOUSLY JENSEN IS AWESOME ) , I didn't care for any of the other characters , even thought they aren't bad . Deus Ex tells you its version of a futuristic conspiracy where man is trying to fight the forces of nature with augments . Not everyone feels like it should be done and the end of the game , while satisfying , never really brings a solid conclusion to the main anti-augment spokesperson . There are multiple outcomes and endings so I cannot say that firmly . This game is a good combination of a lot of things , but none great on its own besides the cool story and stealth gameplay . I CAN SAY FOR SURE that this is one of those games where a second playthrough makes the experience better . I'll update after I have a crack at it on a no-alarm-no kill-hard difficulty run . Feel free ask me anything if you're on the fence about Deus Ex or just simply want to know something .
    • 385   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) I bought Deus Ex - Huamn Revolution at a store . The game is as fun as the original Deus Ex's for the PC . The graphics are a little behind but the shere size of the game makes up for it . ONE OF THE FEW GAMES OUT THERE THAT IS ORGIANL AND UNIUIQE . Which you don't see anymore . It seems like alot of games anymore just copy what is IN and what makes money now adays . I would say Deus Ex - HR is like playing chess compared to the other shooters out there which are like playing checkers This game actually has both elements of Deus Ex , and Deus Ex Invisable War . I just wish they made the augmentations more useful . Half of the aug's are great but the other half you don't need . This games follows more so the original Deus ex with an invetory that is filled with different sized weapons and ammo . This game makes you think and strategize which is why I love it . And you have many different ways of completing quests . The replay value to me is huge just the fact of the acheivments and ways you can play through the game . Example : killing / knocking out enemies , Stealth / firing away , sniping / sneaking up and melleing . There are camera's , robots , and turrets in the game that you can control or shutdown from computer terminals . YOu can eather hack or find the passcodes to unlock computers and doors in the game . I would suggest getting the + invetory space aug because some of the weapons are huge and take up alot of space . You don't have to worry about moeny in the game after a while so buy what you want . YOu don't have to worry about any of the aug's to do with computer skill except for the the lvl 1 - 5 hacking aug . The reason is there are the nuke and stop hacking programs that you find and buy through out the game , which you find alot of . And always carry an EMP grenade . For people that want the most experience with this game you must search everywere . And I mean everwhere to get hidden items . 2 Examples are punching through walls to find a hiden room or climbing down a very long elivator shaft and being rewarded with an augmentation . Update : I just beat the game with 35 - 40 hours of gameplay . I even beat it on Hard diff . and that was pretty easy also . This game lets players use their minds so people with strategy can put it on hard difficulty . But I would suggest playing this on easy first becuase on easy the game actually highlights hidden walls and items but on hard it doesn't . SO it makes it easier to find secrets on hard cause you can remember were they are . You can pretty much get every Augmentation by the end of the game . I had 3 points left to unlock at the end of my 2nd game playthrough . Good Luck My fav weapon in this game is the pistol-with the armor peircing . I wish there was different ammo types for the crossbow like in the original deus ex . I loved the sniper rifle in Dues Ex , and Deus Ex IW . But don't like using it in this game with the fact that you can't use a silencer , and the rifles sways way to much . UPDATE : I got the new DLC that lets you have a silencer on the sniper rifle : ) . Watching the endiings makes you think a little . About people you didnt like in the game but see how they thought . Cons : This is a very small one , but tHe only con I have is the design of the augmentations . I wish they were all worth the same usefullness in this game . Like in Deus Ex-IW the augments were all great and each one depended how you were going to play the game . I wish they would have brought back medpacks and even an orb like in DE-IW that decomposes bodies to heal you . I think it would have added to the RPG game if they did away with regenerating health . I also think it sucks that they have 2 weapons that are the most fun at the end of the game . I'm addicted to this game ! I beat it twice and I want more . I think of playing this while I play my other 360 games . I think I will give it a couple days before starting a new game though . Hope they have a new Deus Ex in the works . If you want I'm also on xbox live = STRIFEalucard
    • 415   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) * * UPDATED * * * * Well it seems I had caused some controversy because I purchased this game , played through part of the first section , and gave it three stars ( you can see why below ) . But I didn't know about the Boss Fights yet , and my first one was so frustrating , I amended my rating from three stars to one . I received several comments regarding this , one of which made the very good point that , in my review , I did state the things that I LIKED about the game ( I still like it a lot , and am still playing it ) , so in essence it wasn't really fair to reduce the rating so severely based on the ONE thing I didn't like . I think that is a fair point , so I re-edited the review as below . Thanks for your comments ! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * This game is very good , for what it is . My problem , really is what it is NOT . It is not open ended or sandbox or open world . Some ads and reviews make you think it is . You do not have infinite choices . Some ads and reviews may make you think you do . You play as a character who is almost killed , then brought back as an augmented individual , who is the security chief for some huge global corporation that manufactures the components that augment humans . It is in the near future , so it's not the nanotechnology of say , the Borg 300 years from now , but it's as advanced as mechanical enhancements would be say , 50 years or so from now . Anyway your character has to investigate what seems to be a big conspiracy , while preserving his employer's company in the process . That's a simplification of the story line , but it's the gist of it . The game is a sort of combination RPG and FPS , its been compared to Mass Effect . Evidently there are branching story trees and endings , depending on what you did , said to someone , didn't do , passed on , did when you felt like it instead of when the quest giver said to , and on and on . This sort of give the feeling of open endedness but this is NOT an open ended game . This is a game that has a large story part , like LA Noire , combined with game play . You can't really go where you want , and do what you want , say like in Oblivion or GTA . When you're on a main mission , progression is linear . You can take different paths , but you have to go where the game wants you to go . When on side missions , it's similar . You find a location and do what you're supposed to . As far as main missions , I hope you like stealth , because you'll be doing a lot of it , or trying to . It's said that you COULD go in guns blazing but that won't really work because ( 1 ) mission areas are large with a fair number of guards , mercs , punk gangsters , whomever you're facing in that location so if you pop up shooting wildly , they will take you out quick , and ( b ) you only get a very small amount of ammo for the various weapons you can carry . I mean a SMALL amount of ammo . One thing that's messed up . . . say you are in cover around a corner , with your 10mm pistol and a guy a little ways away is shooting at you with a machine pistol . Take him out with a head shot , and , you think cool , I can go pick up that pistol and plenty of ammo . Nope , that gun will have 1 round in it , and he might have 6 more when you search his body , BUT , if he HE'S firing at YOU , it seems like he has unlimited ammo ! ! The game does NOT want you to have a fair amount of ammo , so you must use your shots wisely . This usually involves trying to sneak through an area , getting detected ( you will ALWAYS get detected ) , and running like hell for a spot around a corner , up some stairs , etc , where you can take cover and have all the enemies come at you single file , instead of staying in the open so they can flank you . ( The AI btw is pretty weak . Once you get this down , assuming you have enough bullets , tranq darts , etc , you can take down like 20 guards without taking a hit ) Another thing : If you like to be evil , and randomly kill bystanders , ala GTA , that ain't happening in this game . Now you COULD do so , you can pull a weapon and fire on anyone at anytime , BUT , in public areas there are always numerous police around , who will immediately attack you , and in areas where you could get away with it , it's not worth wasting the limited ammo you have . The city areas are not that large , there are merchants you can buy and sell weapons and ammo at , and LIMB clinics where you can buy augmenatation kits , if you have enough credits ( money ) . You can also find aug kits in various places , and when you get enough XP points the game will reward you with ONE measly point to upgrade you augs with . This is one part of the game where you do have some choice . You can upgrade your augs in various areas , the best ones are probably social and hacking . Since this is basically a kind of sort of stealth game , the hacking will come on most handy . Also , talking with people , ( its like Mass Effect where you say something , they say something then you pick one of several responses ) , give you the most XP's . Now I come to the part of the game that I have a SERIOUS issue with : Boss Fights . My issues are ( a ) I'm not an advanced gamer and they are too damn hard for me ( I only have done one , so far , the first ) , and ( b ) most importantly they TOTALLY KILL THE FLOW OF THE GAME . e.g . They don't belong in this game . That is my opinion . Briefly , when you get to the end of a level ( which you won't know unless you have the guide or are reading an on line guide ) , you go through some door , into a cut scene that sets up the Boss Fight . It seems that each boss is about 30 levels higher than you , with every aug possible . The frustrating thing is , unless YOU have invested in the proper augs and / or have the correct weapons , which is not possible to know without reading some guide or walk through before hand ) , you will have NO CHANCE of beating that boss . At best , it will be INCREDIBLY frustrating ; yes there are supplies scattered around the area , but you must avoid the boss / select weapons / pick things up , etc . If you are not good at this ( like for example , me ) , you will die , many many times , and THEN , each time you DIE , you sit through the 40 second LOAD SCREEN . Did I mention how I think that Boss Fights DON'T BELONG IN THIS GAME ? For example , in my case , I had done the body armor augs up to the EMP / Electrical current one , which , it turns out , will help me in the SECOND boss fight , but is no use in the first . I only know this because due to my frustration being killed literally 50 times by the first boss , I went on line and found a guide . If you are stuck on that first boss I can help you - - you need the stun gun with about 20 darts , and the revolver ( most powerful unmodified handgun in the game ) , with about 30 rounds . You need to come through that door with your stun gun out . ( Oh , be sure to save before going in the door ) . When the boss comes at you ( DON'T get within his reach he grabs you automatically , and it will be OVER ) , run straight at him , and fire your stun gun . This will stun him for a second or two . Hit him with it again , this will stun him for a couple more moments . Switch to the revolver and shoot him in the chest , repeatedly as fast as you can . After he takes 5 or 6 hits he will go down . I think it's ridiculous to need a guide , to refer to BEFORE you enter a level . To me a guide is for those few times when you just can't get through a section , to be used as a last resort , NOT to prepare for a section of the game . Basically if you don't have the correct aug / weapons / tactic ahead of time for each boss ( and there is no way to know , till you get there , and then it's hopeless ) , the level and therefore the game , becomes unplayable . Again , this is just my opinion . I do recommend this game , but you just need to understand what you are getting . It's a stealth game . If you have the patience for that , and to watch a lot of FMV , and do a lot of conversation trees , you will like it a lot . It is pretty addictive . If you want a pure shooter , or a sandbox game like GTA or Oblivion , you will be disappointed . I would say rent it first . I will finish it , but the Boss Fights really killed it for me . When Skyrim comes out , it's going BACK .
    • 530   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) THIS GAME IS SO DAMN BORING I UNDERSTAND SOME MIGHT LIKE IT BUT NOT FOR ME WORST GAME IVE PLAYED

  • Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) Deus Ex : Human Revolution has been a long time coming . I still remember playing as JC Denton in the original and Alex Denton in Invisible War . Both were satisfying experiences , especially with the first Deus Ex in the series . This was particularly true of the story - at the time there had not been a quality video game to address a subject like human augmentation , a topic not that far off from reality . As humans we try to better ourselves . We seek to learn and grow mentally and perhaps spiritually . We diet and exercise to improve our physical prowess . For the most part , we use conventional methods to improve our abilities . However , more and more these days we see performance enhancing drugs being used by those wanting to improve themselves mentally and physically in an efficient manner . To get an edge over the competition . And of course cosmetic surgeries have been around for a long time , providing various benefits or even negative consequences . Human Revolution delves into this subject . As a prequel to the original two games in the series , we get to see the reasons why humans become so focused on augmentations - the proponents and opponents of these enhancements - and the arguments for both sides . For me , this is where the game shines . The story is engrossing enough to make me think about the parallels to real life . More importantly , this game is fun and quite often feels like a well done throwback to the first / third person shooter , as well as games based on timing your in-game actions . The player assumes the role of Adam Jensen , the head of security for an augmentation corporation called Sarif Industries . Sarif is attacked by a seemingly anti-augmentation group , leaving Adam in critical ( dead ) condition . However , he's brought back through augmentation and is now set on a path of retribution for the attack which killed several of his co-workers , including an important person in his life . Pros for me : 1 ) Some in-game repercussions are based on an invisible timer . Essentially , if you spend all your time messing around ( exploring , finding hidden items , etc . ) while there's a mission to complete elsewhere , this could have adverse consequences for your mission ( i.e . people could die or certain objectives could be inaccessible ) . 2 ) People react to the way your handle a mission . You may get praise for ghosting a mission ( being undetected the entire mission ) , or get critisized for going too easy on somebody who people want you to kill . 3 ) Hacking is fun and done well . Hacking into offices ( hacking into and reading peoples ' wacky e-mails ) , hacking turrets , hacking robots - really , what's there not to like . I love that kind of stuff in games . 4 ) Side missions , for the most part , are congruent with the game and make sense . They're within the scope of the main missions and plotline . For instance , you're not asked to go collect 120 random statues hidden throughout the different cities you'll visit . There are hidden ebooks , but these are not a side-mission per say . Rather , the incentive to finding them is that they give little bits and pieces of info about the Deus Ex world ( and experience towards upgrades ) . 5 ) Combat is simple yet highly satisfying . The non-lethal takedowns , for me , never seem to get old . On top of that , combat is not censored ! You can attack just about anybody - cops , civilians and what have you , but there are consequences of course . 6 ) Dialogue choices really make an impact on the immediate and later game situations / interactions . Be careful about what you say , and say what you mean ! Speaking of dialogue , I am extremely happy that you can read what you're going to say before you choose it . A lot of games these days leave us guessing when making a dialogue choice and then our character says something stupid . Not so with Deus Ex , unless you choose it . 7 ) Augmentation upgrades cater to the type of character you wish to be . Are you anti-violence ? Make your footsteps silent and use stealth tracking upgrades to know exactly what your enemies are doing at all times . Are you the trigger-happy type ? Get those weapon mods , and blast away . There's tons of customization and ways to make your way through missions . 8 ) Great replay value . Ever play one of those games that you can save and re-load over and over to see all the choices you can make ? You can do that in this game too ( you can save pretty much anywhere , which is a plus ) , but I have found that it would be better to go through a completely different playthrough and make different choices . This game merits that in my opinion . Cons ? : 1 ) My bubble was burst when I realized that there's no possible way to have a completely kill-free game . This wasn't a big letdown , but it's a letdown nonetheless . 2 ) AI can be very stupid . If you take out all henchmen in a room except for one , the one guy will continue to go through his normal routine . ' Hey ! Don't you realize you're the only one left in this small room ? I took out six of your buddies ! They're not there anymore ! So why are you still walking around like nothing's out of the ordinary ! ' Other than those few things , I find the game to be amazing . There's a reason why this is getting acclaim from both critics and players alike . Try it out and enjoy !
    • 039   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) First let me say that I love this game and the story ! The music is beautiful and the visuals were outstanding . I do highly recommend playing it and I thank the guy at Game Stop for recommending me . I haven't been this involved in a game since Metal Gear . I won't bore anyone with the details , you play Adam Jensen a man working for Sarif Industries and gets hurt during an attack and has no choice but to be augmented . For the ladies and gay men who care . Adam Jensen is ruggedly handsome , great eye candy . For those who don't care , the game play is amazing . You can customize him anyway you like and use any playstyle to suit your own style . I focused on him being a stealth hacker with the means to take down anyone who stands in his way ( because I sort of suck at just sneaking around ) . You're also given multiple choice actions and ways Adam can respond to people , not only turning him into the type of fighter ( or non fighter for those better at sneaking ) you want but you feel as if you can give him the type of personality you want as well . However , the developers seemed to have gotten a bit lazy or unfocused in certain aspects of the game . For example : Boss Fights suck when you are playing a stealth / hacker type . You've spent most of your time sneaking around with only your trusty Tranquilzer gun , stun gun , and customized 10mm ( my set up ) maybe some gas , energy , pain killers and emp stuff . Obviously not a large inventory . Now you're thrown into a room with a boss , you can't freaking hide et al . and you have to drop half the crap that got you to that point just to pick up a bunch of heavy weapon high inventory stuff just to have a chance . It felt unbalanced . Although the bosses were not that difficult to beat once you died several times and got the hang of it , I would have liked the option to skip the boss fights altogether as none of the bosses were significant in anyway for me to even care or see them as a major threat . They were in short a joke . They should not have even had boss fights if they weren't so important ( Although I heard the bosses were a nod to the first game ) . My other issue was the ending . I won't spoil it ! But it sucks to go through an entire game with multiple options for Adam's actions and the things he says only to have a two choice ending . And on top of that both options were options that did not fit how I was playing him and the dialouge I chose so it seemed so lazy . Even now I have it saved on the part before he makes the choices , viewed them both but that's it . I don't want to save either choice . What I want to do is kill those three Douchebags ( you'll know when you play ) and walk out the building . That's what my Adam would do . So yeah aside from the boss fight and two choice ending on a multiple choice game , it's still a great experience and I recommend playing it . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - update : I found out there are four choices . But you have to do two side quests to unlock them which is finding the other two douchebags . But still none of them had an option I would personally choose .
    • 178   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) I feel very torn about this game after i finished it . I wont go into any spoilers , but i will say for the people thinking about the game still , that the game play is worth it . there's a lot to do and the different mods really do make your character take missions on differently . Also something i loved you can save the points for modding so if your not sure if you'll need a certain mod you can save it until the situation comes up again . That said i beat the game in 25ish hour not totally sure , the game doesn't give a game play count , but most of that time I was loading the same save file over and over so that i could get the perfect ghost score on each mission . So if i just played each mission without trying to get a perfect i think I'd beat in probably 15 - 20 hours . I also tried to find side quest and did as many as i could , mostly because with each side quest finished I'd usually get a point to get a augmentation . You can hack any computer and bust into a ton of house , room , whatever . but it does get boring after a while . you can also kill mostly anyone , the only place i couldn't draw my gun was at my base , everywhere else i could go Rambo whenever , which usually meant i was attacked by some pissed off cop or gang member . The Ugly in this game , and wow it's pretty ugly at times . The Dialog at times it really ugly . when it's the main few character it usually doesn't get bad , but when it a side character watch out , bad voice acting awaits you . And i have to say it really is a bad script problem not a actor problem , well for the most part . some of the randoms are really off . On big problem i had the stories really forgettable , i played the game straight for the last week and at one point some guy i pissed off came after me . i can't honestly figure out who he was . I have no idea , he just say i betrayed him and then he pulled a gun on me . so i shot him . I have no idea who i betrayed i was usually a good guy on most things but things like that really pull me from the game's reality . Also , the great looking bosses after the first stop having any personality , they just attack me when it boss fight time . for a game that talks about it's great in depth story , i like to care why they care to kill me and why i care to kill them . it's important to me . It's like watching a skin flick and skipping to the sex scenes . you can't do that , i want to know why they are going at it . it's important to me . The idea of personal choice , it's not like mass effect , dragon age , fall out , your only choice is how you take on missions but when the stories involved you don't have a choice at all besides the lack lust ending video . you get to choose which one you get . My recommendation save right before then you can choose them all . And my final rant on the story , when the game ended i had no idea i was at game's ending , the only reason i knew i was there was the main boss got killed and a trophy saying The End popped up . But in the end , the game play is fun , i did replay a ton to get the perfects and i really could do mission in a ton of different ways with the right augmentations . Also the weapon work right out of the box , not like in Fall Out when i had to level up to get my gun to magically work better . But the story , it might be there , but i just didn't care about any of the character enough to find out about them . there isn't any time given to getting to know them , not even really your self unless you go a few side quest . Pros : - Mission choice - Augmentation Points that save up - Pretty ( looks like Metal gear , nothing amazing but pretty . Besides for the character models Adam Jensen Looks great and his bosses , but that it . Most look really unnatural ) - Fun to punch anyone Cons : - Forgettable Story and characters - Boring boss fights - Ugly dialogs at times , sometimes not so ugly , but most of the time - beat it way to quick for how long the company says it's take . - No control over the story - No melee attack , only kill or sleeper punch which need a energy cell which take time to charge or an item . Final Word , if you like the RPG Action Game thing going on you'll most likely like this . I personally think it's the best that I've played , in game play , story not so much . If you're into FPS you wont . going Rambo means running out of ammo and getting shot to death in this game . ammo is limited , you usually pick up only a few rounds at a time . It's fun , but i don't know if i care to play it again . Edit : I was drunk with my friend and playing the game simply to mess around and skipped all the plot section and the game was really fun . I've started a new game with this in mind and skip everything i could . Still haven't found any new side quest though . I'm a 1 / 4 though the game already and it took me about 5 hours .
    • 179   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) I feel very torn about this game after i finished it . I wont go into any spoilers , but i will say for the people thinking about the game still , that the game play is worth it . there's a lot to do and the different mods really do make your character take missions on differently . Also something i loved you can save the points for modding so if your not sure if you'll need a certain mod you can save it until the situation comes up again . That said i beat the game in 25ish hour not totally sure , the game doesn't give a game play count , but most of that time I was loading the same save file over and over so that i could get the perfect ghost score on each mission . So if i just played each mission without trying to get a perfect i think I'd beat in probably 15 - 20 hours . I also tried to find side quest and did as many as i could , mostly because with each side quest finished I'd usually get a point to get a augmentation . You can hack any computer and bust into a ton of house , room , whatever . but it does get boring after a while . you can also kill mostly anyone , the only place i couldn't draw my gun was at my base , everywhere else i could go Rambo whenever , which usually meant i was attacked by some pissed off cop or gang member . The Ugly in this game , and wow it's pretty ugly at times . The Dialog at times it really ugly . when it's the main few character it usually doesn't get bad , but when it a side character watch out , bad voice acting awaits you . And i have to say it really is a bad script problem not a actor problem , well for the most part . some of the randoms are really off . On big problem i had the stories really forgettable , i played the game straight for the last week and at one point some guy i pissed off came after me . i can't honestly figure out who he was . I have no idea , he just say i betrayed him and then he pulled a gun on me . so i shot him . I have no idea who i betrayed i was usually a good guy on most things but things like that really pull me from the game's reality . Also , the great looking bosses after the first stop having any personality , they just attack me when it boss fight time . for a game that talks about it's great in depth story , i like to care why they care to kill me and why i care to kill them . it's important to me . It's like watching a skin flick and skipping to the sex scenes . you can't do that , i want to know why they are going at it . it's important to me . The idea of personal choice , it's not like mass effect , dragon age , fall out , your only choice is how you take on missions but when the stories involved you don't have a choice at all besides the lack lust ending video . you get to choose which one you get . My recommendation save right before then you can choose them all . And my final rant on the story , when the game ended i had no idea i was at game's ending , the only reason i knew i was there was the main boss got killed and a trophy saying The End popped up . But in the end , the game play is fun , i did replay a ton to get the perfects and i really could do mission in a ton of different ways with the right augmentations . Also the weapon work right out of the box , not like in Fall Out when i had to level up to get my gun to magically work better . But the story , it might be there , but i just didn't care about any of the character enough to find out about them . there isn't any time given to getting to know them , not even really your self unless you go a few side quest . Pros : - Mission choice - Augmentation Points that save up - Pretty ( looks like Metal gear , nothing amazing but pretty . Besides for the character models Adam Jensen Looks great and his bosses , but that it . Most look really unnatural ) - Fun to punch anyone Cons : - Forgettable Story and characters - Boring boss fights - Ugly dialogs at times , sometimes not so ugly , but most of the time - beat it way to quick for how long the company says it's take . - No control over the story - No melee attack , only kill or sleeper punch which need a energy cell which take time to charge or an item . Final Word , if you like the RPG Action Game thing going on you'll most likely like this . I personally think it's the best that I've played , in game play , story not so much . If you're into FPS you wont . going Rambo means running out of ammo and getting shot to death in this game . ammo is limited , you usually pick up only a few rounds at a time . It's fun , but i don't know if i care to play it again . Edit : I was drunk with my friend and playing the game simply to mess around and skipped all the plot section and the game was really fun . I've started a new game with this in mind and skip everything i could . Still haven't found any new side quest though . I'm a 1 / 4 though the game already and it took me about 5 hours .
    • 369   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) Deus Ex : Human Revolution has been a long time coming . I still remember playing as JC Denton in the original and Alex Denton in Invisible War . Both were satisfying experiences , especially with the first Deus Ex in the series . This was particularly true of the story - at the time there had not been a quality video game to address a subject like human augmentation , a topic not that far off from reality . As humans we try to better ourselves . We seek to learn and grow mentally and perhaps spiritually . We diet and exercise to improve our physical prowess . For the most part , we use conventional methods to improve our abilities . However , more and more these days we see performance enhancing drugs being used by those wanting to improve themselves mentally and physically in an efficient manner . To get an edge over the competition . And of course cosmetic surgeries have been around for a long time , providing various benefits or even negative consequences . Human Revolution delves into this subject . As a prequel to the original two games in the series , we get to see the reasons why humans become so focused on augmentations - the proponents and opponents of these enhancements - and the arguments for both sides . For me , this is where the game shines . The story is engrossing enough to make me think about the parallels to real life . More importantly , this game is fun and quite often feels like a well done throwback to the first / third person shooter , as well as games based on timing your in-game actions . The player assumes the role of Adam Jensen , the head of security for an augmentation corporation called Sarif Industries . Sarif is attacked by a seemingly anti-augmentation group , leaving Adam in critical ( dead ) condition . However , he's brought back through augmentation and is now set on a path of retribution for the attack which killed several of his co-workers , including an important person in his life . Pros for me : 1 ) Some in-game repercussions are based on an invisible timer . Essentially , if you spend all your time messing around ( exploring , finding hidden items , etc . ) while there's a mission to complete elsewhere , this could have adverse consequences for your mission ( i.e . people could die or certain objectives could be inaccessible ) . 2 ) People react to the way your handle a mission . You may get praise for ghosting a mission ( being undetected the entire mission ) , or get critisized for going too easy on somebody who people want you to kill . 3 ) Hacking is fun and done well . Hacking into offices ( hacking into and reading peoples ' wacky e-mails ) , hacking turrets , hacking robots - really , what's there not to like . I love that kind of stuff in games . 4 ) Side missions , for the most part , are congruent with the game and make sense . They're within the scope of the main missions and plotline . For instance , you're not asked to go collect 120 random statues hidden throughout the different cities you'll visit . There are hidden ebooks , but these are not a side-mission per say . Rather , the incentive to finding them is that they give little bits and pieces of info about the Deus Ex world ( and experience towards upgrades ) . 5 ) Combat is simple yet highly satisfying . The non-lethal takedowns , for me , never seem to get old . On top of that , combat is not censored ! You can attack just about anybody - cops , civilians and what have you , but there are consequences of course . 6 ) Dialogue choices really make an impact on the immediate and later game situations / interactions . Be careful about what you say , and say what you mean ! Speaking of dialogue , I am extremely happy that you can read what you're going to say before you choose it . A lot of games these days leave us guessing when making a dialogue choice and then our character says something stupid . Not so with Deus Ex , unless you choose it . 7 ) Augmentation upgrades cater to the type of character you wish to be . Are you anti-violence ? Make your footsteps silent and use stealth tracking upgrades to know exactly what your enemies are doing at all times . Are you the trigger-happy type ? Get those weapon mods , and blast away . There's tons of customization and ways to make your way through missions . 8 ) Great replay value . Ever play one of those games that you can save and re-load over and over to see all the choices you can make ? You can do that in this game too ( you can save pretty much anywhere , which is a plus ) , but I have found that it would be better to go through a completely different playthrough and make different choices . This game merits that in my opinion . Cons ? : 1 ) My bubble was burst when I realized that there's no possible way to have a completely kill-free game . This wasn't a big letdown , but it's a letdown nonetheless . 2 ) AI can be very stupid . If you take out all henchmen in a room except for one , the one guy will continue to go through his normal routine . ' Hey ! Don't you realize you're the only one left in this small room ? I took out six of your buddies ! They're not there anymore ! So why are you still walking around like nothing's out of the ordinary ! ' Other than those few things , I find the game to be amazing . There's a reason why this is getting acclaim from both critics and players alike . Try it out and enjoy !
    • 370   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) Deus Ex : Human Revolution has been a long time coming . I still remember playing as JC Denton in the original and Alex Denton in Invisible War . Both were satisfying experiences , especially with the first Deus Ex in the series . This was particularly true of the story - at the time there had not been a quality video game to address a subject like human augmentation , a topic not that far off from reality . As humans we try to better ourselves . We seek to learn and grow mentally and perhaps spiritually . We diet and exercise to improve our physical prowess . For the most part , we use conventional methods to improve our abilities . However , more and more these days we see performance enhancing drugs being used by those wanting to improve themselves mentally and physically in an efficient manner . To get an edge over the competition . And of course cosmetic surgeries have been around for a long time , providing various benefits or even negative consequences . Human Revolution delves into this subject . As a prequel to the original two games in the series , we get to see the reasons why humans become so focused on augmentations - the proponents and opponents of these enhancements - and the arguments for both sides . For me , this is where the game shines . The story is engrossing enough to make me think about the parallels to real life . More importantly , this game is fun and quite often feels like a well done throwback to the first / third person shooter , as well as games based on timing your in-game actions . The player assumes the role of Adam Jensen , the head of security for an augmentation corporation called Sarif Industries . Sarif is attacked by a seemingly anti-augmentation group , leaving Adam in critical ( dead ) condition . However , he's brought back through augmentation and is now set on a path of retribution for the attack which killed several of his co-workers , including an important person in his life . Pros for me : 1 ) Some in-game repercussions are based on an invisible timer . Essentially , if you spend all your time messing around ( exploring , finding hidden items , etc . ) while there's a mission to complete elsewhere , this could have adverse consequences for your mission ( i.e . people could die or certain objectives could be inaccessible ) . 2 ) People react to the way your handle a mission . You may get praise for ghosting a mission ( being undetected the entire mission ) , or get critisized for going too easy on somebody who people want you to kill . 3 ) Hacking is fun and done well . Hacking into offices ( hacking into and reading peoples ' wacky e-mails ) , hacking turrets , hacking robots - really , what's there not to like . I love that kind of stuff in games . 4 ) Side missions , for the most part , are congruent with the game and make sense . They're within the scope of the main missions and plotline . For instance , you're not asked to go collect 120 random statues hidden throughout the different cities you'll visit . There are hidden ebooks , but these are not a side-mission per say . Rather , the incentive to finding them is that they give little bits and pieces of info about the Deus Ex world ( and experience towards upgrades ) . 5 ) Combat is simple yet highly satisfying . The non-lethal takedowns , for me , never seem to get old . On top of that , combat is not censored ! You can attack just about anybody - cops , civilians and what have you , but there are consequences of course . 6 ) Dialogue choices really make an impact on the immediate and later game situations / interactions . Be careful about what you say , and say what you mean ! Speaking of dialogue , I am extremely happy that you can read what you're going to say before you choose it . A lot of games these days leave us guessing when making a dialogue choice and then our character says something stupid . Not so with Deus Ex , unless you choose it . 7 ) Augmentation upgrades cater to the type of character you wish to be . Are you anti-violence ? Make your footsteps silent and use stealth tracking upgrades to know exactly what your enemies are doing at all times . Are you the trigger-happy type ? Get those weapon mods , and blast away . There's tons of customization and ways to make your way through missions . 8 ) Great replay value . Ever play one of those games that you can save and re-load over and over to see all the choices you can make ? You can do that in this game too ( you can save pretty much anywhere , which is a plus ) , but I have found that it would be better to go through a completely different playthrough and make different choices . This game merits that in my opinion . Cons ? : 1 ) My bubble was burst when I realized that there's no possible way to have a completely kill-free game . This wasn't a big letdown , but it's a letdown nonetheless . 2 ) AI can be very stupid . If you take out all henchmen in a room except for one , the one guy will continue to go through his normal routine . ' Hey ! Don't you realize you're the only one left in this small room ? I took out six of your buddies ! They're not there anymore ! So why are you still walking around like nothing's out of the ordinary ! ' Other than those few things , I find the game to be amazing . There's a reason why this is getting acclaim from both critics and players alike . Try it out and enjoy !
    • 372   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) Disclaimer , I am about 10 hours into this game now , so I do not know how it ends . The Bad : First off let me say that certain things about this game are a bit frustrating , ammunition , and augmentation usage are very limited . Yes you will have guns , and you are augmented , but you are going to run out of ammo a lot and you cannot rely on your augmentations as they will run out of power a lot , so get ready to sneak through many of your missions ( Which might be fun for one play through but at some point I just want to be able to shoot everything in sight ) . The advertisement that you can take a straight shooter approach to every encounter is completely false . Inventory size sucks , this is perhaps my least favorite part of the game . Even after upgrading the inventory you will constantly be actively managing the things , every hour or so you will get the inventory full message when looting a dead enemy and be forced to pick and choose what you need to ditch ( That being said I really like the way the inventory system is laid out and its functionally is very well thought out . ) . The Good : There are really too many things to list , so I will sum it up . The game has a great Open World almost sandbox like feel about it that makes you feel like you are in control of the time line . This makes the performing of the well-integrated side quests fun and leisurely , you can set the pace of the game . The weapons are all pretty awesome and the weapon upgrade system allows you to combine behaviors to you weapon assets , and what is more the additions actually do what they advertise . The voice acting is exceptional , I love all of the cut scenes and the story is well supported by the dialog and emotional inflections in the voices . The Outstanding : I have found endless opportunities to explore in the root environment and in the mission environments . The enemy AI is well above the average , you will be chased , rooted out and made to retreat , but you are the definite alpha dog in most fire fights ( bosses being the exception ) . The stealth dynamics are phenomenal , you are able to sneak around and subvert enemies , basically move around undetected . My Favorite : The leveling system is extreme ! The system is very easy to understand , with meaningful options , and you will end up with a character that supports your game play style after only a few missions worth of xp . The Hacking is a neat little sub game that you can easily master and it is so well integrated that you will find yourself looking for things to hack around every turn .
    • 373   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) Disclaimer , I am about 10 hours into this game now , so I do not know how it ends . The Bad : First off let me say that certain things about this game are a bit frustrating , ammunition , and augmentation usage are very limited . Yes you will have guns , and you are augmented , but you are going to run out of ammo a lot and you cannot rely on your augmentations as they will run out of power a lot , so get ready to sneak through many of your missions ( Which might be fun for one play through but at some point I just want to be able to shoot everything in sight ) . The advertisement that you can take a straight shooter approach to every encounter is completely false . Inventory size sucks , this is perhaps my least favorite part of the game . Even after upgrading the inventory you will constantly be actively managing the things , every hour or so you will get the inventory full message when looting a dead enemy and be forced to pick and choose what you need to ditch ( That being said I really like the way the inventory system is laid out and its functionally is very well thought out . ) . The Good : There are really too many things to list , so I will sum it up . The game has a great Open World almost sandbox like feel about it that makes you feel like you are in control of the time line . This makes the performing of the well-integrated side quests fun and leisurely , you can set the pace of the game . The weapons are all pretty awesome and the weapon upgrade system allows you to combine behaviors to you weapon assets , and what is more the additions actually do what they advertise . The voice acting is exceptional , I love all of the cut scenes and the story is well supported by the dialog and emotional inflections in the voices . The Outstanding : I have found endless opportunities to explore in the root environment and in the mission environments . The enemy AI is well above the average , you will be chased , rooted out and made to retreat , but you are the definite alpha dog in most fire fights ( bosses being the exception ) . The stealth dynamics are phenomenal , you are able to sneak around and subvert enemies , basically move around undetected . My Favorite : The leveling system is extreme ! The system is very easy to understand , with meaningful options , and you will end up with a character that supports your game play style after only a few missions worth of xp . The Hacking is a neat little sub game that you can easily master and it is so well integrated that you will find yourself looking for things to hack around every turn .
    • 380   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) As someone who had never played a Deus Ex game before , and who purposely avoided reading up on the previous games , I didn't know what exactly to expect with this game . I purchased it based on the strong hype and gripping previews . I say all this because I am perhaps coming from a difference place than others with this game . However , I thoroughly enjoyed this game in almost every aspect . - Story 9 / 10 - I have seen a few complaints about the plot in this game , but I found it to largely be very exciting and interesting . I loved the conflict in this game centering around the ethical and practical implications of human augmentation , and this conflict was echoed in the environment , graphics , and actions of those around you . - Characters 6 / 10 - Unfortunately , although this game develops and excellent environment and backstory , individual character development is left somewhat wanting . Although we learn a fair bit about the history of the main character and his interactions with those around him , his gruff demeanor is largely unchanging regardless of what is going on around him . Although the game does a decent job of coloring in his story , for a game that's part RPG , it could certainly be better . - Customizability 8 / 10 - The augmentation system for the main character is a decidedly awesome way to tweak and personalize your own game experience . There could be a bit more variability available , as it really comes down to whether you are interested in combat , stealth , or hacking . That said , the game does a good job of letting you choose your own way to tackle a situation depending on your skill-set , with the possible exception of boss battles ( more on that below ) . - Gameplay & Mechanics 9 / 10 - Deus Ex blends together elements of RPG , FPR , and stealth gameplay , and it does a very good job at this . Actually progressing through levels is dynamic depending on your strengths , and the physics and control are well-designed . - Graphics & Sound Effects 8 / 10 - Although nothing groundbreaking , the visuals and sounds presented in this game do a very solid job of keeping you immersed in the game . My only real complaint is the game does a mediocre job of matching up mouth movements with what the characters are actually saying .
    • 381   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) As someone who had never played a Deus Ex game before , and who purposely avoided reading up on the previous games , I didn't know what exactly to expect with this game . I purchased it based on the strong hype and gripping previews . I say all this because I am perhaps coming from a difference place than others with this game . However , I thoroughly enjoyed this game in almost every aspect . - Story 9 / 10 - I have seen a few complaints about the plot in this game , but I found it to largely be very exciting and interesting . I loved the conflict in this game centering around the ethical and practical implications of human augmentation , and this conflict was echoed in the environment , graphics , and actions of those around you . - Characters 6 / 10 - Unfortunately , although this game develops and excellent environment and backstory , individual character development is left somewhat wanting . Although we learn a fair bit about the history of the main character and his interactions with those around him , his gruff demeanor is largely unchanging regardless of what is going on around him . Although the game does a decent job of coloring in his story , for a game that's part RPG , it could certainly be better . - Customizability 8 / 10 - The augmentation system for the main character is a decidedly awesome way to tweak and personalize your own game experience . There could be a bit more variability available , as it really comes down to whether you are interested in combat , stealth , or hacking . That said , the game does a good job of letting you choose your own way to tackle a situation depending on your skill-set , with the possible exception of boss battles ( more on that below ) . - Gameplay & Mechanics 9 / 10 - Deus Ex blends together elements of RPG , FPR , and stealth gameplay , and it does a very good job at this . Actually progressing through levels is dynamic depending on your strengths , and the physics and control are well-designed . - Graphics & Sound Effects 8 / 10 - Although nothing groundbreaking , the visuals and sounds presented in this game do a very solid job of keeping you immersed in the game . My only real complaint is the game does a mediocre job of matching up mouth movements with what the characters are actually saying .
    • 488   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) I am a casual gamer . I look forward to a game that is challenging , rewarding , and unique . The challenges in Deus Ex I find very intense , i can normally beat a level in 3 - 4 tries , but I am having to play each save point of this game 10 or more times , which I normally wouldn't mind , but the load speed on this game takes longer than usual . However , difficulty and time are lessened if you are not afraid to complete the mission with casualties . Now the very good : You upgrade much like the upgrade system in borderlands , only not all the upgrades seem as useful ( to me anyway ) , so I am really only forward to about 10 or so upgrades that I think will greatly enhance my experience . You carry your equipment , much like Resident Evil games , so you have limited space , but at the same time , you can arrange them ( like tetris pieces ) to make room for more stuff , naturally expanding your space can be enhanced also ) . My favorite part of this game is the hacking , but it took me a while to get used to it and after a while , you begin to wonder is it worth it , all the leveling up points I had to use for such a minimal reward , a stopped turret and maybe a few extra experience points . THe bad : Actually , the game play is lame . The guns are difficult to aim ( and I am playing on a 50 ' screen . The hand to hand combat becomes monotonous , because when you use an attack move , you don't actually do anything ; you hit B and the game picks a random video of a take down , watching it the first five times was alright , but now it is boring and the scenes are mimics of any action movie you have seen in past decade . Really , I expected a lot more from the graphics . When I started playing , the game reminded me of Perfect Dark that I used to play on my N64 . It's obvious not as much time was spent on gameplay , because you walk just as fast as you crouch , the grenades fly through the air like something from an 80s arcade game and shooting a gun becomes a loathsome chore in making sure you will hit the person in front of you . My higher rating for this game came because I bought it new for 35 dollars , a pretty good deal , and I think the potential is there . Maybe when I play through the second time , I will try some different enhancements and like the game even more , but right now , I am not sure if I will finish beating it a first time .
    • 489   I am a casual gamer . I look forward to a game that is challenging , rewarding , and unique . The challenges in Deus Ex I find very intense , i can normally beat a level in 3 - 4 tries , but I am having to play each save point of this game 10 or more times , which I normally wouldn't mind , but the load speed on this game takes longer than usual . However , difficulty and time are lessened if you are not afraid to complete the mission with casualties . Now the very good : You upgrade much like the upgrade system in borderlands , only not all the upgrades seem as useful ( to me anyway ) , so I am really only forward to about 10 or so upgrades that I think will greatly enhance my experience . You carry your equipment , much like Resident Evil games , so you have limited space , but at the same time , you can arrange them ( like tetris pieces ) to make room for more stuff , naturally expanding your space can be enhanced also ) . My favorite part of this game is the hacking , but it took me a while to get used to it and after a while , you begin to wonder is it worth it , all the leveling up points I had to use for such a minimal reward , a stopped turret and maybe a few extra experience points . THe bad : Actually , the game play is lame . The guns are difficult to aim ( and I am playing on a 50 ' screen . The hand to hand combat becomes monotonous , because when you use an attack move , you don't actually do anything ; you hit B and the game picks a random video of a take down , watching it the first five times was alright , but now it is boring and the scenes are mimics of any action movie you have seen in past decade . Really , I expected a lot more from the graphics . When I started playing , the game reminded me of Perfect Dark that I used to play on my N64 . It's obvious not as much time was spent on gameplay , because you walk just as fast as you crouch , the grenades fly through the air like something from an 80s arcade game and shooting a gun becomes a loathsome chore in making sure you will hit the person in front of you . My higher rating for this game came because I bought it new for 35 dollars , a pretty good deal , and I think the potential is there . Maybe when I play through the second time , I will try some different enhancements and like the game even more , but right now , I am not sure if I will finish beating it a first time .

  • Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) I built a character who excelled at stealth and hacking , and the game was loads of fun . Whenever I had to get somewhere , there was a lot of freedom in choosing how I did it . Sometimes I got impatient , loaded up on energy , and just ran the whole way while cloaked ( often possible except when there was a high-level terminal to be hacked in the way ) , but just as often I crouched and peered around corners , shot tranquilizer darts , hacked cameras , knocked people out , etc . Often people watching asked , why don't you just _ _ _ , and the answer was always , because this is more fun . : - } Maybe it's because I haven't played many games with these mechanics , but I had a blast . I actually felt as if I were performing subtle work . The boss battles were trash by comparison . There were 3 - 4 or them , and they all involved shooting something until it died . They were the only reason I needed a gun with explosive rounds the entire game and felt completely incongruous with everything else . Thankfully none took too long despite my dude being largely unequipped for that type of battle , though I needed to take a break out of frustration during all of them because most of the enemies had stupid abilities like , if you got within range they had a 100% chance of lifting you off the ground and taking most of your health . Bleh , not fun . But , overall , I loved the game !
    • 066   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) Deus Ex is one of the best games I have ever played . It has excellent add on content and a great storyline full of challenges , mysteries , and conspiracies . The game can be played 3 ways . . . . 1 run and gun , 2 stealth , or Both , the game also has 3 difficulties one to suit any gamer . Each difficulty has different outcomes and storylines . Each decision you make changes the storyline so play wisely . The game has good graphics on any tv it only goes up to 720p resolution though . For any serious gamer this game is a must . Its so captivating that you'll want to play for hours on end . Well best of luck to you gamers play on !
    • 077   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) This game was great and true to its histroy , of course since it was developed by eidos studios . Set in the future where men are becoming more machine , and people deal with the consequences that come with it . The gameplay was awesome and the graphics were excellent . I plan on getting the augmented edition .
    • 078   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) This game was great and true to its histroy , of course since it was developed by eidos studios . Set in the future where men are becoming more machine , and people deal with the consequences that come with it . The gameplay was awesome and the graphics were excellent . I plan on getting the augmented edition .
    • 107   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) One of the better games I have played . I thoroughly enjoyed playing it . The choices in the style of play are amazing . I recommend repeat play to try an alternative approach in finishing the game .
    • 143   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) I grabbed this game on sale . Very nice , intense game . It take awhile to finish with 4 different endings which are all pretty weak . who makes a good ending now a days Enjoy .
    • 144   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) I grabbed this game on sale . Very nice , intense game . It take awhile to finish with 4 different endings which are all pretty weak . who makes a good ending now a days Enjoy .
    • 146   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) Original Deus Ex was one of the best games I have ever played ! So , when this game was released , I knew that I would buy it without hesitation . After reading the reviews , I was little sceptical . But I still got it , keeping my expectations low . But quite honestly , the game is absolutely amazing . It is lots of fun , tons of things to do , many ways to finish missions . There are also lots of side missions too . The only negative part is the linear plot . Plot is not twisty like the original Deus-Ex , but still the characters are great . As many said , boss battles are rather weak . But in total , I really liked the game . 5 stars ; worth it !
    • 147   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) Original Deus Ex was one of the best games I have ever played ! So , when this game was released , I knew that I would buy it without hesitation . After reading the reviews , I was little sceptical . But I still got it , keeping my expectations low . But quite honestly , the game is absolutely amazing . It is lots of fun , tons of things to do , many ways to finish missions . There are also lots of side missions too . The only negative part is the linear plot . Plot is not twisty like the original Deus-Ex , but still the characters are great . As many said , boss battles are rather weak . But in total , I really liked the game . 5 stars ; worth it !
    • 152   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) I built a character who excelled at stealth and hacking , and the game was loads of fun . Whenever I had to get somewhere , there was a lot of freedom in choosing how I did it . Sometimes I got impatient , loaded up on energy , and just ran the whole way while cloaked ( often possible except when there was a high-level terminal to be hacked in the way ) , but just as often I crouched and peered around corners , shot tranquilizer darts , hacked cameras , knocked people out , etc . Often people watching asked , why don't you just _ _ _ , and the answer was always , because this is more fun . : - } Maybe it's because I haven't played many games with these mechanics , but I had a blast . I actually felt as if I were performing subtle work . The boss battles were trash by comparison . There were 3 - 4 or them , and they all involved shooting something until it died . They were the only reason I needed a gun with explosive rounds the entire game and felt completely incongruous with everything else . Thankfully none took too long despite my dude being largely unequipped for that type of battle , though I needed to take a break out of frustration during all of them because most of the enemies had stupid abilities like , if you got within range they had a 100% chance of lifting you off the ground and taking most of your health . Bleh , not fun . But , overall , I loved the game !
    • 217   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) I played the game all of the way through thinking that it might get better ; it did not . I feel that the story is solid , somewhat like Mass Effect because of the way you can choose your actions . The story was let down by the poor design of the game and controls . The controls were akward , at times it was extremely frustrating . I bought this game based on reviews here , I felt very misled . As soon as I finished it I traded it to Amazon . I will never play this game again .
    • 259   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) If you have played the past two Deus Ex games , you won't be disappointed ! In the beginning I was frustrated with the control scheme because before this game I only played COD , but eventually it all came together . Great replay value !

  • Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) I have never experienced Deus Ex before . I grew up on things like Monkey Island , Sam and Max , Revenge of the Tentacle , and playing Command and Conquer and Doom with my dad . By 2000 I was entering high school and never seemed to be able to afford or have time to build a computer that ran the games I liked properly . When I got a console and a bit more free-time I was able to enjoy games again , so you can take my review as the perspective of someone relatively new to the franchise and not biased in any way . Pros : At first , the game seems to be full of thrilling puzzles and interesting ways to navigate . Cons : This game is dark . People on here compare it to Bladerunner . I can see where the art direction tried to implement this concept . Deus ' Detroit however ( and every other location in this game as they are all more or less clones of each other ) , is bleak to the point of just looking dark and boring . I can forgive the outdated looking graphics as I don't think that is what makes for a fun game , but I didn't even enjoy the style of this . The environmoent is mostly static execpt for the endless cardboard boxes that tend to litter every location . Is the entire city moving out ? I don't blame them . Most locations look about the same . You get to actually explore only a couple cities that look more or less the same ( dark , yellow accents , weird jittery people , more boxes , always the boxes ) , and a bunch of facilities that look about the same ( so many hallways ) . Little finisihing touches that immerse me into games such as being able to see my reflection in mirrors or glass are not added here . The buildings and environments aren't very interactive unless they are part of the quest . I was surprised by the fact that touching a vending machine actually meant I was trying to pick it up or move it and not buy something useful from it . I didn't feel I could really immerse myself in a world that really only allows me to interact with quest objects , trash cans , and a million boxes . Oh , and you can pick up dumpsters . I think one of my favorite early gaming experiences when I was little was playing Duke Nukem and basically just ripping things apart , tearing posters , shooting mirrors and toilets and cracking them , falling off of things . None of this superficial stuff is included in Deus Ex . I can literally see the outlines of objects that I can interact with , and nothing more . I didn't enjoy the experience personally . Maybe some people enjoy the simplicity . The UI also drove me nuts . I don't enjoy having to push a button 7 times just to complete a simple task . I am assuming perhaps the PC version is more streamlined . The inventory in particular made me want to pull my hair out . I feel like I spent a lot of time sifting through menu upon menu . The inventory itself did not make sense to me either . I hated that items were repeated , IE : combat rifle ammo taking up 4 spots in my inventory if I had four cases . Can it not just go in one spot and contain 200 bullets ? Why does it have to take up 4 spots with 50 bullets each ? I spent a good amount of time shifting my inventory around . I know this is a personal preference and that I could have perhaps stopped being such a crazy digital hoarder , but I have fun exploring every nook and cranny and picking up everything I see . . I would have gladly put in more praxis points to be rid of the inventory woes altogether . The ones I did spend on augments didn't seem to enrich the game a whole lot . I prefer other games that make you pick and chose the way you build your player and end up having influence in your gameplay . A common issue I have with games is that I end up with tons of money and nothing to spend it on . It was the same with DXHR.I can only upgrade the few weapons I can actually fit in my fully upgraded inventory so much . I also didn't enjoy the ebooks all that much . As I mentioned before , I am the most annoying person to watch play a game . I like to pick through everything like some kind of old lady at a rummage sale . That said , a majority of the ebooks / email didn't enrich the experience for me . Some were interesting , most ( to me ) just kind of reiterated the same message over and over again . Most of the dialogue in the game felt this way to me too . ( Since I am being a stick in the mud I will mention the fact that what was listed as a choice of dialogue on the screen was almost always exactly what was subsequently spoken . Most of the time I was left thinking , Yes OK , I just read what you are saying before you are saying it , stfu . ) Nothing was very surprising to me , even in the side quests . I appreciated the message , but I felt I was being beat over the head with it with no reprieve . Again , this is a personal opinion from someone who has read too many books and is picky about what a good story consists of . I think what really left me with a bad taste in my mouth was the ending ( s ) of DXHR ( don't read on if you don't want some spoilers ) . The main problem was that I felt like my previous hours of gameplay had amounted to no real consequence . I could have played in any style and been given the same 4 options . It is kind of like if you spent hours trying to convince someone not to do something , then at the end of the conversation they ask you , Do you want me to do it ? Circle YES or NO ? To me this just seems lazy and again took me out of the experience . I could literally just save at the beginning of the ending sequence and play out all of the endings in a few minutes . At least in other games I felt that my journey and decisions had impacted the final outcome in some way . I thought the ending sequences themselves were a bit ridiculous . This game is set more than 15 years in the future , yet they felt it necessary to include current world events and people like Tony Blair and George Bush . Honestly , if I feel like being preached at I would be reading a political blog or watching the news . Instead of making me think of the future , the ending just felt instantly dated and reeked with agenda that I didn't expect to encounter in a video game . I felt this was a bit selfish of the people creating this experience . Again , I understand context and can experience the message you are trying to convey without you jamming in down my throat through a narrated slideshow . I respect that some people liked these ending sequences . For me however , as with most of the game , it was a miss . I think I have crawled through my last DXHR air duct .
    • 083   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) hey've come a long way in the recent past , and this game had me staying up every night for like a week . BUT , it was worth it . I loved the game , the story , the visuals , the music - it's an epic adventure that will stay with me . My next game was Mass Effect 2 , another epic game . But in terms of atmosphere and aura , Deus Ex : HR can't be beat .
    • 333   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) I was surprised when I played Deus Ex : Human Revolution , I wasn't expecting much , I've played the original PC game years ago and liked it so I have HR a try . Wow was I blown away ! This game is by far one of my favorite games of all time . I liked how I was given freedom to go about doing missions how ever I wanted ( Stealth , Guns-Blazing , etc ) . The storyline is great and captures some very important political themes and conspiracies . I have played most of the big titles for 2011 , and I give my vote to DE : HR . A classic game experience that I haven't seen in a FPS ever . For those who like Mass Effect , Fallout , and FPS games - Buy this game !
    • 334   I was surprised when I played Deus Ex : Human Revolution , I wasn't expecting much , I've played the original PC game years ago and liked it so I have HR a try . Wow was I blown away ! This game is by far one of my favorite games of all time . I liked how I was given freedom to go about doing missions how ever I wanted ( Stealth , Guns-Blazing , etc ) . The storyline is great and captures some very important political themes and conspiracies . I have played most of the big titles for 2011 , and I give my vote to DE : HR . A classic game experience that I haven't seen in a FPS ever . For those who like Mass Effect , Fallout , and FPS games - Buy this game !
    • 410   Deus Ex HR is wonderful . flat out wonderful . If you enjoy the original splinter cell 1,2 , & 3 , and metal gear games , this is the game you have been looking for . The boss battles are both tedious and simple , but they don't take away from the game . The levels have plenty of options for every style of play . Augmenting your character correctly plays a huge role in how well you do in certain levels , and weapon choice and augmentation is equally important . BUY THIS GAME !
    • 485   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) I have never experienced Deus Ex before . I grew up on things like Monkey Island , Sam and Max , Revenge of the Tentacle , and playing Command and Conquer and Doom with my dad . By 2000 I was entering high school and never seemed to be able to afford or have time to build a computer that ran the games I liked properly . When I got a console and a bit more free-time I was able to enjoy games again , so you can take my review as the perspective of someone relatively new to the franchise and not biased in any way . Pros : At first , the game seems to be full of thrilling puzzles and interesting ways to navigate . Cons : This game is dark . People on here compare it to Bladerunner . I can see where the art direction tried to implement this concept . Deus ' Detroit however ( and every other location in this game as they are all more or less clones of each other ) , is bleak to the point of just looking dark and boring . I can forgive the outdated looking graphics as I don't think that is what makes for a fun game , but I didn't even enjoy the style of this . The environmoent is mostly static execpt for the endless cardboard boxes that tend to litter every location . Is the entire city moving out ? I don't blame them . Most locations look about the same . You get to actually explore only a couple cities that look more or less the same ( dark , yellow accents , weird jittery people , more boxes , always the boxes ) , and a bunch of facilities that look about the same ( so many hallways ) . Little finisihing touches that immerse me into games such as being able to see my reflection in mirrors or glass are not added here . The buildings and environments aren't very interactive unless they are part of the quest . I was surprised by the fact that touching a vending machine actually meant I was trying to pick it up or move it and not buy something useful from it . I didn't feel I could really immerse myself in a world that really only allows me to interact with quest objects , trash cans , and a million boxes . Oh , and you can pick up dumpsters . I think one of my favorite early gaming experiences when I was little was playing Duke Nukem and basically just ripping things apart , tearing posters , shooting mirrors and toilets and cracking them , falling off of things . None of this superficial stuff is included in Deus Ex . I can literally see the outlines of objects that I can interact with , and nothing more . I didn't enjoy the experience personally . Maybe some people enjoy the simplicity . The UI also drove me nuts . I don't enjoy having to push a button 7 times just to complete a simple task . I am assuming perhaps the PC version is more streamlined . The inventory in particular made me want to pull my hair out . I feel like I spent a lot of time sifting through menu upon menu . The inventory itself did not make sense to me either . I hated that items were repeated , IE : combat rifle ammo taking up 4 spots in my inventory if I had four cases . Can it not just go in one spot and contain 200 bullets ? Why does it have to take up 4 spots with 50 bullets each ? I spent a good amount of time shifting my inventory around . I know this is a personal preference and that I could have perhaps stopped being such a crazy digital hoarder , but I have fun exploring every nook and cranny and picking up everything I see . . I would have gladly put in more praxis points to be rid of the inventory woes altogether . The ones I did spend on augments didn't seem to enrich the game a whole lot . I prefer other games that make you pick and chose the way you build your player and end up having influence in your gameplay . A common issue I have with games is that I end up with tons of money and nothing to spend it on . It was the same with DXHR.I can only upgrade the few weapons I can actually fit in my fully upgraded inventory so much . I also didn't enjoy the ebooks all that much . As I mentioned before , I am the most annoying person to watch play a game . I like to pick through everything like some kind of old lady at a rummage sale . That said , a majority of the ebooks / email didn't enrich the experience for me . Some were interesting , most ( to me ) just kind of reiterated the same message over and over again . Most of the dialogue in the game felt this way to me too . ( Since I am being a stick in the mud I will mention the fact that what was listed as a choice of dialogue on the screen was almost always exactly what was subsequently spoken . Most of the time I was left thinking , Yes OK , I just read what you are saying before you are saying it , stfu . ) Nothing was very surprising to me , even in the side quests . I appreciated the message , but I felt I was being beat over the head with it with no reprieve . Again , this is a personal opinion from someone who has read too many books and is picky about what a good story consists of . I think what really left me with a bad taste in my mouth was the ending ( s ) of DXHR ( don't read on if you don't want some spoilers ) . The main problem was that I felt like my previous hours of gameplay had amounted to no real consequence . I could have played in any style and been given the same 4 options . It is kind of like if you spent hours trying to convince someone not to do something , then at the end of the conversation they ask you , Do you want me to do it ? Circle YES or NO ? To me this just seems lazy and again took me out of the experience . I could literally just save at the beginning of the ending sequence and play out all of the endings in a few minutes . At least in other games I felt that my journey and decisions had impacted the final outcome in some way . I thought the ending sequences themselves were a bit ridiculous . This game is set more than 15 years in the future , yet they felt it necessary to include current world events and people like Tony Blair and George Bush . Honestly , if I feel like being preached at I would be reading a political blog or watching the news . Instead of making me think of the future , the ending just felt instantly dated and reeked with agenda that I didn't expect to encounter in a video game . I felt this was a bit selfish of the people creating this experience . Again , I understand context and can experience the message you are trying to convey without you jamming in down my throat through a narrated slideshow . I respect that some people liked these ending sequences . For me however , as with most of the game , it was a miss . I think I have crawled through my last DXHR air duct .
    • 486   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) I have never experienced Deus Ex before . I grew up on things like Monkey Island , Sam and Max , Revenge of the Tentacle , and playing Command and Conquer and Doom with my dad . By 2000 I was entering high school and never seemed to be able to afford or have time to build a computer that ran the games I liked properly . When I got a console and a bit more free-time I was able to enjoy games again , so you can take my review as the perspective of someone relatively new to the franchise and not biased in any way . Pros : At first , the game seems to be full of thrilling puzzles and interesting ways to navigate . Cons : This game is dark . People on here compare it to Bladerunner . I can see where the art direction tried to implement this concept . Deus ' Detroit however ( and every other location in this game as they are all more or less clones of each other ) , is bleak to the point of just looking dark and boring . I can forgive the outdated looking graphics as I don't think that is what makes for a fun game , but I didn't even enjoy the style of this . The environmoent is mostly static execpt for the endless cardboard boxes that tend to litter every location . Is the entire city moving out ? I don't blame them . Most locations look about the same . You get to actually explore only a couple cities that look more or less the same ( dark , yellow accents , weird jittery people , more boxes , always the boxes ) , and a bunch of facilities that look about the same ( so many hallways ) . Little finisihing touches that immerse me into games such as being able to see my reflection in mirrors or glass are not added here . The buildings and environments aren't very interactive unless they are part of the quest . I was surprised by the fact that touching a vending machine actually meant I was trying to pick it up or move it and not buy something useful from it . I didn't feel I could really immerse myself in a world that really only allows me to interact with quest objects , trash cans , and a million boxes . Oh , and you can pick up dumpsters . I think one of my favorite early gaming experiences when I was little was playing Duke Nukem and basically just ripping things apart , tearing posters , shooting mirrors and toilets and cracking them , falling off of things . None of this superficial stuff is included in Deus Ex . I can literally see the outlines of objects that I can interact with , and nothing more . I didn't enjoy the experience personally . Maybe some people enjoy the simplicity . The UI also drove me nuts . I don't enjoy having to push a button 7 times just to complete a simple task . I am assuming perhaps the PC version is more streamlined . The inventory in particular made me want to pull my hair out . I feel like I spent a lot of time sifting through menu upon menu . The inventory itself did not make sense to me either . I hated that items were repeated , IE : combat rifle ammo taking up 4 spots in my inventory if I had four cases . Can it not just go in one spot and contain 200 bullets ? Why does it have to take up 4 spots with 50 bullets each ? I spent a good amount of time shifting my inventory around . I know this is a personal preference and that I could have perhaps stopped being such a crazy digital hoarder , but I have fun exploring every nook and cranny and picking up everything I see . . I would have gladly put in more praxis points to be rid of the inventory woes altogether . The ones I did spend on augments didn't seem to enrich the game a whole lot . I prefer other games that make you pick and chose the way you build your player and end up having influence in your gameplay . A common issue I have with games is that I end up with tons of money and nothing to spend it on . It was the same with DXHR.I can only upgrade the few weapons I can actually fit in my fully upgraded inventory so much . I also didn't enjoy the ebooks all that much . As I mentioned before , I am the most annoying person to watch play a game . I like to pick through everything like some kind of old lady at a rummage sale . That said , a majority of the ebooks / email didn't enrich the experience for me . Some were interesting , most ( to me ) just kind of reiterated the same message over and over again . Most of the dialogue in the game felt this way to me too . ( Since I am being a stick in the mud I will mention the fact that what was listed as a choice of dialogue on the screen was almost always exactly what was subsequently spoken . Most of the time I was left thinking , Yes OK , I just read what you are saying before you are saying it , stfu . ) Nothing was very surprising to me , even in the side quests . I appreciated the message , but I felt I was being beat over the head with it with no reprieve . Again , this is a personal opinion from someone who has read too many books and is picky about what a good story consists of . I think what really left me with a bad taste in my mouth was the ending ( s ) of DXHR ( don't read on if you don't want some spoilers ) . The main problem was that I felt like my previous hours of gameplay had amounted to no real consequence . I could have played in any style and been given the same 4 options . It is kind of like if you spent hours trying to convince someone not to do something , then at the end of the conversation they ask you , Do you want me to do it ? Circle YES or NO ? To me this just seems lazy and again took me out of the experience . I could literally just save at the beginning of the ending sequence and play out all of the endings in a few minutes . At least in other games I felt that my journey and decisions had impacted the final outcome in some way . I thought the ending sequences themselves were a bit ridiculous . This game is set more than 15 years in the future , yet they felt it necessary to include current world events and people like Tony Blair and George Bush . Honestly , if I feel like being preached at I would be reading a political blog or watching the news . Instead of making me think of the future , the ending just felt instantly dated and reeked with agenda that I didn't expect to encounter in a video game . I felt this was a bit selfish of the people creating this experience . Again , I understand context and can experience the message you are trying to convey without you jamming in down my throat through a narrated slideshow . I respect that some people liked these ending sequences . For me however , as with most of the game , it was a miss . I think I have crawled through my last DXHR air duct .

  • Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) I love 1st person RPGs like Oblivion and Skyrim and sneak-around 3rd person shooters like Metal Gear Solid and the original Resident Evil . You too ? Then you'll love this game . Do you read sci-fi and cyberpunk ? Then you'll love this game . Do you like choosing how to accomplish missions , not be forced to just shoot and move forward ? Then you'll love this game . Had they added magic , this would be what Shadowrun should have been . Great gameplay . Great music and set design . What more can you ask for ?
    • 094   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) Deus Ex : Human Revolution is definitely now one of my most loved games . Deep story , stunning graphics , and the freedom to make your own choices ( in conversation and during combat ) make this a must have for any fan of the previous Deus Ex games and those who've played the Metal Gear series . A stellar game and one that you'll definitely play more than once !
    • 095   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) Deus Ex : Human Revolution is definitely now one of my most loved games . Deep story , stunning graphics , and the freedom to make your own choices ( in conversation and during combat ) make this a must have for any fan of the previous Deus Ex games and those who've played the Metal Gear series . A stellar game and one that you'll definitely play more than once !
    • 135   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) The whole series was awesome ! I love the control you have in the game , and it's one of the best games I've ever played !
    • 285   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) I love 1st person RPGs like Oblivion and Skyrim and sneak-around 3rd person shooters like Metal Gear Solid and the original Resident Evil . You too ? Then you'll love this game . Do you read sci-fi and cyberpunk ? Then you'll love this game . Do you like choosing how to accomplish missions , not be forced to just shoot and move forward ? Then you'll love this game . Had they added magic , this would be what Shadowrun should have been . Great gameplay . Great music and set design . What more can you ask for ?
    • 355   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) Great game , you do not see a lot of these types of games anymore . This game falls into the same category as Mass Effect and Metal Gear Solid . Lots of fun , love the storyline .
    • 356   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) Great game , you do not see a lot of these types of games anymore . This game falls into the same category as Mass Effect and Metal Gear Solid . Lots of fun , love the storyline .
    • 455   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) First time I've played deus ex and I think a very good game and fun , the game's plot is very interesting , many mysteries and conspiracies that make the player is part of the same
    • 456   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) First time I've played deus ex and I think a very good game and fun , the game's plot is very interesting , many mysteries and conspiracies that make the player is part of the same

  • Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) If a traveler from the past , say from 20 years ago , came to present day , and asked me What are video games like nowadays ? , the game I would show them would Deus Ex : Human Revolution . The reason for this is not only because I think Deus Ex : Human Revolution is an absolutely brilliant game , but also because , to me , it is an all-encompassing example of everything that makes modern video games so amazing . Where to start ? A challenging question . The game's flexibility is one feature that definitely comes to mind . This is a game that can be approached in any style that is comfortable for the gamer . You can shoot your way through the game , you can sneak through the game , you can be lethal or non-lethal , you can talk your way out of situations , you can hack your way out of situations , or you can customize your own personal mix of it all ( which is what I imagine most gamers will want to do their first time through the game ) . The game does a brilliant job of just letting you bring who you are as a gamer to the table , and most amazingly , it finds a way to reward you for it . This type of openness and freedom of style is what makes the game so rewarding and so much fun , because at the end of it all , it really feels like you created your own personal , unique experience . Somehow , this game pulls off the double feat of not only offering the option of playing in different ways , but also , the game mechanics for all those potential ways to get through the game are all extremely well done . No matter what route you choose for each particular situation , the game never feels skewed towards a particular method of gameplay due to inconsistent or subpar controls . Everything just works really well . Experimentation is encouraged , and you will never feel penalized for choosing to go down a particular path . On the contrary , you will be rewarded for doing so . Deus Ex : Human Revolution is a shining example of a modern RPG . . . a definitive mark of progress for how far the genre has come over the years . And everything else ? It's brilliant . The story is absorbing and uncomfortable . It will draw you in to its vision of society in a not-so-distant future that looks so familiar and believable , that it will trouble many gamers . The world is filled with interesting characters and places that are vivid and memorable . Like the best modern games , Deus Ex : Human Revolution is an experience . It pulls you into its universe and actually lets you live there . And it's here that you are treated to a plethora of unique sights and sounds unlike any other that have been presented to us in this console generation . There is so much to do here . You can follow the leads to uncover the perplexing mysteries of your main mission , and can also undertake optional side missions that are so incredibly self-contained in their narratives , that they'll make you forget about the main game for a while . 2011 has personally been the greatest year for gaming that I've ever had in the nearly 30 years I've been playing video games . During this calendar year , I've played some of the best games I've ever played in my life ( Fallout 3 , Mass Effect 2 , Portal 2 ) , as well as a handful of other games that have been truly top notch , outstanding titles ( Uncharted 2 , Red Dead Redemption ) . Even in this company , Deus Ex : Human Revolution stands out . I have really nothing bad to say about the game . It's one of the best games I've played this generation , one of the best games I've ever played , and my time spent with it was time that I will never forget . This is the definitive modern video game . . . one that adapts to its player while still greatly challenging them , and at the same time , gives them an organic , vivid world to explore and an engrossing mystery to unravel that rivals any novel or film . The traveler coming here from 1991 would be thrilled to know that video games have evolved from the sprites of the magical 16 bit era into something like this . Deus Ex : Human Revolution is a definitive example of why video games are the greatest form of entertainment in the world . And unlike the fate of humanity that is presented in this incredible tale , video games are only getting better with each step into the future .
    • 004   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) I have been playing Dues Ex - Human Revolution since yesterday and this may well be the Game of the Year for me . The gameplay feels so good and fresh . I love that you can completely avoid the enemies , sneak about and take-em down with awesome melee attacks or just assault them with weapons blazing . You don't have to play one way or a different way the whole game . You can play however the situation calls for to your taste . There is no penalty or special reward for doing something one way vs . another . It is all just good gameplay to achieve your goal / objective . Every encounter , even the ones where I die and then replay has played very fresh . The AI is really very good ( playing on Hard ) in terms of being both fun and challenging . As an example , these four dudes walking below and I shot one of them , the others started firing at me . I ducked behind cover and then migrated while out of their sight . Two of them continued to burst fire on that position while the 3rd slowly moved to flank it . I had moved away from there and was just watching them . Once they realized I wasn't there anymore , they started fanning out and searching . . . then I took them out silently one at a time . It was great . That is what I mean by the gameplay feels so good . It is rewarding without giving you an achievement / trophy to make you feel good . Mix in all your augmentation possibilities and you get even more options on how you can handle different situations . It almost feels like Rocksteady and original Deus Ex team got together and decided to put the best parts of original Deus Ex and Batman Arkham Asylum together for the gameplay and the best parts of Bioshock and Half-Life for how the story is presented and the rich feel to the characters . I am not saying they achieved on all these levels , but it feels like they reached for those standards . This game doesn't give you choices like Mass Effect or others that overplay the whole good vs . evil action dialog choices . This game gives you choices more along the lines of Heavy Rain with the noted exception that you can get a game-over if you die but other than that in this game , the world goes on and unless you replay you won't necessarily know that things could turn out different if you had played different or had different success or failures . It just plays out naturally and you may think that is how it was supposed to play out which in terms of keeping things immersive , it was : ) I think this feature is very important to immersion in role playing games or really any game . Let the player make choices , but don't do it all through dialog trees where you indicate good or evil action . Actions can just be actions and still have distinct natural consequences ( positive , neutral , or otherwise ) .
    • 041   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) If a traveler from the past , say from 20 years ago , came to present day , and asked me What are video games like nowadays ? , the game I would show them would Deus Ex : Human Revolution . The reason for this is not only because I think Deus Ex : Human Revolution is an absolutely brilliant game , but also because , to me , it is an all-encompassing example of everything that makes modern video games so amazing . Where to start ? A challenging question . The game's flexibility is one feature that definitely comes to mind . This is a game that can be approached in any style that is comfortable for the gamer . You can shoot your way through the game , you can sneak through the game , you can be lethal or non-lethal , you can talk your way out of situations , you can hack your way out of situations , or you can customize your own personal mix of it all ( which is what I imagine most gamers will want to do their first time through the game ) . The game does a brilliant job of just letting you bring who you are as a gamer to the table , and most amazingly , it finds a way to reward you for it . This type of openness and freedom of style is what makes the game so rewarding and so much fun , because at the end of it all , it really feels like you created your own personal , unique experience . Somehow , this game pulls off the double feat of not only offering the option of playing in different ways , but also , the game mechanics for all those potential ways to get through the game are all extremely well done . No matter what route you choose for each particular situation , the game never feels skewed towards a particular method of gameplay due to inconsistent or subpar controls . Everything just works really well . Experimentation is encouraged , and you will never feel penalized for choosing to go down a particular path . On the contrary , you will be rewarded for doing so . Deus Ex : Human Revolution is a shining example of a modern RPG . . . a definitive mark of progress for how far the genre has come over the years . And everything else ? It's brilliant . The story is absorbing and uncomfortable . It will draw you in to its vision of society in a not-so-distant future that looks so familiar and believable , that it will trouble many gamers . The world is filled with interesting characters and places that are vivid and memorable . Like the best modern games , Deus Ex : Human Revolution is an experience . It pulls you into its universe and actually lets you live there . And it's here that you are treated to a plethora of unique sights and sounds unlike any other that have been presented to us in this console generation . There is so much to do here . You can follow the leads to uncover the perplexing mysteries of your main mission , and can also undertake optional side missions that are so incredibly self-contained in their narratives , that they'll make you forget about the main game for a while . 2011 has personally been the greatest year for gaming that I've ever had in the nearly 30 years I've been playing video games . During this calendar year , I've played some of the best games I've ever played in my life ( Fallout 3 , Mass Effect 2 , Portal 2 ) , as well as a handful of other games that have been truly top notch , outstanding titles ( Uncharted 2 , Red Dead Redemption ) . Even in this company , Deus Ex : Human Revolution stands out . I have really nothing bad to say about the game . It's one of the best games I've played this generation , one of the best games I've ever played , and my time spent with it was time that I will never forget . This is the definitive modern video game . . . one that adapts to its player while still greatly challenging them , and at the same time , gives them an organic , vivid world to explore and an engrossing mystery to unravel that rivals any novel or film . The traveler coming here from 1991 would be thrilled to know that video games have evolved from the sprites of the magical 16 bit era into something like this . Deus Ex : Human Revolution is a definitive example of why video games are the greatest form of entertainment in the world . And unlike the fate of humanity that is presented in this incredible tale , video games are only getting better with each step into the future .
    • 463   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) I was pretty disappointed in this game . Not that it's a bad game , but it wasn't what it made itself out to be . I was under the impression that the game would allow you to customize your character , play in different ways , and have general RPG elements . While technically true , the game discourages you from playing in ways other than being a stealthy , non-violent ninja . The character customization offers very little to encourage combat ( a couple things for better aim and one augmentation for defense ) while offering tons of abilities to help with taking different paths , hacking systems , and avoiding detection . Once you get some core abilities , you can walk your way through levels with little trouble , which makes gaining experience kinda useless . The game play allows you to run-and-gun , but when you get only 10 points for a kill compared to 50 points for a stealth takedown , 25 - 125 points for hacking computers , 100 - 300 points for taking alternate paths , and 250 - 750 points for getting through sections without being detected , it's kind of hard to justify shooting your way through a level . The point system that is in place forces a stealth game , avoiding combat and detection at all costs . You DO have one choice in combat that is interesting : making non-lethal attacks versus killing with guns . It lets you take an easy kill or work harder for more experience . Couple that with a limited inventory that forces you to choose items wisely , the game forces you to think about how you equip your character . The story doesn't fair much better . Every mission gives you choices on how you want to handle it , but most of the outcomes are interchangable and have little to no baring on how anything else plays out in the game . The ending , not to spoil it , comes down to a literal choice of which button you want to press , none of which takes into account anything you have done previously in the game . Going through stealhily versus violently , killing versus being non-lethal , all gives you the same choices in the end . For a game focused so much on stealth and hacking , you have to face three fairly difficult boss battles that force you into one-on-one , head-to-head combat . These parts of the game are odd and jarring compared to everything else . It's not all bad . The levels are fun the traverse . If you do go into combat , the fights are tough and fun ( if the AI isn't on the stupid side ) . If you like stealth games where you sneak your way around enemies , this has a great stealth system . The graphics and animations look nice , though there's some syncing problems between the animation and audio when dialog comes up . Maybe I played too much Fallout ( way , way too much Fallout ) , but I was expecting a game where every choice you make matters in the long run , where every ability you choose comes with a drawback , where it's impossible to be a character that excels at all things , and where the ending you get depends on the game that you played . I got a game where I spent most of my time hiding in air ducts .
    • 464   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) I was pretty disappointed in this game . Not that it's a bad game , but it wasn't what it made itself out to be . I was under the impression that the game would allow you to customize your character , play in different ways , and have general RPG elements . While technically true , the game discourages you from playing in ways other than being a stealthy , non-violent ninja . The character customization offers very little to encourage combat ( a couple things for better aim and one augmentation for defense ) while offering tons of abilities to help with taking different paths , hacking systems , and avoiding detection . Once you get some core abilities , you can walk your way through levels with little trouble , which makes gaining experience kinda useless . The game play allows you to run-and-gun , but when you get only 10 points for a kill compared to 50 points for a stealth takedown , 25 - 125 points for hacking computers , 100 - 300 points for taking alternate paths , and 250 - 750 points for getting through sections without being detected , it's kind of hard to justify shooting your way through a level . The point system that is in place forces a stealth game , avoiding combat and detection at all costs . You DO have one choice in combat that is interesting : making non-lethal attacks versus killing with guns . It lets you take an easy kill or work harder for more experience . Couple that with a limited inventory that forces you to choose items wisely , the game forces you to think about how you equip your character . The story doesn't fair much better . Every mission gives you choices on how you want to handle it , but most of the outcomes are interchangable and have little to no baring on how anything else plays out in the game . The ending , not to spoil it , comes down to a literal choice of which button you want to press , none of which takes into account anything you have done previously in the game . Going through stealhily versus violently , killing versus being non-lethal , all gives you the same choices in the end . For a game focused so much on stealth and hacking , you have to face three fairly difficult boss battles that force you into one-on-one , head-to-head combat . These parts of the game are odd and jarring compared to everything else . It's not all bad . The levels are fun the traverse . If you do go into combat , the fights are tough and fun ( if the AI isn't on the stupid side ) . If you like stealth games where you sneak your way around enemies , this has a great stealth system . The graphics and animations look nice , though there's some syncing problems between the animation and audio when dialog comes up . Maybe I played too much Fallout ( way , way too much Fallout ) , but I was expecting a game where every choice you make matters in the long run , where every ability you choose comes with a drawback , where it's impossible to be a character that excels at all things , and where the ending you get depends on the game that you played . I got a game where I spent most of my time hiding in air ducts .
    • 465   I was pretty disappointed in this game . Not that it's a bad game , but it wasn't what it made itself out to be . I was under the impression that the game would allow you to customize your character , play in different ways , and have general RPG elements . While technically true , the game discourages you from playing in ways other than being a stealthy , non-violent ninja . The character customization offers very little to encourage combat ( a couple things for better aim and one augmentation for defense ) while offering tons of abilities to help with taking different paths , hacking systems , and avoiding detection . Once you get some core abilities , you can walk your way through levels with little trouble , which makes gaining experience kinda useless . The game play allows you to run-and-gun , but when you get only 10 points for a kill compared to 50 points for a stealth takedown , 25 - 125 points for hacking computers , 100 - 300 points for taking alternate paths , and 250 - 750 points for getting through sections without being detected , it's kind of hard to justify shooting your way through a level . The point system that is in place forces a stealth game , avoiding combat and detection at all costs . You DO have one choice in combat that is interesting : making non-lethal attacks versus killing with guns . It lets you take an easy kill or work harder for more experience . Couple that with a limited inventory that forces you to choose items wisely , the game forces you to think about how you equip your character . The story doesn't fair much better . Every mission gives you choices on how you want to handle it , but most of the outcomes are interchangable and have little to no baring on how anything else plays out in the game . The ending , not to spoil it , comes down to a literal choice of which button you want to press , none of which takes into account anything you have done previously in the game . Going through stealhily versus violently , killing versus being non-lethal , all gives you the same choices in the end . For a game focused so much on stealth and hacking , you have to face three fairly difficult boss battles that force you into one-on-one , head-to-head combat . These parts of the game are odd and jarring compared to everything else . It's not all bad . The levels are fun the traverse . If you do go into combat , the fights are tough and fun ( if the AI isn't on the stupid side ) . If you like stealth games where you sneak your way around enemies , this has a great stealth system . The graphics and animations look nice , though there's some syncing problems between the animation and audio when dialog comes up . Maybe I played too much Fallout ( way , way too much Fallout ) , but I was expecting a game where every choice you make matters in the long run , where every ability you choose comes with a drawback , where it's impossible to be a character that excels at all things , and where the ending you get depends on the game that you played . I got a game where I spent most of my time hiding in air ducts .

  • Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) Let me just start by saying that I loved this game , and that I played it through at least three times and got every achievement , including the ones that required extreme stealth . Difficulty / Bosses : I started it off on the toughest difficulty level and it provided a few challenges , mostly during the boss battles , which as others have noted , rely on primitive and stale tactics like kiting the bosses around obstacles and pummeling them with firepower while avoiding their cheap shot attacks . One of my pet peeves about video games that appear to provide choices is that they often don't back up the choices with narrative altering consequences . Also , for a game that allows you to choose either stealth or gun-crazy tactics , it didn't seem to provide many opportunities to totally unleash with firepower . For overall difficulty , this game was easier than Mass Effect 2 for me , by quite a bit . I consider myself fairly well challenged by most games . I often go online and read annoying reviews by snotty gamers that complain about how easy everything is . That's definitely not me . Halo on Legendary was HARD for me . Same with Mass Effect on Insanity , with several of the key battles taking * many * attempts . With the exception of the first and third bosses , which required brain dead run-and-gun . . . and some luck . . . this game was pretty easy . I replayed things a lot , but mostly because I wanted to challenge myself to find more elegant solutions through areas . I never really got stuck , per se . Save system : The checkpoint system worked fairly well in this game . I had very few moments where I had to replay a long difficult section because of a lack of checkpoints . Hopefully you'll forgive me for comparing this game to the Mass Effect franchise , but at this point you can't release an action game with RPG elements and not expect comparisons . One place where Deus Ex missed an opportunity was by not allowing players to have multiple careers on a single XBox profile . I wanted to have one playthrough where I was stealth , and another where I was a weapons guy , and have each with their own set of saved games . Also , you don't get the opportunity to play on after the end of the game , so if you download new DLC content I assume you would need to restart the game . I haven't verified this though . Environments : I was a bit put off by the lack of environments in Deus Ex . Basically , you fight your way through apartments and cubicles for most of the game . They even fly you to exotic locations , where you fight through offices , warehouses and cubicles . It just seemed like they missed an opportunity to really impress me with dazzling environments . I mean c'mon ! How did they manage to make the end level location such a boring place ? Multiplayer : I don't miss the lack of multiplayer at all . In fact , I'm delighted they didn't waste time on multiplayer . I feel that too often game companies rely on a half-hearted multiplayer implementation to make up for the lack of real value in the campaign . And being insulted by racist homophobic 12 - year olds will never be compelling gameplay for me . Weapons and combat : The weapons were fairly ordinary , and I never really felt the effectiveness of any of the mods . Most of the time my weapons were holstered anyway . The game really begs to be played in stealth . I enjoyed the combat overall . The takedowns and stealth systems seemed to be fair and logical . I never really felt that I was being spotted unfairly , or that the game had an unfair advantage . There were very few glitch behaviors in the game . I really enjoyed the double-takedown and was pleasantly surprised to see excellent scripted hand to hand combat when I pulled a double-takedown in situations where I wasn't even sure if the enemies were close enough that it would work . Hacking minigame : The hacking system was interesting and a little challenging at first to grasp , but it was one of the more fun hacking minigames that I've played . I'd say better than Mass Effect 2 ' s Hacking and Bypass games , and similar in feel to Bioshock's goo-flow game , but more cerebral . Music : I LOVED the music in this game . I got the special edition with the soundtrack mp3s and I listen to them on my mp3 player . Open World : I honestly expected more from a Deus Ex game this many years after the original . I expected to be able to move in and out of missions with more fluidity , rather than being locked into each mission . I expected more pathways through areas , and most of all bigger environments . And again , more consequences for different choices . Inventory : Still annoying ! Being able to have the game automatically rearrange your inventory keeps you from having to play the irritating inventory-Tetris that you had to endure in the first game , but still , encumberment is annoying . It would be better to allow players to pick a weapon in each class : explosive , pistol , stealth , rifle , heavy , etc . Similar to . . . don't hate me . . . Mass Effect . Deus Ex-worthy ? : Absolutely . Although I still felt that the original was superior in its overall feel . There was a certain creepy darkness in the original , and the hidden bits of text seemed to uncover bits of conspiracy . Being attacked by tiny dinosaur things and gray aliens , while cheesy at times , gave the game the sense that there was a LOT more going on behind the scenes than just a well organized commando group funded by a shadow agency . I also liked that I could break out of the developers ' intended pathways and do things like swim half way across the map and snipe from a mile away . I never really felt like I could really go rogue in this one as much as I did in the original . Overall I rated the game very high and found it enjoyable enough for a few replays , but with a few tweaks it could have been so much more . Again , every game from here forward will have to deal with Mass Effect comparisons . I would have loved more character customization , more exotic environments , more exotic weapons , and greater narrative consequences for different gameplay styles and dialog choices .
    • 028   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) This is a great game , and I'd say it's a shame that it doesn't seem to be doing that well ; even with it's discounted price it doesn't seem to even be in the top 10 sellers at the moment on Amazon . The game has its flaws , but none of them detract from the enjoyable experience that this game provides . Graphics : The game looks nice , but I wouldn't say this game is making any sort of huge advancements when it comes to graphics . Environments are well-done , but the character models themselves are somewhat lacking . The lip-syncing and facial expressions are pretty bad I'd say . In one particular case , a woman was mourning her husband's death , with what looked to be a smile on her face all while her lips didn't match her words at all . It's not a big deal to me personally , but the game's characters could have been terrific looking if it had LA Noire's facial technology . Audio : The music is great and fits the game very well . The voice acting can be kind of shoddy at times , you'll see what I mean when you hear your boss David Sarif constantly whine at you . Gameplay : I haven't had such a satisfying single-player experience in a while . Sneaking around or blasting your way through enemies are both very fun although neither element of gameplay would be considered masterfully done . The augments do add a lot of variety to your style of gameplay , although many of them can be pretty useless . It's fun to roleplay Adam ( the main character ) , in my first playthrough of the game , I'm making Adam a symphathetic , stealthy guy who only kills people that deserve to die so I upgrade my augments to make it easier to sneak around unnoticed . On my next playthrough I plan to be a cold , ruthless killing machine . The game has potential for multiple playthroughs if you approach each one a different way so I can picture getting plenty of hours in this game given that the game can take 30 + hours to beat if you do all the sidequests ( which you should ) . Overall , the game has a few cosmetic flaws but none of them detract from the enjoyable experience that is Deus Ex : Human Revolution .
    • 029   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) This is a great game , and I'd say it's a shame that it doesn't seem to be doing that well ; even with it's discounted price it doesn't seem to even be in the top 10 sellers at the moment on Amazon . The game has its flaws , but none of them detract from the enjoyable experience that this game provides . Graphics : The game looks nice , but I wouldn't say this game is making any sort of huge advancements when it comes to graphics . Environments are well-done , but the character models themselves are somewhat lacking . The lip-syncing and facial expressions are pretty bad I'd say . In one particular case , a woman was mourning her husband's death , with what looked to be a smile on her face all while her lips didn't match her words at all . It's not a big deal to me personally , but the game's characters could have been terrific looking if it had LA Noire's facial technology . Audio : The music is great and fits the game very well . The voice acting can be kind of shoddy at times , you'll see what I mean when you hear your boss David Sarif constantly whine at you . Gameplay : I haven't had such a satisfying single-player experience in a while . Sneaking around or blasting your way through enemies are both very fun although neither element of gameplay would be considered masterfully done . The augments do add a lot of variety to your style of gameplay , although many of them can be pretty useless . It's fun to roleplay Adam ( the main character ) , in my first playthrough of the game , I'm making Adam a symphathetic , stealthy guy who only kills people that deserve to die so I upgrade my augments to make it easier to sneak around unnoticed . On my next playthrough I plan to be a cold , ruthless killing machine . The game has potential for multiple playthroughs if you approach each one a different way so I can picture getting plenty of hours in this game given that the game can take 30 + hours to beat if you do all the sidequests ( which you should ) . Overall , the game has a few cosmetic flaws but none of them detract from the enjoyable experience that is Deus Ex : Human Revolution .
    • 030   This is a great game , and I'd say it's a shame that it doesn't seem to be doing that well ; even with it's discounted price it doesn't seem to even be in the top 10 sellers at the moment on Amazon . The game has its flaws , but none of them detract from the enjoyable experience that this game provides . Graphics : The game looks nice , but I wouldn't say this game is making any sort of huge advancements when it comes to graphics . Environments are well-done , but the character models themselves are somewhat lacking . The lip-syncing and facial expressions are pretty bad I'd say . In one particular case , a woman was mourning her husband's death , with what looked to be a smile on her face all while her lips didn't match her words at all . It's not a big deal to me personally , but the game's characters could have been terrific looking if it had LA Noire's facial technology . Audio : The music is great and fits the game very well . The voice acting can be kind of shoddy at times , you'll see what I mean when you hear your boss David Sarif constantly whine at you . Gameplay : I haven't had such a satisfying single-player experience in a while . Sneaking around or blasting your way through enemies are both very fun although neither element of gameplay would be considered masterfully done . The augments do add a lot of variety to your style of gameplay , although many of them can be pretty useless . It's fun to roleplay Adam ( the main character ) , in my first playthrough of the game , I'm making Adam a symphathetic , stealthy guy who only kills people that deserve to die so I upgrade my augments to make it easier to sneak around unnoticed . On my next playthrough I plan to be a cold , ruthless killing machine . The game has potential for multiple playthroughs if you approach each one a different way so I can picture getting plenty of hours in this game given that the game can take 30 + hours to beat if you do all the sidequests ( which you should ) . Overall , the game has a few cosmetic flaws but none of them detract from the enjoyable experience that is Deus Ex : Human Revolution .
    • 250   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) If you like a good story with your action , this game is for you . If you've enjoyed the Mass Effect series , this game is for you . In this game , you are an augmented ( nearly cyborg ) human who is the head of security for a large biotech company which is mired in public controversy . Competing interests hoped to take you out but you survived and now it's time to put all the pieces together and dish out some sweet payback . The environment in this game , as other reviewers have noted , feels a lot like Blade Runner . It's so rich and well done , with painstaking details everywhere in this game . You feel immersed , like you are wandering a cyberpunk city filled with normal citizens , junkies , hoodlums and cops - - instead of merely playing a level . The city has its own sense of life , too . The voice acting is superb , the different responses you can give when interacting with people lets you shape your own attitude and style . The conversations are written well enough that they seem like real conversations , so yo're immersed a bit more . Combat is fun and fast-paced . While half the game is story and adventure , they didn't skimp out on the actual fighting , which is great . Your inventory space is limited so there won't be carrying 5 rocket launchers with 1000 rounds of rocket ammo around . At times you need to manage your inventory well , both what you can carry and how many rounds you have in your gun . If you go buck wild and fire at everything and run out of ammo , you'll have to stealth your way around some fights or go back and find ammunition . The enemies talk to each other and try to flank you . Sometimes the first door into the fight isn't the best one and you have to weigh the risks with the options you have . It isn't mindless entertainment , although it can be at times ! Another thing I really enjoyed about this game were the side missions . They don't make you run all over the map doing remedial chores ; most quests can be done in a few minutes and are usually local OR are add-ins for missions you're already going to be doing anyway . You can upgrade your character , as you may have guessed . You can start customizing however you wish right off the bat , so I specialized in hacking so I could access all the doors , safes , computers , etc . Physical access was going to be one thing my character never had a problem with . I chose to do the combat related stuff later as the enemies got harder . From giving yourself more inventory space to more pop with some of your attacks , there are a number of ways you can take your character and those choices will change how you approach certain situations as you go through the game so you don't have to play the same way twice . This game , with its great story ( and storytelling ! ) , fantastic environment , interesting characters , varied customization of your character and the thrilling combat and stealth pieces have been put together to create a juggernaut of a game .
    • 251   If you like a good story with your action , this game is for you . If you've enjoyed the Mass Effect series , this game is for you . In this game , you are an augmented ( nearly cyborg ) human who is the head of security for a large biotech company which is mired in public controversy . Competing interests hoped to take you out but you survived and now it's time to put all the pieces together and dish out some sweet payback . The environment in this game , as other reviewers have noted , feels a lot like Blade Runner . It's so rich and well done , with painstaking details everywhere in this game . You feel immersed , like you are wandering a cyberpunk city filled with normal citizens , junkies , hoodlums and cops - - instead of merely playing a level . The city has its own sense of life , too . The voice acting is superb , the different responses you can give when interacting with people lets you shape your own attitude and style . The conversations are written well enough that they seem like real conversations , so yo're immersed a bit more . Combat is fun and fast-paced . While half the game is story and adventure , they didn't skimp out on the actual fighting , which is great . Your inventory space is limited so there won't be carrying 5 rocket launchers with 1000 rounds of rocket ammo around . At times you need to manage your inventory well , both what you can carry and how many rounds you have in your gun . If you go buck wild and fire at everything and run out of ammo , you'll have to stealth your way around some fights or go back and find ammunition . The enemies talk to each other and try to flank you . Sometimes the first door into the fight isn't the best one and you have to weigh the risks with the options you have . It isn't mindless entertainment , although it can be at times ! Another thing I really enjoyed about this game were the side missions . They don't make you run all over the map doing remedial chores ; most quests can be done in a few minutes and are usually local OR are add-ins for missions you're already going to be doing anyway . You can upgrade your character , as you may have guessed . You can start customizing however you wish right off the bat , so I specialized in hacking so I could access all the doors , safes , computers , etc . Physical access was going to be one thing my character never had a problem with . I chose to do the combat related stuff later as the enemies got harder . From giving yourself more inventory space to more pop with some of your attacks , there are a number of ways you can take your character and those choices will change how you approach certain situations as you go through the game so you don't have to play the same way twice . This game , with its great story ( and storytelling ! ) , fantastic environment , interesting characters , varied customization of your character and the thrilling combat and stealth pieces have been put together to create a juggernaut of a game .
    • 389   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) The Deus Ex franchise finally reappears and it is time to take on the mantle of Jansen , an ex-cop , now security for Sarif Industries . It all starts one night when you are about to escort a scientist , and love interest to go talk of the discovery that she thinks will revolutionize augmentations in humans . That's when it goes all wrong and the building comes under attack . You have to fight your way through to try to rescue not only that scientist but many others before it is too late . Not to give too much away , but you're just a bit late and get severely injured . Once you recover , though , you come back wanting to know what exactly happened , and this is where the real game starts . Graphically this game definitely screams next generation ( or whatever you want to call the XBOX 360 ) . Sadly its early next gen . There's some wierd kind of overly glossy imaging going on that really grated on my nerves about halfway through the game . There's also the fact that the motions of the characters are jerky and you almost fear that some might be going into a seizure . All the areas that you'll be going through have a faint yellowish tint to them , but I don't think its enough to distract you to the point of not being able to play the game . The music definitely fits the game . It gets you pumped up and also tells you of the mood that the current surroundings is in . If there's trouble , or people are on high alert you get a more intense musical selection . The voice work is outstanding , I did enjoy the script , though there was definitely some stereotyping with certain voices . The controls take a bit to get used to . Trying to focus on aiming your weapon is probably the most difficult part . Aside from the sniper rifle I never really felt comfortable aiming any of the weapons in the game . There was also a slight issue of after you've enhanced your augmentations to run longer or jump higher that the controls really didn't feel like they responded exactly how you would expect them to . So as I stated before you're playing the part of Jensen , and though sometimes he goes through slight voice changes , he's a pretty solid character to play with . You'll have a wide variety of weapons at your disposal , sniper rifle , revolver , shotgun , pistol , rocket launcher , and more . You'll also have to keep an eye out for ammo so that you can use the guns throughout the game . I believe this game is suppose to be more about stealth than combat , at least that's what I hope it is because the aiming and combat just didn't feel right to me . No matter the setting or what types of augementations you have a couple of stray bullets might knock you out for good . Even though sometimes the same amount of bullets in a less armored foe doesn't take them down . There's also the issue of falling , or jumping and missing . If you fall any further than 12 feet , no matter what there's a very good chance that even at full health you will find yourself having to restart from the last checkpoint . Speaking of checkpoints the autosave feature will save at some very strange times and if you didn't manually save soon before you might find yourself loading right into a gun fight over and over again , until be some act of god you find a way to survive the first couple of rounds and fight your way through the area . I will admit I've never played a Deus Ex game before , but with all the hype that people have been giving the series over the years , coupled with the amount of excitement over the fact that the series was coming back , I had to play this game . I found that this was an interesting game , and one I definitely wanted to see through , even with the flaws that sometimes mounted . Would I say that people need to run out and get this game , definitely not , but it is definitely a game to at least put on your must rent list . For me this is yet another game that once through and I'm done , that's why I say rent it . So without delaying much more , I give you my rating of the game , a 6.9 out of 10 .
    • 390   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) The Deus Ex franchise finally reappears and it is time to take on the mantle of Jansen , an ex-cop , now security for Sarif Industries . It all starts one night when you are about to escort a scientist , and love interest to go talk of the discovery that she thinks will revolutionize augmentations in humans . That's when it goes all wrong and the building comes under attack . You have to fight your way through to try to rescue not only that scientist but many others before it is too late . Not to give too much away , but you're just a bit late and get severely injured . Once you recover , though , you come back wanting to know what exactly happened , and this is where the real game starts . Graphically this game definitely screams next generation ( or whatever you want to call the XBOX 360 ) . Sadly its early next gen . There's some wierd kind of overly glossy imaging going on that really grated on my nerves about halfway through the game . There's also the fact that the motions of the characters are jerky and you almost fear that some might be going into a seizure . All the areas that you'll be going through have a faint yellowish tint to them , but I don't think its enough to distract you to the point of not being able to play the game . The music definitely fits the game . It gets you pumped up and also tells you of the mood that the current surroundings is in . If there's trouble , or people are on high alert you get a more intense musical selection . The voice work is outstanding , I did enjoy the script , though there was definitely some stereotyping with certain voices . The controls take a bit to get used to . Trying to focus on aiming your weapon is probably the most difficult part . Aside from the sniper rifle I never really felt comfortable aiming any of the weapons in the game . There was also a slight issue of after you've enhanced your augmentations to run longer or jump higher that the controls really didn't feel like they responded exactly how you would expect them to . So as I stated before you're playing the part of Jensen , and though sometimes he goes through slight voice changes , he's a pretty solid character to play with . You'll have a wide variety of weapons at your disposal , sniper rifle , revolver , shotgun , pistol , rocket launcher , and more . You'll also have to keep an eye out for ammo so that you can use the guns throughout the game . I believe this game is suppose to be more about stealth than combat , at least that's what I hope it is because the aiming and combat just didn't feel right to me . No matter the setting or what types of augementations you have a couple of stray bullets might knock you out for good . Even though sometimes the same amount of bullets in a less armored foe doesn't take them down . There's also the issue of falling , or jumping and missing . If you fall any further than 12 feet , no matter what there's a very good chance that even at full health you will find yourself having to restart from the last checkpoint . Speaking of checkpoints the autosave feature will save at some very strange times and if you didn't manually save soon before you might find yourself loading right into a gun fight over and over again , until be some act of god you find a way to survive the first couple of rounds and fight your way through the area . I will admit I've never played a Deus Ex game before , but with all the hype that people have been giving the series over the years , coupled with the amount of excitement over the fact that the series was coming back , I had to play this game . I found that this was an interesting game , and one I definitely wanted to see through , even with the flaws that sometimes mounted . Would I say that people need to run out and get this game , definitely not , but it is definitely a game to at least put on your must rent list . For me this is yet another game that once through and I'm done , that's why I say rent it . So without delaying much more , I give you my rating of the game , a 6.9 out of 10 .
    • 391   The Deus Ex franchise finally reappears and it is time to take on the mantle of Jansen , an ex-cop , now security for Sarif Industries . It all starts one night when you are about to escort a scientist , and love interest to go talk of the discovery that she thinks will revolutionize augmentations in humans . That's when it goes all wrong and the building comes under attack . You have to fight your way through to try to rescue not only that scientist but many others before it is too late . Not to give too much away , but you're just a bit late and get severely injured . Once you recover , though , you come back wanting to know what exactly happened , and this is where the real game starts . Graphically this game definitely screams next generation ( or whatever you want to call the XBOX 360 ) . Sadly its early next gen . There's some wierd kind of overly glossy imaging going on that really grated on my nerves about halfway through the game . There's also the fact that the motions of the characters are jerky and you almost fear that some might be going into a seizure . All the areas that you'll be going through have a faint yellowish tint to them , but I don't think its enough to distract you to the point of not being able to play the game . The music definitely fits the game . It gets you pumped up and also tells you of the mood that the current surroundings is in . If there's trouble , or people are on high alert you get a more intense musical selection . The voice work is outstanding , I did enjoy the script , though there was definitely some stereotyping with certain voices . The controls take a bit to get used to . Trying to focus on aiming your weapon is probably the most difficult part . Aside from the sniper rifle I never really felt comfortable aiming any of the weapons in the game . There was also a slight issue of after you've enhanced your augmentations to run longer or jump higher that the controls really didn't feel like they responded exactly how you would expect them to . So as I stated before you're playing the part of Jensen , and though sometimes he goes through slight voice changes , he's a pretty solid character to play with . You'll have a wide variety of weapons at your disposal , sniper rifle , revolver , shotgun , pistol , rocket launcher , and more . You'll also have to keep an eye out for ammo so that you can use the guns throughout the game . I believe this game is suppose to be more about stealth than combat , at least that's what I hope it is because the aiming and combat just didn't feel right to me . No matter the setting or what types of augementations you have a couple of stray bullets might knock you out for good . Even though sometimes the same amount of bullets in a less armored foe doesn't take them down . There's also the issue of falling , or jumping and missing . If you fall any further than 12 feet , no matter what there's a very good chance that even at full health you will find yourself having to restart from the last checkpoint . Speaking of checkpoints the autosave feature will save at some very strange times and if you didn't manually save soon before you might find yourself loading right into a gun fight over and over again , until be some act of god you find a way to survive the first couple of rounds and fight your way through the area . I will admit I've never played a Deus Ex game before , but with all the hype that people have been giving the series over the years , coupled with the amount of excitement over the fact that the series was coming back , I had to play this game . I found that this was an interesting game , and one I definitely wanted to see through , even with the flaws that sometimes mounted . Would I say that people need to run out and get this game , definitely not , but it is definitely a game to at least put on your must rent list . For me this is yet another game that once through and I'm done , that's why I say rent it . So without delaying much more , I give you my rating of the game , a 6.9 out of 10 .
    • 417   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) Let me just start by saying that I loved this game , and that I played it through at least three times and got every achievement , including the ones that required extreme stealth . Difficulty / Bosses : I started it off on the toughest difficulty level and it provided a few challenges , mostly during the boss battles , which as others have noted , rely on primitive and stale tactics like kiting the bosses around obstacles and pummeling them with firepower while avoiding their cheap shot attacks . One of my pet peeves about video games that appear to provide choices is that they often don't back up the choices with narrative altering consequences . Also , for a game that allows you to choose either stealth or gun-crazy tactics , it didn't seem to provide many opportunities to totally unleash with firepower . For overall difficulty , this game was easier than Mass Effect 2 for me , by quite a bit . I consider myself fairly well challenged by most games . I often go online and read annoying reviews by snotty gamers that complain about how easy everything is . That's definitely not me . Halo on Legendary was HARD for me . Same with Mass Effect on Insanity , with several of the key battles taking * many * attempts . With the exception of the first and third bosses , which required brain dead run-and-gun . . . and some luck . . . this game was pretty easy . I replayed things a lot , but mostly because I wanted to challenge myself to find more elegant solutions through areas . I never really got stuck , per se . Save system : The checkpoint system worked fairly well in this game . I had very few moments where I had to replay a long difficult section because of a lack of checkpoints . Hopefully you'll forgive me for comparing this game to the Mass Effect franchise , but at this point you can't release an action game with RPG elements and not expect comparisons . One place where Deus Ex missed an opportunity was by not allowing players to have multiple careers on a single XBox profile . I wanted to have one playthrough where I was stealth , and another where I was a weapons guy , and have each with their own set of saved games . Also , you don't get the opportunity to play on after the end of the game , so if you download new DLC content I assume you would need to restart the game . I haven't verified this though . Environments : I was a bit put off by the lack of environments in Deus Ex . Basically , you fight your way through apartments and cubicles for most of the game . They even fly you to exotic locations , where you fight through offices , warehouses and cubicles . It just seemed like they missed an opportunity to really impress me with dazzling environments . I mean c'mon ! How did they manage to make the end level location such a boring place ? Multiplayer : I don't miss the lack of multiplayer at all . In fact , I'm delighted they didn't waste time on multiplayer . I feel that too often game companies rely on a half-hearted multiplayer implementation to make up for the lack of real value in the campaign . And being insulted by racist homophobic 12 - year olds will never be compelling gameplay for me . Weapons and combat : The weapons were fairly ordinary , and I never really felt the effectiveness of any of the mods . Most of the time my weapons were holstered anyway . The game really begs to be played in stealth . I enjoyed the combat overall . The takedowns and stealth systems seemed to be fair and logical . I never really felt that I was being spotted unfairly , or that the game had an unfair advantage . There were very few glitch behaviors in the game . I really enjoyed the double-takedown and was pleasantly surprised to see excellent scripted hand to hand combat when I pulled a double-takedown in situations where I wasn't even sure if the enemies were close enough that it would work . Hacking minigame : The hacking system was interesting and a little challenging at first to grasp , but it was one of the more fun hacking minigames that I've played . I'd say better than Mass Effect 2 ' s Hacking and Bypass games , and similar in feel to Bioshock's goo-flow game , but more cerebral . Music : I LOVED the music in this game . I got the special edition with the soundtrack mp3s and I listen to them on my mp3 player . Open World : I honestly expected more from a Deus Ex game this many years after the original . I expected to be able to move in and out of missions with more fluidity , rather than being locked into each mission . I expected more pathways through areas , and most of all bigger environments . And again , more consequences for different choices . Inventory : Still annoying ! Being able to have the game automatically rearrange your inventory keeps you from having to play the irritating inventory-Tetris that you had to endure in the first game , but still , encumberment is annoying . It would be better to allow players to pick a weapon in each class : explosive , pistol , stealth , rifle , heavy , etc . Similar to . . . don't hate me . . . Mass Effect . Deus Ex-worthy ? : Absolutely . Although I still felt that the original was superior in its overall feel . There was a certain creepy darkness in the original , and the hidden bits of text seemed to uncover bits of conspiracy . Being attacked by tiny dinosaur things and gray aliens , while cheesy at times , gave the game the sense that there was a LOT more going on behind the scenes than just a well organized commando group funded by a shadow agency . I also liked that I could break out of the developers ' intended pathways and do things like swim half way across the map and snipe from a mile away . I never really felt like I could really go rogue in this one as much as I did in the original . Overall I rated the game very high and found it enjoyable enough for a few replays , but with a few tweaks it could have been so much more . Again , every game from here forward will have to deal with Mass Effect comparisons . I would have loved more character customization , more exotic environments , more exotic weapons , and greater narrative consequences for different gameplay styles and dialog choices .

  • Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) My tastes in gaming run along the lines of Metal Gear Solid , Assassin's Creed , and Devil May cry . And I like games that offer flexibility in the way you play them , as well as a decent plot and likeable characters . To which Deus Ex : Human Revolution exceeds , and possibly sets the standard in those aspects . The visuals leave a bit to be desired , but the color scheme and cyberpunk look and feel make up for it well . The game is literally a more modern rendition of the cybepunk story , one rife with the consequences technology produces on society and our lives , from fashion to medicine . Honestly , if you find this game too difficult , it's because you aren't creative enough to find another way to complete what you need to do . And this game literally has something for everyone , sneaking , first person shooter , hacking , and wordplay all add up to an experience no other game this generation has produced . Get it , play it , then play it again . You wont be disappointed , unless you simply can't comprehend what this truly great game has to offer you .
    • 019   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) My tastes in gaming run along the lines of Metal Gear Solid , Assassin's Creed , and Devil May cry . And I like games that offer flexibility in the way you play them , as well as a decent plot and likeable characters . To which Deus Ex : Human Revolution exceeds , and possibly sets the standard in those aspects . The visuals leave a bit to be desired , but the color scheme and cyberpunk look and feel make up for it well . The game is literally a more modern rendition of the cybepunk story , one rife with the consequences technology produces on society and our lives , from fashion to medicine . Honestly , if you find this game too difficult , it's because you aren't creative enough to find another way to complete what you need to do . And this game literally has something for everyone , sneaking , first person shooter , hacking , and wordplay all add up to an experience no other game this generation has produced . Get it , play it , then play it again . You wont be disappointed , unless you simply can't comprehend what this truly great game has to offer you .
    • 104   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) Just a quick review . I had a blast playing this game , everything about it is amazing . The atmosphere , music , rpg / action components . Everything is grand . The story draws you in and you want to find out what's going on ; it also deals with real life issues and threats for those who aren't already brainwashed . The RPG parts of the game are well done , and I enjoyed upgrading my weapons and augmentations . Also choosing how to complete a mission was a blast . Combat is also well done . All in all it was fun , although the ending wasn't as great as I'd hoped ; the boss fights were too combat reliant . . . But it's still worth buying this game !
    • 164   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) Great game at a great price ! ! No one can beat the prices in amazon , specially because there is no tax in here This is my favorite store
    • 190   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) This game has high production value but I had trouble fully enjoying it due to a few issues . The maps are very large and requires a lot of traversing , some times multiple times , to get to your objectives . Also , enemy AI is difficult to predict as sometimes they detect you even when you are out of line of sight . Lack of ammo is also another issue especially in the beginning of the game when you have few powers to choose from . All in all I liked this game but these issues along with problematic boss fights took away from my enjoyment .
    • 272   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) This game is great . It's like Vampire The Masquerade : Bloodlines took what it wanted from Metal Gear Solid to make it even more awesome . I admit , the game ( from a pure graphics standpoint ) isn't the best looking and you have one static character whose appearance never changes , but they needed something to work on for the inevitable sequel . The environments are detailed , the story is engaging , the stealth and gunplay are fun , the game rewards exploration , and you can punch just about anyone . Who could want anything more ?
    • 330   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) Excellent game overall , it got me hooked pretty good . Great story ( especially if you've played the other games in the series but it is not necessary ) . There is only one slight spot where things get a bit slow but the rest of the game is thrilling .
    • 331   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) Excellent game overall , it got me hooked pretty good . Great story ( especially if you've played the other games in the series but it is not necessary ) . There is only one slight spot where things get a bit slow but the rest of the game is thrilling .
    • 425   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) I think the story was decent . I didn't really get into the character like Mass Effect and I thought the RPG elements where kinda weak . His voice was really bad , and the questlines were confusing . When will a game company make all of the side quests support the main questline so you feel like your making constant progress , unstead of doing some random BS . . .
    • 426   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) I think the story was decent . I didn't really get into the character like Mass Effect and I thought the RPG elements where kinda weak . His voice was really bad , and the questlines were confusing . When will a game company make all of the side quests support the main questline so you feel like your making constant progress , unstead of doing some random BS . . .
    • 438   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) Yes , the boss battles completely don't fit in with the rest of the game . Yes , they are difficult . But , the game is definitely worth playing . I love the atmosphere , the music , and the varied options you have for completing missions . The aug upgrades are crucial and really make you think about how to apply them . I did run into a glitch on a section where a gang member fell into the ceiling , and was unable to finish that quest , but I'm still thoroughly enjoying the game .
    • 439   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) Yes , the boss battles completely don't fit in with the rest of the game . Yes , they are difficult . But , the game is definitely worth playing . I love the atmosphere , the music , and the varied options you have for completing missions . The aug upgrades are crucial and really make you think about how to apply them . I did run into a glitch on a section where a gang member fell into the ceiling , and was unable to finish that quest , but I'm still thoroughly enjoying the game .
    • 460   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) This game is good as a stand-alone , but as part of the Dues Ex series it bitterly disappoints . There are no black-market mods , no real NPC interaction , and very few real choices . What you're left with is a single-play game that fails to hide a very linear storyline . The best thing I can say is that the soundtrack is very cool and appropriate , very much of a Blade Runner vibe . Rent this one , or buy at a 50% discount .
    • 461   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) This game is good as a stand-alone , but as part of the Dues Ex series it bitterly disappoints . There are no black-market mods , no real NPC interaction , and very few real choices . What you're left with is a single-play game that fails to hide a very linear storyline . The best thing I can say is that the soundtrack is very cool and appropriate , very much of a Blade Runner vibe . Rent this one , or buy at a 50% discount .
    • 492   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) In this review i will tell you some cons and pros for the Deus Ex : Human Revolution gameplay . Cons Frame rate in the game has a tendency to slow down at times when loading or saving in certain areas . It's not serious , but definitely noticeable . There is a lack of melee attacks other than the stealth and special kill attacks . What I mean to say is that there are no disarming or regular melee punches . You will need energy to do melee attacks . Pros Graphics are great some of the best in a FPS Game , the level designs show a very futuristic dark Detroit motor city . The cover system works very well and a lot better than most first person shooters . Augmentations make this possible as you customize your character to your liking to complete missions the way you want to . The storyline is great . Final thoughts In conclusion , Deus Ex : Human Revolution is an excellent game . If you're into Sci-Fi action dramas with a good storyline then this is the game for you . This is a great take on a futuristic spy action game .
    • 508   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) I'm a little disappointed in this game . I was a fan of the first Deus Ex in a big big way . This game seems to have come from pretty much the same people , from pretty much the same time . The graphics and character models are fairly poor and look almost turn of the century bad . Huge letdown in terms of that . The gameplay and movement are a little wonky and floaty . The story is okay , but to be honest , I probably won't finish it . It's overly complicated and there are just too many other games out there that take their graphics more seriously . Big letdown for me . In a game like this , I want to be wowed , but I'm not going to get that here .
    • 509   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) I'm a little disappointed in this game . I was a fan of the first Deus Ex in a big big way . This game seems to have come from pretty much the same people , from pretty much the same time . The graphics and character models are fairly poor and look almost turn of the century bad . Huge letdown in terms of that . The gameplay and movement are a little wonky and floaty . The story is okay , but to be honest , I probably won't finish it . It's overly complicated and there are just too many other games out there that take their graphics more seriously . Big letdown for me . In a game like this , I want to be wowed , but I'm not going to get that here .
    • 523   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) This so far has been a pretty good game , although i personally dont think it is as good as Deus Ex Invisible war was . But this is still a fun game and will give you plenty of things to do .
    • 528   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) After playing the game for a few days , it got better . Later in the game you get plenty of praxis points . This is a stealth game , so go for the hacking levels and stealth skills and things that help you move around , like jumping , and strength upgrade . Ammo is in short hence it being a stealth game .

  • Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) One of the things that I love about DEUS EX : HUMAN REVOLUTION is that it's not satisfied with giving you a simple go here and get this mission . It sets you up with what you have to do , but then it wishes you good luck and leaves you to your options . Do you want to go in with guns blazing ? Sneak in from the rooftop and catch everyone by surprise ? How about the sewers ? There might be a secret entrance down there . Walking in through the front door's another option , but the reception might not be so welcoming . Talking your way inside might help matters , as well . These are just some of the decisions that you'll be faced with during one mission out of many . And there are many . And each decision is not some throwaway thing ; they'll have consequences , some good and some unfortunate . In a sense , this game's about digging your own grave , and whether or not you lie in it or chuck someone else down there in your stead . The game follows Adam Jensen , the chief of security for a multi-billion dollar corporation that specializes in making artificial limbs and enhancements ( called augments ) for the world at large . After an attack by cyborg terrorists , Jensen is left for dead , but his employers decide to make him the near-future equivalent of the Six Million Dollar Man . It's back to work as usual , though over the course of the story , details concerning a conspiracy arise , leading Jensen to try his hand all sorts of things ( player's choice ) including corporate espionage to find the truth . His quest will send him running across two major quest hubs , Detroit and Shanghai ( and several minor hubs , but they'd probably spoil things ) , and both are very well realized . They're huge , detailed , and allow for a more-than-decent amount of exploration . They're also completely gorgeous and immersive . Without having played the original DEUS EX , the only game I can really compare DE : HR to is Obsidian's ALPHA PROTOCOL , with its emphasis on choice and a very dynamic storyline . Unlike the MASS EFFECT series , the entire story will play out very differently depending on your choices , some of them as inconsequential as just talking to someone . I was surprised by how many things came back around to bite me , and all but forced me to treat every decision seriously . Because of this , entire sidequests opened and closed , and there were many parts of the game that I never even saw ( not for lack of trying ) . DE : HR absolutely demands to be played more than once . And this is something that it can hold over ALPHA PROTOCOL ( though I do love that game ) , it's very fun to play . Combat is as dynamic as you want it to be . Lethal , non-lethal , melee , stealth , and you can even hack turrets and robots to do the fighting for you . There are very few times when your preferred method of combat ( or pacifism ) will not be accommodated . It would be difficult , but I'd wager that there's a way to get through the game ( excluding the boss fights ) without even firing your weapon . ( Probably wrong on that , but still , I'd still take that bet . ) However , I do have one major criticism : the boss fights . Yes , there are actual boss fights in this game , which was completely shocking . And it's not like the FALLOUT series , where you can usually talk your way out of them or use your skills to get around them somehow . Nope , you'll be tossing aside whatever role-playing strategies you've been adhering to so you can gun down some bosses . I wouldn't be so opposed to them if they actually had some character ( even the receptionist at the police station had more depth than these guys ) , but they're just a band of stereotypical brutes . Which is so odd , because the rest of the game is most definitely not cliche . They just stick out very plainly in comparison to the rest of the game . ( Especially to those who chose to augment into stealth and hacking ! ) I have other criticisms like the handful of NPC animations and iffy lip-synching . It reminds me of ALAN WAKE , a game with so much dialogue and poor lip-synching . Thankfully , they don't get in the way of the overall experience ; after a bit , I didn't even notice them . In between the amazing story and worldbuilding , the combat ( the sneaking , in my case ) , and the stop-and-think decisions , animations were the last thing on my mind . Though , it would be nice if those were fixed in future games . Basically , this is the game that western RPG enthusiasts have been waiting for . MASS EFFECT and FALLOUT fans will definitely find something to like here - since it's sort of a happy medium - with its emphasis on role-playing as much as possible , in as many ways as you can think of . It's not only a great RPG , but it's also a worthy meditation on the future of human advancement . There's just a lot going on here !
    • 127   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) I play ALOT of games . on ALL consoles and on PC . And I have to say this is one of my favorite games this year . It is a perfect mix of shooting , stealth and open world . HIGHLY recommended . I played the PS3 version , but have heard all other versions are also as good .
    • 128   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) I play ALOT of games . on ALL consoles and on PC . And I have to say this is one of my favorite games this year . It is a perfect mix of shooting , stealth and open world . HIGHLY recommended . I played the PS3 version , but have heard all other versions are also as good .
    • 129   I play ALOT of games . on ALL consoles and on PC . And I have to say this is one of my favorite games this year . It is a perfect mix of shooting , stealth and open world . HIGHLY recommended . I played the PS3 version , but have heard all other versions are also as good .
    • 240   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) One of the things that I love about DEUS EX : HUMAN REVOLUTION is that it's not satisfied with giving you a simple go here and get this mission . It sets you up with what you have to do , but then it wishes you good luck and leaves you to your options . Do you want to go in with guns blazing ? Sneak in from the rooftop and catch everyone by surprise ? How about the sewers ? There might be a secret entrance down there . Walking in through the front door's another option , but the reception might not be so welcoming . Talking your way inside might help matters , as well . These are just some of the decisions that you'll be faced with during one mission out of many . And there are many . And each decision is not some throwaway thing ; they'll have consequences , some good and some unfortunate . In a sense , this game's about digging your own grave , and whether or not you lie in it or chuck someone else down there in your stead . The game follows Adam Jensen , the chief of security for a multi-billion dollar corporation that specializes in making artificial limbs and enhancements ( called augments ) for the world at large . After an attack by cyborg terrorists , Jensen is left for dead , but his employers decide to make him the near-future equivalent of the Six Million Dollar Man . It's back to work as usual , though over the course of the story , details concerning a conspiracy arise , leading Jensen to try his hand all sorts of things ( player's choice ) including corporate espionage to find the truth . His quest will send him running across two major quest hubs , Detroit and Shanghai ( and several minor hubs , but they'd probably spoil things ) , and both are very well realized . They're huge , detailed , and allow for a more-than-decent amount of exploration . They're also completely gorgeous and immersive . Without having played the original DEUS EX , the only game I can really compare DE : HR to is Obsidian's ALPHA PROTOCOL , with its emphasis on choice and a very dynamic storyline . Unlike the MASS EFFECT series , the entire story will play out very differently depending on your choices , some of them as inconsequential as just talking to someone . I was surprised by how many things came back around to bite me , and all but forced me to treat every decision seriously . Because of this , entire sidequests opened and closed , and there were many parts of the game that I never even saw ( not for lack of trying ) . DE : HR absolutely demands to be played more than once . And this is something that it can hold over ALPHA PROTOCOL ( though I do love that game ) , it's very fun to play . Combat is as dynamic as you want it to be . Lethal , non-lethal , melee , stealth , and you can even hack turrets and robots to do the fighting for you . There are very few times when your preferred method of combat ( or pacifism ) will not be accommodated . It would be difficult , but I'd wager that there's a way to get through the game ( excluding the boss fights ) without even firing your weapon . ( Probably wrong on that , but still , I'd still take that bet . ) However , I do have one major criticism : the boss fights . Yes , there are actual boss fights in this game , which was completely shocking . And it's not like the FALLOUT series , where you can usually talk your way out of them or use your skills to get around them somehow . Nope , you'll be tossing aside whatever role-playing strategies you've been adhering to so you can gun down some bosses . I wouldn't be so opposed to them if they actually had some character ( even the receptionist at the police station had more depth than these guys ) , but they're just a band of stereotypical brutes . Which is so odd , because the rest of the game is most definitely not cliche . They just stick out very plainly in comparison to the rest of the game . ( Especially to those who chose to augment into stealth and hacking ! ) I have other criticisms like the handful of NPC animations and iffy lip-synching . It reminds me of ALAN WAKE , a game with so much dialogue and poor lip-synching . Thankfully , they don't get in the way of the overall experience ; after a bit , I didn't even notice them . In between the amazing story and worldbuilding , the combat ( the sneaking , in my case ) , and the stop-and-think decisions , animations were the last thing on my mind . Though , it would be nice if those were fixed in future games . Basically , this is the game that western RPG enthusiasts have been waiting for . MASS EFFECT and FALLOUT fans will definitely find something to like here - since it's sort of a happy medium - with its emphasis on role-playing as much as possible , in as many ways as you can think of . It's not only a great RPG , but it's also a worthy meditation on the future of human advancement . There's just a lot going on here !
    • 241   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) One of the things that I love about DEUS EX : HUMAN REVOLUTION is that it's not satisfied with giving you a simple go here and get this mission . It sets you up with what you have to do , but then it wishes you good luck and leaves you to your options . Do you want to go in with guns blazing ? Sneak in from the rooftop and catch everyone by surprise ? How about the sewers ? There might be a secret entrance down there . Walking in through the front door's another option , but the reception might not be so welcoming . Talking your way inside might help matters , as well . These are just some of the decisions that you'll be faced with during one mission out of many . And there are many . And each decision is not some throwaway thing ; they'll have consequences , some good and some unfortunate . In a sense , this game's about digging your own grave , and whether or not you lie in it or chuck someone else down there in your stead . The game follows Adam Jensen , the chief of security for a multi-billion dollar corporation that specializes in making artificial limbs and enhancements ( called augments ) for the world at large . After an attack by cyborg terrorists , Jensen is left for dead , but his employers decide to make him the near-future equivalent of the Six Million Dollar Man . It's back to work as usual , though over the course of the story , details concerning a conspiracy arise , leading Jensen to try his hand all sorts of things ( player's choice ) including corporate espionage to find the truth . His quest will send him running across two major quest hubs , Detroit and Shanghai ( and several minor hubs , but they'd probably spoil things ) , and both are very well realized . They're huge , detailed , and allow for a more-than-decent amount of exploration . They're also completely gorgeous and immersive . Without having played the original DEUS EX , the only game I can really compare DE : HR to is Obsidian's ALPHA PROTOCOL , with its emphasis on choice and a very dynamic storyline . Unlike the MASS EFFECT series , the entire story will play out very differently depending on your choices , some of them as inconsequential as just talking to someone . I was surprised by how many things came back around to bite me , and all but forced me to treat every decision seriously . Because of this , entire sidequests opened and closed , and there were many parts of the game that I never even saw ( not for lack of trying ) . DE : HR absolutely demands to be played more than once . And this is something that it can hold over ALPHA PROTOCOL ( though I do love that game ) , it's very fun to play . Combat is as dynamic as you want it to be . Lethal , non-lethal , melee , stealth , and you can even hack turrets and robots to do the fighting for you . There are very few times when your preferred method of combat ( or pacifism ) will not be accommodated . It would be difficult , but I'd wager that there's a way to get through the game ( excluding the boss fights ) without even firing your weapon . ( Probably wrong on that , but still , I'd still take that bet . ) However , I do have one major criticism : the boss fights . Yes , there are actual boss fights in this game , which was completely shocking . And it's not like the FALLOUT series , where you can usually talk your way out of them or use your skills to get around them somehow . Nope , you'll be tossing aside whatever role-playing strategies you've been adhering to so you can gun down some bosses . I wouldn't be so opposed to them if they actually had some character ( even the receptionist at the police station had more depth than these guys ) , but they're just a band of stereotypical brutes . Which is so odd , because the rest of the game is most definitely not cliche . They just stick out very plainly in comparison to the rest of the game . ( Especially to those who chose to augment into stealth and hacking ! ) I have other criticisms like the handful of NPC animations and iffy lip-synching . It reminds me of ALAN WAKE , a game with so much dialogue and poor lip-synching . Thankfully , they don't get in the way of the overall experience ; after a bit , I didn't even notice them . In between the amazing story and worldbuilding , the combat ( the sneaking , in my case ) , and the stop-and-think decisions , animations were the last thing on my mind . Though , it would be nice if those were fixed in future games . Basically , this is the game that western RPG enthusiasts have been waiting for . MASS EFFECT and FALLOUT fans will definitely find something to like here - since it's sort of a happy medium - with its emphasis on role-playing as much as possible , in as many ways as you can think of . It's not only a great RPG , but it's also a worthy meditation on the future of human advancement . There's just a lot going on here !
    • 513   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) I'm now giving this 4 stars . I went back starting the quest originating the problem : Hunting the Hacker ( I play at the hardest level ) . I did every thing the same except : A . I did not kill all the bad guys ( I try to get them all first at every quest ) , at he hive before completing the dialogue with Tong Si Hung B . finished the discussion with Tong Si Hung using the pinpoint dialog . C . Went to the bartender and completed the bar tab quest buy returning the chip . D . The bartender was mad . I Then killed him and all the bad guys . E . I was able then to complete the entire game . To play this gave safely , I needed three more saves . Always have a backup of the main mission and a backup of its last two quests . I play this game in combat mode I always use the following weapons : Beginning : * Pistol-silenced-heavy duty armenment-laser sights . . * Combat rifle-silenced-laser sight . * Silenced sniper rifle-laser sight . * Shotgun-two shot . * As soon as I can I added the heavy rifle-laser sight . Starting with harvester , until completion T obtained and used : * Combat rifle-silenced-laser sight . * Silenced sniper rifle-laser sight . * Shotgun-two shot . * Heavy rifle-laser sight * Laser Rifle ( forget plasma ) . Have fun Original : Don't buy it * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I have been a Deus Ex fan since it first came out on the pc . Up until the time of my problems it was very enjoyable / fun . I have never had a game that was not resovable or it was an admitted bug by the vendor and a work around or fix was given . This game advances play by completing quests or goals . As each one is completed a new one ( s ) are provided . I am now in the Hunting the Hacker quest and have completed the sub quest bar tab . I no longer get new quests based on the completion of the quest . THE GAME WILL NOT ALLOW PROGRESSION OF THE GAME PLAY . Edios forums have not provides a solution nor does edious seem to be concerned . This game is now in the JUNK FILE - - - - - - - - - Its not playable .
    • 514   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) I'm now giving this 4 stars . I went back starting the quest originating the problem : Hunting the Hacker ( I play at the hardest level ) . I did every thing the same except : A . I did not kill all the bad guys ( I try to get them all first at every quest ) , at he hive before completing the dialogue with Tong Si Hung B . finished the discussion with Tong Si Hung using the pinpoint dialog . C . Went to the bartender and completed the bar tab quest buy returning the chip . D . The bartender was mad . I Then killed him and all the bad guys . E . I was able then to complete the entire game . To play this gave safely , I needed three more saves . Always have a backup of the main mission and a backup of its last two quests . I play this game in combat mode I always use the following weapons : Beginning : * Pistol-silenced-heavy duty armenment-laser sights . . * Combat rifle-silenced-laser sight . * Silenced sniper rifle-laser sight . * Shotgun-two shot . * As soon as I can I added the heavy rifle-laser sight . Starting with harvester , until completion T obtained and used : * Combat rifle-silenced-laser sight . * Silenced sniper rifle-laser sight . * Shotgun-two shot . * Heavy rifle-laser sight * Laser Rifle ( forget plasma ) . Have fun Original : Don't buy it * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I have been a Deus Ex fan since it first came out on the pc . Up until the time of my problems it was very enjoyable / fun . I have never had a game that was not resovable or it was an admitted bug by the vendor and a work around or fix was given . This game advances play by completing quests or goals . As each one is completed a new one ( s ) are provided . I am now in the Hunting the Hacker quest and have completed the sub quest bar tab . I no longer get new quests based on the completion of the quest . THE GAME WILL NOT ALLOW PROGRESSION OF THE GAME PLAY . Edios forums have not provides a solution nor does edious seem to be concerned . This game is now in the JUNK FILE - - - - - - - - - Its not playable .
    • 515   I'm now giving this 4 stars . I went back starting the quest originating the problem : Hunting the Hacker ( I play at the hardest level ) . I did every thing the same except : A . I did not kill all the bad guys ( I try to get them all first at every quest ) , at he hive before completing the dialogue with Tong Si Hung B . finished the discussion with Tong Si Hung using the pinpoint dialog . C . Went to the bartender and completed the bar tab quest buy returning the chip . D . The bartender was mad . I Then killed him and all the bad guys . E . I was able then to complete the entire game . To play this gave safely , I needed three more saves . Always have a backup of the main mission and a backup of its last two quests . I play this game in combat mode I always use the following weapons : Beginning : * Pistol-silenced-heavy duty armenment-laser sights . . * Combat rifle-silenced-laser sight . * Silenced sniper rifle-laser sight . * Shotgun-two shot . * As soon as I can I added the heavy rifle-laser sight . Starting with harvester , until completion T obtained and used : * Combat rifle-silenced-laser sight . * Silenced sniper rifle-laser sight . * Shotgun-two shot . * Heavy rifle-laser sight * Laser Rifle ( forget plasma ) . Have fun Original : Don't buy it * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I have been a Deus Ex fan since it first came out on the pc . Up until the time of my problems it was very enjoyable / fun . I have never had a game that was not resovable or it was an admitted bug by the vendor and a work around or fix was given . This game advances play by completing quests or goals . As each one is completed a new one ( s ) are provided . I am now in the Hunting the Hacker quest and have completed the sub quest bar tab . I no longer get new quests based on the completion of the quest . THE GAME WILL NOT ALLOW PROGRESSION OF THE GAME PLAY . Edios forums have not provides a solution nor does edious seem to be concerned . This game is now in the JUNK FILE - - - - - - - - - Its not playable .

  • Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) this is a very fun game but for a guy who is mostly metal Adam is very fragile . when they advertise that you can either rush in guns blazing or stealth they lied you have to stealth or you die Adam is very fragile and all the enemies are crack shots they never miss so you have 1 maybe 2 seconds to shoot back and unless you shoot them in the head it will take a long time to kill your enemy they aren't as fragile as you are sure Adam gets better as you upgrade him but it takes forever to get any praxis by the time you get him all built up the game will be over seem like . . there was one free praxis in the first mission as a aug and you can buy 2 praxis but after that it takes forever to earn any praxis it's true you get points for pretty much doing anything and there is credits laying around everywhere but it still takes a long time to earn praxis you have to fill up a meter to earn one praxis and you don't get much opportunity to even spend your credits sellers don't carry much of anything and once they are out of stock they are out of stock . . . so with Adam being fragile i am stuck on the first boss wishing i had more emp grenades because that is the only thing that gives me a chance to shoot without getting killed overall the game is fun but very challenging for those who aren't strategical it could get very frustrating i like these kind of games Metal gear solid is a stealth game but he isn't as fragile and splinter cell is a stealth game but you have the shadows that are unlimited that's another thing is your upgrades that take forever to get they are limited you can't use them whenever you want they limit you with the bargain brand batteries that are only good for one use each might sound like a lot of complaints but either way it is a fun game .
    • 026   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) The replay in this game is huge . There are many choices and so many different ways to play that all work wonderfully . This is also the first game I've played where I wasn't punished for upgrading across the board instead of one skill tree . The gameplay is solid , story is decent , if you like rpg's Deus Ex is definitively worth your time .
    • 098   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) This game blew me away I was unaware that square-enix worked on this game but it shows ! Its like 2 of my favorite games were Frankensteined together to make one awesome title . This has a lot of the deeper story element that you expect from final fantasy ( like a bad guy named Barret with a machine gun arm ! ) and metal gear with its awesome stealth and wild villains ! I have not completed the game yet but I will say so far so good I would recommend this to anyone who is remotely a fan of games like final fantasy or metal gear or movies like blade runner it has that Blade Runner Cyber Punk feel to it . Definitely worth a purchase highly recommended .
    • 162   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) this is a very fun game but for a guy who is mostly metal Adam is very fragile . when they advertise that you can either rush in guns blazing or stealth they lied you have to stealth or you die Adam is very fragile and all the enemies are crack shots they never miss so you have 1 maybe 2 seconds to shoot back and unless you shoot them in the head it will take a long time to kill your enemy they aren't as fragile as you are sure Adam gets better as you upgrade him but it takes forever to get any praxis by the time you get him all built up the game will be over seem like . . there was one free praxis in the first mission as a aug and you can buy 2 praxis but after that it takes forever to earn any praxis it's true you get points for pretty much doing anything and there is credits laying around everywhere but it still takes a long time to earn praxis you have to fill up a meter to earn one praxis and you don't get much opportunity to even spend your credits sellers don't carry much of anything and once they are out of stock they are out of stock . . . so with Adam being fragile i am stuck on the first boss wishing i had more emp grenades because that is the only thing that gives me a chance to shoot without getting killed overall the game is fun but very challenging for those who aren't strategical it could get very frustrating i like these kind of games Metal gear solid is a stealth game but he isn't as fragile and splinter cell is a stealth game but you have the shadows that are unlimited that's another thing is your upgrades that take forever to get they are limited you can't use them whenever you want they limit you with the bargain brand batteries that are only good for one use each might sound like a lot of complaints but either way it is a fun game .
    • 171   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) the game is better than 1st and 2nd Deus Ex , but close to them in style , fantastic , im addicted , can't stop playing it .
    • 194   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) One of the best video games ive ever played . Graphixs wise story wise and even greater . Controls are my only con but player just needs to adjust to them . But still doesnt even effect my review to this game .
    • 358   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) This game is immensely enhanced by reading the tie in novel The Icarus Effect as well as the comic book series that came out before hand . It was because of these that the boss fights that everybody complains about were much more meaningful . The book fleshes out those characters so much that by the time you meet them in game you know the evil that they have done and do not mind putting an end to their miserable lives . This would be my recommendation to anyone who has yet to play the game . Read the book first . The game is amazing .
    • 423   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) i bought this on 9 / 12 / 2011 i got it within a week and am very happy with the price as well got it for 35 bucks brand new ! ! anyway this game was very fun and i loved the sci fi setting i recommend it to everyone .

  • Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) Ultimately , I'm a little confused how to review this game . On one hand I thought Eidos achieved exactly what they intentionally set out to do which was create an tactical espionage game where stealth is king over running and gunning , which to that end and the overall tone of the game was a success . However , on the other hand , I dont know if the game was boring or I just got impatient after a while , but after I augmented the protagonist ( Adam Jensen ) to the point of super dee duper human and upgraded my weapons , I just started killing anybody and everybody willing to back talk . I literally just got tired of the same ol ' talking and talking , he said she said banter and I really didnt care if so in so lived or not , etc . I'm not going to spoil anything , but even that choice has significance to the game , which was kind of cool when all was said and done with . Overall , there were some areas , mainly the first and part of the second acts that really hooked me . i spent the time understanding the motivations of the world around me and in some ways , it all fit very nicely into the tone of the game ( something a lot of games have a hard time with ) . Although , as the game progressed , the plot became more complex which was right around the time the game began to lose me , i stopped caring , which in a story like this I feel it amounts to poor execution . So am I going to rate this game badly , no . I dont feel this game is bad by any means . I like others played the first Deus and loved it in its own right , so picking up a franchise that desperately needed a hit was no easy feat and to some ends , I think Eidos pulled this one off remarkably . I think the devs have a good place to start , they definitely have a lot stuff to work on though .
    • 167   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) There was ton's of hype about this game from online reviewers and even a good friend of mine who called it The single player game of the year . So I bought it . I played it . I enjoyed it , but did not feel the same as those who felt it was ground breaking and MUST have . The graphics are great . The story is well done . The voice acting is somewhat wanting . The way the heads bobbled around on many of the key NPCs reminded me of the old marionette Thunderbirds . WTH ! ? I do not regret buying or owning the game , but one play through was about all I was interested in for Deus Ex : Human Revolution . Again . . . . . just one man's opinion
    • 168   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) There was ton's of hype about this game from online reviewers and even a good friend of mine who called it The single player game of the year . So I bought it . I played it . I enjoyed it , but did not feel the same as those who felt it was ground breaking and MUST have . The graphics are great . The story is well done . The voice acting is somewhat wanting . The way the heads bobbled around on many of the key NPCs reminded me of the old marionette Thunderbirds . WTH ! ? I do not regret buying or owning the game , but one play through was about all I was interested in for Deus Ex : Human Revolution . Again . . . . . just one man's opinion
    • 225   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) I was super excited to play this game when it first came out . As soon as the opening cut-scenes were over , I had a bad feeling that the controls for the gameplay weren't going to get any better . The graphics could have been a lot better , just looks too gritty . It's hard to move around , and as for the point and shoot , horrible . Would not recommend
    • 252   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) I found this game to be very enjoyable once I learned the mechanics of the game . Some may find the stealth mode to be a bit boring but you are free to shoot everything that moves if you prefer . I do like that there are a few situations that seemed like they were cut , dry and impossible to prevent but was pleasantly surprised to find that you could actually save some people that seemed beyond saving , but if they died it would not stop your forward progression . adds a nice bit of difficulty to the game without becoming so annoying as to be an action stopper . most games treat these situations as either you cant save the person in question , or you have to save them . here you have the choice . I like that . I like the overall shadow-run feel to the game as well . been a big fan of the genre and dislike the poor showing of video games representing this group . there are 4 possible endings , and i wish there was some post game to follow each ending as it would be nice to actually play in the world you create through each ending . Im sure there will be a follow up but i doubt that it will comprise all 4 possibilities . maybe a nice option for DC ?
    • 253   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) I found this game to be very enjoyable once I learned the mechanics of the game . Some may find the stealth mode to be a bit boring but you are free to shoot everything that moves if you prefer . I do like that there are a few situations that seemed like they were cut , dry and impossible to prevent but was pleasantly surprised to find that you could actually save some people that seemed beyond saving , but if they died it would not stop your forward progression . adds a nice bit of difficulty to the game without becoming so annoying as to be an action stopper . most games treat these situations as either you cant save the person in question , or you have to save them . here you have the choice . I like that . I like the overall shadow-run feel to the game as well . been a big fan of the genre and dislike the poor showing of video games representing this group . there are 4 possible endings , and i wish there was some post game to follow each ending as it would be nice to actually play in the world you create through each ending . Im sure there will be a follow up but i doubt that it will comprise all 4 possibilities . maybe a nice option for DC ?
    • 267   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) I know that there are a ton of games coming out in the next few months , and like most people , i was unsure about buying this game . this isn't your typical shooter like resistance or homefront , in fact i dont think ive ever played anything like this before . as soon as i fired this game up , i was blown away by the astonishing story , characters , by the futuristic city of Detroit , the dialog and especially by the music . everything about this game is great ! the quests are varied , the cover system , hacking and dialog wheel all work really well . the augmentations are a blast to experiment with . this is the most satisfying single player FPS since Bioshock . this game only seems to lack in the graphics department , but then again its being played on 6 year old hardware . despite the aging hardware this game still performs smoothly . some people may not like the fact that you have to use your surroundings and constantly sneak around and use cover , but you need to since taking the gung ho approach will only get you killed . some dont like how there isnt a multiplayer mode and how the game takes a while to load , but i think its time for a break from all these fast paced online shooters . ive never played a Deus Ex game before and i was skeptical , but im glad i took the plunge and bought this ! everyone should as soon as they get the chance !
    • 268   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) I know that there are a ton of games coming out in the next few months , and like most people , i was unsure about buying this game . this isn't your typical shooter like resistance or homefront , in fact i dont think ive ever played anything like this before . as soon as i fired this game up , i was blown away by the astonishing story , characters , by the futuristic city of Detroit , the dialog and especially by the music . everything about this game is great ! the quests are varied , the cover system , hacking and dialog wheel all work really well . the augmentations are a blast to experiment with . this is the most satisfying single player FPS since Bioshock . this game only seems to lack in the graphics department , but then again its being played on 6 year old hardware . despite the aging hardware this game still performs smoothly . some people may not like the fact that you have to use your surroundings and constantly sneak around and use cover , but you need to since taking the gung ho approach will only get you killed . some dont like how there isnt a multiplayer mode and how the game takes a while to load , but i think its time for a break from all these fast paced online shooters . ive never played a Deus Ex game before and i was skeptical , but im glad i took the plunge and bought this ! everyone should as soon as they get the chance !
    • 299   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) I have been waiting for this game since I saw teasers on G4tv and the final product does not disappoint . Its got an engaging storyline and has something for everyone . If you are the type that likes to go in guns blazing , you can do that . If you like to be stealthy in your battles you can do that too . The boss battles can be hard but not frustrating . Also , be careful about the choices you make in the game , they matter a lot !
    • 300   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) I have been waiting for this game since I saw teasers on G4tv and the final product does not disappoint . Its got an engaging storyline and has something for everyone . If you are the type that likes to go in guns blazing , you can do that . If you like to be stealthy in your battles you can do that too . The boss battles can be hard but not frustrating . Also , be careful about the choices you make in the game , they matter a lot !
    • 312   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) As a fan of scifi and rpg games , Dues Ex blends them together in a well thought out and interesting manner . Being able to customize your upgrades you are able to play it in a variety of different ways and accomplish tasks to your liking . This is a must play for anyone that is a fan of either genre !
    • 313   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) As a fan of scifi and rpg games , Dues Ex blends them together in a well thought out and interesting manner . Being able to customize your upgrades you are able to play it in a variety of different ways and accomplish tasks to your liking . This is a must play for anyone that is a fan of either genre !
    • 318   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) This game isn't for everyone . While it contained action from a First person view , it is not your typical shooter . It was well written , well acted , and in some cases actually intellectually stimulating . The game brings up many issues that within the coming decades will become extremely pertinent . Video Games such as Deus Ex help propel the medium forward as a whole , and aid in having games accepted as a universally understood form of art .
    • 319   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) This game isn't for everyone . While it contained action from a First person view , it is not your typical shooter . It was well written , well acted , and in some cases actually intellectually stimulating . The game brings up many issues that within the coming decades will become extremely pertinent . Video Games such as Deus Ex help propel the medium forward as a whole , and aid in having games accepted as a universally understood form of art .
    • 342   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) You can blast your way through this game or do it the silent way . Which ever path you chose there are advantages . Being stealthy helps you unlock more things and awards you with more xp but it takes longer to finish levels and such . Come in guns a blazing and you can walk through the levels in no time but you are awards less xp and usually lose hostages and such . Either way this is one of the best games I've ever played , I highly recommend you pick this up .
    • 360   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) I rented this game from redbox and truly was not ready for what I saw . Needless to say , one day wasn't enough and I ended up keeping the game one more day ( late fee be damned ) . So it's a first person shooter with elements of rpg and tactical stealth games . There's a great mix of style and atmosphere that really defines a uniqueness about this game . As I played through the games world I felt like it was really similar to the Mass Effect games . In those games your central hub or home was the SSV Normandy , and its accompanied crew were your familiar bunch that you grew to care for . In Deus Ex the corporate headquarters and its staff serve a similar role . The game also reminds me of The Darkness , where your journey took you through many streets and alleys as you look for clues and talk to people . It's a shame the game didn't get much attention , but I would highly recommend it to anyone who likes Deus Ex . I remember reading about the first game and didn't have a decent pc at the time , but it's really great to see it back again in this reboot of the franchise . The great graphics and sound work well and the presentation really makes this game worth picking up .
    • 361   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) I rented this game from redbox and truly was not ready for what I saw . Needless to say , one day wasn't enough and I ended up keeping the game one more day ( late fee be damned ) . So it's a first person shooter with elements of rpg and tactical stealth games . There's a great mix of style and atmosphere that really defines a uniqueness about this game . As I played through the games world I felt like it was really similar to the Mass Effect games . In those games your central hub or home was the SSV Normandy , and its accompanied crew were your familiar bunch that you grew to care for . In Deus Ex the corporate headquarters and its staff serve a similar role . The game also reminds me of The Darkness , where your journey took you through many streets and alleys as you look for clues and talk to people . It's a shame the game didn't get much attention , but I would highly recommend it to anyone who likes Deus Ex . I remember reading about the first game and didn't have a decent pc at the time , but it's really great to see it back again in this reboot of the franchise . The great graphics and sound work well and the presentation really makes this game worth picking up .
    • 395   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) Very solid FPS game similar in ways to Crysis , but allowing you to customize special abilities more like an RPG . Game play is very good , but not epic . It felt a little slow at times , and I wasn't a big fan of the ending . . . but a great game nevertheless . You should be very satisfied .
    • 396   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) Very solid FPS game similar in ways to Crysis , but allowing you to customize special abilities more like an RPG . Game play is very good , but not epic . It felt a little slow at times , and I wasn't a big fan of the ending . . . but a great game nevertheless . You should be very satisfied .
    • 401   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) Not to have this be a me too review , but I have to agree with the folks singing the praises of this game . I absolutely love the ability to go through the game using multiple different approaches . I also appreciated that the choices I made did not add or subtract to a good or evil meter arbitrarily designed by the developers . Overall , I think this is an excellent game for folks who liked / appreciated the original .
    • 402   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) Not to have this be a me too review , but I have to agree with the folks singing the praises of this game . I absolutely love the ability to go through the game using multiple different approaches . I also appreciated that the choices I made did not add or subtract to a good or evil meter arbitrarily designed by the developers . Overall , I think this is an excellent game for folks who liked / appreciated the original .
    • 404   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) I loved the original Deus Ex game on the PC and this is about the closest game there is to capturing that same feeling I had playing the original . Guys / gals , this is not an arcade shooter like COD , you have to think about your strategy , whether stealth or combat as ammo and other supplies are limited . I hightly recommend playing this game utilizing stealth , much more rewarding in my opinion . Reminds me of the first Splinter Cell games ( before they sold out to the dumb it down crowd ) . Most things have been covered , so if you are the fence about this game , just get it and don't stress about the cut-scene graphics , they are dated but the gameplay graphics are excellent , besides , who said that good graphics makes a good game ? If you played the original , it's really fun the see the original's conspiracy story begin to build . Buy it ! I really hope Square Enix and Eidos come out with another Deus Ex game .
    • 436   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) This is the first Deus Ex game I've played and it is one of the greatest games I've ever played . The gameplay is great and the story line is epic to say the least . This game has great replayability . If you enjoyed the first metal gear solid and the mass effect games then you have to play this ! There are some negative aspects about this game , but the storyline and gameplay made up for it . Here ismy list of gripes : No magnification for the sniper scope Occasional pathing glitch ( when I shoot through a scope next to something , the bullet will hit the object I'm next to instead of what's in the crosshair ) Story line leaves me craving for more and it's going to drive me crazy until the next game ! !
    • 441   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) I should first say that people are WAY to hard on game reviews ! They really pick apart any flaws to form a two star opinion . This game reminds me of Mass Effect , Splinter cell , and Metal Gear Solid all mixed together . It also has a great storyline ! The reviews I saw almost talked me out of buying it , but luckily had some good ones also to sway me ! Don't let the negative reviews fool you , it really is worth adding to any game collection !
    • 450   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) I thoroughly enjoyed this game . The game accommodates many play styles . Whether you want to go guns blazing , sneak silently , look for shortcuts and break walls , hack your way through , or any combination there of . The only negative for me was that I thought the final cut scenes were a bit to lefty , socialist , greeny for my tastes . But then again , it was made in Canada . : )
    • 471   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) I was a Deus Ex fan . . . ' Was ' . . . It's definitely got a good replay value . But don't go thinking this means it's all fine and dandy , sometimes games are not good enough to be replayed and in my opinion this is one of them . The gameplay is very dry and the weapons are bland . This made me off put the game off on my shelf altogether and just want to leave it there for a week before completing the next mission . It's just that boring . Very boring to play , and I was a Deus Ex fan before this , but this game is just simply not fun at all . No motivation and very little inspiration to keep going .
    • 472   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) I was a Deus Ex fan . . . ' Was ' . . . It's definitely got a good replay value . But don't go thinking this means it's all fine and dandy , sometimes games are not good enough to be replayed and in my opinion this is one of them . The gameplay is very dry and the weapons are bland . This made me off put the game off on my shelf altogether and just want to leave it there for a week before completing the next mission . It's just that boring . Very boring to play , and I was a Deus Ex fan before this , but this game is just simply not fun at all . No motivation and very little inspiration to keep going .
    • 476   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) Ultimately , I'm a little confused how to review this game . On one hand I thought Eidos achieved exactly what they intentionally set out to do which was create an tactical espionage game where stealth is king over running and gunning , which to that end and the overall tone of the game was a success . However , on the other hand , I dont know if the game was boring or I just got impatient after a while , but after I augmented the protagonist ( Adam Jensen ) to the point of super dee duper human and upgraded my weapons , I just started killing anybody and everybody willing to back talk . I literally just got tired of the same ol ' talking and talking , he said she said banter and I really didnt care if so in so lived or not , etc . I'm not going to spoil anything , but even that choice has significance to the game , which was kind of cool when all was said and done with . Overall , there were some areas , mainly the first and part of the second acts that really hooked me . i spent the time understanding the motivations of the world around me and in some ways , it all fit very nicely into the tone of the game ( something a lot of games have a hard time with ) . Although , as the game progressed , the plot became more complex which was right around the time the game began to lose me , i stopped caring , which in a story like this I feel it amounts to poor execution . So am I going to rate this game badly , no . I dont feel this game is bad by any means . I like others played the first Deus and loved it in its own right , so picking up a franchise that desperately needed a hit was no easy feat and to some ends , I think Eidos pulled this one off remarkably . I think the devs have a good place to start , they definitely have a lot stuff to work on though .
    • 477   Ultimately , I'm a little confused how to review this game . On one hand I thought Eidos achieved exactly what they intentionally set out to do which was create an tactical espionage game where stealth is king over running and gunning , which to that end and the overall tone of the game was a success . However , on the other hand , I dont know if the game was boring or I just got impatient after a while , but after I augmented the protagonist ( Adam Jensen ) to the point of super dee duper human and upgraded my weapons , I just started killing anybody and everybody willing to back talk . I literally just got tired of the same ol ' talking and talking , he said she said banter and I really didnt care if so in so lived or not , etc . I'm not going to spoil anything , but even that choice has significance to the game , which was kind of cool when all was said and done with . Overall , there were some areas , mainly the first and part of the second acts that really hooked me . i spent the time understanding the motivations of the world around me and in some ways , it all fit very nicely into the tone of the game ( something a lot of games have a hard time with ) . Although , as the game progressed , the plot became more complex which was right around the time the game began to lose me , i stopped caring , which in a story like this I feel it amounts to poor execution . So am I going to rate this game badly , no . I dont feel this game is bad by any means . I like others played the first Deus and loved it in its own right , so picking up a franchise that desperately needed a hit was no easy feat and to some ends , I think Eidos pulled this one off remarkably . I think the devs have a good place to start , they definitely have a lot stuff to work on though .

  • Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) You like sneaking around for hours at a time and then being forced to run and shoot like an idiot ? That's what you get to do in this game . You like to be tricked by the devs into getting something installed on your character that later makes beating a certain boss IMPOSSIBLE ? Oh good , cause that's in there too . Without the bosses , this game is a 5 - star . With bosses , this game is 3 - star .
    • 335   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) This game has it all if you like shooters and mgs ! What mgs has and even more , conversation options like mass effect and leveling up system to evolve your abilities ! it has everything ! And one final thing everything you do has consequences !
    • 336   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) This game has it all if you like shooters and mgs ! What mgs has and even more , conversation options like mass effect and leveling up system to evolve your abilities ! it has everything ! And one final thing everything you do has consequences !
    • 419   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) You like sneaking around for hours at a time and then being forced to run and shoot like an idiot ? That's what you get to do in this game . You like to be tricked by the devs into getting something installed on your character that later makes beating a certain boss IMPOSSIBLE ? Oh good , cause that's in there too . Without the bosses , this game is a 5 - star . With bosses , this game is 3 - star .
    • 420   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) You like sneaking around for hours at a time and then being forced to run and shoot like an idiot ? That's what you get to do in this game . You like to be tricked by the devs into getting something installed on your character that later makes beating a certain boss IMPOSSIBLE ? Oh good , cause that's in there too . Without the bosses , this game is a 5 - star . With bosses , this game is 3 - star .
    • 421   You like sneaking around for hours at a time and then being forced to run and shoot like an idiot ? That's what you get to do in this game . You like to be tricked by the devs into getting something installed on your character that later makes beating a certain boss IMPOSSIBLE ? Oh good , cause that's in there too . Without the bosses , this game is a 5 - star . With bosses , this game is 3 - star .

  • HR , does the game fall into mediocrity or does DX continue to be a a beautiful melody of various gameplays in an immerse environment ? . . . . A few technical details aside , I would say this game easily marks a new generation in the Deus Ex line and could just be one of the best SP based campaign game released in 2011 . GAMEPLAY And a whole lot of it ! This game is massive and the cyberpunk vision of the future is captured beautifully . DX : HR I feel , tends to be a blend of FPS meets Stealth meets Espionage meets Social . You play as Adam Jensen who is a security officer for an Augmentation company . After an attack leaves him so badly wounded he needs heavy body augmentation the game begins . Who plotted the attack ? Why ? Terrorism ? Self-Sabotage ? The conspiracy runs deep and it is your job to figure out it ! At your disposal is a very immerse and game changing set of mechanics that shapes how you play the game , yet adapts to your play-style . Need to get to the 5th floor and hack a terminal . . no problem go in guns blazing . . . or maybe stealth past the guards taking them out one at a time . . . or maybe break in through a vent system . . . or combine all 3 ! Not only can you approach objectives and quests from various methods , but there often are quite a few options available to you . You don't always need to take that grate on the left . You could hack the janitor's closet and steal the keycard and just walk right in on the objective . Maybe there is a guard wandering who has a keycard also , or someone wrote it in an email message that you found when hacking terminals . The variety is just huge and never gets old ! To top it all off you can upgrade Mr . Jensen to better suit your play-style As you complete objectives , side quests , or basically do anything you gain XP . Shoot a mob you get XP , stealth him instead XP , Avoid combat all together get XP ! Hacking amounts to bonus XP as hacking is more of a mini-game than a mandatory tool in this game , but I found it worth my time to hack . It was fun and provided some interesting bits of information that paid off in the long run . Anyhow , the XP you gain is used to level up Jensen , and as you level you gain the ability to further boost the level of mods you have . What is so beautiful about this the upgrades compliment your play-style . You are not forced to pick upgrades you do not want , however I rarely found that I picked something that felt like a waste . It is a solid system that gives you the freedom to play as you want for the most part . GRAPHICS Deus Ex : Human Revolution is not the flashiest of games . It isn't the latest and greatest game engine that might choke your PS3 / 360 or stress your video card until it explodes . The game still looks very good though . It captures a cyberpunk / blade runner style atmosphere very well and uses a darker color pallet which makes for a slightly darker vision of the future . Character animations can seem a little stiff or awkward at times , but do remember people are walking around with augmentations so the body movements might seem a bit unnatural for a reason . On the PS3 version the Frame-rate dropped from time to time , especially during one or two intense cut-scenes but it wasn't that bad . There was similar frame-rate issues on the 360 but occurring in different areas spots so the drop is probably relating to how the system is handling the engine itself . Graphically , the PS3 vs the 360 have differences but not enough to sway me to one or the other . It really depends on what you are looking at , at the time you are comparing . Sometimes PS3 looked better , sometimes 360 . PS3 lighting was better in some spots , yet the 360 had better coloring in others . In short . . . The Graphics , while not the best , are very good and despite the PS3 and 360 having some frame-rate issues , either system is a perfect option for this game ; each boasting pros and cons over the other . SOUND / STORY The music for this game is awesome ! The style of music chosen fits the environment and setting of the game perfectly , going well with the cyberpunk theme . It helps immerse you into the game which is a big plus . Voice acting however is a sub-par as often the same voice actor played multiple characters and didn't even change their voice . You may even find multiple characters who say the same line of text . I'm not surprised by this though as the original Deus Ex had some of the Worst-yet best ! voice acting of any game I played . . . . . Storyline wise , while I honestly have not completed the game at this point ( the game is LONG ! ) , the storyline is great ! Everything you do has influences on the game , and the storyline is very deep and balanced . It is full of plot twists and surprises that had me hooked . REPLAY / LENGTH While this game lacks multiplayer , you are getting your $ ' s worth here . The game easily has 25 + hrs of gameplay , more like 30 - 40 hrs if you factor in side quests and taking your time to really immerse yourself . Not only does this game boast a huge amount of varied gameplay , but I could easily see myself picking it up and doing it all over again ! The variety in gameplay is just that amazing . You stealthed your way into the building for Mission 6 , replay it and try going Rambo . You might find new items or bits of information , or even slightly influence events of that mission . Deus Ex reminds me a little of Mass Effect in this sense . Every new gameplay can be filled with little bits and pieces you may of missed , or simply did not see in a previous playthrough ; plus there are multiple endings to this game which only tempt you to try alternative paths and methods . CONS Normally I integrate my Con's into each section , but Deus-Ex is the kind of game that you need to see the entire picture . The game can clock it easily + 25hrs and has such a wide variety of elements to it things were bound to go wrong in some spots . This comes in the form of frame-rate problems ( see graphics ) , boss encounters , and AI problems . Frame-rate has been covered but Boss Encounters were a disappointment simply because there is only one real way to fight them . RAMBO style ! If you specialized in hacking that won't help you during the fight . The illusion of choice is removed here and you are forced into a play style you might not enjoy . This isn't a major problem but for someone who didn't specialize in guns , since the game is forgiving , it feels like bosses were rushed in rather than fully thought out . AI problems well , it was to be expected . Sometimes enemies just become stupid and forget you are there or have such obvious pathing it makes you wonder how they were even hired to be guards . Despite their AI problems however they seem to have eagle eye vision when it comes to accuracy with guns ( which makes for a good challenge ! ) OVERALL . . . 93% ( 9.3 / A ) Deus Ex : Human Revolution is a product of its sums . Individually each part of the game , from the shooter , to the stealth to the social aspects ' could have ' been done better . Instead each element was created specifically to balance the other and what you end up with is a game that has multiple play-styles , gameplay which caters to the needs of the player , immerse storyline and environment , and a wide variety of methods to tackle the problem ; so much so alternative play-throughs are a must ! DX : HR has technical issues , but when a single game can easily surpass 25 - 30hrs and contain such variety , a few problems might slip through the cracks or be inevitable . In the end , we have a beautiful game that will keep you glued to your PC , 360 or PS3 .
    • 003   The original Deus Ex ( DX ) hit the market back in 2000 and with its combination of a Cyberpunk atmosphere and fusion of RPG and FPS elements , became a hit title that eventually won game of the year amongst many other awards . The game was ahead of its time in a way , similar to how Blade Runner ( the movie ) was ahead of its time for back in the 1980 ' s . With this new release , DX : HR , does the game fall into mediocrity or does DX continue to be a a beautiful melody of various gameplays in an immerse environment ? . . . . A few technical details aside , I would say this game easily marks a new generation in the Deus Ex line and could just be one of the best SP based campaign game released in 2011 . GAMEPLAY And a whole lot of it ! This game is massive and the cyberpunk vision of the future is captured beautifully . DX : HR I feel , tends to be a blend of FPS meets Stealth meets Espionage meets Social . You play as Adam Jensen who is a security officer for an Augmentation company . After an attack leaves him so badly wounded he needs heavy body augmentation the game begins . Who plotted the attack ? Why ? Terrorism ? Self-Sabotage ? The conspiracy runs deep and it is your job to figure out it ! At your disposal is a very immerse and game changing set of mechanics that shapes how you play the game , yet adapts to your play-style . Need to get to the 5th floor and hack a terminal . . no problem go in guns blazing . . . or maybe stealth past the guards taking them out one at a time . . . or maybe break in through a vent system . . . or combine all 3 ! Not only can you approach objectives and quests from various methods , but there often are quite a few options available to you . You don't always need to take that grate on the left . You could hack the janitor's closet and steal the keycard and just walk right in on the objective . Maybe there is a guard wandering who has a keycard also , or someone wrote it in an email message that you found when hacking terminals . The variety is just huge and never gets old ! To top it all off you can upgrade Mr . Jensen to better suit your play-style As you complete objectives , side quests , or basically do anything you gain XP . Shoot a mob you get XP , stealth him instead XP , Avoid combat all together get XP ! Hacking amounts to bonus XP as hacking is more of a mini-game than a mandatory tool in this game , but I found it worth my time to hack . It was fun and provided some interesting bits of information that paid off in the long run . Anyhow , the XP you gain is used to level up Jensen , and as you level you gain the ability to further boost the level of mods you have . What is so beautiful about this the upgrades compliment your play-style . You are not forced to pick upgrades you do not want , however I rarely found that I picked something that felt like a waste . It is a solid system that gives you the freedom to play as you want for the most part . GRAPHICS Deus Ex : Human Revolution is not the flashiest of games . It isn't the latest and greatest game engine that might choke your PS3 / 360 or stress your video card until it explodes . The game still looks very good though . It captures a cyberpunk / blade runner style atmosphere very well and uses a darker color pallet which makes for a slightly darker vision of the future . Character animations can seem a little stiff or awkward at times , but do remember people are walking around with augmentations so the body movements might seem a bit unnatural for a reason . On the PS3 version the Frame-rate dropped from time to time , especially during one or two intense cut-scenes but it wasn't that bad . There was similar frame-rate issues on the 360 but occurring in different areas spots so the drop is probably relating to how the system is handling the engine itself . Graphically , the PS3 vs the 360 have differences but not enough to sway me to one or the other . It really depends on what you are looking at , at the time you are comparing . Sometimes PS3 looked better , sometimes 360 . PS3 lighting was better in some spots , yet the 360 had better coloring in others . In short . . . The Graphics , while not the best , are very good and despite the PS3 and 360 having some frame-rate issues , either system is a perfect option for this game ; each boasting pros and cons over the other . SOUND / STORY The music for this game is awesome ! The style of music chosen fits the environment and setting of the game perfectly , going well with the cyberpunk theme . It helps immerse you into the game which is a big plus . Voice acting however is a sub-par as often the same voice actor played multiple characters and didn't even change their voice . You may even find multiple characters who say the same line of text . I'm not surprised by this though as the original Deus Ex had some of the Worst-yet best ! voice acting of any game I played . . . . . Storyline wise , while I honestly have not completed the game at this point ( the game is LONG ! ) , the storyline is great ! Everything you do has influences on the game , and the storyline is very deep and balanced . It is full of plot twists and surprises that had me hooked . REPLAY / LENGTH While this game lacks multiplayer , you are getting your $ ' s worth here . The game easily has 25 + hrs of gameplay , more like 30 - 40 hrs if you factor in side quests and taking your time to really immerse yourself . Not only does this game boast a huge amount of varied gameplay , but I could easily see myself picking it up and doing it all over again ! The variety in gameplay is just that amazing . You stealthed your way into the building for Mission 6 , replay it and try going Rambo . You might find new items or bits of information , or even slightly influence events of that mission . Deus Ex reminds me a little of Mass Effect in this sense . Every new gameplay can be filled with little bits and pieces you may of missed , or simply did not see in a previous playthrough ; plus there are multiple endings to this game which only tempt you to try alternative paths and methods . CONS Normally I integrate my Con's into each section , but Deus-Ex is the kind of game that you need to see the entire picture . The game can clock it easily + 25hrs and has such a wide variety of elements to it things were bound to go wrong in some spots . This comes in the form of frame-rate problems ( see graphics ) , boss encounters , and AI problems . Frame-rate has been covered but Boss Encounters were a disappointment simply because there is only one real way to fight them . RAMBO style ! If you specialized in hacking that won't help you during the fight . The illusion of choice is removed here and you are forced into a play style you might not enjoy . This isn't a major problem but for someone who didn't specialize in guns , since the game is forgiving , it feels like bosses were rushed in rather than fully thought out . AI problems well , it was to be expected . Sometimes enemies just become stupid and forget you are there or have such obvious pathing it makes you wonder how they were even hired to be guards . Despite their AI problems however they seem to have eagle eye vision when it comes to accuracy with guns ( which makes for a good challenge ! ) OVERALL . . . 93% ( 9.3 / A ) Deus Ex : Human Revolution is a product of its sums . Individually each part of the game , from the shooter , to the stealth to the social aspects ' could have ' been done better . Instead each element was created specifically to balance the other and what you end up with is a game that has multiple play-styles , gameplay which caters to the needs of the player , immerse storyline and environment , and a wide variety of methods to tackle the problem ; so much so alternative play-throughs are a must ! DX : HR has technical issues , but when a single game can easily surpass 25 - 30hrs and contain such variety , a few problems might slip through the cracks or be inevitable . In the end , we have a beautiful game that will keep you glued to your PC , 360 or PS3 .
    • 005   I have been playing Dues Ex - Human Revolution since yesterday and this may well be the Game of the Year for me . The gameplay feels so good and fresh . I love that you can completely avoid the enemies , sneak about and take-em down with awesome melee attacks or just assault them with weapons blazing . You don't have to play one way or a different way the whole game . You can play however the situation calls for to your taste . There is no penalty or special reward for doing something one way vs . another . It is all just good gameplay to achieve your goal / objective . Every encounter , even the ones where I die and then replay has played very fresh . The AI is really very good ( playing on Hard ) in terms of being both fun and challenging . As an example , these four dudes walking below and I shot one of them , the others started firing at me . I ducked behind cover and then migrated while out of their sight . Two of them continued to burst fire on that position while the 3rd slowly moved to flank it . I had moved away from there and was just watching them . Once they realized I wasn't there anymore , they started fanning out and searching . . . then I took them out silently one at a time . It was great . That is what I mean by the gameplay feels so good . It is rewarding without giving you an achievement / trophy to make you feel good . Mix in all your augmentation possibilities and you get even more options on how you can handle different situations . It almost feels like Rocksteady and original Deus Ex team got together and decided to put the best parts of original Deus Ex and Batman Arkham Asylum together for the gameplay and the best parts of Bioshock and Half-Life for how the story is presented and the rich feel to the characters . I am not saying they achieved on all these levels , but it feels like they reached for those standards . This game doesn't give you choices like Mass Effect or others that overplay the whole good vs . evil action dialog choices . This game gives you choices more along the lines of Heavy Rain with the noted exception that you can get a game-over if you die but other than that in this game , the world goes on and unless you replay you won't necessarily know that things could turn out different if you had played different or had different success or failures . It just plays out naturally and you may think that is how it was supposed to play out which in terms of keeping things immersive , it was : ) I think this feature is very important to immersion in role playing games or really any game . Let the player make choices , but don't do it all through dialog trees where you indicate good or evil action . Actions can just be actions and still have distinct natural consequences ( positive , neutral , or otherwise ) .
    • 006   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) I'm not big on FPS games . In fact , Morrowind , Oblivion and the newer Fallout games are about as close as I normally get to FPS . I couldn't resist this game , however . Being from Detroit kinda influenced that ; I wanted to see how much of my hometown they incorporated . I have to say , some things are familiar ( including bums digging in the trash cans ! ) They really encouraged exploration here , with shops and hidden passageways scattered about . The streets of Detroit are more accurate than I expected , and they also included some nice landmarks . At any rate , I'm pretty much blown away by this game . I really dig the story ! The game play is remarkably fluid , and I really love the graphics and the music . The voice acting , for the most part , is top notch . One thing that really draws me in is that combat isn't exactly forced on you . Sometimes it's easier to simply take out the thugs . Other times , moving a box and exposing a vent shaft will take you around them . When it does come to combat , it seems pretty well done . I'm terrible at FPS type games , but I seem to hold my own here ( I am playing on Tell Me A Story . . . I admit , I'm lame in that sense ! ) Ultimately , this feels like a role playing game with a FPS twist . You're not going to get a lot of sandboxing here like you would in Fallout or Oblivion , as the world you're in feels a bit smaller . Don't get me wrong , there is some exploring to be done but not as much as the other titles mentioned . The level-up system is also nice , and leaves a lot of room for customization . It seems like you really can't go wrong with whatever build you take . It also allows you to focus more on stealth , or combat too , if you so desire . Experience is given by completion of quest , as well as for kills and take-downs . Yes , you have plenty of quests available ! Once you complete the first mission ( after the introductory mission , ) you'll be given several side quests , as well as main quests that push the story forward . Another really nice feature : I've noticed no bugs ! Granted , I try to get from point A to point B asap , and haven't seen everything I could . Over all , I highly recommend this title !
    • 007   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) I'm not big on FPS games . In fact , Morrowind , Oblivion and the newer Fallout games are about as close as I normally get to FPS . I couldn't resist this game , however . Being from Detroit kinda influenced that ; I wanted to see how much of my hometown they incorporated . I have to say , some things are familiar ( including bums digging in the trash cans ! ) They really encouraged exploration here , with shops and hidden passageways scattered about . The streets of Detroit are more accurate than I expected , and they also included some nice landmarks . At any rate , I'm pretty much blown away by this game . I really dig the story ! The game play is remarkably fluid , and I really love the graphics and the music . The voice acting , for the most part , is top notch . One thing that really draws me in is that combat isn't exactly forced on you . Sometimes it's easier to simply take out the thugs . Other times , moving a box and exposing a vent shaft will take you around them . When it does come to combat , it seems pretty well done . I'm terrible at FPS type games , but I seem to hold my own here ( I am playing on Tell Me A Story . . . I admit , I'm lame in that sense ! ) Ultimately , this feels like a role playing game with a FPS twist . You're not going to get a lot of sandboxing here like you would in Fallout or Oblivion , as the world you're in feels a bit smaller . Don't get me wrong , there is some exploring to be done but not as much as the other titles mentioned . The level-up system is also nice , and leaves a lot of room for customization . It seems like you really can't go wrong with whatever build you take . It also allows you to focus more on stealth , or combat too , if you so desire . Experience is given by completion of quest , as well as for kills and take-downs . Yes , you have plenty of quests available ! Once you complete the first mission ( after the introductory mission , ) you'll be given several side quests , as well as main quests that push the story forward . Another really nice feature : I've noticed no bugs ! Granted , I try to get from point A to point B asap , and haven't seen everything I could . Over all , I highly recommend this title !
    • 008   I'm not big on FPS games . In fact , Morrowind , Oblivion and the newer Fallout games are about as close as I normally get to FPS . I couldn't resist this game , however . Being from Detroit kinda influenced that ; I wanted to see how much of my hometown they incorporated . I have to say , some things are familiar ( including bums digging in the trash cans ! ) They really encouraged exploration here , with shops and hidden passageways scattered about . The streets of Detroit are more accurate than I expected , and they also included some nice landmarks . At any rate , I'm pretty much blown away by this game . I really dig the story ! The game play is remarkably fluid , and I really love the graphics and the music . The voice acting , for the most part , is top notch . One thing that really draws me in is that combat isn't exactly forced on you . Sometimes it's easier to simply take out the thugs . Other times , moving a box and exposing a vent shaft will take you around them . When it does come to combat , it seems pretty well done . I'm terrible at FPS type games , but I seem to hold my own here ( I am playing on Tell Me A Story . . . I admit , I'm lame in that sense ! ) Ultimately , this feels like a role playing game with a FPS twist . You're not going to get a lot of sandboxing here like you would in Fallout or Oblivion , as the world you're in feels a bit smaller . Don't get me wrong , there is some exploring to be done but not as much as the other titles mentioned . The level-up system is also nice , and leaves a lot of room for customization . It seems like you really can't go wrong with whatever build you take . It also allows you to focus more on stealth , or combat too , if you so desire . Experience is given by completion of quest , as well as for kills and take-downs . Yes , you have plenty of quests available ! Once you complete the first mission ( after the introductory mission , ) you'll be given several side quests , as well as main quests that push the story forward . Another really nice feature : I've noticed no bugs ! Granted , I try to get from point A to point B asap , and haven't seen everything I could . Over all , I highly recommend this title !
    • 013   So I just recently played Deus Ex : Human Revolution and there are things I liked about the game and things I don't like . I'll rate them accordingly on a scale of 1 - 10 . Story : I'll delve into this part briefly and just give you my opinion without giving any major plot points away . The story is safe in itself and doesn't take risk but I still found myself getting caught up from time to time as far as the whole is human augmentation something I agree with or not ? thing . It has a few twist or turns but nothing that hasn't been done before . 6 / 10 Controls / Gameplay : I finished my play though as stealth-ly as possible taking down a few guys here and there , with my stun gun or gas grenades ( non-lethal ) , so I could clear my way to a door or hackable computer . I felt the controls for the cover system got the job done well . The fluid movement from cover to cover was spot on and made the sneaking dynamic and enjoyable . The gun mechanics were a little stiff at first but nothing I couldn't overcome with a hour of exposure to the game . Like I mentioned I played the whole game creeping around and avoiding enemies because that's what made the game fun for me but I did get bored a few times at which point I would save my game and start gunning down random bad guys and then reload back to my stealth playthrough . 9 / 10 Conversations : The conversations that you have with NPC's in this game are few and far between sadly because the few that I got to interact with turned out to be really interesting but really don't change the outcome of the overall game and usually effect the here and now of whatever mission you're currently working through . 5 / 10 ( because I felt it wasn't used to it's full potential ) Environment : I'm going to split the environments into two different categories , the first is going to be what the game calls city hubs this is were you'll interact with most of your NPC's who will sell you weapons / upgrades or give you side quest , you'll also complete said side quest in the two city hubs you bounce between ( and yes there are only two city hubs that you visit which is something that really bothered me ) . As for the other environments you visit , these will be your main story areas that you take a helicopter or some other means to get to . These areas are always different and are only visited once meaning you won't be able to backtrack to them . 5 / 10 ( wasn't really impressed with the scarcity of different environments even though each one was unique and you didn't see the same things over and over again ) Graphics : As far as graphics go they're not awesome like Gears of War or Uncharted but they're definitely not the worst and fit in well with the gameplay . I honestly have no complaints about them but it's also not something I can write great things about . One thing that actually did aggravate me was that every character in the game that was not Jensen , the main protagonist , looked horrible when carrying on a conversation with him . It was a really noticeable difference that I couldn't get over while watching conversations between Jensen and others in the world of Deus Ex . 7 / 10 If you want me to clarify about something that concerns you that I might have not covered or would like me to clarify something that maybe was understandable please feel free to ask me further questions and I will update my review or respond to your question to the best of my ability . In closing not the worst game but doesn't exactly live up to all the hype or the awesome TV commercial . If you find this review helpful then I suggest you buy this game used or rent .
    • 016   From the moment I put Deus Ex : HR in and heard the music , I knew this was my game . I could feel chills running up my spine as the music drove my anticipation . The art direction is simply amazing . I've played every single major story-driven game out there for consoles and Deus Ex : HR stands as one ( if not ) of the best . All of the reviews for the game will echo the greatness of this game . . . but what I appreciate most is the SOUND . The soundtrack is what makes the game because it sets the mood and feeling of the city / story . So if you are about to play for the first time , put the disk in and just . . . listen . You'll automatically know the vibe and mood of the game from the start . Deus Ex : HR is about the experience .
    • 018   A brief history first : I'm a gamer . I play a lot of them . I have an Xperia play which I've loaded with emulators ( SNES , Genesis , PS1 , N64 , Gameboy Advance , NES ) and dozens of classics ( FFIX , Chrono Trigger , Chrono Cross , Earthworm Jim , Tekken 3 , Vagrant Story , Street Fighter II , Mario Kart 64 , etc , etc , etc ) . I've personally owned an NES , Genesis , SNES , PS1 , PS2 , PS3 , N64 , Wii , Gamecube , Turbo Graphics 16 , Gameboy Color , and a PSP . I have already pre-paid for Madden 12 and will probably do so for Uncharted 3 , Elder Scrolls V Skyrim , and the new Batman . Again , I play a lot . So it's rare when a game truly impresses me and that's what Deus Ex : Human Revolution has done . I was up until 2 : 30am playing this game and I can't wait to get home and pull another all-nighter ! What makes it so good ? Cover System : The cover system is so genius I wonder why it's never been done before , but I GUARANTEE it will catch on . The game is predominantly First Person but when taking cover you go into Third Person . If you've done your research on this game you know this already , but it works SO . WELL . It gives you the best of both worlds . Augments : I didn't think I'd like the hacking aspect but it really is fun ! When you get really good you can start gaining XP and cash ( credits ) bonuses for hacking terminals . You can also make your life a lot easier by disabling cameras and making turrets / robots turn on their masters . Oh , and don't forget the crapload of loot you'll find by hacking into certain areas . If you get this game do NOT ignore the hacking augments . You'll need it . So I'm a hacking / stealth whiz right now . My next playthrough ( which will probably be directly after this playthrough ! ) I'll be a hacking / combat whiz . There are augs that will help you be what you want to be . The Cool Factor : When the game starts out you have no really good augs . Not even cloaking . By the mid-way point you'll be feeling like quite a badass . Seriously , the game is good all the way through , but once you start getting some good augs you'll feel like a super soldier and everyone else is your prey ! Enemy AI : Even though you feel like a super soldier you never take the enemy AI for granted . You're going to die . Trust me . This is not one of those games where it takes 50 bullets to kill you . All it takes are a few bullets and you're dead . The AI is smart enough that if you stay in one place they'll flank you and use grenades to make you leave cover . You can win in a fire fight but you will MORE than likely lose . That's realistic . In reality one guy isn't going to win in a firefight against 10 . Balance : The game doesn't seem unfair . Even with all the augments you acquire the game never seems easy ( I played on Give me a Challenge difficulty which is pretty much Normal ) . You never feel TOO juiced , due in part to the fact that you don't have an unlimited amount of enegery for your powers . You just have a lot of tricks in your bag . It also doesn't seem too difficult . When you die you know it's your fault and not some cheap trick the game pulled . Level design : The level design on this game is crazy . There's always more than one way to tackle a level . Always . There are multiple ways to get into many facilities and multiple routes to reach your objective . What DON'T I like about this game ? Just one thing : Scarce Items : I don't get it . I have this great gun and the few weapons vendors who carry ammo for it only carry a few rounds ! That is NOT realistic . There should be places where I can go to stock up on ammo as long as I have the money to pay for it ! That also goes for grenades , mines , items that refill your battery . I understand they didn't want to unbalance the game by letting you be a walking armory but this is ridiculous . If I have 6,000 credits in my pocket I should be able to buy as much ammo as I want ! If you like MGS , Splinter Cell , or Shooters / Action games in general this will be a fantastic addition to your game library . The RPG elements and the fantastic Cover System make this a true Triple-A title . Best game I've played in years and that's saying something .
    • 020   My tastes in gaming run along the lines of Metal Gear Solid , Assassin's Creed , and Devil May cry . And I like games that offer flexibility in the way you play them , as well as a decent plot and likeable characters . To which Deus Ex : Human Revolution exceeds , and possibly sets the standard in those aspects . The visuals leave a bit to be desired , but the color scheme and cyberpunk look and feel make up for it well . The game is literally a more modern rendition of the cybepunk story , one rife with the consequences technology produces on society and our lives , from fashion to medicine . Honestly , if you find this game too difficult , it's because you aren't creative enough to find another way to complete what you need to do . And this game literally has something for everyone , sneaking , first person shooter , hacking , and wordplay all add up to an experience no other game this generation has produced . Get it , play it , then play it again . You wont be disappointed , unless you simply can't comprehend what this truly great game has to offer you .
    • 021   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) I've got to say , this Deus Ex blew my mind . I had no good expectations going into this game with all the butchering of classic franchises nowadays . I was expecting a less than par game , but I was hooked about an hour in . Human Revolution is a worthy and true to the franchise entry . You can easily tell alot of love went into this game ; with all the Easter egg references the developers drew inspiration from . While playing there are noticeable references to movies like RoboCop , and BladeRunner . This tells me the devs poured their hearts into developing this game . What stands out about this game is the fantastic augmentation system . There are a good amount of augmentations you can upgrade and the special abilities make the game incredibly fun . I don't want to go all college thesis on this review so I'll make my points brief below : PROS : + Augmentations are great and add alot of strategy to gameplay . + You can play the game any way you want to ( stealthy or run and gun etc ) + The environments are HUGE ( especially Hengshua ) + Hacking is fun unlike other games + This game has great pacing , you'll be playing it for a long time and won't get sick of it . + LOOT ( need I say more ? ) CONS : - The graphics on characters look a bit bland , but it doesn't bother me too much . - The voice acting is inconsistent in believability ( some characters are voiced perfect and others make you cringe ) - Reloading after a game over is a long wait . I don't typically ever go for a platinum trophy on any PS3 game period , but Deus Ex Human Revolution is so much fun that I feel its worth it going for a platinum trophy . I don't even know why I am typing this review on Amazon when I could be playing this contender for Game of the Year !
    • 022   I've got to say , this Deus Ex blew my mind . I had no good expectations going into this game with all the butchering of classic franchises nowadays . I was expecting a less than par game , but I was hooked about an hour in . Human Revolution is a worthy and true to the franchise entry . You can easily tell alot of love went into this game ; with all the Easter egg references the developers drew inspiration from . While playing there are noticeable references to movies like RoboCop , and BladeRunner . This tells me the devs poured their hearts into developing this game . What stands out about this game is the fantastic augmentation system . There are a good amount of augmentations you can upgrade and the special abilities make the game incredibly fun . I don't want to go all college thesis on this review so I'll make my points brief below : PROS : + Augmentations are great and add alot of strategy to gameplay . + You can play the game any way you want to ( stealthy or run and gun etc ) + The environments are HUGE ( especially Hengshua ) + Hacking is fun unlike other games + This game has great pacing , you'll be playing it for a long time and won't get sick of it . + LOOT ( need I say more ? ) CONS : - The graphics on characters look a bit bland , but it doesn't bother me too much . - The voice acting is inconsistent in believability ( some characters are voiced perfect and others make you cringe ) - Reloading after a game over is a long wait . I don't typically ever go for a platinum trophy on any PS3 game period , but Deus Ex Human Revolution is so much fun that I feel its worth it going for a platinum trophy . I don't even know why I am typing this review on Amazon when I could be playing this contender for Game of the Year !
    • 025   Maybe I'm a little biased , but the original Deus Ex has stayed with me on that emotional sort of level since first finishing it a decade ago . Wasn't impressed with the second offering - couldn't even finish it as it simply didn't capture my interest even remotely as much as the first one . This latest title is , in all honestly , a great continuation of the original style ( although , yes , it's technically a prequel ) and absolutely worth finishing . After all is said and done this game deserves a solid 90% ( no 1 / 2 stars on Amazon ) . Cool and enticing atmosphere , addictive and interesting gameplay and mechanics - this is one of those rare titles that gets it mostly right from the start . Only after one continuous glowing review after another did I break the resistance of not wanting to purchase it for fear of disappointment . Only due to consistent high-scoring reviews did I take the plunge before my normal waiting period - even so , after hours upon hours of non-stop playing did I find relief in knowing it was worth it . And , by the way , rarely does a game not trigger my self-diagnosed ADD as this one easily evaded . To me : the creators of this game clearly demonstrate that their attention to detail , love of the original , talent and dedication allowed this title to be as great as it is .
    • 027   The replay in this game is huge . There are many choices and so many different ways to play that all work wonderfully . This is also the first game I've played where I wasn't punished for upgrading across the board instead of one skill tree . The gameplay is solid , story is decent , if you like rpg's Deus Ex is definitively worth your time .
    • 031   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) If you like stealth and a good story line , this game is for you . If you like action and a good story line , this game is for you .
    • 032   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) If you like stealth and a good story line , this game is for you . If you like action and a good story line , this game is for you .
    • 033   If you like stealth and a good story line , this game is for you . If you like action and a good story line , this game is for you .
    • 034   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) I normally don't go for stealth games but I decided to give this one a try because it offered a great degree of freedom of choice . Some games fail at trying to cater to every player by marrying different video game genres , this one shines . It does not enslave you to some sort of black and white moralty system that many other games insult your intelligence with either . The decisions were not quite as complex as the ones in Mass Effect 2 but they did require careful thought and made me feel like part of the story . Great story btw . The atmosphere is amazing in this game . The moody graphics and sound track give the game a somber and oppressive tone similar to the world in the movie Blade Runner . The game excels in it's atmosphere and while I didn't find any one particular gameplay aspect to be best in class it's the synergy between all of the choices available is absolutely addicting . I have beaten the game and achieved the Pacifist trophy : don't kill a single enemy through the whole play-through . I like the game so much that I am going to play through the story again on the hardest difficulty . If anyone is curious it took me at least 30 hours to beat the game ( no in game clock I'm king of guessing ) . It's a long game and you get your monies worth .
    • 035   I normally don't go for stealth games but I decided to give this one a try because it offered a great degree of freedom of choice . Some games fail at trying to cater to every player by marrying different video game genres , this one shines . It does not enslave you to some sort of black and white moralty system that many other games insult your intelligence with either . The decisions were not quite as complex as the ones in Mass Effect 2 but they did require careful thought and made me feel like part of the story . Great story btw . The atmosphere is amazing in this game . The moody graphics and sound track give the game a somber and oppressive tone similar to the world in the movie Blade Runner . The game excels in it's atmosphere and while I didn't find any one particular gameplay aspect to be best in class it's the synergy between all of the choices available is absolutely addicting . I have beaten the game and achieved the Pacifist trophy : don't kill a single enemy through the whole play-through . I like the game so much that I am going to play through the story again on the hardest difficulty . If anyone is curious it took me at least 30 hours to beat the game ( no in game clock I'm king of guessing ) . It's a long game and you get your monies worth .
    • 036   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) This game is awesome ! Graphics : Let me start here . This game looks amazing . It looks almost as good as watching a movie . It's just pretty . I didn't think I would like the yellowish tint that I heard was prevalent throughout the game , but I actually love it . It gives the game an atmosphere that makes me want to keep playing . The character models , especially Adam Jensen , are so amazing to look at . So life like . Graphically , the best game I've played in a while . Story : I'm not too far into the game . I've done some side quests , and maybe 5 or 6 main story missions , but the story already is so engaging . I don't want to give anything about it away since it's such a great story , so like the the graphics , I'll say it again , it's like a movie . Voice acting : Well , here is where I think the game falters , but just a little . I know Adam Jensen is supposed to sound gruff and tough , but at times , he just sounds robotic , kind of like a stoned Keanu Reeves . Other characters are also not very believable at times , but please , don't let this deter you from buying this game . Controls : The controls are very easy to learn , despite some of the mapping not being consistent with other FPS games . The tutorials , which due to differences from other FPS games in the mapping of controls I found to be quite necessary , are very clear cut and easy to remember . Follow the tutorials , and pay attention to them , and you won't find yourself frustrated or flailing around trying to figure out what button to push in the heat of battle . Gameplay : So fun ! ! ! You've got multiple options in how you can accomplish your objectives in this game . You can go stealth , go guns blazing , or mix it up and do a little of both . So far , I've been going stealth on Hard in my initial playthrough , and while the difficulty is fully what you would expect from playing a game on its hardest setting , it's not at all frustrating . What helps this though is probably the multiple save slots available to you ( I think there's 20 , and know there's at least 9 slots , as that's how many I have used ) , as well as the ability to save wherever you want . No silly save points that are spread too far apart to make any real advancement . I really like having that option to save wherever I want because it makes the game more enjoyable , and less likely to end up in a backlog of games where you have to repeat things over and over just to get to the point where you keep messing up . No rage quitting or throwing it off to the side to collect dust going on here . Overall : This is the first Deus Ex game I have played . I had heard of the series before , but for one reason or another , chose to ignore it . I wish I hadn't done that . Other than LA Noire , this game is easily the best game I've played in a while after a series of letdowns ( ie Brink , Bulletstorm , COD Black Ops , Homefront ) .
    • 037   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) This game is awesome ! Graphics : Let me start here . This game looks amazing . It looks almost as good as watching a movie . It's just pretty . I didn't think I would like the yellowish tint that I heard was prevalent throughout the game , but I actually love it . It gives the game an atmosphere that makes me want to keep playing . The character models , especially Adam Jensen , are so amazing to look at . So life like . Graphically , the best game I've played in a while . Story : I'm not too far into the game . I've done some side quests , and maybe 5 or 6 main story missions , but the story already is so engaging . I don't want to give anything about it away since it's such a great story , so like the the graphics , I'll say it again , it's like a movie . Voice acting : Well , here is where I think the game falters , but just a little . I know Adam Jensen is supposed to sound gruff and tough , but at times , he just sounds robotic , kind of like a stoned Keanu Reeves . Other characters are also not very believable at times , but please , don't let this deter you from buying this game . Controls : The controls are very easy to learn , despite some of the mapping not being consistent with other FPS games . The tutorials , which due to differences from other FPS games in the mapping of controls I found to be quite necessary , are very clear cut and easy to remember . Follow the tutorials , and pay attention to them , and you won't find yourself frustrated or flailing around trying to figure out what button to push in the heat of battle . Gameplay : So fun ! ! ! You've got multiple options in how you can accomplish your objectives in this game . You can go stealth , go guns blazing , or mix it up and do a little of both . So far , I've been going stealth on Hard in my initial playthrough , and while the difficulty is fully what you would expect from playing a game on its hardest setting , it's not at all frustrating . What helps this though is probably the multiple save slots available to you ( I think there's 20 , and know there's at least 9 slots , as that's how many I have used ) , as well as the ability to save wherever you want . No silly save points that are spread too far apart to make any real advancement . I really like having that option to save wherever I want because it makes the game more enjoyable , and less likely to end up in a backlog of games where you have to repeat things over and over just to get to the point where you keep messing up . No rage quitting or throwing it off to the side to collect dust going on here . Overall : This is the first Deus Ex game I have played . I had heard of the series before , but for one reason or another , chose to ignore it . I wish I hadn't done that . Other than LA Noire , this game is easily the best game I've played in a while after a series of letdowns ( ie Brink , Bulletstorm , COD Black Ops , Homefront ) .
    • 038   This game is awesome ! Graphics : Let me start here . This game looks amazing . It looks almost as good as watching a movie . It's just pretty . I didn't think I would like the yellowish tint that I heard was prevalent throughout the game , but I actually love it . It gives the game an atmosphere that makes me want to keep playing . The character models , especially Adam Jensen , are so amazing to look at . So life like . Graphically , the best game I've played in a while . Story : I'm not too far into the game . I've done some side quests , and maybe 5 or 6 main story missions , but the story already is so engaging . I don't want to give anything about it away since it's such a great story , so like the the graphics , I'll say it again , it's like a movie . Voice acting : Well , here is where I think the game falters , but just a little . I know Adam Jensen is supposed to sound gruff and tough , but at times , he just sounds robotic , kind of like a stoned Keanu Reeves . Other characters are also not very believable at times , but please , don't let this deter you from buying this game . Controls : The controls are very easy to learn , despite some of the mapping not being consistent with other FPS games . The tutorials , which due to differences from other FPS games in the mapping of controls I found to be quite necessary , are very clear cut and easy to remember . Follow the tutorials , and pay attention to them , and you won't find yourself frustrated or flailing around trying to figure out what button to push in the heat of battle . Gameplay : So fun ! ! ! You've got multiple options in how you can accomplish your objectives in this game . You can go stealth , go guns blazing , or mix it up and do a little of both . So far , I've been going stealth on Hard in my initial playthrough , and while the difficulty is fully what you would expect from playing a game on its hardest setting , it's not at all frustrating . What helps this though is probably the multiple save slots available to you ( I think there's 20 , and know there's at least 9 slots , as that's how many I have used ) , as well as the ability to save wherever you want . No silly save points that are spread too far apart to make any real advancement . I really like having that option to save wherever I want because it makes the game more enjoyable , and less likely to end up in a backlog of games where you have to repeat things over and over just to get to the point where you keep messing up . No rage quitting or throwing it off to the side to collect dust going on here . Overall : This is the first Deus Ex game I have played . I had heard of the series before , but for one reason or another , chose to ignore it . I wish I hadn't done that . Other than LA Noire , this game is easily the best game I've played in a while after a series of letdowns ( ie Brink , Bulletstorm , COD Black Ops , Homefront ) .
    • 040   First let me say that I love this game and the story ! The music is beautiful and the visuals were outstanding . I do highly recommend playing it and I thank the guy at Game Stop for recommending me . I haven't been this involved in a game since Metal Gear . I won't bore anyone with the details , you play Adam Jensen a man working for Sarif Industries and gets hurt during an attack and has no choice but to be augmented . For the ladies and gay men who care . Adam Jensen is ruggedly handsome , great eye candy . For those who don't care , the game play is amazing . You can customize him anyway you like and use any playstyle to suit your own style . I focused on him being a stealth hacker with the means to take down anyone who stands in his way ( because I sort of suck at just sneaking around ) . You're also given multiple choice actions and ways Adam can respond to people , not only turning him into the type of fighter ( or non fighter for those better at sneaking ) you want but you feel as if you can give him the type of personality you want as well . However , the developers seemed to have gotten a bit lazy or unfocused in certain aspects of the game . For example : Boss Fights suck when you are playing a stealth / hacker type . You've spent most of your time sneaking around with only your trusty Tranquilzer gun , stun gun , and customized 10mm ( my set up ) maybe some gas , energy , pain killers and emp stuff . Obviously not a large inventory . Now you're thrown into a room with a boss , you can't freaking hide et al . and you have to drop half the crap that got you to that point just to pick up a bunch of heavy weapon high inventory stuff just to have a chance . It felt unbalanced . Although the bosses were not that difficult to beat once you died several times and got the hang of it , I would have liked the option to skip the boss fights altogether as none of the bosses were significant in anyway for me to even care or see them as a major threat . They were in short a joke . They should not have even had boss fights if they weren't so important ( Although I heard the bosses were a nod to the first game ) . My other issue was the ending . I won't spoil it ! But it sucks to go through an entire game with multiple options for Adam's actions and the things he says only to have a two choice ending . And on top of that both options were options that did not fit how I was playing him and the dialouge I chose so it seemed so lazy . Even now I have it saved on the part before he makes the choices , viewed them both but that's it . I don't want to save either choice . What I want to do is kill those three Douchebags ( you'll know when you play ) and walk out the building . That's what my Adam would do . So yeah aside from the boss fight and two choice ending on a multiple choice game , it's still a great experience and I recommend playing it . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - update : I found out there are four choices . But you have to do two side quests to unlock them which is finding the other two douchebags . But still none of them had an option I would personally choose .
    • 042   If a traveler from the past , say from 20 years ago , came to present day , and asked me What are video games like nowadays ? , the game I would show them would Deus Ex : Human Revolution . The reason for this is not only because I think Deus Ex : Human Revolution is an absolutely brilliant game , but also because , to me , it is an all-encompassing example of everything that makes modern video games so amazing . Where to start ? A challenging question . The game's flexibility is one feature that definitely comes to mind . This is a game that can be approached in any style that is comfortable for the gamer . You can shoot your way through the game , you can sneak through the game , you can be lethal or non-lethal , you can talk your way out of situations , you can hack your way out of situations , or you can customize your own personal mix of it all ( which is what I imagine most gamers will want to do their first time through the game ) . The game does a brilliant job of just letting you bring who you are as a gamer to the table , and most amazingly , it finds a way to reward you for it . This type of openness and freedom of style is what makes the game so rewarding and so much fun , because at the end of it all , it really feels like you created your own personal , unique experience . Somehow , this game pulls off the double feat of not only offering the option of playing in different ways , but also , the game mechanics for all those potential ways to get through the game are all extremely well done . No matter what route you choose for each particular situation , the game never feels skewed towards a particular method of gameplay due to inconsistent or subpar controls . Everything just works really well . Experimentation is encouraged , and you will never feel penalized for choosing to go down a particular path . On the contrary , you will be rewarded for doing so . Deus Ex : Human Revolution is a shining example of a modern RPG . . . a definitive mark of progress for how far the genre has come over the years . And everything else ? It's brilliant . The story is absorbing and uncomfortable . It will draw you in to its vision of society in a not-so-distant future that looks so familiar and believable , that it will trouble many gamers . The world is filled with interesting characters and places that are vivid and memorable . Like the best modern games , Deus Ex : Human Revolution is an experience . It pulls you into its universe and actually lets you live there . And it's here that you are treated to a plethora of unique sights and sounds unlike any other that have been presented to us in this console generation . There is so much to do here . You can follow the leads to uncover the perplexing mysteries of your main mission , and can also undertake optional side missions that are so incredibly self-contained in their narratives , that they'll make you forget about the main game for a while . 2011 has personally been the greatest year for gaming that I've ever had in the nearly 30 years I've been playing video games . During this calendar year , I've played some of the best games I've ever played in my life ( Fallout 3 , Mass Effect 2 , Portal 2 ) , as well as a handful of other games that have been truly top notch , outstanding titles ( Uncharted 2 , Red Dead Redemption ) . Even in this company , Deus Ex : Human Revolution stands out . I have really nothing bad to say about the game . It's one of the best games I've played this generation , one of the best games I've ever played , and my time spent with it was time that I will never forget . This is the definitive modern video game . . . one that adapts to its player while still greatly challenging them , and at the same time , gives them an organic , vivid world to explore and an engrossing mystery to unravel that rivals any novel or film . The traveler coming here from 1991 would be thrilled to know that video games have evolved from the sprites of the magical 16 bit era into something like this . Deus Ex : Human Revolution is a definitive example of why video games are the greatest form of entertainment in the world . And unlike the fate of humanity that is presented in this incredible tale , video games are only getting better with each step into the future .
    • 046   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) Simply put , Deus Ex Human Revolution is without a doubt , a great video game , however , it is not the home run I was hoping for . You've already heard all the pros , the immense over worlds , the storyline , the illusion of choice , and you've probably already heard the negatives , the enemies have pinpoint accuracy , boss battles , etc . The point I want to make though is , at its core Deus Ex is a stealth shooter with RPG elements , and though this game came out in 2011 , I have to say that MGS4 is still a better game in nearly every category this game strives to compete within . If you own a PS3 , you should own MGS4 , ( I believe it is 20 bucks these days ) , it has better weapons , better combat , better graphics , better stealth tactics , better a.i . But I digress . . . To Recap : Deus Ex is a very good game , it is just not an excellent one , especially when there are other older games that beat it in every category . Thus , I recommend waiting till the price drops , I bought it opening day and though it clocked in around 20 + hours , it was not quite worth 60 dollars . . . or maybe I'm getting cheap .
    • 047   Simply put , Deus Ex Human Revolution is without a doubt , a great video game , however , it is not the home run I was hoping for . You've already heard all the pros , the immense over worlds , the storyline , the illusion of choice , and you've probably already heard the negatives , the enemies have pinpoint accuracy , boss battles , etc . The point I want to make though is , at its core Deus Ex is a stealth shooter with RPG elements , and though this game came out in 2011 , I have to say that MGS4 is still a better game in nearly every category this game strives to compete within . If you own a PS3 , you should own MGS4 , ( I believe it is 20 bucks these days ) , it has better weapons , better combat , better graphics , better stealth tactics , better a.i . But I digress . . . To Recap : Deus Ex is a very good game , it is just not an excellent one , especially when there are other older games that beat it in every category . Thus , I recommend waiting till the price drops , I bought it opening day and though it clocked in around 20 + hours , it was not quite worth 60 dollars . . . or maybe I'm getting cheap .
    • 048   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) I'm a big fan of story-driven games , as well as stealth and social engineering games with actual consequences for your actions . The field is a little light , but Deus Ex : Human Revolution fits in perfectly , and has become one of my all-time favorite games . The game controls very well , and I never feel like I'm fighting against the button layout or control mechanics . I can move the character around intently , and if I make a mistake - it's my fault . The character always does what I want him to do , which helps me become more drawn in to the game . I concede that the gameplay style and storyline might not appeal to every gamer , but I think most gamers will find themselves enjoying the experience . I've played the other Deus Ex games on PC , but neither are required to play this game . I heartily recommend Deus Ex : Human Revolution to anyone seeking an engrossing game with good action and a very lively and detailed world .
    • 049   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) I'm a big fan of story-driven games , as well as stealth and social engineering games with actual consequences for your actions . The field is a little light , but Deus Ex : Human Revolution fits in perfectly , and has become one of my all-time favorite games . The game controls very well , and I never feel like I'm fighting against the button layout or control mechanics . I can move the character around intently , and if I make a mistake - it's my fault . The character always does what I want him to do , which helps me become more drawn in to the game . I concede that the gameplay style and storyline might not appeal to every gamer , but I think most gamers will find themselves enjoying the experience . I've played the other Deus Ex games on PC , but neither are required to play this game . I heartily recommend Deus Ex : Human Revolution to anyone seeking an engrossing game with good action and a very lively and detailed world .
    • 051   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) Deus Ex was a legitimate phenomenon when it first released for the PC back in 2000 . A fantastic crossbreed that blended the world of role-playing and first-person shooters , the sci-fi adventure became an instant classic . Subsequent entries were solid and entertaining as well , although many will claim that none captured the overwhelming and refreshing quality of the first title . We haven't seen the series since 2003 ' s Invisible War but now , nearly 8 years later , it's back . And you know , while everyone had their expectations and reservations , we're here to tell you that this new effort is well worth your time . From a graphics standpoint , Deus Ex : Human Revolution doesn't represent a new quality bar and doesn't really give us anything new . In fact , one could argue that the stark environments , mostly devoid of that amazing lushness and richness found in top-notch visual presentations , are underwhelming . The special effects aren't all that special , either . But one must take the entire package into consideration : the world is nicely designed ( if a little confusing ; I'll get to that in a minute ) , animations are nice and relative detail and background construction is borderline fantastic . The main characters are cool , there's plenty of diversity in this epic quest , and there are no glaring flaws . It won't blow you away but it'll suffice . In terms of sound , we get a great musical score that , while too often absent during our exploration , is beautiful and fitting . The voice acting falls just shy of stellar as many primary characters are excellent ; Adam Jensen ( the protagonist ) is a definite high point , as is the smarmy tech guy , Pritchard , and the likeable helicopter pilot , Faridah Malik . Because the technicals are a touch dated , the effects sometimes have that muted , softened tone , although certain explosions are quite effective . The ambient sound is much appreciated , too , as the dialogue of civilians adds to the immersion . Overall , the audio is well implemented and well balanced . Straight off , there's something the uninitiated must understand : Human Revolution is absolutely a role-playing game . It may be an action / RPG and it's a blend just like the original , but it is best described as an RPG with a first-person viewpoint ( although it switches to a third-person camera when in cover ) . So don't get confused ; don't think this is just a sci-fi shooter , ` cuz it ain't . It's an in-depth , rewarding , extremely well paced and even addictive RPG . It's not as open-ended as The Elder Scrolls , but you will have multiple futuristic cities to explore , and how you play . . . ? Yeah , that's entirely up to you , and that's what makes it so great . Another element that feels a little outdated is the AI , as alerted guards have difficulty negotiating levels ( i.e . , going up and down stairs to find you ) and of course , their aim is always perfect . But at the very least , it's familiar and remains a challenge , especially because they'll hear and see just about every mistake you make . And besides , if you play with the shooter mindset , you won't really care about their alertness . I'm going full-on stealth and after a very long time playing , I have yet to kill anyone ( save the ones that have to die , like bosses ) . The best part is that this game really does let you play however you see fit . It doesn't throw barriers in your way . My only other complaint is the layout of the cities , especially the Chinese districts . They're just mazes that can make exploration and getting about downright infuriating . The map is helpful , of course , but I hate to keep looking at it , especially when the areas aren't that big . But I keep playing and playing . Exploring , talking to people , completing side quests , hacking just about anything I see ( the hacking mechanic is great , by the way ) , finding new ways to approach various situations , learning more about the dark mystery behind the story , and executing the perfect assault on an area swarming with guards . . . it's just awesome . I like that exploration and patience is rewarded . I like that I don't have to bribe someone to get information or hack a tough terminal ; if I just look around , maybe I'll find an air vent or a sewer tunnel that leads me to my goal . I like that my inventory has a limited capacity and what I carry dictates my approach . I like that I have both automatic and manual abilities , all of which I can choose . I like the diversity of my missions and the different obstacles they toss in my path . I like having all the time in the world to complete many of the quests and I'm never pressed for time as I explore . I like the feeling of being both vulnerable and uber-effective at the same time . I like that when I sit down , I play for three hours at a clip ` cuz I love it to pieces . Deus Ex : Human Revolution is an RPG that indulges the hardcore role-player's desires and whims . If I want to see what's over there , I'm gonna go see . It's not a huge world but I can go wherever I wish . The only thing that can stop me is my lack of capability , which I must earn . The camera and control can be a little iffy , the maze-like quality of certain districts can get annoying , and the AI and technical presentation feels somewhat dated . But the gameplay is absolutely stellar . It's a pleasure to play such a complete experience . The depth is there , the style and atmosphere is there , the action is there , and the story is there . Oh yes , and this sucker will take a good 30 - 40 hours if you really get into it . Lastly , this is definitely Deus Ex through and through . If you loved the others , you'll adore this one . The Good : Great voice performances . Interesting characters and storyline . Control is fluid and reliable . RPG depth , exploration , and freedom is present and appreciated . Patience and precision is rewarded . Augmentation system is excellent . The Bad : Visuals seem a little stark ; AI also feels dated . Camera when in cover isn't perfect . City / district design is too maze-like . The Ugly : These guards are smart . . . are stairs their kryptonite ?
    • 052   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) Deus Ex was a legitimate phenomenon when it first released for the PC back in 2000 . A fantastic crossbreed that blended the world of role-playing and first-person shooters , the sci-fi adventure became an instant classic . Subsequent entries were solid and entertaining as well , although many will claim that none captured the overwhelming and refreshing quality of the first title . We haven't seen the series since 2003 ' s Invisible War but now , nearly 8 years later , it's back . And you know , while everyone had their expectations and reservations , we're here to tell you that this new effort is well worth your time . From a graphics standpoint , Deus Ex : Human Revolution doesn't represent a new quality bar and doesn't really give us anything new . In fact , one could argue that the stark environments , mostly devoid of that amazing lushness and richness found in top-notch visual presentations , are underwhelming . The special effects aren't all that special , either . But one must take the entire package into consideration : the world is nicely designed ( if a little confusing ; I'll get to that in a minute ) , animations are nice and relative detail and background construction is borderline fantastic . The main characters are cool , there's plenty of diversity in this epic quest , and there are no glaring flaws . It won't blow you away but it'll suffice . In terms of sound , we get a great musical score that , while too often absent during our exploration , is beautiful and fitting . The voice acting falls just shy of stellar as many primary characters are excellent ; Adam Jensen ( the protagonist ) is a definite high point , as is the smarmy tech guy , Pritchard , and the likeable helicopter pilot , Faridah Malik . Because the technicals are a touch dated , the effects sometimes have that muted , softened tone , although certain explosions are quite effective . The ambient sound is much appreciated , too , as the dialogue of civilians adds to the immersion . Overall , the audio is well implemented and well balanced . Straight off , there's something the uninitiated must understand : Human Revolution is absolutely a role-playing game . It may be an action / RPG and it's a blend just like the original , but it is best described as an RPG with a first-person viewpoint ( although it switches to a third-person camera when in cover ) . So don't get confused ; don't think this is just a sci-fi shooter , ` cuz it ain't . It's an in-depth , rewarding , extremely well paced and even addictive RPG . It's not as open-ended as The Elder Scrolls , but you will have multiple futuristic cities to explore , and how you play . . . ? Yeah , that's entirely up to you , and that's what makes it so great . Another element that feels a little outdated is the AI , as alerted guards have difficulty negotiating levels ( i.e . , going up and down stairs to find you ) and of course , their aim is always perfect . But at the very least , it's familiar and remains a challenge , especially because they'll hear and see just about every mistake you make . And besides , if you play with the shooter mindset , you won't really care about their alertness . I'm going full-on stealth and after a very long time playing , I have yet to kill anyone ( save the ones that have to die , like bosses ) . The best part is that this game really does let you play however you see fit . It doesn't throw barriers in your way . My only other complaint is the layout of the cities , especially the Chinese districts . They're just mazes that can make exploration and getting about downright infuriating . The map is helpful , of course , but I hate to keep looking at it , especially when the areas aren't that big . But I keep playing and playing . Exploring , talking to people , completing side quests , hacking just about anything I see ( the hacking mechanic is great , by the way ) , finding new ways to approach various situations , learning more about the dark mystery behind the story , and executing the perfect assault on an area swarming with guards . . . it's just awesome . I like that exploration and patience is rewarded . I like that I don't have to bribe someone to get information or hack a tough terminal ; if I just look around , maybe I'll find an air vent or a sewer tunnel that leads me to my goal . I like that my inventory has a limited capacity and what I carry dictates my approach . I like that I have both automatic and manual abilities , all of which I can choose . I like the diversity of my missions and the different obstacles they toss in my path . I like having all the time in the world to complete many of the quests and I'm never pressed for time as I explore . I like the feeling of being both vulnerable and uber-effective at the same time . I like that when I sit down , I play for three hours at a clip ` cuz I love it to pieces . Deus Ex : Human Revolution is an RPG that indulges the hardcore role-player's desires and whims . If I want to see what's over there , I'm gonna go see . It's not a huge world but I can go wherever I wish . The only thing that can stop me is my lack of capability , which I must earn . The camera and control can be a little iffy , the maze-like quality of certain districts can get annoying , and the AI and technical presentation feels somewhat dated . But the gameplay is absolutely stellar . It's a pleasure to play such a complete experience . The depth is there , the style and atmosphere is there , the action is there , and the story is there . Oh yes , and this sucker will take a good 30 - 40 hours if you really get into it . Lastly , this is definitely Deus Ex through and through . If you loved the others , you'll adore this one . The Good : Great voice performances . Interesting characters and storyline . Control is fluid and reliable . RPG depth , exploration , and freedom is present and appreciated . Patience and precision is rewarded . Augmentation system is excellent . The Bad : Visuals seem a little stark ; AI also feels dated . Camera when in cover isn't perfect . City / district design is too maze-like . The Ugly : These guards are smart . . . are stairs their kryptonite ?
    • 053   Deus Ex was a legitimate phenomenon when it first released for the PC back in 2000 . A fantastic crossbreed that blended the world of role-playing and first-person shooters , the sci-fi adventure became an instant classic . Subsequent entries were solid and entertaining as well , although many will claim that none captured the overwhelming and refreshing quality of the first title . We haven't seen the series since 2003 ' s Invisible War but now , nearly 8 years later , it's back . And you know , while everyone had their expectations and reservations , we're here to tell you that this new effort is well worth your time . From a graphics standpoint , Deus Ex : Human Revolution doesn't represent a new quality bar and doesn't really give us anything new . In fact , one could argue that the stark environments , mostly devoid of that amazing lushness and richness found in top-notch visual presentations , are underwhelming . The special effects aren't all that special , either . But one must take the entire package into consideration : the world is nicely designed ( if a little confusing ; I'll get to that in a minute ) , animations are nice and relative detail and background construction is borderline fantastic . The main characters are cool , there's plenty of diversity in this epic quest , and there are no glaring flaws . It won't blow you away but it'll suffice . In terms of sound , we get a great musical score that , while too often absent during our exploration , is beautiful and fitting . The voice acting falls just shy of stellar as many primary characters are excellent ; Adam Jensen ( the protagonist ) is a definite high point , as is the smarmy tech guy , Pritchard , and the likeable helicopter pilot , Faridah Malik . Because the technicals are a touch dated , the effects sometimes have that muted , softened tone , although certain explosions are quite effective . The ambient sound is much appreciated , too , as the dialogue of civilians adds to the immersion . Overall , the audio is well implemented and well balanced . Straight off , there's something the uninitiated must understand : Human Revolution is absolutely a role-playing game . It may be an action / RPG and it's a blend just like the original , but it is best described as an RPG with a first-person viewpoint ( although it switches to a third-person camera when in cover ) . So don't get confused ; don't think this is just a sci-fi shooter , ` cuz it ain't . It's an in-depth , rewarding , extremely well paced and even addictive RPG . It's not as open-ended as The Elder Scrolls , but you will have multiple futuristic cities to explore , and how you play . . . ? Yeah , that's entirely up to you , and that's what makes it so great . Another element that feels a little outdated is the AI , as alerted guards have difficulty negotiating levels ( i.e . , going up and down stairs to find you ) and of course , their aim is always perfect . But at the very least , it's familiar and remains a challenge , especially because they'll hear and see just about every mistake you make . And besides , if you play with the shooter mindset , you won't really care about their alertness . I'm going full-on stealth and after a very long time playing , I have yet to kill anyone ( save the ones that have to die , like bosses ) . The best part is that this game really does let you play however you see fit . It doesn't throw barriers in your way . My only other complaint is the layout of the cities , especially the Chinese districts . They're just mazes that can make exploration and getting about downright infuriating . The map is helpful , of course , but I hate to keep looking at it , especially when the areas aren't that big . But I keep playing and playing . Exploring , talking to people , completing side quests , hacking just about anything I see ( the hacking mechanic is great , by the way ) , finding new ways to approach various situations , learning more about the dark mystery behind the story , and executing the perfect assault on an area swarming with guards . . . it's just awesome . I like that exploration and patience is rewarded . I like that I don't have to bribe someone to get information or hack a tough terminal ; if I just look around , maybe I'll find an air vent or a sewer tunnel that leads me to my goal . I like that my inventory has a limited capacity and what I carry dictates my approach . I like that I have both automatic and manual abilities , all of which I can choose . I like the diversity of my missions and the different obstacles they toss in my path . I like having all the time in the world to complete many of the quests and I'm never pressed for time as I explore . I like the feeling of being both vulnerable and uber-effective at the same time . I like that when I sit down , I play for three hours at a clip ` cuz I love it to pieces . Deus Ex : Human Revolution is an RPG that indulges the hardcore role-player's desires and whims . If I want to see what's over there , I'm gonna go see . It's not a huge world but I can go wherever I wish . The only thing that can stop me is my lack of capability , which I must earn . The camera and control can be a little iffy , the maze-like quality of certain districts can get annoying , and the AI and technical presentation feels somewhat dated . But the gameplay is absolutely stellar . It's a pleasure to play such a complete experience . The depth is there , the style and atmosphere is there , the action is there , and the story is there . Oh yes , and this sucker will take a good 30 - 40 hours if you really get into it . Lastly , this is definitely Deus Ex through and through . If you loved the others , you'll adore this one . The Good : Great voice performances . Interesting characters and storyline . Control is fluid and reliable . RPG depth , exploration , and freedom is present and appreciated . Patience and precision is rewarded . Augmentation system is excellent . The Bad : Visuals seem a little stark ; AI also feels dated . Camera when in cover isn't perfect . City / district design is too maze-like . The Ugly : These guards are smart . . . are stairs their kryptonite ?
    • 068   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) I purchased this game because I truly enjoy RPGs and specially ones that don't require lots of button combinations ( since I'm 45 years old ) . I had played Deux on Sega before and enjoyed it and was hoping this would be good too . Well I wasn't disappointed ! Despite the fact that the game is a bit repetitive it was quite a joy to play . The AI is a bit sloppy at times i.e . you shoot , you hide , they come look for you , they don't find you then they go back to being sitting ducks . Loved the stealth part and the upgrading and levelling up . I did NOT like the lack of sidequests one or two per chapter don't really cut it for me . The shortage of inventory space while realistic is also quite annoying . You end up spending too many praxis points on expanding the inventory while even at its maximum you still don't have enough space to store stuff and no easily available storage facility . I loved the variety of knockdowns and all the hacking . I am sure , as with most people I ended up hacking all the terminals even if I had their codes just for the XP points and the rewards . One MAJOR surprise I had was the part when I was asked to reprogram my chip only to reach the boss at a later stage and end up dying a zillion times which made me repeat half of the game because I couldn't kill him . So a piece of advice to all you gamers DO NOT UPGRADE YOUR CHIP WHEN YOU GET ASKED TO you'll thank me later . Overall , I loved this game !
    • 069   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) I purchased this game because I truly enjoy RPGs and specially ones that don't require lots of button combinations ( since I'm 45 years old ) . I had played Deux on Sega before and enjoyed it and was hoping this would be good too . Well I wasn't disappointed ! Despite the fact that the game is a bit repetitive it was quite a joy to play . The AI is a bit sloppy at times i.e . you shoot , you hide , they come look for you , they don't find you then they go back to being sitting ducks . Loved the stealth part and the upgrading and levelling up . I did NOT like the lack of sidequests one or two per chapter don't really cut it for me . The shortage of inventory space while realistic is also quite annoying . You end up spending too many praxis points on expanding the inventory while even at its maximum you still don't have enough space to store stuff and no easily available storage facility . I loved the variety of knockdowns and all the hacking . I am sure , as with most people I ended up hacking all the terminals even if I had their codes just for the XP points and the rewards . One MAJOR surprise I had was the part when I was asked to reprogram my chip only to reach the boss at a later stage and end up dying a zillion times which made me repeat half of the game because I couldn't kill him . So a piece of advice to all you gamers DO NOT UPGRADE YOUR CHIP WHEN YOU GET ASKED TO you'll thank me later . Overall , I loved this game !
    • 080   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) This is a great game with many creative twists . Storyline and gameplay are great . Hope you have a chance to experience it !
    • 081   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) This is a great game with many creative twists . Storyline and gameplay are great . Hope you have a chance to experience it !
    • 085   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) The PS3 version played great , however there is a bug with the PS3 DLC The Missing Link that happens at the beginning of Chapter 5 which may prevent you from finishing the DLC .
    • 086   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) The PS3 version played great , however there is a bug with the PS3 DLC The Missing Link that happens at the beginning of Chapter 5 which may prevent you from finishing the DLC .
    • 091   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) Great game , it offers many different choices and multiple endings , would recommend to any lover of RPGs , with a little bit of gun play .
    • 092   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) Great game , it offers many different choices and multiple endings , would recommend to any lover of RPGs , with a little bit of gun play .
    • 102   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) I had my doubts that this game could be as good as the original but I'm glad to see that they were wrong . There's multiple ways to get in and out of one building or finish your objective . You can go the classic shooter way and bust down the front door guns a blazin killing everything in sight . Or you can go the stealth way and silently sneak in from one of the many ways and silently take down your enemies . The game really leave it up to you . There's no right or wrong way to complete a mission .
    • 105   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) Just a quick review . I had a blast playing this game , everything about it is amazing . The atmosphere , music , rpg / action components . Everything is grand . The story draws you in and you want to find out what's going on ; it also deals with real life issues and threats for those who aren't already brainwashed . The RPG parts of the game are well done , and I enjoyed upgrading my weapons and augmentations . Also choosing how to complete a mission was a blast . Combat is also well done . All in all it was fun , although the ending wasn't as great as I'd hoped ; the boss fights were too combat reliant . . . But it's still worth buying this game !
    • 106   Just a quick review . I had a blast playing this game , everything about it is amazing . The atmosphere , music , rpg / action components . Everything is grand . The story draws you in and you want to find out what's going on ; it also deals with real life issues and threats for those who aren't already brainwashed . The RPG parts of the game are well done , and I enjoyed upgrading my weapons and augmentations . Also choosing how to complete a mission was a blast . Combat is also well done . All in all it was fun , although the ending wasn't as great as I'd hoped ; the boss fights were too combat reliant . . . But it's still worth buying this game !
    • 119   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) I'm not really into action RPGs but I'm really glad I decided to pick this game up . Playing a game that actually requires some thinking is a fantastic change from all of the crap that has been coming out lately . If you are a mindless COD player you might not enjoy the gun battles until you upgrade the gungame augmentations . The hacking , sneaking , problem-solving in this game is the best I've played in a very long time . The story line and the graphics look like an expensive PS2 game and probably won't win any awards . But if you want a fun game that you can play for few months you definitely should get this one .
    • 120   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) I'm not really into action RPGs but I'm really glad I decided to pick this game up . Playing a game that actually requires some thinking is a fantastic change from all of the crap that has been coming out lately . If you are a mindless COD player you might not enjoy the gun battles until you upgrade the gungame augmentations . The hacking , sneaking , problem-solving in this game is the best I've played in a very long time . The story line and the graphics look like an expensive PS2 game and probably won't win any awards . But if you want a fun game that you can play for few months you definitely should get this one .
    • 121   I'm not really into action RPGs but I'm really glad I decided to pick this game up . Playing a game that actually requires some thinking is a fantastic change from all of the crap that has been coming out lately . If you are a mindless COD player you might not enjoy the gun battles until you upgrade the gungame augmentations . The hacking , sneaking , problem-solving in this game is the best I've played in a very long time . The story line and the graphics look like an expensive PS2 game and probably won't win any awards . But if you want a fun game that you can play for few months you definitely should get this one .
    • 137   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) The game was fully engrossing , and good replay value . It did have a few frustrating moment , but overall great ! Also , games with an outstanding soundtrack get an automatic 5 stars . The music really helps set an atmosphere for this game and is top notch .
    • 138   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) The game was fully engrossing , and good replay value . It did have a few frustrating moment , but overall great ! Also , games with an outstanding soundtrack get an automatic 5 stars . The music really helps set an atmosphere for this game and is top notch .
    • 140   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) I really enjoy this game . I liked the DLC that u can get with this game , my favorite from the DLC would be the silenced Riffle cause I like to snipe alot plus get alot money & a shotgun . I recommend this game to . I don't like to review anything cause it boring to me .
    • 141   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) I really enjoy this game . I liked the DLC that u can get with this game , my favorite from the DLC would be the silenced Riffle cause I like to snipe alot plus get alot money & a shotgun . I recommend this game to . I don't like to review anything cause it boring to me .
    • 149   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) The only thing that is a trial and sufficiently grating is the boss fights . They truly do not fit the style of the game , mainly just truding around a room relentlessly firing at you . It almost harkens back to the days of fighting cyber demons in Doom . However , if you can power through them , the rest of the game is great .
    • 150   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) The only thing that is a trial and sufficiently grating is the boss fights . They truly do not fit the style of the game , mainly just truding around a room relentlessly firing at you . It almost harkens back to the days of fighting cyber demons in Doom . However , if you can power through them , the rest of the game is great .
    • 155   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) Great story ( although I could see a few of the twists coming a mile away ) , great gameplay , great blend of action and rpg elements . I have only two complaints and both are minor : graphics are a bit outdated , and boss fights disrupt the flow of the main game ( luckily there are only a handful ) .
    • 156   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) Great story ( although I could see a few of the twists coming a mile away ) , great gameplay , great blend of action and rpg elements . I have only two complaints and both are minor : graphics are a bit outdated , and boss fights disrupt the flow of the main game ( luckily there are only a handful ) .
    • 165   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) Great game at a great price ! ! No one can beat the prices in amazon , specially because there is no tax in here This is my favorite store
    • 173   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) so glad eidos decided to bring the series back to the basics . This game completely made me forget about invisible war . Great game that i will surely replay again and again .
    • 174   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) so glad eidos decided to bring the series back to the basics . This game completely made me forget about invisible war . Great game that i will surely replay again and again .
    • 176   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) It was a fun game . I also thought the controls where fine . In fact he controls for using objects such as walls and boxes for cover where better then another game that has that type of thing ( Gears of War has it , COD doesn't ) . Its was very quick and responsive and most importantly it was easy to move from one wall / box to another .
    • 180   I feel very torn about this game after i finished it . I wont go into any spoilers , but i will say for the people thinking about the game still , that the game play is worth it . there's a lot to do and the different mods really do make your character take missions on differently . Also something i loved you can save the points for modding so if your not sure if you'll need a certain mod you can save it until the situation comes up again . That said i beat the game in 25ish hour not totally sure , the game doesn't give a game play count , but most of that time I was loading the same save file over and over so that i could get the perfect ghost score on each mission . So if i just played each mission without trying to get a perfect i think I'd beat in probably 15 - 20 hours . I also tried to find side quest and did as many as i could , mostly because with each side quest finished I'd usually get a point to get a augmentation . You can hack any computer and bust into a ton of house , room , whatever . but it does get boring after a while . you can also kill mostly anyone , the only place i couldn't draw my gun was at my base , everywhere else i could go Rambo whenever , which usually meant i was attacked by some pissed off cop or gang member . The Ugly in this game , and wow it's pretty ugly at times . The Dialog at times it really ugly . when it's the main few character it usually doesn't get bad , but when it a side character watch out , bad voice acting awaits you . And i have to say it really is a bad script problem not a actor problem , well for the most part . some of the randoms are really off . On big problem i had the stories really forgettable , i played the game straight for the last week and at one point some guy i pissed off came after me . i can't honestly figure out who he was . I have no idea , he just say i betrayed him and then he pulled a gun on me . so i shot him . I have no idea who i betrayed i was usually a good guy on most things but things like that really pull me from the game's reality . Also , the great looking bosses after the first stop having any personality , they just attack me when it boss fight time . for a game that talks about it's great in depth story , i like to care why they care to kill me and why i care to kill them . it's important to me . It's like watching a skin flick and skipping to the sex scenes . you can't do that , i want to know why they are going at it . it's important to me . The idea of personal choice , it's not like mass effect , dragon age , fall out , your only choice is how you take on missions but when the stories involved you don't have a choice at all besides the lack lust ending video . you get to choose which one you get . My recommendation save right before then you can choose them all . And my final rant on the story , when the game ended i had no idea i was at game's ending , the only reason i knew i was there was the main boss got killed and a trophy saying The End popped up . But in the end , the game play is fun , i did replay a ton to get the perfects and i really could do mission in a ton of different ways with the right augmentations . Also the weapon work right out of the box , not like in Fall Out when i had to level up to get my gun to magically work better . But the story , it might be there , but i just didn't care about any of the character enough to find out about them . there isn't any time given to getting to know them , not even really your self unless you go a few side quest . Pros : - Mission choice - Augmentation Points that save up - Pretty ( looks like Metal gear , nothing amazing but pretty . Besides for the character models Adam Jensen Looks great and his bosses , but that it . Most look really unnatural ) - Fun to punch anyone Cons : - Forgettable Story and characters - Boring boss fights - Ugly dialogs at times , sometimes not so ugly , but most of the time - beat it way to quick for how long the company says it's take . - No control over the story - No melee attack , only kill or sleeper punch which need a energy cell which take time to charge or an item . Final Word , if you like the RPG Action Game thing going on you'll most likely like this . I personally think it's the best that I've played , in game play , story not so much . If you're into FPS you wont . going Rambo means running out of ammo and getting shot to death in this game . ammo is limited , you usually pick up only a few rounds at a time . It's fun , but i don't know if i care to play it again . Edit : I was drunk with my friend and playing the game simply to mess around and skipped all the plot section and the game was really fun . I've started a new game with this in mind and skip everything i could . Still haven't found any new side quest though . I'm a 1 / 4 though the game already and it took me about 5 hours .
    • 181   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) Let me begin by saying that this game is probably not as bad as I have made it out to be , it just isn't my type of game . I don't buy games very often ( they're usually $60 bucks each ! ) , but I had been keeping up with this one for quite some time . The reviews were unanimously positive , and Amazon was offering it for an unbeatable price , so I decided to give it a try . One of the main selling points of this game was its ' gameplay variety ( play it as a hacker , play it with stealth , or go in guns blazing commando style ) . However , after playing through the first few levels of this game , I quickly found that this game was not for me . I like to play my video games commando style ( I like to shoot A LOT and blow stuff up ! ) , but this game played WAY too slow for me . I usually love anything to do with science fiction , but the slow gameplay kept me disinterested in the story . The graphics were not that great either . I should have saved my money and waited for Rage to come out . If you like slow , stealth , and hacking gameplay this game might be for you . If you're like me , and like to blow $ # ! T up , stay clear of this game .
    • 182   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) Let me begin by saying that this game is probably not as bad as I have made it out to be , it just isn't my type of game . I don't buy games very often ( they're usually $60 bucks each ! ) , but I had been keeping up with this one for quite some time . The reviews were unanimously positive , and Amazon was offering it for an unbeatable price , so I decided to give it a try . One of the main selling points of this game was its ' gameplay variety ( play it as a hacker , play it with stealth , or go in guns blazing commando style ) . However , after playing through the first few levels of this game , I quickly found that this game was not for me . I like to play my video games commando style ( I like to shoot A LOT and blow stuff up ! ) , but this game played WAY too slow for me . I usually love anything to do with science fiction , but the slow gameplay kept me disinterested in the story . The graphics were not that great either . I should have saved my money and waited for Rage to come out . If you like slow , stealth , and hacking gameplay this game might be for you . If you're like me , and like to blow $ # ! T up , stay clear of this game .
    • 184   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) Excelent game , but poor textures in the characters . Un juego excelente que probablemente difrutaran aun mas los que han jugado la primera parte , uno de los fallos mas notorios es la falta de mayor trabajo en las texturas de los personajes . Tachira-Venezuela
    • 185   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) Excelent game , but poor textures in the characters . Un juego excelente que probablemente difrutaran aun mas los que han jugado la primera parte , uno de los fallos mas notorios es la falta de mayor trabajo en las texturas de los personajes . Tachira-Venezuela
    • 189   The game is extremely fun to play . I played through the game on its hardest setting and spent my time not killing anyone ( outside of the boss battles ) . It was fun , it was frustrating . . . it was disappointing . For as much as they want to tote the ability to make choices and it affecting the story . It doesn't . There aren't multiple story arcs you progress through depending on how you play . The only real difference I was able to determine are if some extremely minor NPC's show back up depending on whether or not you shot them in the dome when you first encounter them . The story involving the characters doesn't even get resolved . For instance , you spend 80% of the game looking for the scientists . SPOILER > The scene when you do find them lasts about 10 seconds and is all more time spent wrapping this up . / SPOILER > Wrap up : So if you get the game . . . forget the story . . focus on the gameplay . Shoot everyone in the dome , its much more satisfying .
    • 192   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) All these reviews are giving this game too much credit . The graphics are dated and the gameplay is mediocre . The alarm system is really really annoying and impossible to navigate for a newcomer and once you figure it out , it becomes a joke , the AI is really really silly . You can't really shoot your way through the game very well unless you know the tricks , i mean i was on the medium difficult setting and literally you die in 2 or 3 shots from a pistol , BE PREPARED , you will load and reload your saved games very very very often . The first boss fight took me at least an hour and probably 30 loads to defeat on the medium difficulty settings ( and im an experienced gamer ) . . . you have to kite him around a pole with extreme precision , stun him with emp grenades or various other tricks and run around the room to the corners while he's stunned for a few seconds to gather more bullets and grenades . . . the hard part is that he insta kills you within 2 seconds and he has a rapid fire machine gun arm and he stomps after you relentlessly unless you stun him , which is not easily done while avoiding his cone of fire . The story is kind of lame so far . . . i mean you do side quests but everything feels kind of pointless and scripted . . . there arent really random places to explore . . . just open doors with a little ammo . . . Also the melee combat instant moves are overpowered and silly . . . i can barely do anything with a gun without causing a swam of trained killers to jump me but i can press o and instantly chop any bad guy to pieces with zero resistance Oh and one side quest completely crashes the game and is not able to be completed , it's the mothers . . . quest . Also if you kill a dude and other bad guys are alarmed and you drag the dead guys body away the other bad guys will walk around the dead baddies gun muttering for a minute before the alarm completely goes away and they move back to their positions . . like i said dumb AI . Hate on me if you want , but this game wasn't very well done , i loved the original dues ex and i'm not even sure if im going to keep playing human revolution . I would skip this game , it's not a good shooter , and it's a pretty god awful RPG .
    • 193   All these reviews are giving this game too much credit . The graphics are dated and the gameplay is mediocre . The alarm system is really really annoying and impossible to navigate for a newcomer and once you figure it out , it becomes a joke , the AI is really really silly . You can't really shoot your way through the game very well unless you know the tricks , i mean i was on the medium difficult setting and literally you die in 2 or 3 shots from a pistol , BE PREPARED , you will load and reload your saved games very very very often . The first boss fight took me at least an hour and probably 30 loads to defeat on the medium difficulty settings ( and im an experienced gamer ) . . . you have to kite him around a pole with extreme precision , stun him with emp grenades or various other tricks and run around the room to the corners while he's stunned for a few seconds to gather more bullets and grenades . . . the hard part is that he insta kills you within 2 seconds and he has a rapid fire machine gun arm and he stomps after you relentlessly unless you stun him , which is not easily done while avoiding his cone of fire . The story is kind of lame so far . . . i mean you do side quests but everything feels kind of pointless and scripted . . . there arent really random places to explore . . . just open doors with a little ammo . . . Also the melee combat instant moves are overpowered and silly . . . i can barely do anything with a gun without causing a swam of trained killers to jump me but i can press o and instantly chop any bad guy to pieces with zero resistance Oh and one side quest completely crashes the game and is not able to be completed , it's the mothers . . . quest . Also if you kill a dude and other bad guys are alarmed and you drag the dead guys body away the other bad guys will walk around the dead baddies gun muttering for a minute before the alarm completely goes away and they move back to their positions . . like i said dumb AI . Hate on me if you want , but this game wasn't very well done , i loved the original dues ex and i'm not even sure if im going to keep playing human revolution . I would skip this game , it's not a good shooter , and it's a pretty god awful RPG .
    • 196   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) I can't give you a review for the game itself , because i ordered it for my grandson . He likes it . As far as the shipper / seller goes ; I got it pretty fast and in good condition .
    • 197   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) I can't give you a review for the game itself , because i ordered it for my grandson . He likes it . As far as the shipper / seller goes ; I got it pretty fast and in good condition .
    • 202   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) This is my first time playing a Deus Ex game and I just didn't get into it . The controls reminds me of Killzone which isn't the best in the world . . . but I can deal with it . The graphics are outdated , they are top-knotch like I was hoping and the voice acting is nothing special . You will hear your character say the same thing the exact same way in many conversations . The upgrading system was a waste of my time . It was cool to cloak so no one can see you but after playing Crysis 2 , this game cloak system is lame . There wasn't anything else in the upgrading system that I really thought was orignal or special . The mini-hack games are the most fun I had in the game . If you fail you gotta wait 30 seconds or so to do it again . The worst part of the game is the close combat in which you can only do every so often and it does look awesome . . . but it took me out of the gameplay since it was some sort of cutscene that games should never do . It took me out of the gameplay so much that I just quit doing hand to hand combat and just try to headshot everyone . I know many will love this game , but I'm one of those who just can't get into it . The conversations with other characters didn't do anything for me since the time I played the game it didn't change the story whatsoever . I find no replay value so I took the game back . If this game came out a different date , it would have been a better game . I know that sounds weird but I'm comparing this game with all the amazing games coming out this month and this game is a waste of money compare to Dead Island , Warhammer 40k , and Gears of War 3 . So save your money and buy a game more fun . . .
    • 203   This is my first time playing a Deus Ex game and I just didn't get into it . The controls reminds me of Killzone which isn't the best in the world . . . but I can deal with it . The graphics are outdated , they are top-knotch like I was hoping and the voice acting is nothing special . You will hear your character say the same thing the exact same way in many conversations . The upgrading system was a waste of my time . It was cool to cloak so no one can see you but after playing Crysis 2 , this game cloak system is lame . There wasn't anything else in the upgrading system that I really thought was orignal or special . The mini-hack games are the most fun I had in the game . If you fail you gotta wait 30 seconds or so to do it again . The worst part of the game is the close combat in which you can only do every so often and it does look awesome . . . but it took me out of the gameplay since it was some sort of cutscene that games should never do . It took me out of the gameplay so much that I just quit doing hand to hand combat and just try to headshot everyone . I know many will love this game , but I'm one of those who just can't get into it . The conversations with other characters didn't do anything for me since the time I played the game it didn't change the story whatsoever . I find no replay value so I took the game back . If this game came out a different date , it would have been a better game . I know that sounds weird but I'm comparing this game with all the amazing games coming out this month and this game is a waste of money compare to Dead Island , Warhammer 40k , and Gears of War 3 . So save your money and buy a game more fun . . .
    • 204   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) I have to chime in due to these 4 and 5 star reviews being tossed about . There is no way this is a 5 - star delivery . The AI is above average , as in enemy soldiers will throw grenades when you least expect it and they will corner you and pin you into bad situations . But , at times the enemies can become extremely stupid and take you right out of the moment . I've had soldiers re-load while standing in a wide open space , allowing me to blast them . I've seen enemies find a dead body and do nothing . And I've seen enemies give up searching despite it being quite obvious my charactor is still in the immediate area . During the very first level ( police station ) , you will notice that the entire station appears to be on alert if you're spotted . Yet , once you get outside it's as if nothing happened at all . That is moronic if you ask me . I killed about 20 officers on level one , then went out to the street to find the other officers standing their posts as if nothing was out of sorts . I understand suspending realism in a video game , but come on . It's all so scripted . In spite of the AI slip ups , overall they're still smarter than I've seen in awhile . My biggest gripe with Deus stems from the lazy design in many areas . The cities feel dead , and no one really reacts to your presence much . You can pick up garbage cans , which at first seemed cool , but you can also throw them into a crowd and no one reacts . I've thrown garbage cans directly at police officers on the street , only to have them continue standing still , saying nothing . That's lazy . I've also come across several NPCs with the same face , and with the same EXACT lines of dialogue . It's like the designers had four or five actors reading a script in the studio , and they eventully all just start repeating themselves . That's lazy . Another problem , that I cannot give a pass to , is this illusion of choice . Every conversation will end the same way regardless of your answers . The interactions are so scripted it becomes insulting after awhile . It reminds me of Fallout where in many cases you will able to say something to the effect of , I'll help you if you help me , or shut up ugly ! That's lazy . If the story needs you to get someplace the script will get you there , regardless of your choice . Another lame part of conversations is that you have all day to decide wht your answer will be . There are several choices and you can scroll through them all prior to answering . I much prefer the Alpha Protocol system where you had to think fast and weren't sure what your character would say , it just gave you a mood , like angry , antagonistic , or sympathetic . I'll give Deus some points for the stealth , which can be satisfying at times . The hacking system is also fun , at times , and well implemented . I did enjoy many of the boss battles , but when you enter each one it becomes a shooting festival where any stealth and spy skills are tossed out the window . Overall , this is a fun game , but I really expected a lot more . There are too many lazy areas for me to allow the designers a pass and throw out 4 or 5 stars . I'd be shocked if this was even nominated in GOTY .
    • 205   I have to chime in due to these 4 and 5 star reviews being tossed about . There is no way this is a 5 - star delivery . The AI is above average , as in enemy soldiers will throw grenades when you least expect it and they will corner you and pin you into bad situations . But , at times the enemies can become extremely stupid and take you right out of the moment . I've had soldiers re-load while standing in a wide open space , allowing me to blast them . I've seen enemies find a dead body and do nothing . And I've seen enemies give up searching despite it being quite obvious my charactor is still in the immediate area . During the very first level ( police station ) , you will notice that the entire station appears to be on alert if you're spotted . Yet , once you get outside it's as if nothing happened at all . That is moronic if you ask me . I killed about 20 officers on level one , then went out to the street to find the other officers standing their posts as if nothing was out of sorts . I understand suspending realism in a video game , but come on . It's all so scripted . In spite of the AI slip ups , overall they're still smarter than I've seen in awhile . My biggest gripe with Deus stems from the lazy design in many areas . The cities feel dead , and no one really reacts to your presence much . You can pick up garbage cans , which at first seemed cool , but you can also throw them into a crowd and no one reacts . I've thrown garbage cans directly at police officers on the street , only to have them continue standing still , saying nothing . That's lazy . I've also come across several NPCs with the same face , and with the same EXACT lines of dialogue . It's like the designers had four or five actors reading a script in the studio , and they eventully all just start repeating themselves . That's lazy . Another problem , that I cannot give a pass to , is this illusion of choice . Every conversation will end the same way regardless of your answers . The interactions are so scripted it becomes insulting after awhile . It reminds me of Fallout where in many cases you will able to say something to the effect of , I'll help you if you help me , or shut up ugly ! That's lazy . If the story needs you to get someplace the script will get you there , regardless of your choice . Another lame part of conversations is that you have all day to decide wht your answer will be . There are several choices and you can scroll through them all prior to answering . I much prefer the Alpha Protocol system where you had to think fast and weren't sure what your character would say , it just gave you a mood , like angry , antagonistic , or sympathetic . I'll give Deus some points for the stealth , which can be satisfying at times . The hacking system is also fun , at times , and well implemented . I did enjoy many of the boss battles , but when you enter each one it becomes a shooting festival where any stealth and spy skills are tossed out the window . Overall , this is a fun game , but I really expected a lot more . There are too many lazy areas for me to allow the designers a pass and throw out 4 or 5 stars . I'd be shocked if this was even nominated in GOTY .
    • 213   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) This game did not interest me but that's my opinion because of the boring tutorials and missions are not really that fun .
    • 215   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) By far one of the worst endings in a game . The first game gave you options and had really cool cinematic endings . These endings show real-life protestors and fat people walking around while Jenson delivers a boring lecture on life . WOW what an ending .
    • 221   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) This game is terrible . The story is boring , the characters lack personality , and the controls are terrible . The game keeps you low on ammo the whole time . To deal with that you have to rely on stealth but the stealth controls are awful and often cause headaches because the camera jerkily switches between first and third person perspectives . If you're looking for a fun first person shooter look somewhere else . If you're looking for a good stealth game look somewhere else . If you're looking for a good game , again , look somewhere else .
    • 224   This game seemed to have a lot of potential . Intriguing story , futuristic weapons , and endless decision making . But it's potential is it's greatest asset . Bottom line : this game is broken . The controls are dysfunctional ( especially the cover controls , which are vital ) , the characters are wooden caricatures , the story is surprisingly unengaging , and the graphics are circa 2003 . As an RPG it fails in its ability to tell a compelling story that causes me to care about the decisions I make . And as a shooter , it fails by offering a weapon system that is overwhelming , confusing , and generally useless since most of the missions are stealth anyhow . If you're looking for a game of this type that actually gets things right , play Mass Effect . The Deus Ex disc will become a coaster in no time . Do not recommend .
    • 229   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) For fans of the original Deus Ex , Deus Ex : Invisible War was a big letdown . Although the game in itself was good , there was no way it would hold up to the richness that Deus Ex brought to the PC in 2000 . So , how would Deus Ex : Human Revolution hold up the vast amount of hype surrounding its four-year creation ? First , to answer to one of the only real complaints I've heard from gamers : lack of multiplayer functionality . One must realize that the Deus Ex series was never intended to be a multiplayer series . One of my biggest complaints about games that are created more so for multiplayer than solo is that so much work is put into the multiplayer features that the solo aspect of the game becomes mediocre , if not pathetic . In my opinion , this has plagued many games , from the Halo series to most of the Call of Duty games . People don't buy these to play the one-player scenario tract ; people buy these games so they can get online and challenge other people that own the game . If the solo aspect of the game was altogether eliminated and the multiplayer option was all that was left , people wouldn't care . Games that are RPG-based , such as Deus Ex , Final Fantasy , Star Ocean , etc . , are designed to be a single-player game . They pour everything into the story , the music , character development , and gameplay . That is why I applaud the creators of Deus Ex Human Revolution for not creating a multipleyer option . It would run counter to previous titles in the series , plus I honestly don't see how turning Deus Ex into a simple deathmatch would make the game better . If I want a simple deathmatch game , I'll play Call of Duty over Xbox Live . Now , back to the game itself . I feel the game has held up to the hype . While not the most graphically beautiful game in the world , the game does a great job of creating a cyberpunk atmosphere that perfectly suites the game . As another review said , the game almost feels like being in the world from Blade Runner . The music has enough comparisons to the previous Deus Ex games , while keeping itself unique . The voice acting is well-done . Normally during games with voice-acting , I would read the words on the bottom and skip ahead if I got done before they stopped talking . With Human Revolution , I listen to the conversation and ignore the subtitles completely . Facial movements and tones of voice do a great job of portraying the speakers state of mind . I love the gameplay . The limited inventory size was carried over from the previous game , although you can now increase the size through augmentation . This causes you to have to be selective on what weapons you take , which you discard , and what additional items you carry . Granted , the limited ammo found in the game might upset others that are used to having unlimited or almost-unlimited ammo capacity , I think this causes you to be careful on ammo usage , be as precise as possible on firing , and causing you to be more stealthy and use take-downs on enemies , rather than simply unloading a clip into them . While I don't expect the replay value to be high , Deus Ex Human Revolution is a game that I would want to play through again . There are many things that will be missed the first time through . I've never grown tired of playing through the original Deus Ex , even though I've beaten it over a dozen times . I would strongly recommend Deus Ex Human Revolution to anyone that looks for a good story within a game . You'll find yourself immersed into their world and you'll lose track of time very quickly . If you're one that spends most of your time playing multiplayer games , I wouldn't recommend this . Odds are you might lose interest in the story rather quickly , plus the lack of ammo will drive you insane when compared to games like Halo where you have almost unlimited ammo to work with . Top game of the year candidate .
    • 230   For fans of the original Deus Ex , Deus Ex : Invisible War was a big letdown . Although the game in itself was good , there was no way it would hold up to the richness that Deus Ex brought to the PC in 2000 . So , how would Deus Ex : Human Revolution hold up the vast amount of hype surrounding its four-year creation ? First , to answer to one of the only real complaints I've heard from gamers : lack of multiplayer functionality . One must realize that the Deus Ex series was never intended to be a multiplayer series . One of my biggest complaints about games that are created more so for multiplayer than solo is that so much work is put into the multiplayer features that the solo aspect of the game becomes mediocre , if not pathetic . In my opinion , this has plagued many games , from the Halo series to most of the Call of Duty games . People don't buy these to play the one-player scenario tract ; people buy these games so they can get online and challenge other people that own the game . If the solo aspect of the game was altogether eliminated and the multiplayer option was all that was left , people wouldn't care . Games that are RPG-based , such as Deus Ex , Final Fantasy , Star Ocean , etc . , are designed to be a single-player game . They pour everything into the story , the music , character development , and gameplay . That is why I applaud the creators of Deus Ex Human Revolution for not creating a multipleyer option . It would run counter to previous titles in the series , plus I honestly don't see how turning Deus Ex into a simple deathmatch would make the game better . If I want a simple deathmatch game , I'll play Call of Duty over Xbox Live . Now , back to the game itself . I feel the game has held up to the hype . While not the most graphically beautiful game in the world , the game does a great job of creating a cyberpunk atmosphere that perfectly suites the game . As another review said , the game almost feels like being in the world from Blade Runner . The music has enough comparisons to the previous Deus Ex games , while keeping itself unique . The voice acting is well-done . Normally during games with voice-acting , I would read the words on the bottom and skip ahead if I got done before they stopped talking . With Human Revolution , I listen to the conversation and ignore the subtitles completely . Facial movements and tones of voice do a great job of portraying the speakers state of mind . I love the gameplay . The limited inventory size was carried over from the previous game , although you can now increase the size through augmentation . This causes you to have to be selective on what weapons you take , which you discard , and what additional items you carry . Granted , the limited ammo found in the game might upset others that are used to having unlimited or almost-unlimited ammo capacity , I think this causes you to be careful on ammo usage , be as precise as possible on firing , and causing you to be more stealthy and use take-downs on enemies , rather than simply unloading a clip into them . While I don't expect the replay value to be high , Deus Ex Human Revolution is a game that I would want to play through again . There are many things that will be missed the first time through . I've never grown tired of playing through the original Deus Ex , even though I've beaten it over a dozen times . I would strongly recommend Deus Ex Human Revolution to anyone that looks for a good story within a game . You'll find yourself immersed into their world and you'll lose track of time very quickly . If you're one that spends most of your time playing multiplayer games , I wouldn't recommend this . Odds are you might lose interest in the story rather quickly , plus the lack of ammo will drive you insane when compared to games like Halo where you have almost unlimited ammo to work with . Top game of the year candidate .
    • 232   The original Deus Ex ( DX ) hit the market back in 2000 and with its combination of a Cyberpunk atmosphere and fusion of RPG and FPS elements , became a hit title that eventually won game of the year amongst many other awards . The game was ahead of its time in a way , similar to how Blade Runner ( the movie ) was ahead of its time for back in the 1980 ' s . With this new release , DX : HR , does the game fall into mediocrity or does DX continue to be a a beautiful melody of various gameplays in an immerse environment ? . . . . A few technical details aside , I would say this game easily marks a new generation in the Deus Ex line and could just be one of the best SP based campaign game released in 2011 . GAMEPLAY And a whole lot of it ! This game is massive and the cyberpunk vision of the future is captured beautifully . DX : HR I feel , tends to be a blend of FPS meets Stealth meets Espionage meets Social . You play as Adam Jensen who is a security officer for an Augmentation company . After an attack leaves him so badly wounded he needs heavy body augmentation the game begins . Who plotted the attack ? Why ? Terrorism ? Self-Sabotage ? The conspiracy runs deep and it is your job to figure out it ! At your disposal is a very immerse and game changing set of mechanics that shapes how you play the game , yet adapts to your play-style . Need to get to the 5th floor and hack a terminal . . no problem go in guns blazing . . . or maybe stealth past the guards taking them out one at a time . . . or maybe break in through a vent system . . . or combine all 3 ! Not only can you approach objectives and quests from various methods , but there often are quite a few options available to you . You don't always need to take that grate on the left . You could hack the janitor's closet and steal the keycard and just walk right in on the objective . Maybe there is a guard wandering who has a keycard also , or someone wrote it in an email message that you found when hacking terminals . The variety is just huge and never gets old ! To top it all off you can upgrade Mr . Jensen to better suit your play-style As you complete objectives , side quests , or basically do anything you gain XP . Shoot a mob you get XP , stealth him instead XP , Avoid combat all together get XP ! Hacking amounts to bonus XP as hacking is more of a mini-game than a mandatory tool in this game , but I found it worth my time to hack . It was fun and provided some interesting bits of information that paid off in the long run . Anyhow , the XP you gain is used to level up Jensen , and as you level you gain the ability to further boost the level of mods you have . What is so beautiful about this the upgrades compliment your play-style . You are not forced to pick upgrades you do not want , however I rarely found that I picked something that felt like a waste . It is a solid system that gives you the freedom to play as you want for the most part . GRAPHICS Deus Ex : Human Revolution is not the flashiest of games . It isn't the latest and greatest game engine that might choke your PS3 / 360 or stress your video card until it explodes . The game still looks very good though . It captures a cyberpunk / blade runner style atmosphere very well and uses a darker color pallet which makes for a slightly darker vision of the future . Character animations can seem a little stiff or awkward at times , but do remember people are walking around with augmentations so the body movements might seem a bit unnatural for a reason . On the PS3 version the Frame-rate dropped from time to time , especially during one or two intense cut-scenes but it wasn't that bad . There was similar frame-rate issues on the 360 but occurring in different areas spots so the drop is probably relating to how the system is handling the engine itself . Graphically , the PS3 vs the 360 have differences but not enough to sway me to one or the other . It really depends on what you are looking at , at the time you are comparing . Sometimes PS3 looked better , sometimes 360 . PS3 lighting was better in some spots , yet the 360 had better coloring in others . In short . . . The Graphics , while not the best , are very good and despite the PS3 and 360 having some frame-rate issues , either system is a perfect option for this game ; each boasting pros and cons over the other . SOUND / STORY The music for this game is awesome ! The style of music chosen fits the environment and setting of the game perfectly , going well with the cyberpunk theme . It helps immerse you into the game which is a big plus . Voice acting however is a sub-par as often the same voice actor played multiple characters and didn't even change their voice . You may even find multiple characters who say the same line of text . I'm not surprised by this though as the original Deus Ex had some of the Worst-yet best ! voice acting of any game I played . . . . . Storyline wise , while I honestly have not completed the game at this point ( the game is LONG ! ) , the storyline is great ! Everything you do has influences on the game , and the storyline is very deep and balanced . It is full of plot twists and surprises that had me hooked . REPLAY / LENGTH While this game lacks multiplayer , you are getting your $ ' s worth here . The game easily has 25 + hrs of gameplay , more like 30 - 40 hrs if you factor in side quests and taking your time to really immerse yourself . Not only does this game boast a huge amount of varied gameplay , but I could easily see myself picking it up and doing it all over again ! The variety in gameplay is just that amazing . You stealthed your way into the building for Mission 6 , replay it and try going Rambo . You might find new items or bits of information , or even slightly influence events of that mission . Deus Ex reminds me a little of Mass Effect in this sense . Every new gameplay can be filled with little bits and pieces you may of missed , or simply did not see in a previous playthrough ; plus there are multiple endings to this game which only tempt you to try alternative paths and methods . CONS Normally I integrate my Con's into each section , but Deus-Ex is the kind of game that you need to see the entire picture . The game can clock it easily + 25hrs and has such a wide variety of elements to it things were bound to go wrong in some spots . This comes in the form of frame-rate problems ( see graphics ) , boss encounters , and AI problems . Frame-rate has been covered but Boss Encounters were a disappointment simply because there is only one real way to fight them . RAMBO style ! If you specialized in hacking that won't help you during the fight . The illusion of choice is removed here and you are forced into a play style you might not enjoy . This isn't a major problem but for someone who didn't specialize in guns , since the game is forgiving , it feels like bosses were rushed in rather than fully thought out . AI problems well , it was to be expected . Sometimes enemies just become stupid and forget you are there or have such obvious pathing it makes you wonder how they were even hired to be guards . Despite their AI problems however they seem to have eagle eye vision when it comes to accuracy with guns ( which makes for a good challenge ! ) OVERALL . . . 93% ( 9.3 / A ) Deus Ex : Human Revolution is a product of its sums . Individually each part of the game , from the shooter , to the stealth to the social aspects ' could have ' been done better . Instead each element was created specifically to balance the other and what you end up with is a game that has multiple play-styles , gameplay which caters to the needs of the player , immerse storyline and environment , and a wide variety of methods to tackle the problem ; so much so alternative play-throughs are a must ! DX : HR has technical issues , but when a single game can easily surpass 25 - 30hrs and contain such variety , a few problems might slip through the cracks or be inevitable . In the end , we have a beautiful game that will keep you glued to your PC , 360 or PS3 .
    • 234   I have played this game through twice now and something that confused me about what other reviewers have stated ; the lack of ammo . The storage was only designed to hold 2 maybe 3 weapons tops . NOT every weapon in the game . When I finished the game I had over 350 rounds of 10mm and 300 rounds of LMG rounds . Ammo is not an issue if one manages their inventory correctly . So here is my review : Animation was par . Unnatural movements , even to characters that did not have augs , while speaking drove me insane . The world itself was very nice ; as stated Blade Runner type of environment . The cut scenes were very nice also . All-in-all not the greatest imagery , but definitely not the worse . Game play was solid . Lots of ways to complete a scenario , just as long as you get it done . The boss fights didn't fit right and I was expecting them to get tougher as I played , not easier . Stealth pretty much through the entire game . Story lines were incomplete at times . The main story was ok , sometimes hard to follow . Spent more time watching the speech aug than listening to what was being said . Believe it or not the most interesting story line was about the character himself . Just wish there was a close to it . There were only 2 things that I absolutely do not like about this game . One being the unnatural animation as stated above . The other was the fact that I could not replay my character with my existing augmentations instead of having to start all over from scratch . Another draw back was not being allowed to replay any level without having to start from the beginning . While I am sure there will be better games out there , this isn't a bad game to play . I did have fun and I am thinking about playing it for a third time . Though I think I will only use the 10mm , even in the boss fights . : )
    • 236   If you aren't familiar with the series , think Metal Gear meets Mass Effect . This is a very tactical stealth based shooter with a complex story . Some people will nominate this as a Game of the Year Contender , while the run and gun crowd may be turned off by the deliberate pacing of the game . Concept : 9 / 10 Set in a dark and not so distant future , where human beings are getting cybernetic implants , you play as Adam Jensen , an Ex-SWAT operative with a mysterious past , and you're on a corporate backed espionage mission to uncover a vile plot to alter the course of humanity . Armed with the latest in Cybernetic Stealth Technology and an arsenal of weapons , you travel the world to expose corporate and government corruption . Story : 10 / 10 ! ! ! This is one of the best stories that I've ever seen in a game ! Without spoiling anything it is about the boundaries between freedom and anarchy , and the limits that should or should not be placed on technology . The story is complex , so you will have to pay close attention . The story is told through cutscenes , cinematics , in game dialogue , and if you hack computers in the game , there's even more information backing the story . It is truly immersive and will make you think . Your actions will determine which ending you get , so it is crucial that you pay attention . Gameplay : 8 / 10 As you play through the game , you earn PRAXIS POINTS , which you use to upgrade your character . There are loads of upgrades to choose from and they will all affect the style of your gameplay . Some upgrades enhance your stealth , like silent movement , more info on enemies ' behavior , or temporary invisibility . Some enhance your strength , like the ability to wield heavy weapons with no recoil or bursting through walls like the old Cool-Aid guy . Other implants enhance your shooting , your vision , your radar , your armor , resistance to special damage attacks , close range combat , and hacking . The game is basically 4 HUBS with a few load screens breaking them up . There are main quests ( which drive the story ) and side quests ( which supply additional info to the story and allow you to gain extra XP . ) When you Accept a Quest , important info shows up on your HUD . The majority of quests deal with you infiltrating areas protected by armed guards . This is where the game shines . It is up to you how you complete the quests . You can sneak past enemies and use a tranquilizer rifle to knock them out . You can use a heavy machine gun to mow them down . You can use sniper weapons and hack computer systems to turn off security systems or even turn them on your enemies . When you get to the end , there is usually a multiple choice conversation you have with your contact that will affect the story and give you an XP bonus . The save points are generous and you usually have the ability to load the last 2 auto-saves or any of your ( up to 20 ) manual save points . Weapons : 9 / 10 There is an excellent selection of modifiable weapons in the game . Tranq Gun , Combat Rifle , Sniper Rifle , Plasma Gun , Laser Gun , Shotgun , Pistol , Revolver , Rocket Launcher , AOE Stun Gun , Normal Stun Gun , Mines , Grenades , etc . . . The weapon choices really allow you to customize the game to your style of play . Put landmines by a door , then trigger the alarm to blow up your enemies . Bribe an NPC and then hit him with a stun gun to get your money back . You can pretty much do anything that you can imagine with this arsenal at your disposal . Haxx0rZing ! ! 1 : 8 / 10 If you choose the route of Hacker , there is a FUN mini-game that you play in realtime , where you try to take over terminals on a network and reach your goal . The terminals are connected by paths and there is a starting point and an ending point with multiple paths . Each terminal has a % chance that you will be discovered . If you are not discovered , you can move from terminal to terminal and hack the computer , gain XP , information , and sometimes access to the enemy's security systems . If you are discovered , a counter appears and you have that much time to get to the end goal . You also have countermeasures at your disposal to show down the Network . ( Nuke allows you to access 1 terminal without fear of detection , Worm gives pauses the countdown for 5 seconds if you are discovered , and Fortify slows down the enemy Network when they reach terminals . ) If you are discovered , the system is locked down for 30 seconds and enemies usually are set on alert . Bosses : 6 / 10 The low point of the game are the Boss Battles . In a game where you specialize your character for infiltration , the worst situation you can find yourself in is a small arena against a super soldier that can insta-kill you . Fortunately , there are only a few of these . When you play , keep this in mind , and bulk up your armor . I died on the first boss 4 times , even though I sniped him in his helmet-less head 3 times and blew up an exploding barrel next to him . I eventually beat the first boss by hiding . He threw a trio of grenades , and they all bounced off walls , back at him . The boss fights would have been much better if the boss chased you through an area where you had to be stealthy . Then you could use your infiltration skills in the fight . All of the Boss fights are arena battles . Grenades , Armor , Heavy Weapons , the Typhoon , and health powerups will all aid you . Graphics : 8 / 10 The world is dark and . . . shiny . It's not the best looking game , but it delivers on atmosphere . The futuristic visions of New Detroit , China , and Montreal are interesting . The characters are well animated and the enemies are nicely defined so you can tell the difference between a light armored , medium armored , and heavily armored guy . ( Except for the helmetless first boss who shrugs off head shots with a high powered sniper rifle . . . sigh ) Sound : 7 / 10 The music is very cool and the sound effects highten the suspense and punctuate the action . There isn't anything that you'd download from itunes though . I also have to knock the game for using slang from 1995 . I heard someone jettin ' , Fly Girl , and I gotsta get back to my crib , cholo . * Cringe * Replay Value : 8 / 10 There is no multiplayer , but you can replay the single player campaign using different tactics . Play through once as a stealthy hacker . Try again as an armored terminator who can burst through walls . There are also 2 achievements that you can try : Complete the game without killing anyone ( gas grenades , stun guns , KO moves . . . ) and Complete the game without setting off any alarms . Maturity : Older Teens The plot is complex and there is violence and swearing . This is more of a political intrigue story , so the I just wanna kill bad guys crowd might be a little overwhelmed . Overall : 9 / 10 This is a Great Tactical Shooter that will take you 15 - 30 hours to finish . It's a full on RPG with excellent user friendly stealth / combat elements . The story is outstanding , especially if you have been keeping up with what is going on with our current government . Buy it if you love the Deus Ex series . Buy it if you love Stealth Action RPG's . Buy it if you love Stealth Games or Tactical Shooters like Metal Gear of the Tom Clancy Games . Buy it if you love a good government conspiracy story . Rent it if you can finish an RPG fast . Avoid it if you wanna feel like Rambo and gun down hordes of bad guys . You won't last very long if you abandon the tactics . It's like playing Halo with No Shield .
    • 239   Deus Ex : HR is a must own game . Period . If you never experienced the original , this is a great way to get into the universe . It was very smart of the developers to make the game a prequel as it allows those new to the series an opportunity to come in fresh and not be lost in the story . Speaking of , the story is very good . If you have ever seen Blade Runner , The Ghost In The Shell anime series , or are a fan of Terminator , Robocop , etc , you should like this story as well . The gameplay is deep but still approachable . It is a lot of fun taking on a mission that has multiple paths to completion . You can take a frontal assault approach , use stealth to disable your enemies from the shadows , or find secret passages and air ducts to avoid a confrontation altogether . It's a game about morals and choice . And the combination of the two make it great .
    • 242   One of the things that I love about DEUS EX : HUMAN REVOLUTION is that it's not satisfied with giving you a simple go here and get this mission . It sets you up with what you have to do , but then it wishes you good luck and leaves you to your options . Do you want to go in with guns blazing ? Sneak in from the rooftop and catch everyone by surprise ? How about the sewers ? There might be a secret entrance down there . Walking in through the front door's another option , but the reception might not be so welcoming . Talking your way inside might help matters , as well . These are just some of the decisions that you'll be faced with during one mission out of many . And there are many . And each decision is not some throwaway thing ; they'll have consequences , some good and some unfortunate . In a sense , this game's about digging your own grave , and whether or not you lie in it or chuck someone else down there in your stead . The game follows Adam Jensen , the chief of security for a multi-billion dollar corporation that specializes in making artificial limbs and enhancements ( called augments ) for the world at large . After an attack by cyborg terrorists , Jensen is left for dead , but his employers decide to make him the near-future equivalent of the Six Million Dollar Man . It's back to work as usual , though over the course of the story , details concerning a conspiracy arise , leading Jensen to try his hand all sorts of things ( player's choice ) including corporate espionage to find the truth . His quest will send him running across two major quest hubs , Detroit and Shanghai ( and several minor hubs , but they'd probably spoil things ) , and both are very well realized . They're huge , detailed , and allow for a more-than-decent amount of exploration . They're also completely gorgeous and immersive . Without having played the original DEUS EX , the only game I can really compare DE : HR to is Obsidian's ALPHA PROTOCOL , with its emphasis on choice and a very dynamic storyline . Unlike the MASS EFFECT series , the entire story will play out very differently depending on your choices , some of them as inconsequential as just talking to someone . I was surprised by how many things came back around to bite me , and all but forced me to treat every decision seriously . Because of this , entire sidequests opened and closed , and there were many parts of the game that I never even saw ( not for lack of trying ) . DE : HR absolutely demands to be played more than once . And this is something that it can hold over ALPHA PROTOCOL ( though I do love that game ) , it's very fun to play . Combat is as dynamic as you want it to be . Lethal , non-lethal , melee , stealth , and you can even hack turrets and robots to do the fighting for you . There are very few times when your preferred method of combat ( or pacifism ) will not be accommodated . It would be difficult , but I'd wager that there's a way to get through the game ( excluding the boss fights ) without even firing your weapon . ( Probably wrong on that , but still , I'd still take that bet . ) However , I do have one major criticism : the boss fights . Yes , there are actual boss fights in this game , which was completely shocking . And it's not like the FALLOUT series , where you can usually talk your way out of them or use your skills to get around them somehow . Nope , you'll be tossing aside whatever role-playing strategies you've been adhering to so you can gun down some bosses . I wouldn't be so opposed to them if they actually had some character ( even the receptionist at the police station had more depth than these guys ) , but they're just a band of stereotypical brutes . Which is so odd , because the rest of the game is most definitely not cliche . They just stick out very plainly in comparison to the rest of the game . ( Especially to those who chose to augment into stealth and hacking ! ) I have other criticisms like the handful of NPC animations and iffy lip-synching . It reminds me of ALAN WAKE , a game with so much dialogue and poor lip-synching . Thankfully , they don't get in the way of the overall experience ; after a bit , I didn't even notice them . In between the amazing story and worldbuilding , the combat ( the sneaking , in my case ) , and the stop-and-think decisions , animations were the last thing on my mind . Though , it would be nice if those were fixed in future games . Basically , this is the game that western RPG enthusiasts have been waiting for . MASS EFFECT and FALLOUT fans will definitely find something to like here - since it's sort of a happy medium - with its emphasis on role-playing as much as possible , in as many ways as you can think of . It's not only a great RPG , but it's also a worthy meditation on the future of human advancement . There's just a lot going on here !
    • 244   Deus Ex : Human Revolution for the Xbox 360 is an okay game . It isn't great , but it isn't bad either . In the game you play as Adam Jensen , a security guard for a biotech firm who's body is augmented after a devestating attack on the company he works for . With the new augs Adam is super human and launches an investigation into the whereabouts of the attackers . The story is interesting , if not a little bloated and confusing . It isn't as strong as the story in some RPGs , but it does a decent job of driving the game forward . There are a lot of characters you will meet and sometimes it can be hard to keep tabs on all the names of everyone involved . A lot of important events are described in ambigous terms leaving out the nitty gritty details . The motivations of central characters aren't clear and when you try to dig deeper characters will reply with , Isn't it obvious ? which isn't an answer . If you're playing this for the story , you may be let down . The gameplay is like Rainbow Six Vegas meets Metal Gear Solid with some Mass Effect on the side . Like R6 Vegas , you play from a first person perspective , although when you take cover using the LT , you'll see yourself in third person . Like MGS , stealth is strongly encouraged , as 90% of the time you're out manned and out gunned . Like ME , you earn experience and can upgrade your character and weapons in various ways , and you can choose your dialogue in a similar fashion as well . As RPGs go , it's about as deep as Mass Effect 2 . Since most of the time you'll be playing from a first person view , this will largely feel like a First Person Shooter , but you'll soon realize that it is not . The controls are sluggish compaired to other FPS games , and you'll want to turn up the sensitivity in the options menu just to be competent . Aiming can be difficult compaired to most FPS games , and you'll want to choose your shots wisely as ammo is scarce . Since the direct approach is usually suicide , you'll spend most of your time looking for air duct vents and ladders and passcodes and computers to hack . This is a slow paced game , and trying to play it like Call of Duty will result in death . The game is not an open world like Fallout 3 , but rather the cities you visit act as a hub for the levels you must complete . The city is not too big , you can walk end to end in less than 2 minutes , but it's just big enough to feel like a city . The levels are pretty linar and your objectives are mostly reaching the next checkpoint in the stage . Each stage can take between 10 minutes to an hour or more depending on your approach . During a stage where I infiltrated a police station , it took nearly 3 hours to complete as I tried to sneak around and avoid firefights because I didn't feel right killing cops . In the end , discounting my many , many deaths and subsequent reloads , the game took about 9 hours to complete . In fairness to the game , I didn't really tackle any side quests , so completionists will get more out of this than I did . The graphics are mostly good . The art direction is fantastic , and the artists created a compelling and beautiful futuristic world . The style and setting are actually what drew me to this game and they don't dissapoint . The graphics engine this game is running on is another story . Some of the character's faces look odd and animations can look weird , especially during conversation . The textures are sharp and lighting effects are good , and most outdoor areas are eyecatching . Interiors , however , can get bland quickly . Also , FMV is used between stages ( I assume to hide loading screens ) , but the FMV uses in game assets and is too dark and looks to be low rez . The in game graphics look better than the FMV , and I just don't understand why they didn't just use the in game graphics for cut scenes instead . On a positive note , the game runs smoothly at 30 frames per second with out any screen tearing or hiccups . On a side note , this game is very dark and I recommend turning up the Luminosity a few notches in the options menu . The sound is another mixed bad . The voice acting is okay , none of it sounds corny or over the top . The music is great . Much like the art direction , the music sets the mood and atmosphere for this game and is easily one of it's strongest assets . The sound effects are good , although gunshots are about 100X louder than everything else in the game . The voicework does suffer from compression issues , however . All of the dialogue sounds like it is in some low bit audio format compressed to hell . I only noticed it because audio in games today is so good that when I heard the voice audio in this game it reminded me of the PlayStation one . Music and sound effects do not suffer the same problem . Deus Ex isn't a bad game . There was a lot I liked about it . The characters are interesting , especially the protagonist , the setting is really cool , the music is fantastic , and the blending of generes was bold . Deus Ex isn't a great game , either . There was a lot that frustrated me . I died frequently . The loading screens are painfully long ( 30 seconds or more ) , and you have to suffer through them every time you die . Even on the easiest setting this game is brutally hard . I'm no stranger to difficult games , I've completed most of the games I own on the hardest setting , yet still I found Deus Ex to be extremely challenging even on easy . The game tells you there are multiple paths , but the truth is there are two paths : 1 . Go into every room guns blazing and hope for the best ( suicide ) , and 2 . search high and low in every room for hours until you find that one crate that's been blocking that hidden vent you're suppsed to use to sneak around the enemies . Speaking of sneaking , when there aren't vents ( or you can't find them ) , you can try studying the patrol patterns of enemies and sneaking around them . The problem is that most rooms have 6 to 10 enemies all patrolling around eachother , meaning that even if you wait and watch for when 8 of them turn their backs for that split second , 2 of them are still watching you . In addition , enemies have super senses , and can see and hear you from a mile away , even if they just catch a glimpse of your hair . I have mastered sneaking in other stealth games like Splinter Cell and Metal Gear , but I found successfully sneaking in Deus Ex to be nearly impossible . In later levels you'll have to disable tanks to procede , and without EMP grenades you're pretty much screwed . Lastly , although it is extremely difficult , you can avoid combat altogether throughout the entire game , EXCEPT for boss fights . You MUST confront and defeat all bosses in combat . If you don't level your character up for combat scenarios , you may find yourself critically out matched . Leading up to the release of this game , I had a lot of high hopes , perhaps too high . Unfortunately Deus Ex doesn't live up to most of them . The frustrations of combat and level navigation marred the features I did like , like the music , art direction , setting , and characters . Deus Ex is supposed to be a Stealth Action RPG , but at it's heart it felt like an FPS that's not as fun as other FPS games , and a Stealth game that's not as good as other Stealth games , and an RPG that's not as deep as other RPG games . I would recommend this as a weekend rental .
    • 246   We , as gamers , rarely get games that not only exceed but surpass our expections ; however , it's time to break tradition and meet the best thing going in gaming right now , and that'd be Deus Ex : Human Revolution . The first sequel to the original Deus Ex , Deus Ex : Invisible War , wasn't the sequel most fans had hoped for . When it launched at the end of 2003 , it was rated highly by reviewers , however it wasn't by fans of the franchise , and mostly for good reason . Granted , Deus Ex : Invisible War wasn't a poor game , as it was completely competent and solid , but it just wasn't a good sequel to one of the best games ever made . Like the innovative and incredible Deus Ex , Deus Ex : Human Revolution isn't without its flaws , but it's a sequel that not only lives up to the Deus Ex name , it even surpasses it in some areas . This is the true sequel ( or prequel , I guess ) to Deus Ex that you've been waiting for . Don't even bother reading the rest of this review , pick your platform of choice and click Add to Cart ASAP . Pros : - Deus Ex Done Right - Unlike the previous sequel , Deus Ex : Human Revolution doesn't consolize the Deus Ex formula ; this , my friends , is a true sequel that's packed with challenging gameplay , a great inventory system , unlocks / augments , side missions , etc . This is the role-playing masterpiece that you've been craving . - Beautifully Detailed Hub Worlds - There are 2 hub worlds in total in this game , both offering their own unique atmosphere . These hubs are huge and offer a lot to see and do . Not only can you push through the main story missions , you have tons of things to hack into , side missions to take on , civilians to talk to , and so much more . - Atmospheric Masterpiece - Thanks to wonderful game design , incredibly detailed visuals , and amazing sound design , Deus Ex : Human Revolution's atmosphere is nothing short of breathtaking . - Role-Playing Delight - Deep systems , which keep track of your choices , can have an overall impact on the immediate and long-term narrative . Every choice you make matters . If you mess up during a conversation , you may either fail to complete a side mission or have to try to achieve it another way . Along with these components , you have an inventory system and weapon augments , the latter of which serves as your upgrades throughout the course of the game . - Tons of Replay Value - You won't see and do everything the first time through . This is a game packed with choices , both in terms of how you tackle a mission and how you react in conversations , which makes things much different depending on how you play . You could play this through differently a good many times before you see everything it has to offer . - Polished Gameplay - While Deus Ex : Human Revolution is a first-person game , it also switches to third-person when you take cover , and it features a system that allows you to easily traverse around environments when in cover . To move around a corner , you just hold in A , and to transfer from one piece of cover to another , you just tap A . It all works well and it's satisfying . - Cinematic Bliss - Deus Ex : Human Revolution has the cutscenes , in-game graphical effects , stellar sound design and more , to make this an unforgettable experience . Cons : - Dated Animations - As wonderful as the graphics are overall , the animations certainly aren't cutting edge ; however , they do get the job done . - Slight Frame-rate Dips - During larger encounters and in big hub worlds , you may encounter a very minor dip in performance here and there . Deus Ex : Human Revolution had some very big shoes to fill . Not only did it have the pressure of hype because of the amazing trailers Square Enix and Eidos put out , but they had to live up to one of the most beloved games ever . After being disappointed already , I don't think Deus Ex fans would've been so kind if another sequel failed to meet their expectations . Luckily , I'm here to report that this game will go down in history as one of the absolute finest out there . If you want a meaty single player experience that offers something truly unforgettable , you better get yourself a copy right now .
    • 249   Admittedly this game is NOT the groundbreaking stealth-shooter-Mass Effect type dialog tree-deep character mashup I was hoping for . I don't even consider this game an all-time great after beating it . It seems to do most things well , but almost nothing exceptionally well . This game is still a very enjoyable experience with a few minor and major setbacks depending on your taste and what you are expecting out of this . Characters / Story / Universe The story itself is pretty good . It's very creative and makes you think about the future of technology , which is a big plus . From the onset you are wondering what will happen next because conspiracies are all over the place , but some story choices are quite odd , and even stupid . I won't go into detail , but I felt that some things happened to fast and / or needed further development in order to have the lasting effect we all crave from an engaging story . One aspect where this REALLY sticks out is the character development . . . . . there is none . I liked Jensen but it would have been nice to know the supporting characters on a more personal level . The story is NOT driven by the characters at all . I also thought the Hengsha city hub ( Not Thai Yung Medical in the upper city , that was awesome ) was simply awful . It was the low point of the game story and character wise . Sprawled throughout the game are scientific journals called e-books which contain info on where the world will supposedly go ( China as the world power ) as well as HIGHLY detailed info on the technology used in augmentations . The reading can become tedious after a while if you aren't REALLY interested in the tech and the events between now and 2027 that led the world to where it will be in 2027 . There are A GAZILLION computer terminals to hack where email conversations that are meant to suck you into the universe , but ultimately become tiresome to read . I got sick of reading employee protocols and mostly uninteresting conversations . The game makes you wonder who Jensen really is and it has you wondering , but ultimately it didn't satisfy me like I wanted so the buildup seemed dumb . Overall the story is very interesting , but besides Jensen I didn't care for any of the characters . Pritchard and Malik had so much potential as strong characters ! The bosses we've seen in all the trailers are not characterized . The Rihanna-looking one only says one sentence ! Gameplay This is a stealth game that tries to accommodate to gunfights and succeeds . . . . mostly . If you play it as a stealth game and have a hiccup every so often and get into a gunfight , then the gameplay will be great to you . You have to appreciate stealth and have fun not setting of alarms and taking all enemies down silently in order to enjoy it . If that doesn't sound like you , I'd suggest skipping this one . The shooting aspect is good , but not strong enough to play the whole game as such . If you're into stealth like me , then you will have tons of fun . Let me first mention the problems : 1 ) NOT ENOUGH ANIMATIONS . As cool as the KO and death animations are , there just aren't enough of them . I never killed anyone needlessly , so I used KO's mostly and I swear there are 4 animations . 2 ) WEAPONS The weapons are your standard fare : pistol , machine gun , assault rifle , sniper rifle yawn . I'm not saying they're bad , but I would have expected the variety and creativity of the augments to carry on into the weapons . Only one weapon can be customized into a super cool weapon-the revolver . It can have explosive rounds like the one in Resistance . Speaking of Resistance , I expected some cool futuristic ( but not as over the top ) weapons or weapon augments that made it more than simply a normal assault rifle in futuristic clothing . I want to vaporize people . I want to have crazy ammo that lets me control their minds to walk to their allies and let me detonate a small bomb . You know , creative stuff . The weapons can be upgraded in terms of damage and reload speed , but never customized , which sucks . 3 ) CITY HUBS . Some of the side missions offer a nice little side story to investigate , sending you throughout the small city , but sadly the 2 city hubs don't have much purpose beyond that . I already mentioned that I hated Hengsha , so in my opinion , the city hub thing was poorly executed . The side missions actually became worse as the game went on . The game was at its absolute strongest when you were placed in huge mission-specific facilities , shipyards , etc . with tons of multiple floors and paths for you to choose . The cities bored me and I came close to trading this in when I was forced to walk back and forth in the big , boring yellow cities . Graphics There's a point in the game where you go to Montreal and there is no yellow . Now before I say what I have to say , I have no beef with the color yellow , but it sure as hell doesn't remind me of the technological future ; blue is for that . As I was saying , you get to Montreal and the yellow is gone . I saw how beautiful the game looked with natural colors ! Actually each location had a different color that stood out and set the mood , but oddly enough , they decided to make the 2 city hubs VERY yellow . This made the two city hubs extremely boring to look at because the yellow at first may seem kinda cool , but it's overpowering and makes everything look the same . If you're extremely picky about lip sync then prepare to look at some of THE WORST facial animation and lip syncing on a current gen game . The character's bodies are fine , but the heads at times can be downright scary bad . On the bright side , all of the weapons are beautiful ( except for the fugly heavy rifle ) . Jensen's character model and voice could not have been more perfect IMO . Some complain about the gruffness of his voice , but if you were OK with Infamous 1 Cole , then you'll be fine . Exploration / Variety There are flashes of greatness in the variety and choice that the game lets you have . A VERY high point is where you must convince someone to give you , tell you , or do something you want . The dialog sequences are excellent but only happen a handful of times . Regarding the exploration , the reading can become extremely tedious . The e-books and or emails should have been voiced like the audio logs in Bioshock . The different pathways during a mission ( Thai Young , Montreal , Singapore , derelict row ) are amazing and let you choose how and where you want to approach the enemies . You CANNOT max every augment so everyone has a different experience and can even access different areas depending on what augment is chosen . Mission variety is the strong point . Verdict Like I said , this is NOT the GOTY in my opinion , even though I thought it would be . The end is very satisfying and although I liked Jensen a lot ( SERIOUSLY JENSEN IS AWESOME ) , I didn't care for any of the other characters , even thought they aren't bad . Deus Ex tells you its version of a futuristic conspiracy where man is trying to fight the forces of nature with augments . Not everyone feels like it should be done and the end of the game , while satisfying , never really brings a solid conclusion to the main anti-augment spokesperson . There are multiple outcomes and endings so I cannot say that firmly . This game is a good combination of a lot of things , but none great on its own besides the cool story and stealth gameplay . I CAN SAY FOR SURE that this is one of those games where a second playthrough makes the experience better . I'll update after I have a crack at it on a no-alarm-no kill-hard difficulty run . Feel free ask me anything if you're on the fence about Deus Ex or just simply want to know something .
    • 257   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) After completing this game , I can safely say I enjoyed almost every minute of it . Like some others , I found some of the bosses to be a little too difficult , but overall , a really great game .
    • 269   I know that there are a ton of games coming out in the next few months , and like most people , i was unsure about buying this game . this isn't your typical shooter like resistance or homefront , in fact i dont think ive ever played anything like this before . as soon as i fired this game up , i was blown away by the astonishing story , characters , by the futuristic city of Detroit , the dialog and especially by the music . everything about this game is great ! the quests are varied , the cover system , hacking and dialog wheel all work really well . the augmentations are a blast to experiment with . this is the most satisfying single player FPS since Bioshock . this game only seems to lack in the graphics department , but then again its being played on 6 year old hardware . despite the aging hardware this game still performs smoothly . some people may not like the fact that you have to use your surroundings and constantly sneak around and use cover , but you need to since taking the gung ho approach will only get you killed . some dont like how there isnt a multiplayer mode and how the game takes a while to load , but i think its time for a break from all these fast paced online shooters . ive never played a Deus Ex game before and i was skeptical , but im glad i took the plunge and bought this ! everyone should as soon as they get the chance !
    • 273   This game is great . It's like Vampire The Masquerade : Bloodlines took what it wanted from Metal Gear Solid to make it even more awesome . I admit , the game ( from a pure graphics standpoint ) isn't the best looking and you have one static character whose appearance never changes , but they needed something to work on for the inevitable sequel . The environments are detailed , the story is engaging , the stealth and gunplay are fun , the game rewards exploration , and you can punch just about anyone . Who could want anything more ?
    • 277   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) Deus Ex : Human Revolution is an absolutely outstanding game . As I was attempting to describe to my housemate last night , Square Enix seems to have taken the best elements of Resident Evil 5 , Splinter Cell , and Rainbow Six and mixed them into an truly worthy sequel to the first Deus Ex . I'll express that this game is not focused on direct combat , but more of a tactical puzzle game with a small amount of shooting mixed in if you so choose . It is possible to beat the game without firing a single shot ( There is actually an achievement for beating the game without killing anyone ) .
    • 280   * * * SPOILER WARNING * * * I could not stop playing this game until I finished it . Three days of playing and I was done . But what a blast . . . Deus Ex : Human Revolution is getting a lot of good reviews and I thought about it . . . . this game is , in many ways , like the first Deus Ex released on PC and console ( PS2 from what little I remember ) . That says something about the rich level design mainly to me ( for both DX1 and DX : HR ) . I was hooked on the first DX , and disappointed in the sequel Deus Ex : Invisible War . Now there are new gameplay elements involved ( the cover based firefights and stealth gameplay are new compared to DX1 , and the control scheme on the 360 version reminds me of the Rainbow Six : Vegas console controls ) . Otherwise you play in first person . There are still augmentations aplenty and you can choose where to upgrade Adam Jensen . I generally took the hacker route and missed a few things on my first playthrough ( such as the Typhoon mines , where you are basically a walking bomb ) . Also new is the ability to have a Conversation / Influence Augmentation . There will be moments when you are talking key characters : having a Personality Reading as well as the ability to convince characters for additional information , or rewards , will come in handy . My main problem with the game was the bosses . There are three bosses plus a final boss ( the last one made the most sense to me ) . Since I wasn't Augmented towards combat so much , it was a bit hard to get past them on Standard aka I want a challenge difficulty . But still passable . Total gameplay time for me ( and taking care of side quests as well ) averaged about 30 - 35 hours . Mind you , I was trying to be super stealthy and played things pretty slow . I'm on a second playthrough where I'm just skipping cutscenes and hitting X to skip dialogue where I can skip it . And I'm finding new sections of buildings and levels that I didn't explore due to my play style on the first run through . The original Deus Ex had so much dialogue it was absurd - you could talk to NPCs in the cities or buildings and they all felt like they had four or five different things to say . This must have been when voice acting was cheaper ; ) In DX : HR , all citizens have about two things to say before they repeat . Also , there are some subtle references to DX1 as you play throughout the game and hack terminals , read emails and so on . I spotted a Nicolete DuClaire reference , Bob Paige as well as Tracer Tong reference in there ; ) This game can be pretty harsh - you can easily die after just several gunshots ( or even one shotgun blast ) - but guess what ? This game is CHALLENGING , for once . I played the game on Normal difficulty and am playing through Easy to get more Achievements . This game is definitely worthy of having the Deus Ex monicker . I was really skeptical when this title was first announced years ago . But the guys at Eidos Montreal might have been thinking If it ain't broke , don't fix it . when looking at DX1 . * * Augmented Edition Notes * * The Game and Bonus Discs are packaged in stock paper / plastic case packaging with a sleeve for the manual , redemption DLC code and registration card . The discs have one spot each in the tri-fold case . One would have only hoped for a Steelbook ( like with the Mass Effect 2 Collector's Edition ) , but no . The Deus Ex Design Book is a HARDCOVER artbook . I was honestly expecting some flimsy pamphlet , so receiving a hadcover book was a nice surprise . It's still small , exactly DVD width / lengthwise , but hardcover . Bonus Disc is a DVD that also has a 13 - track soundtrack with music from the game by Michael McCann in MP3 format - just put your DVD into a PC to drag and drop the folder to your Desktop ( some notes added by me ) : 1 . Icarus - Main Theme ( This is the well-known Trailer theme ) 2 . Opening Credits 3 . Main Menu 4 . Barret Boss Fight ( I wonder if publisher Square Enix made a suggestion to name this guy ? ) 5 . Detroit City Ambient Part 1 6 . And Away We Go ( I love Faridah Malik ) 7 . Lower Hengsha Ambient Part 1 8 . Return to Hengsha 9 . HongHua Brothel ( Yeah it's that techno song with all the sampled ' moans ' that you were wondering about ) 10 . Everybody Lies 11 . LIMB Clinic 12 . Endings The Bonus Disc features : * Making Of ( about 50 minutes ) - you see the developers talking about the game as well as see the voice actor of Adam Jenson and Eliza Cassan ( she's cute ; ) * Trailers ( Director's Cut of the E3 Trailer , Reveal Trailer and a really rough Storyboard Trailer ) * Score ( it instructs you to put the disc into a PC to get the MP3 soundtrack ) * Motion Comic ( Less than 10 minutes and an event that occurs before the game begins ) * Language Selection for DVD Everything above is packaged in a solid-thickness , paper-based box along with the usual plastic slip case for boxed editions of 360 games . Conclusion ? This isn't for everyone , but if you like your games with a good story and a little slower pace than just FPS combat , give it a try .
    • 281   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) Deus Ex : Human Revolution is a sort of sneaker sort of shooter sort of RPG sort of sort of sort of . It doesn't really excel at anything and tries to do a lot of things at once . Set in the future you play a corporate tough guy in pursuit of the guys who tried to kill you while attacking your boss . The game is very shallow . It does not do anything to any real depth except to ambush you behind enemy lines while trying to either evade , kill , or evade and kill piles of bad guys . Early on there are RPG-like elements - - conversations , main quests , side quests , and so forth but quickly the game devolves into a serious of extremely linear stay-hidden-or-die scenarios . Early on there seems to be some versatility - - maybe you sneak into a place you need to get by using the jumping augmentation , maybe you move a heavy object out of the way using the arm augmentation , maybe you smooth talk your way in with your pheromone augmentation - - but , like the level design the game play also narrows considerably . The first area was enjoyable . The second area was enjoyable until near the end . The third area and so on was just a relentless grind of repetition . The bosses battles are just ridiculous . Lord help you if you specialized in hacking and stealth - - both very REASONABLE things to do with the early game play . If you don't have the right combination of equipment and / or augments you will have a very difficult time with the bosses , especially the second . She is just . . . unacceptable . Lastly , I find the story to be less than compelling . The whole ethical dilemma about human augmentation is so pedestrian to the game that it doesn't even matter after the first area . The game's plot is like a hipster kid with his messenger bag , overly gel'd hair , tight pants , and his overly-practiced poses . All dressed up , but no real substance . Very generic Sci-Fi / ( very lite ) Cyberpunk fair . What started out as a game of possibilities turned into a stale cracker with a funny processed chemical taste . The label looked good , and it has all the right ingredients , but somehow it just tastes bad and leaves you wanting the real thing .
    • 282   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) Deus Ex : Human Revolution is a sort of sneaker sort of shooter sort of RPG sort of sort of sort of . It doesn't really excel at anything and tries to do a lot of things at once . Set in the future you play a corporate tough guy in pursuit of the guys who tried to kill you while attacking your boss . The game is very shallow . It does not do anything to any real depth except to ambush you behind enemy lines while trying to either evade , kill , or evade and kill piles of bad guys . Early on there are RPG-like elements - - conversations , main quests , side quests , and so forth but quickly the game devolves into a serious of extremely linear stay-hidden-or-die scenarios . Early on there seems to be some versatility - - maybe you sneak into a place you need to get by using the jumping augmentation , maybe you move a heavy object out of the way using the arm augmentation , maybe you smooth talk your way in with your pheromone augmentation - - but , like the level design the game play also narrows considerably . The first area was enjoyable . The second area was enjoyable until near the end . The third area and so on was just a relentless grind of repetition . The bosses battles are just ridiculous . Lord help you if you specialized in hacking and stealth - - both very REASONABLE things to do with the early game play . If you don't have the right combination of equipment and / or augments you will have a very difficult time with the bosses , especially the second . She is just . . . unacceptable . Lastly , I find the story to be less than compelling . The whole ethical dilemma about human augmentation is so pedestrian to the game that it doesn't even matter after the first area . The game's plot is like a hipster kid with his messenger bag , overly gel'd hair , tight pants , and his overly-practiced poses . All dressed up , but no real substance . Very generic Sci-Fi / ( very lite ) Cyberpunk fair . What started out as a game of possibilities turned into a stale cracker with a funny processed chemical taste . The label looked good , and it has all the right ingredients , but somehow it just tastes bad and leaves you wanting the real thing .
    • 283   Deus Ex : Human Revolution is a sort of sneaker sort of shooter sort of RPG sort of sort of sort of . It doesn't really excel at anything and tries to do a lot of things at once . Set in the future you play a corporate tough guy in pursuit of the guys who tried to kill you while attacking your boss . The game is very shallow . It does not do anything to any real depth except to ambush you behind enemy lines while trying to either evade , kill , or evade and kill piles of bad guys . Early on there are RPG-like elements - - conversations , main quests , side quests , and so forth but quickly the game devolves into a serious of extremely linear stay-hidden-or-die scenarios . Early on there seems to be some versatility - - maybe you sneak into a place you need to get by using the jumping augmentation , maybe you move a heavy object out of the way using the arm augmentation , maybe you smooth talk your way in with your pheromone augmentation - - but , like the level design the game play also narrows considerably . The first area was enjoyable . The second area was enjoyable until near the end . The third area and so on was just a relentless grind of repetition . The bosses battles are just ridiculous . Lord help you if you specialized in hacking and stealth - - both very REASONABLE things to do with the early game play . If you don't have the right combination of equipment and / or augments you will have a very difficult time with the bosses , especially the second . She is just . . . unacceptable . Lastly , I find the story to be less than compelling . The whole ethical dilemma about human augmentation is so pedestrian to the game that it doesn't even matter after the first area . The game's plot is like a hipster kid with his messenger bag , overly gel'd hair , tight pants , and his overly-practiced poses . All dressed up , but no real substance . Very generic Sci-Fi / ( very lite ) Cyberpunk fair . What started out as a game of possibilities turned into a stale cracker with a funny processed chemical taste . The label looked good , and it has all the right ingredients , but somehow it just tastes bad and leaves you wanting the real thing .
    • 287   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) I'm not much of a reviewer , so I'll keep this brief.If you like stealthy games with multiple ways to solve every problem , give this game a shot . Sure , you can play this like a combat game , but it isn't as rewarding . If you like deep stories that make you consider real world issues , this might be a good try . I give it a 4 because it is pretty good , a 5 is reserved for must buy games . A recommendation if you do get this game , play it on the hardest difficulty . I did this on my first play-through and hardly noticed ( except for boss fights ) . If you are going for combat though , maybe play on the normal difficulty since resources are limited .
    • 288   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) I'm not much of a reviewer , so I'll keep this brief.If you like stealthy games with multiple ways to solve every problem , give this game a shot . Sure , you can play this like a combat game , but it isn't as rewarding . If you like deep stories that make you consider real world issues , this might be a good try . I give it a 4 because it is pretty good , a 5 is reserved for must buy games . A recommendation if you do get this game , play it on the hardest difficulty . I did this on my first play-through and hardly noticed ( except for boss fights ) . If you are going for combat though , maybe play on the normal difficulty since resources are limited .
    • 290   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) Every now and then there is a game that takes my breath away . Deus Ex was one of them . Human Revolution was a little bit off my radar as I'm not the biggest RPG fan . But I can say that I am so thrilled that I decided to bite the bullet . The story is engaging like you wouldn't believe . The voice acting incredible . And the graphics truly next gen . It will keep you engrossed for hours and if thats your thing ? PERFECT ! Enjoy it . Share it . Play it again .
    • 291   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) Every now and then there is a game that takes my breath away . Deus Ex was one of them . Human Revolution was a little bit off my radar as I'm not the biggest RPG fan . But I can say that I am so thrilled that I decided to bite the bullet . The story is engaging like you wouldn't believe . The voice acting incredible . And the graphics truly next gen . It will keep you engrossed for hours and if thats your thing ? PERFECT ! Enjoy it . Share it . Play it again .
    • 293   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) The number of ways you can play this game is phenomenal . This game practically demands to be played through twice . The controls for moving around stealthily are a large step up from the MGS series .
    • 294   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) The number of ways you can play this game is phenomenal . This game practically demands to be played through twice . The controls for moving around stealthily are a large step up from the MGS series .
    • 302   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) This game is all about making calculated moves and trade offs . It's a lot of fun , but is slow paced ( intentionally ) . If you haven't played Deus Ex before , but have played Splinter Cell , you'll probably like this game .
    • 304   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) Very few video games have been as enjoyable and given me as much of a challenge as Deus Ex . I played it for about 6 straight hours one night . It honestly blows Gears 3 out of the water in my opinion . The basic story is that robotic augmentations have been made available for use by humans as sort of an accessory - to make you smarter or more easily able to influence another person's decisions or in physical terms , they can make you stronger or a faster runner , etc . Our hero , Jensen , is almost murdered by a group that kidnaps one of the foremost augmentation scientists , who also happens to be his ex-girlfriend , along with several of her colleagues . After the attempt on his life , Jensen , rather like the Six Million Dollar Man of 80 ' s TV fame , gets an upgrade . He has all the latest augs added not only to keep him alive but to make him more useful to his employer in finding out what happened to the kidnapped scientists . There are also groups who protest the use of these upgrades as unethical and inhumane which adds even more depth to the overall plot of the game . It's basically a quest or mission based game rather like Mass Effect . You have a main mission and then story characters give you alternate missions to accomplish which net you extra credits or upgrades upon completion . There are so many different facets to the gameplay that you never get bored . You have action , stealth , puzzle solving ( in the form of hacking computer nodes ) , finding alternate paths to reach your destination and talking to all manner of characters . The graphics are amazing and quite varied from a Chinese slum to a New York city police station and even to a futuristic laboratory in the middle of the Arctic ocean . There is one fight scene near the end of the game which involves Jensen fighting another aug human in a room of moving statues which was especially amazing . I was completely blown away by the ingenuity and originality of the whole game . My thing is playing a game that has a great story behind it and Deus Ex does that so very well . This game is rated M for a reason . There is violence , language and even sexual themes so it's definitely not for everyone . That said , however , I would highly recommend it to fans of Mass Effect , Borderlands and other similar titles .
    • 305   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) Very few video games have been as enjoyable and given me as much of a challenge as Deus Ex . I played it for about 6 straight hours one night . It honestly blows Gears 3 out of the water in my opinion . The basic story is that robotic augmentations have been made available for use by humans as sort of an accessory - to make you smarter or more easily able to influence another person's decisions or in physical terms , they can make you stronger or a faster runner , etc . Our hero , Jensen , is almost murdered by a group that kidnaps one of the foremost augmentation scientists , who also happens to be his ex-girlfriend , along with several of her colleagues . After the attempt on his life , Jensen , rather like the Six Million Dollar Man of 80 ' s TV fame , gets an upgrade . He has all the latest augs added not only to keep him alive but to make him more useful to his employer in finding out what happened to the kidnapped scientists . There are also groups who protest the use of these upgrades as unethical and inhumane which adds even more depth to the overall plot of the game . It's basically a quest or mission based game rather like Mass Effect . You have a main mission and then story characters give you alternate missions to accomplish which net you extra credits or upgrades upon completion . There are so many different facets to the gameplay that you never get bored . You have action , stealth , puzzle solving ( in the form of hacking computer nodes ) , finding alternate paths to reach your destination and talking to all manner of characters . The graphics are amazing and quite varied from a Chinese slum to a New York city police station and even to a futuristic laboratory in the middle of the Arctic ocean . There is one fight scene near the end of the game which involves Jensen fighting another aug human in a room of moving statues which was especially amazing . I was completely blown away by the ingenuity and originality of the whole game . My thing is playing a game that has a great story behind it and Deus Ex does that so very well . This game is rated M for a reason . There is violence , language and even sexual themes so it's definitely not for everyone . That said , however , I would highly recommend it to fans of Mass Effect , Borderlands and other similar titles .
    • 310   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) This is easily one of the best games to come out this year . If you are half a fan of the original then this game is well worth it . It is also one of the best shooters on the 360 . The setting and atmosphere are a step above most current games . It is a bit of a slower game with a lot of RPG elements if that is not your thing then you might want to pass on it or rent it . . . . . otherwise anyone else should not pass this game up .
    • 315   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) This game is amazingly fun . When they talk about choice in the game , they mean what they say . Each level was painstakingly crafted to make sure it could be completed without any augments at all , but also made to be much easier with the proper augments . I never felt like I needed to spend Praxis points ( skill points ) , but I was always happy that I did . For instance , I'll never forget the time I dropped down from a rooftop into the middle of a crowd of goons using my Icarus landing system , stunning them as I did so , before using my Typhoon augment to shoot death in a 360 - degree arc around me before using a sub-machine gun modified with heat-seeking flechettes to finish off the stragglers . I could have easily circumvented the entire encounter , though , if I was willing to go a little out of my way . Additionally , although it's meant to be an RPG / shooter , every level feels like a puzzle game . The twist is that , since there are multiple paths to every objective , it still feels fresh on multiple play-throughs . I'm also impressed with how they handled the sidequests . There are no fetch-quests or collector quests here . Every sidequest came with an interesting and thought-provoking mini-storyline , usually involving some moral dilemma . Speaking of which , there is no tacked-on morality system in this game . Every dilemma is strictly shades of gray . Sometimes you'll be rewarded for choosing to do what I concluded to be the right or the wrong thing , but other times your only reward is feeling good about yourself . The thing is : sometimes that's enough . This game is a lot of fun , but you should be warned : this game is HARD . Go with the Xbox version and install it , if you can , as that will make the loading screens go by the fastest , and you will see those loading screens a lot . Also , save frequently , as save points are spaced far too far apart relative to how often you will be dying . By the end of it , though , you will appreciate having found a creative approach to solving seemingly impossible problems , and the difficulty will only improve your sense of satisfaction .
    • 316   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) This game is amazingly fun . When they talk about choice in the game , they mean what they say . Each level was painstakingly crafted to make sure it could be completed without any augments at all , but also made to be much easier with the proper augments . I never felt like I needed to spend Praxis points ( skill points ) , but I was always happy that I did . For instance , I'll never forget the time I dropped down from a rooftop into the middle of a crowd of goons using my Icarus landing system , stunning them as I did so , before using my Typhoon augment to shoot death in a 360 - degree arc around me before using a sub-machine gun modified with heat-seeking flechettes to finish off the stragglers . I could have easily circumvented the entire encounter , though , if I was willing to go a little out of my way . Additionally , although it's meant to be an RPG / shooter , every level feels like a puzzle game . The twist is that , since there are multiple paths to every objective , it still feels fresh on multiple play-throughs . I'm also impressed with how they handled the sidequests . There are no fetch-quests or collector quests here . Every sidequest came with an interesting and thought-provoking mini-storyline , usually involving some moral dilemma . Speaking of which , there is no tacked-on morality system in this game . Every dilemma is strictly shades of gray . Sometimes you'll be rewarded for choosing to do what I concluded to be the right or the wrong thing , but other times your only reward is feeling good about yourself . The thing is : sometimes that's enough . This game is a lot of fun , but you should be warned : this game is HARD . Go with the Xbox version and install it , if you can , as that will make the loading screens go by the fastest , and you will see those loading screens a lot . Also , save frequently , as save points are spaced far too far apart relative to how often you will be dying . By the end of it , though , you will appreciate having found a creative approach to solving seemingly impossible problems , and the difficulty will only improve your sense of satisfaction .
    • 317   This game is amazingly fun . When they talk about choice in the game , they mean what they say . Each level was painstakingly crafted to make sure it could be completed without any augments at all , but also made to be much easier with the proper augments . I never felt like I needed to spend Praxis points ( skill points ) , but I was always happy that I did . For instance , I'll never forget the time I dropped down from a rooftop into the middle of a crowd of goons using my Icarus landing system , stunning them as I did so , before using my Typhoon augment to shoot death in a 360 - degree arc around me before using a sub-machine gun modified with heat-seeking flechettes to finish off the stragglers . I could have easily circumvented the entire encounter , though , if I was willing to go a little out of my way . Additionally , although it's meant to be an RPG / shooter , every level feels like a puzzle game . The twist is that , since there are multiple paths to every objective , it still feels fresh on multiple play-throughs . I'm also impressed with how they handled the sidequests . There are no fetch-quests or collector quests here . Every sidequest came with an interesting and thought-provoking mini-storyline , usually involving some moral dilemma . Speaking of which , there is no tacked-on morality system in this game . Every dilemma is strictly shades of gray . Sometimes you'll be rewarded for choosing to do what I concluded to be the right or the wrong thing , but other times your only reward is feeling good about yourself . The thing is : sometimes that's enough . This game is a lot of fun , but you should be warned : this game is HARD . Go with the Xbox version and install it , if you can , as that will make the loading screens go by the fastest , and you will see those loading screens a lot . Also , save frequently , as save points are spaced far too far apart relative to how often you will be dying . By the end of it , though , you will appreciate having found a creative approach to solving seemingly impossible problems , and the difficulty will only improve your sense of satisfaction .
    • 321   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) I'll keep this more succinct than most reviews since the game has been out for awhile and most people know what they're getting into . The game is a fantastic length - I am 75% of the way through and think I've put around 40 hrs in to date - I am not trying to finish it quickly , nor am I trying to explore everything humanly possible . The main character is probably the most likable protagonist since Nico Bellic in GTA IV . You'll like playing this guy . The game itself is a very effective combination of combat , stealth and RPG - to the same level of the Fallout games , with more of an emphasis on stealth - plenty of Splinter Cell like moments . Great weapon selection and upgrades with a good inventory system that is challenging without being burdensome . Regarding the RPG component , the leveling up process rewards you with augmentations you can add to your character which - is still compelling for me at this point in the game . The game is selling for USD40 today - it is worth more than that . It's really can't miss if you are a fan of the Fallout , Mass Effect , Red Dead Redemption type games . Will take me right up until Skyrim shows up at my door .
    • 322   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) I'll keep this more succinct than most reviews since the game has been out for awhile and most people know what they're getting into . The game is a fantastic length - I am 75% of the way through and think I've put around 40 hrs in to date - I am not trying to finish it quickly , nor am I trying to explore everything humanly possible . The main character is probably the most likable protagonist since Nico Bellic in GTA IV . You'll like playing this guy . The game itself is a very effective combination of combat , stealth and RPG - to the same level of the Fallout games , with more of an emphasis on stealth - plenty of Splinter Cell like moments . Great weapon selection and upgrades with a good inventory system that is challenging without being burdensome . Regarding the RPG component , the leveling up process rewards you with augmentations you can add to your character which - is still compelling for me at this point in the game . The game is selling for USD40 today - it is worth more than that . It's really can't miss if you are a fan of the Fallout , Mass Effect , Red Dead Redemption type games . Will take me right up until Skyrim shows up at my door .
    • 327   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) Solid stealth action rpg . Can be played like a shooter but the game heavily favors stealth and rewards it more . Pointless , tedious boss fights . Graphics leave something to be desired , especially the cut scenes .
    • 328   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) Solid stealth action rpg . Can be played like a shooter but the game heavily favors stealth and rewards it more . Pointless , tedious boss fights . Graphics leave something to be desired , especially the cut scenes .
    • 338   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) Deus Ex , the original game released in 2010 , is arguably the best PC game ever created . It blended a first-person shooter style with deep RPG elements and brought them all together in a world where augmented humans were few , far-between and untrusted by society . Deus Ex : Human Revolution tells the story of why these augmented humans are so despised by society without succumbing to some of the more tedious tropes in console gaming today . Deus Ex : Human Revolution is a worthy succesor to the original , flawlessly blending the style of a first-person shooter with character building , conversations with consequences and strong RPG elements . For those looking for a game that rewards creativity and problem solving rather than quick reflexes and dead-aim ( it is worth mentioning that you can complete the game without killing a single person ) , this game is for you . Enjoy !
    • 339   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) Deus Ex , the original game released in 2010 , is arguably the best PC game ever created . It blended a first-person shooter style with deep RPG elements and brought them all together in a world where augmented humans were few , far-between and untrusted by society . Deus Ex : Human Revolution tells the story of why these augmented humans are so despised by society without succumbing to some of the more tedious tropes in console gaming today . Deus Ex : Human Revolution is a worthy succesor to the original , flawlessly blending the style of a first-person shooter with character building , conversations with consequences and strong RPG elements . For those looking for a game that rewards creativity and problem solving rather than quick reflexes and dead-aim ( it is worth mentioning that you can complete the game without killing a single person ) , this game is for you . Enjoy !
    • 340   Deus Ex , the original game released in 2010 , is arguably the best PC game ever created . It blended a first-person shooter style with deep RPG elements and brought them all together in a world where augmented humans were few , far-between and untrusted by society . Deus Ex : Human Revolution tells the story of why these augmented humans are so despised by society without succumbing to some of the more tedious tropes in console gaming today . Deus Ex : Human Revolution is a worthy succesor to the original , flawlessly blending the style of a first-person shooter with character building , conversations with consequences and strong RPG elements . For those looking for a game that rewards creativity and problem solving rather than quick reflexes and dead-aim ( it is worth mentioning that you can complete the game without killing a single person ) , this game is for you . Enjoy !
    • 344   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) The Good - Varied mechanics allow you to accomplish missions the way you want . I like a hybrid of stealth / combat and I feel the game actually allows me to do it . - Evocative futuristic atmosphere . I felt the developers did an incredible job building a realistic and deep game world . - Pretty good story with themes that resonate . Very believable and sucks you in as you play . - Main protagonist is well-written and voice acting was well done . - Top notch musical score ( a minor point to some gamers but I appreciate a game with a great soundtrack ) . The Bad - Poor boss fights remove the element of choice . No sneaking past or skipping boss like in the original . You have to kill them . - Long load times , dated facial animations , and other technical drawbacks . You can't interact with 95% of the environment . - The ending was a bit of a letdown . The game gives you a lot of options on how to play it . You can be stealthy and avoid nearly all fights if you are clever enough or you can go in guns blazing like Rambo . If you decide you like to kill everything the game will play like your basic cover shooter . The best part about the game , in my opinion , is that you are not limited to one type of play through . You can sneak through part of the level , go guns blazing through another part , and then go back to sneaking . You also have the option of lethal or non-lethal weapons / abilities . From a mechanics perspective , players have an incredible amount of choice as to how they want to play the game . As they say gameplay > graphics , right ? Well that is true here . The graphics are good but the game is behind other current games in terms of graphical quality . Some of the game's physics are a bit awkward ( e.g . dragging bodies ) . The music is some of the best I've heard in a game . It fits the stories atmosphere perfectly and makes you feel like you are really there experiencing it . The augmentation system allows you to level up and gain new abilities . As you play you gain EXP from doing various things like completing missions , killing or knocking out guards , exploring vents , and hacking . You gain a Praxis Point each time the EXP bar is filled ( happens every 5,000 exp ) . These points are basically levels and can be spent on abilities . These abilities vary , some really useful for combat , others for out-of-combat . Both stealthy and shooter players have lots to choose from to mold their character the way they want . The developers did a great job making sure that no matter what your play style , you would be able to earn exp to unlock augments . As for the story , it is solid but a bit predictable . With that said , the environment and story really suck you in and the game held my interest the entire time . I would have liked more from the ending but thats all I'd gripe about . * * Minor Spoilers Ahead * * There are three boss fights during the game ( not including the gauntlet near the end ) . You cannot avoid them and you have to kill each of them which annoyed a lot of people . Having the choice to sneak by them or spare their life would have been nice . For example , after the second boss someone asks you if you will save her ( the second boss ) . Jensen says that he will think about it but you are never given the choice to do so . Overall . . . . a great game . Very solid story , great gameplay , and great level design / environments . A must buy for fans of the series and people that like a good story and / or stealth games .
    • 345   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) The Good - Varied mechanics allow you to accomplish missions the way you want . I like a hybrid of stealth / combat and I feel the game actually allows me to do it . - Evocative futuristic atmosphere . I felt the developers did an incredible job building a realistic and deep game world . - Pretty good story with themes that resonate . Very believable and sucks you in as you play . - Main protagonist is well-written and voice acting was well done . - Top notch musical score ( a minor point to some gamers but I appreciate a game with a great soundtrack ) . The Bad - Poor boss fights remove the element of choice . No sneaking past or skipping boss like in the original . You have to kill them . - Long load times , dated facial animations , and other technical drawbacks . You can't interact with 95% of the environment . - The ending was a bit of a letdown . The game gives you a lot of options on how to play it . You can be stealthy and avoid nearly all fights if you are clever enough or you can go in guns blazing like Rambo . If you decide you like to kill everything the game will play like your basic cover shooter . The best part about the game , in my opinion , is that you are not limited to one type of play through . You can sneak through part of the level , go guns blazing through another part , and then go back to sneaking . You also have the option of lethal or non-lethal weapons / abilities . From a mechanics perspective , players have an incredible amount of choice as to how they want to play the game . As they say gameplay > graphics , right ? Well that is true here . The graphics are good but the game is behind other current games in terms of graphical quality . Some of the game's physics are a bit awkward ( e.g . dragging bodies ) . The music is some of the best I've heard in a game . It fits the stories atmosphere perfectly and makes you feel like you are really there experiencing it . The augmentation system allows you to level up and gain new abilities . As you play you gain EXP from doing various things like completing missions , killing or knocking out guards , exploring vents , and hacking . You gain a Praxis Point each time the EXP bar is filled ( happens every 5,000 exp ) . These points are basically levels and can be spent on abilities . These abilities vary , some really useful for combat , others for out-of-combat . Both stealthy and shooter players have lots to choose from to mold their character the way they want . The developers did a great job making sure that no matter what your play style , you would be able to earn exp to unlock augments . As for the story , it is solid but a bit predictable . With that said , the environment and story really suck you in and the game held my interest the entire time . I would have liked more from the ending but thats all I'd gripe about . * * Minor Spoilers Ahead * * There are three boss fights during the game ( not including the gauntlet near the end ) . You cannot avoid them and you have to kill each of them which annoyed a lot of people . Having the choice to sneak by them or spare their life would have been nice . For example , after the second boss someone asks you if you will save her ( the second boss ) . Jensen says that he will think about it but you are never given the choice to do so . Overall . . . . a great game . Very solid story , great gameplay , and great level design / environments . A must buy for fans of the series and people that like a good story and / or stealth games .
    • 346   The Good - Varied mechanics allow you to accomplish missions the way you want . I like a hybrid of stealth / combat and I feel the game actually allows me to do it . - Evocative futuristic atmosphere . I felt the developers did an incredible job building a realistic and deep game world . - Pretty good story with themes that resonate . Very believable and sucks you in as you play . - Main protagonist is well-written and voice acting was well done . - Top notch musical score ( a minor point to some gamers but I appreciate a game with a great soundtrack ) . The Bad - Poor boss fights remove the element of choice . No sneaking past or skipping boss like in the original . You have to kill them . - Long load times , dated facial animations , and other technical drawbacks . You can't interact with 95% of the environment . - The ending was a bit of a letdown . The game gives you a lot of options on how to play it . You can be stealthy and avoid nearly all fights if you are clever enough or you can go in guns blazing like Rambo . If you decide you like to kill everything the game will play like your basic cover shooter . The best part about the game , in my opinion , is that you are not limited to one type of play through . You can sneak through part of the level , go guns blazing through another part , and then go back to sneaking . You also have the option of lethal or non-lethal weapons / abilities . From a mechanics perspective , players have an incredible amount of choice as to how they want to play the game . As they say gameplay > graphics , right ? Well that is true here . The graphics are good but the game is behind other current games in terms of graphical quality . Some of the game's physics are a bit awkward ( e.g . dragging bodies ) . The music is some of the best I've heard in a game . It fits the stories atmosphere perfectly and makes you feel like you are really there experiencing it . The augmentation system allows you to level up and gain new abilities . As you play you gain EXP from doing various things like completing missions , killing or knocking out guards , exploring vents , and hacking . You gain a Praxis Point each time the EXP bar is filled ( happens every 5,000 exp ) . These points are basically levels and can be spent on abilities . These abilities vary , some really useful for combat , others for out-of-combat . Both stealthy and shooter players have lots to choose from to mold their character the way they want . The developers did a great job making sure that no matter what your play style , you would be able to earn exp to unlock augments . As for the story , it is solid but a bit predictable . With that said , the environment and story really suck you in and the game held my interest the entire time . I would have liked more from the ending but thats all I'd gripe about . * * Minor Spoilers Ahead * * There are three boss fights during the game ( not including the gauntlet near the end ) . You cannot avoid them and you have to kill each of them which annoyed a lot of people . Having the choice to sneak by them or spare their life would have been nice . For example , after the second boss someone asks you if you will save her ( the second boss ) . Jensen says that he will think about it but you are never given the choice to do so . Overall . . . . a great game . Very solid story , great gameplay , and great level design / environments . A must buy for fans of the series and people that like a good story and / or stealth games .
    • 349   Deus Ex : Human Revolution offers players variety and free choice , mainly in their approach to the missions ( combat vs . stealth ) , and in what upgrades they select for their character . Playing through with an emphasis on evading enemies is a much different experience than playing with guns drawn , but either style can work . Players can earn enough upgrade points to make a powerful character , but by no means to have every upgrade . Part of the fun is figuring out which upgrades will be best for your preferred style , and what combination of upgrades will provide the optimum overall benefit . I found it best as a stealth game , offering plenty of challenge and being quite immersive . Sometimes I found myself holding my breath as an enemy guard walked near my character's hiding place , lest the guard hear me and set off the alarm . Once detected , however , the gun combat fails to meet the same high standard , and the game descends into a fairly mediocre shooter . Recommended most for stealth enthusiasts , shooter fans will find better shooting elsewhere . On a numerical scale I'd rate the game 8 / 10 overall .
    • 350   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) I never played the original Deus Ex games , but am a fan of RPGs in general . While the campaign is pretty linear , the way you approach your objectives is all up to you . You can play a combat intensive game , running and gunning - or as a stealth hacker , or you can spend your time crawling through air ducts . As others have pointed out though , the mandatory boss fights are a drawback and , if you're going the nonlethal route , can be extremely tough to beat . I played as a stealth / hacking character and never bothered to build up my combat skills or weapons cache . Now I find myself at the third major boss fight ( in Singapore ) without a lot of lethal weapons and ( spoilers ) because of one lousy decision , cannot fall back on any augmentations to help me . Even on the easiest setting I die in about 30 seconds . It's actually taking a lot of fun out of playing the game and I'm about ready to ditch this game for something more fun . Other than the annoying boss fights , my only other complaint is the voice acting work , specifically the lame Dirty Harry-inspired performance of the main actor , but I got used to it after awhile .
    • 351   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) I never played the original Deus Ex games , but am a fan of RPGs in general . While the campaign is pretty linear , the way you approach your objectives is all up to you . You can play a combat intensive game , running and gunning - or as a stealth hacker , or you can spend your time crawling through air ducts . As others have pointed out though , the mandatory boss fights are a drawback and , if you're going the nonlethal route , can be extremely tough to beat . I played as a stealth / hacking character and never bothered to build up my combat skills or weapons cache . Now I find myself at the third major boss fight ( in Singapore ) without a lot of lethal weapons and ( spoilers ) because of one lousy decision , cannot fall back on any augmentations to help me . Even on the easiest setting I die in about 30 seconds . It's actually taking a lot of fun out of playing the game and I'm about ready to ditch this game for something more fun . Other than the annoying boss fights , my only other complaint is the voice acting work , specifically the lame Dirty Harry-inspired performance of the main actor , but I got used to it after awhile .
    • 352   I never played the original Deus Ex games , but am a fan of RPGs in general . While the campaign is pretty linear , the way you approach your objectives is all up to you . You can play a combat intensive game , running and gunning - or as a stealth hacker , or you can spend your time crawling through air ducts . As others have pointed out though , the mandatory boss fights are a drawback and , if you're going the nonlethal route , can be extremely tough to beat . I played as a stealth / hacking character and never bothered to build up my combat skills or weapons cache . Now I find myself at the third major boss fight ( in Singapore ) without a lot of lethal weapons and ( spoilers ) because of one lousy decision , cannot fall back on any augmentations to help me . Even on the easiest setting I die in about 30 seconds . It's actually taking a lot of fun out of playing the game and I'm about ready to ditch this game for something more fun . Other than the annoying boss fights , my only other complaint is the voice acting work , specifically the lame Dirty Harry-inspired performance of the main actor , but I got used to it after awhile .
    • 362   I rented this game from redbox and truly was not ready for what I saw . Needless to say , one day wasn't enough and I ended up keeping the game one more day ( late fee be damned ) . So it's a first person shooter with elements of rpg and tactical stealth games . There's a great mix of style and atmosphere that really defines a uniqueness about this game . As I played through the games world I felt like it was really similar to the Mass Effect games . In those games your central hub or home was the SSV Normandy , and its accompanied crew were your familiar bunch that you grew to care for . In Deus Ex the corporate headquarters and its staff serve a similar role . The game also reminds me of The Darkness , where your journey took you through many streets and alleys as you look for clues and talk to people . It's a shame the game didn't get much attention , but I would highly recommend it to anyone who likes Deus Ex . I remember reading about the first game and didn't have a decent pc at the time , but it's really great to see it back again in this reboot of the franchise . The great graphics and sound work well and the presentation really makes this game worth picking up .
    • 363   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) I played both of the previous Deus Ex games and really enjoyed them . So I was more than pleased to see a third in the series coming out . I'm an older gamer and don't have reflexes of the young , but I'm still able to slowly go through this odd world of the near future . It is a difficult game for me and even on Easy I'm continually saving each time I terminate a foe ! ( Wish more ammo was available ! ) But this actually makes you feel like you've truly accomplished something when you've finished a quest . There are lots of personal choices that affect how others react and think of you as well as gaining goodies . Some parts I've reloaded and played for ammo or more experience points or to find another way of doing something . Having different choices in specific conversations is particularly fun and I save and reload to try them all out . There are some surprises and quite a bit of humor . That is the great thing about Deus Ex , there are a number of ways to get things done . After reading some hints and walk-throughs on line , I was really surprised to see that I'd accomplished certain quests in a completely different manner than was suggested . Nothing like the experts had recommended . The graphics are quite reminiscent of the older Deus Exes in some cases . Especially the bread stick hands and the somewhat spastic motions of the characters in the cut scenes . But most of the time , the graphics are excellent and convey the near-future-is-going-to-suck feeling you have as you move though the decrepit streets and alley ways of Detroit ( I haven't gone on to other locations yet ) . I like the looks of the hero , Adam Jensen . ( I do like to play as someone who looks handsome / pretty - must be my insecurities showing ! ! ) His voice is similar to J.C . Denton of previous DE games and if you listen closely , you'll more likely than not , hear a young Clint Eastwood speaking . It's a little off-putting for me . I don't have this as a quick pick-up game like some others . I have to pay a lot of attention and make every takedown and shot count as well as remember how to hack quickly and efficiently . For players like myself - BAD under pressure - play though Detroit and then pickup an Official Game Guide to get lots of good hints as well as congratulating yourself for getting this far without the guide ! ! Better players then myself will especially like this game as it's challenging and tests your thinking outside the box skills . It's fun and immersive and well worth the money and has lots of replay value .
    • 364   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) I played both of the previous Deus Ex games and really enjoyed them . So I was more than pleased to see a third in the series coming out . I'm an older gamer and don't have reflexes of the young , but I'm still able to slowly go through this odd world of the near future . It is a difficult game for me and even on Easy I'm continually saving each time I terminate a foe ! ( Wish more ammo was available ! ) But this actually makes you feel like you've truly accomplished something when you've finished a quest . There are lots of personal choices that affect how others react and think of you as well as gaining goodies . Some parts I've reloaded and played for ammo or more experience points or to find another way of doing something . Having different choices in specific conversations is particularly fun and I save and reload to try them all out . There are some surprises and quite a bit of humor . That is the great thing about Deus Ex , there are a number of ways to get things done . After reading some hints and walk-throughs on line , I was really surprised to see that I'd accomplished certain quests in a completely different manner than was suggested . Nothing like the experts had recommended . The graphics are quite reminiscent of the older Deus Exes in some cases . Especially the bread stick hands and the somewhat spastic motions of the characters in the cut scenes . But most of the time , the graphics are excellent and convey the near-future-is-going-to-suck feeling you have as you move though the decrepit streets and alley ways of Detroit ( I haven't gone on to other locations yet ) . I like the looks of the hero , Adam Jensen . ( I do like to play as someone who looks handsome / pretty - must be my insecurities showing ! ! ) His voice is similar to J.C . Denton of previous DE games and if you listen closely , you'll more likely than not , hear a young Clint Eastwood speaking . It's a little off-putting for me . I don't have this as a quick pick-up game like some others . I have to pay a lot of attention and make every takedown and shot count as well as remember how to hack quickly and efficiently . For players like myself - BAD under pressure - play though Detroit and then pickup an Official Game Guide to get lots of good hints as well as congratulating yourself for getting this far without the guide ! ! Better players then myself will especially like this game as it's challenging and tests your thinking outside the box skills . It's fun and immersive and well worth the money and has lots of replay value .
    • 365   I played both of the previous Deus Ex games and really enjoyed them . So I was more than pleased to see a third in the series coming out . I'm an older gamer and don't have reflexes of the young , but I'm still able to slowly go through this odd world of the near future . It is a difficult game for me and even on Easy I'm continually saving each time I terminate a foe ! ( Wish more ammo was available ! ) But this actually makes you feel like you've truly accomplished something when you've finished a quest . There are lots of personal choices that affect how others react and think of you as well as gaining goodies . Some parts I've reloaded and played for ammo or more experience points or to find another way of doing something . Having different choices in specific conversations is particularly fun and I save and reload to try them all out . There are some surprises and quite a bit of humor . That is the great thing about Deus Ex , there are a number of ways to get things done . After reading some hints and walk-throughs on line , I was really surprised to see that I'd accomplished certain quests in a completely different manner than was suggested . Nothing like the experts had recommended . The graphics are quite reminiscent of the older Deus Exes in some cases . Especially the bread stick hands and the somewhat spastic motions of the characters in the cut scenes . But most of the time , the graphics are excellent and convey the near-future-is-going-to-suck feeling you have as you move though the decrepit streets and alley ways of Detroit ( I haven't gone on to other locations yet ) . I like the looks of the hero , Adam Jensen . ( I do like to play as someone who looks handsome / pretty - must be my insecurities showing ! ! ) His voice is similar to J.C . Denton of previous DE games and if you listen closely , you'll more likely than not , hear a young Clint Eastwood speaking . It's a little off-putting for me . I don't have this as a quick pick-up game like some others . I have to pay a lot of attention and make every takedown and shot count as well as remember how to hack quickly and efficiently . For players like myself - BAD under pressure - play though Detroit and then pickup an Official Game Guide to get lots of good hints as well as congratulating yourself for getting this far without the guide ! ! Better players then myself will especially like this game as it's challenging and tests your thinking outside the box skills . It's fun and immersive and well worth the money and has lots of replay value .
    • 371   Deus Ex : Human Revolution has been a long time coming . I still remember playing as JC Denton in the original and Alex Denton in Invisible War . Both were satisfying experiences , especially with the first Deus Ex in the series . This was particularly true of the story - at the time there had not been a quality video game to address a subject like human augmentation , a topic not that far off from reality . As humans we try to better ourselves . We seek to learn and grow mentally and perhaps spiritually . We diet and exercise to improve our physical prowess . For the most part , we use conventional methods to improve our abilities . However , more and more these days we see performance enhancing drugs being used by those wanting to improve themselves mentally and physically in an efficient manner . To get an edge over the competition . And of course cosmetic surgeries have been around for a long time , providing various benefits or even negative consequences . Human Revolution delves into this subject . As a prequel to the original two games in the series , we get to see the reasons why humans become so focused on augmentations - the proponents and opponents of these enhancements - and the arguments for both sides . For me , this is where the game shines . The story is engrossing enough to make me think about the parallels to real life . More importantly , this game is fun and quite often feels like a well done throwback to the first / third person shooter , as well as games based on timing your in-game actions . The player assumes the role of Adam Jensen , the head of security for an augmentation corporation called Sarif Industries . Sarif is attacked by a seemingly anti-augmentation group , leaving Adam in critical ( dead ) condition . However , he's brought back through augmentation and is now set on a path of retribution for the attack which killed several of his co-workers , including an important person in his life . Pros for me : 1 ) Some in-game repercussions are based on an invisible timer . Essentially , if you spend all your time messing around ( exploring , finding hidden items , etc . ) while there's a mission to complete elsewhere , this could have adverse consequences for your mission ( i.e . people could die or certain objectives could be inaccessible ) . 2 ) People react to the way your handle a mission . You may get praise for ghosting a mission ( being undetected the entire mission ) , or get critisized for going too easy on somebody who people want you to kill . 3 ) Hacking is fun and done well . Hacking into offices ( hacking into and reading peoples ' wacky e-mails ) , hacking turrets , hacking robots - really , what's there not to like . I love that kind of stuff in games . 4 ) Side missions , for the most part , are congruent with the game and make sense . They're within the scope of the main missions and plotline . For instance , you're not asked to go collect 120 random statues hidden throughout the different cities you'll visit . There are hidden ebooks , but these are not a side-mission per say . Rather , the incentive to finding them is that they give little bits and pieces of info about the Deus Ex world ( and experience towards upgrades ) . 5 ) Combat is simple yet highly satisfying . The non-lethal takedowns , for me , never seem to get old . On top of that , combat is not censored ! You can attack just about anybody - cops , civilians and what have you , but there are consequences of course . 6 ) Dialogue choices really make an impact on the immediate and later game situations / interactions . Be careful about what you say , and say what you mean ! Speaking of dialogue , I am extremely happy that you can read what you're going to say before you choose it . A lot of games these days leave us guessing when making a dialogue choice and then our character says something stupid . Not so with Deus Ex , unless you choose it . 7 ) Augmentation upgrades cater to the type of character you wish to be . Are you anti-violence ? Make your footsteps silent and use stealth tracking upgrades to know exactly what your enemies are doing at all times . Are you the trigger-happy type ? Get those weapon mods , and blast away . There's tons of customization and ways to make your way through missions . 8 ) Great replay value . Ever play one of those games that you can save and re-load over and over to see all the choices you can make ? You can do that in this game too ( you can save pretty much anywhere , which is a plus ) , but I have found that it would be better to go through a completely different playthrough and make different choices . This game merits that in my opinion . Cons ? : 1 ) My bubble was burst when I realized that there's no possible way to have a completely kill-free game . This wasn't a big letdown , but it's a letdown nonetheless . 2 ) AI can be very stupid . If you take out all henchmen in a room except for one , the one guy will continue to go through his normal routine . ' Hey ! Don't you realize you're the only one left in this small room ? I took out six of your buddies ! They're not there anymore ! So why are you still walking around like nothing's out of the ordinary ! ' Other than those few things , I find the game to be amazing . There's a reason why this is getting acclaim from both critics and players alike . Try it out and enjoy !
    • 374   Disclaimer , I am about 10 hours into this game now , so I do not know how it ends . The Bad : First off let me say that certain things about this game are a bit frustrating , ammunition , and augmentation usage are very limited . Yes you will have guns , and you are augmented , but you are going to run out of ammo a lot and you cannot rely on your augmentations as they will run out of power a lot , so get ready to sneak through many of your missions ( Which might be fun for one play through but at some point I just want to be able to shoot everything in sight ) . The advertisement that you can take a straight shooter approach to every encounter is completely false . Inventory size sucks , this is perhaps my least favorite part of the game . Even after upgrading the inventory you will constantly be actively managing the things , every hour or so you will get the inventory full message when looting a dead enemy and be forced to pick and choose what you need to ditch ( That being said I really like the way the inventory system is laid out and its functionally is very well thought out . ) . The Good : There are really too many things to list , so I will sum it up . The game has a great Open World almost sandbox like feel about it that makes you feel like you are in control of the time line . This makes the performing of the well-integrated side quests fun and leisurely , you can set the pace of the game . The weapons are all pretty awesome and the weapon upgrade system allows you to combine behaviors to you weapon assets , and what is more the additions actually do what they advertise . The voice acting is exceptional , I love all of the cut scenes and the story is well supported by the dialog and emotional inflections in the voices . The Outstanding : I have found endless opportunities to explore in the root environment and in the mission environments . The enemy AI is well above the average , you will be chased , rooted out and made to retreat , but you are the definite alpha dog in most fire fights ( bosses being the exception ) . The stealth dynamics are phenomenal , you are able to sneak around and subvert enemies , basically move around undetected . My Favorite : The leveling system is extreme ! The system is very easy to understand , with meaningful options , and you will end up with a character that supports your game play style after only a few missions worth of xp . The Hacking is a neat little sub game that you can easily master and it is so well integrated that you will find yourself looking for things to hack around every turn .
    • 375   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) I had decent expectations of this game thinking it would only be a shooter game . But the RPG elements are amazing ! I'm highly impressed and advise any stealth game fan's to buy this game !
    • 376   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) I had decent expectations of this game thinking it would only be a shooter game . But the RPG elements are amazing ! I'm highly impressed and advise any stealth game fan's to buy this game !
    • 379   Deus Ex : Human Evolution ( 10.0 ) Posted by DanvanDam of [ . . . ] logo Rated : Mature Genre : Action RPG Developer : Eidos-Montreal Publisher : Square Enix . Release Date : Out now ! Platforms : Xbox 360 , Playstation3 , PC , Onlive , Steam Today were covering the Playstation3 copy of this game . Everyone who hyped this game did indeed ether play the first title named Deus Ex , or the second title in the series , Deus Ex : Invisible Wars . If you did not , well this game takes place before the events of those two titles , so you are safe . In Human Evolution , you are Adam Jensen , a exp-cop turned Security specialist . You become the company your working fores test subject , and well become a freaking death machine . Game play is well four pillars as in fact how Edios-Montreal explains it . Stealth , Combat , Social , and Hacking , are your 4 options of playing the game through . There are so many ways to play this game it welcomes all gamers who enjoy the styles projected above . Below I will explain each of the styles and give my opinions about them . Combat : For the standard FPS gamer of todays date , you will expect arcade style combat , not in this game kiddo . Complimenting Stealth , planning and taking cover is your key in this game if you choose to ignore the rest of the elements . As for the combat of the game there are plenty of mods for guns as well . The game does feature the cover system like introduced in the game Killswitch , and Brothers in Arms : Hells highway . Now this to me is a staple feature for a lot of modern shooters , if you got a waist high wall in front of you . A dozen of enemies behind that , let me fully duck and hug that freaking wall ! Very responsive in all aspects the controls for most firefights were pretty straight forward . Being able to elbow a random guy with a elbow blade is so , so satisfying . Stealth : A lot and I do mean many that frequent forums , ask is it possible to go through the whole game without killing anyone ? The answer aside from Boss fights , yes you can . I tested this out and lets say it makes the game much longer haha ! Stealth kills are ether clean and kept , or freaking brutal . If your planning on sneaking with trying to locate all hidden items in the game , good luck . In my first play through I mixed Combat , and Stealth , very satisfying . Social : As such would assume , this is one of the most complex systems in the game . You would ask why ? Well its about what they want to hear vs what your morals are , that make most complications in this game ether a breeze , or a nightmare . What you say , can be used against you or for you . Simple as that , it is well composed of how it reflects the gameplay . As this mode for me , fun . Hacking : Every script-kiddies wet dream . In a simple and challenging mini game ! As it variously is different , information in this game is the ruler of the fast track and it takes some time to go get the items , over just busting the door down , its rewarding to be able to crack a computer and snack that code required to get some loot . Mmmm Loot . As I mostly found ways to sneak through the game and lightly combat , the Hacking system is a good challenge over time and adds some more color to the already fantastic over view of the game . Now with those aspects mentioned , there is a lot to this game , which I will not spoil storyline wise . As this game is themed from , you can customize yourself , not just your weapons . Limb shops , which give you new items to enhance you and your play style , offer items to give you stat point items that are used to upgrade your skills , as well as unlock new items as well . Moving through out the world you will come across what I call a Metroidvania issue where unless you have a certain technique , your sitting like a duck in a well , your just sitting there ducky ! Objects can sometimes be moved with just simply lifted and moved away allowing you access to vents or holes in the side of whatever is there . Secrets are a big part of this game and it takes a few runs to get just about them all to even mention to your friends after . The item system is that of what you seen from the older games and well the super classic , Diablo . Augmentations allow you to access many things in the game more or less impossible to obtain by normal means . If you want a lot of sprinting time , just upgrade your legs and start running mister ! The game does offer bugs here and there , but these are pretty much not even game breaking at all . And most likely will be addressed with updates . For example , I see the same freaking liquor store more then I would see a Starbucks , oh wait , that is not a bug , just a depression suppressor . Never mind forget what I just said . As most will start the The PC games graphics are superior to the console ports . What I say is this to those master race people : Me : Is the experience about the gameplay and the enjoyment over all ? Them : Yes ! Me : Are you having fun nor truly fondling the monitor every mouse click and W.A.S.D . press you ascend into the game ? Them : Why would I do that ? Me : Exactly ! Have a Coke , have a Smile and . . . Well the rest resorts in a lot of yo mama jokes and neck beard flailing . I will clearly say the game looks very good and I understand what companies have to do to fix these games on the consoles . Down scaling has to happen . As long as the game is fun I can careless about the graphics . However , I can say for PS3 owners it still looks good . The storyline is to be suspected , it is what you make it to be . If you plan to just rush through the game ignoring all side quests , then well it will feel dull . If you sit and play every single sub story , and absorb the depth of the game it will blow your mind . If they put every inch of the story in , expect another freaking Metal Gear Solid 4 : the Son of the Gun Long ass story Substance , snake consumer . The gameplay mixes first person shooter mechanics with third person cover systems . Mixed together quite well might I add . The world in the game is that of many elder scroll games the exception your in a Bladerunner style landscape , and its all cyberpunk action . Sorry no insane androids for you ! The game is open world to a point allowing you to explore passages , and buildings , that contain various items and are used for many quests offered . Think gloomy underbelly of a futuristic world and you will be pretty square . Every thing was breathe taking to glance at and yes some of the textures and areas somewhat repeat , not the end of the world . The voice actors are variant , meaning some were fantastic , others felt like fillers , and did not give that strength as the others presented . For example , Adam Jensen had a amazing voice actor , that could replace the waves sound track I have in my CD alarm clock and smoothly place me into grunty relaxation along with that narrator from Bastion , if you put those two on the same CD , I would never need to worry about those 10 dollar Ocean sound effect CDs again ! ( compliment ) Overall I give this game : 10.0 * Detailed and great story * replay-able to the max ! * Great voice actors for key roles * a lot to explore and sight-see . * Elbow blades ! ! ! * Killer soundtrack * Good length
    • 382   As someone who had never played a Deus Ex game before , and who purposely avoided reading up on the previous games , I didn't know what exactly to expect with this game . I purchased it based on the strong hype and gripping previews . I say all this because I am perhaps coming from a difference place than others with this game . However , I thoroughly enjoyed this game in almost every aspect . - Story 9 / 10 - I have seen a few complaints about the plot in this game , but I found it to largely be very exciting and interesting . I loved the conflict in this game centering around the ethical and practical implications of human augmentation , and this conflict was echoed in the environment , graphics , and actions of those around you . - Characters 6 / 10 - Unfortunately , although this game develops and excellent environment and backstory , individual character development is left somewhat wanting . Although we learn a fair bit about the history of the main character and his interactions with those around him , his gruff demeanor is largely unchanging regardless of what is going on around him . Although the game does a decent job of coloring in his story , for a game that's part RPG , it could certainly be better . - Customizability 8 / 10 - The augmentation system for the main character is a decidedly awesome way to tweak and personalize your own game experience . There could be a bit more variability available , as it really comes down to whether you are interested in combat , stealth , or hacking . That said , the game does a good job of letting you choose your own way to tackle a situation depending on your skill-set , with the possible exception of boss battles ( more on that below ) . - Gameplay & Mechanics 9 / 10 - Deus Ex blends together elements of RPG , FPR , and stealth gameplay , and it does a very good job at this . Actually progressing through levels is dynamic depending on your strengths , and the physics and control are well-designed . - Graphics & Sound Effects 8 / 10 - Although nothing groundbreaking , the visuals and sounds presented in this game do a very solid job of keeping you immersed in the game . My only real complaint is the game does a mediocre job of matching up mouth movements with what the characters are actually saying .
    • 383   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) Deus-Ex is in my opinion a fantastic versatile Scifi RPG . It has so many ways to complete objectives . I'm only 6 hours in and its one of those games that make you think constantly about whats changing in your world as you make your choices . Its like a mix of mass effect choices and splinter cell / Blade-runner . For those of you don't know that's a movie and really good watch it . Anyways the game graphically and detail wise id very unique and the art design really stands out amongst other games . I would say one of the most unique RPG's this year . The world is constantly changing according to your choices you save one of the hostages but loose 90% of them causing distrust in the company you work for to get the job done . Repercussions per say . The game also limits you on income and supplies enough for you to always think about ok so how much am I going to put into this mission resource wise with every action you take . All in all you should pick this one up The augmentations are bad ass and encourages 3 or 4 different play through s and the game will take you 25 - 40 hours to complete depending on all the ways you play and choices you make .
    • 387   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) This game is beautiful . Granted not perfect , but it would be unrealistic to expect much more from a game of this magnitude . The technical constraints , I can only imagine , were numerous . The story is fantastic , extremely engaging , and to anyone with at least a grade 5 level of intelligence , enormously relevant in today's society . The gameplay is tight - despite occasional AI glitches - and thoroughly immersive . The sheer amount of options at your disposal when customizing your character is astounding . I found myself taking forever to choose where I would use my praxis points , as almost every decision you make in Human Revolution has a direct impact in your experience - in other words , it's fantastic . Rarely have I found myself so drawn into a world , a game , the way I have with Human Revolution . If you're a fan of engaging stories , intense action and Rpgs in general , then do yourself a favor and buy this game .
    • 405   I loved the original Deus Ex game on the PC and this is about the closest game there is to capturing that same feeling I had playing the original . Guys / gals , this is not an arcade shooter like COD , you have to think about your strategy , whether stealth or combat as ammo and other supplies are limited . I hightly recommend playing this game utilizing stealth , much more rewarding in my opinion . Reminds me of the first Splinter Cell games ( before they sold out to the dumb it down crowd ) . Most things have been covered , so if you are the fence about this game , just get it and don't stress about the cut-scene graphics , they are dated but the gameplay graphics are excellent , besides , who said that good graphics makes a good game ? If you played the original , it's really fun the see the original's conspiracy story begin to build . Buy it ! I really hope Square Enix and Eidos come out with another Deus Ex game .
    • 406   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) Like the various styles they've design this game with . Overall if you enjoy shooting and having an extra genre put into your game ; buy this
    • 407   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) Like the various styles they've design this game with . Overall if you enjoy shooting and having an extra genre put into your game ; buy this
    • 412   Is this game as good as the people that are claiming it to be the Game Of The Year ? No . Will you be aggravated by a VERY linear game ? Yes . Let me make this one thing known before I begin to rip into this game . If you are like me , who plays games to RELAX , then please avoid this game . I understand about a challenge , but I play a game to relax and to get away from everything for a little while . NOT to throw my controller , while playing the game AT THE LOWEST DIFFICULTY ! Here are some of the issues with this game : Hit , or miss , Enemy AI - Sometimes they are as blind as Ray Charles , other times it's like they're superhuman . It's ridiculous . Hacking Inequality - One tiny question ? Why are the Level 3 Hacking jobs tougher than the Level 4 , or 5 , Hacking jobs ? Yeah , be prepared to get peeved at idiotic Level 3 terminal Hacking . But here's the kicker . . . They're EVERYWHERE ( I would guess that roughly 70% of the Hacking will be Level 3 hacking ) . It should be that a Level 3 Hacking job should be somewhat difficult , but still easily doable . Not where a Level 3 Hack is harder than most Level 4 hacks ! VERY Linear - If you've believed the hype , and think that there's ANY kind sandbox-like qualities in this game , sorry . The only thing sandbox about this game is whether , or not , you want to go through with the side missions . The Game Punishes Different Choices - The Coup De Grace of the aggravation in the game is the fact that it seems that the game actually PUNISHES you for choosing to go about things differently . Literally , you NEED a guide for this game , otherwise you will have a VERY tough time beating it any other way ( did I mention how Linear this game is ? ) . You HAVE to be set-up right , you HAVE to have the correct Augments , you HAVE to follow a set path . If you don't do any of this , be prepared to cuss , scream , die repeatedly , and throw you're controller around like a mad-man . You HAVE to sneak ( well you COULD Run and Gun , but that will get you killed easily ) , it AWARDS pacifism ( you get extra points for taking-out a guy without killing them ) , but it's set up where you'd have major difficulty doing that ! Here's the problem , the game's AI is set up to make that damn-near impossible . You will have an insane amount of baddies in one tight area . This all but prevents you from sneaking around effectively . In MGS , you have more spread out areas , somewhat less enemies . In Splinter Cell , the enemy count isn't as pronounced . But , in this game , it's a small area , with a lot of enemies . To combat this , it seems that the game has become heavily reliant on air-duct sneaking . . . But here's the problem . How can you sneak around the damn air duct when the AI's superhuman abilities can all the sudden see / hear through air-duct vents ? I don't know how many times I was busted ( and died ) by the AI , who was turned around , then all the sudden hears you , or somehow spots you ( through the vents , no less ) in the duct . And , by the way , this is on the EASIEST LEVEL of the game . Don't get me wrong , this game is very good . But it suffers from some the more annoying things that seriously hurts my enjoyment of the game . After all , I would rather forgo the challenge , and just have FUN with a game . The problem is , this game just isn't fun . I could play the heck out of the MGS games , even after I beat the game numerous times . But , I just don't see the need to replay this game IF I can get past the first play-thorough without breaking my controller ! You can agree with me , or not , I really don't care . Everyone has different tastes , opinions , of what the deem fun . You might like really challenging games . But if you like to just have fun with a game , this game might not be for you . But that's why I love's me some GameFly , I expect to send this game back in the next couple of days . . . And THANK GOD for that , I don't know if my controller can take any more abuse .
    • 414   Deus Ex : Human Revolution has a Blade Runner ( Two-Disc Final Cut ) atmosphere mixed with innovative combat mechanics and a compelling story . Human Revolution is prequel to the original game set in 2027 . Players take on the role of Adam Jensen , a former SWAT officer who has been hired as the security chief for Sarif Industries . The company him and his girlfriend work for is attacked and he is almost killed . Sarif rebuilds Jensen using augmentation which allows players to mold Jensen into a truly unique character according to how they want to play the game . You can go through this game like Call of Duty : Black Ops or take a more tactical approach like Mass Effect 2 . There is a way for the more stealthy characters or ones who enjoy manipulating conversations . It all depends on how you want to play . Guns and gadgets are heavily varied and combat never gets old . I will replay this game using a different pillar of gameplay as the developers put it . The closest game I could compare this is to is probably Alpha Protocol . Only it doesn't have all the bugs and problems Alpha did . The graphics may seem a little dated to some , but in my opinion fit this game perfectly . Settings are beautifully designed and characters are interesting and unique . One of my few gripes is there really isn't any way to make Jensen seem closer to the characters like we see in games like Mass Effect . Nonetheless , this doesn't detract from the story at all . The soundtrack seams perfectly with the game . The story is brilliant . Excellent voice actors convey the characters emotions perfectly . Biotechnology and political ( and industrial ) espionage is rampant in this game . The plot continues at a steady pace and ends on a satisfying conclusion . Other than a few A.I . glitches here and there , this game is stellar . If you enjoy fun FPS , RPGs , or just want to try something new . This game is recommended for you .
    • 416   * * UPDATED * * * * Well it seems I had caused some controversy because I purchased this game , played through part of the first section , and gave it three stars ( you can see why below ) . But I didn't know about the Boss Fights yet , and my first one was so frustrating , I amended my rating from three stars to one . I received several comments regarding this , one of which made the very good point that , in my review , I did state the things that I LIKED about the game ( I still like it a lot , and am still playing it ) , so in essence it wasn't really fair to reduce the rating so severely based on the ONE thing I didn't like . I think that is a fair point , so I re-edited the review as below . Thanks for your comments ! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * This game is very good , for what it is . My problem , really is what it is NOT . It is not open ended or sandbox or open world . Some ads and reviews make you think it is . You do not have infinite choices . Some ads and reviews may make you think you do . You play as a character who is almost killed , then brought back as an augmented individual , who is the security chief for some huge global corporation that manufactures the components that augment humans . It is in the near future , so it's not the nanotechnology of say , the Borg 300 years from now , but it's as advanced as mechanical enhancements would be say , 50 years or so from now . Anyway your character has to investigate what seems to be a big conspiracy , while preserving his employer's company in the process . That's a simplification of the story line , but it's the gist of it . The game is a sort of combination RPG and FPS , its been compared to Mass Effect . Evidently there are branching story trees and endings , depending on what you did , said to someone , didn't do , passed on , did when you felt like it instead of when the quest giver said to , and on and on . This sort of give the feeling of open endedness but this is NOT an open ended game . This is a game that has a large story part , like LA Noire , combined with game play . You can't really go where you want , and do what you want , say like in Oblivion or GTA . When you're on a main mission , progression is linear . You can take different paths , but you have to go where the game wants you to go . When on side missions , it's similar . You find a location and do what you're supposed to . As far as main missions , I hope you like stealth , because you'll be doing a lot of it , or trying to . It's said that you COULD go in guns blazing but that won't really work because ( 1 ) mission areas are large with a fair number of guards , mercs , punk gangsters , whomever you're facing in that location so if you pop up shooting wildly , they will take you out quick , and ( b ) you only get a very small amount of ammo for the various weapons you can carry . I mean a SMALL amount of ammo . One thing that's messed up . . . say you are in cover around a corner , with your 10mm pistol and a guy a little ways away is shooting at you with a machine pistol . Take him out with a head shot , and , you think cool , I can go pick up that pistol and plenty of ammo . Nope , that gun will have 1 round in it , and he might have 6 more when you search his body , BUT , if he HE'S firing at YOU , it seems like he has unlimited ammo ! ! The game does NOT want you to have a fair amount of ammo , so you must use your shots wisely . This usually involves trying to sneak through an area , getting detected ( you will ALWAYS get detected ) , and running like hell for a spot around a corner , up some stairs , etc , where you can take cover and have all the enemies come at you single file , instead of staying in the open so they can flank you . ( The AI btw is pretty weak . Once you get this down , assuming you have enough bullets , tranq darts , etc , you can take down like 20 guards without taking a hit ) Another thing : If you like to be evil , and randomly kill bystanders , ala GTA , that ain't happening in this game . Now you COULD do so , you can pull a weapon and fire on anyone at anytime , BUT , in public areas there are always numerous police around , who will immediately attack you , and in areas where you could get away with it , it's not worth wasting the limited ammo you have . The city areas are not that large , there are merchants you can buy and sell weapons and ammo at , and LIMB clinics where you can buy augmenatation kits , if you have enough credits ( money ) . You can also find aug kits in various places , and when you get enough XP points the game will reward you with ONE measly point to upgrade you augs with . This is one part of the game where you do have some choice . You can upgrade your augs in various areas , the best ones are probably social and hacking . Since this is basically a kind of sort of stealth game , the hacking will come on most handy . Also , talking with people , ( its like Mass Effect where you say something , they say something then you pick one of several responses ) , give you the most XP's . Now I come to the part of the game that I have a SERIOUS issue with : Boss Fights . My issues are ( a ) I'm not an advanced gamer and they are too damn hard for me ( I only have done one , so far , the first ) , and ( b ) most importantly they TOTALLY KILL THE FLOW OF THE GAME . e.g . They don't belong in this game . That is my opinion . Briefly , when you get to the end of a level ( which you won't know unless you have the guide or are reading an on line guide ) , you go through some door , into a cut scene that sets up the Boss Fight . It seems that each boss is about 30 levels higher than you , with every aug possible . The frustrating thing is , unless YOU have invested in the proper augs and / or have the correct weapons , which is not possible to know without reading some guide or walk through before hand ) , you will have NO CHANCE of beating that boss . At best , it will be INCREDIBLY frustrating ; yes there are supplies scattered around the area , but you must avoid the boss / select weapons / pick things up , etc . If you are not good at this ( like for example , me ) , you will die , many many times , and THEN , each time you DIE , you sit through the 40 second LOAD SCREEN . Did I mention how I think that Boss Fights DON'T BELONG IN THIS GAME ? For example , in my case , I had done the body armor augs up to the EMP / Electrical current one , which , it turns out , will help me in the SECOND boss fight , but is no use in the first . I only know this because due to my frustration being killed literally 50 times by the first boss , I went on line and found a guide . If you are stuck on that first boss I can help you - - you need the stun gun with about 20 darts , and the revolver ( most powerful unmodified handgun in the game ) , with about 30 rounds . You need to come through that door with your stun gun out . ( Oh , be sure to save before going in the door ) . When the boss comes at you ( DON'T get within his reach he grabs you automatically , and it will be OVER ) , run straight at him , and fire your stun gun . This will stun him for a second or two . Hit him with it again , this will stun him for a couple more moments . Switch to the revolver and shoot him in the chest , repeatedly as fast as you can . After he takes 5 or 6 hits he will go down . I think it's ridiculous to need a guide , to refer to BEFORE you enter a level . To me a guide is for those few times when you just can't get through a section , to be used as a last resort , NOT to prepare for a section of the game . Basically if you don't have the correct aug / weapons / tactic ahead of time for each boss ( and there is no way to know , till you get there , and then it's hopeless ) , the level and therefore the game , becomes unplayable . Again , this is just my opinion . I do recommend this game , but you just need to understand what you are getting . It's a stealth game . If you have the patience for that , and to watch a lot of FMV , and do a lot of conversation trees , you will like it a lot . It is pretty addictive . If you want a pure shooter , or a sandbox game like GTA or Oblivion , you will be disappointed . I would say rent it first . I will finish it , but the Boss Fights really killed it for me . When Skyrim comes out , it's going BACK .
    • 432   I haven't played the first one and I didn't really have any expectation . I am glad the graphic on Xbox looks as good as on PC . I know a lot of people complain on the graphic . It is sure not a breath taker but it sure is on the top 10% . The story is pretty good . I enjoy the story part a lot . The Hangsta map is very hard to read and doesn't look China . All the women dress pretty much the same . The Limp store doesn't really sell anything good . I like the mini games and the side quests a lot . I wish there is a way to gain experience easier . In conclusion , I like the game quite a bit and I beat the game in three days ( not continuously . I need to work , eat , sleep and interact with people in real life . )
    • 435   I was a huge fan of Deus Ex : Invisible War , and this game certainly fulfilled my expectations . Human Revolution is extremely immersive . For those of you who played Mass Effect 2 , the intro similarly pulls you into a cinematic experience . The visuals are high in color and contrast , although the textures could perhaps be a little sharper . The developers did an excellent job of making the game enjoyable to those who prefer brute force to stealth , but in keeping with Deus Ex style stealth is generally easier . The voice acting is excellent , and the soundtrack is very well done . The plot is very original and definitely pulls you in despite tapping into the ever-popular ' evolved human ' archetype . I have 2 main problems with this game - one relatively minor that could be fixed in a future patch and one more significant . One thing you will notice is the excessive speed at which NPC's gesture and move their bodies during dialogue . It seems as though they are set at double speed as if suffering from a nervous system disorder . This is only a minor / aesthetic problem . My only major problem is the Resident Evil style inventory . I don't why they would go with this antiquated and all-around annoying system as opposed to , say , a weight-based system such as the one used by Bethesda ( Elder Scrolls , Fallout ) . In fact , I hate the inventory style so much that I cannot give this game a 5 / 5 star rating . To me , it is a major oversight . Other than that , this game is completely worth the price , and I reccommend it to anyone interested in sci-fi shooters or RPG's .
    • 437   This is the first Deus Ex game I've played and it is one of the greatest games I've ever played . The gameplay is great and the story line is epic to say the least . This game has great replayability . If you enjoyed the first metal gear solid and the mass effect games then you have to play this ! There are some negative aspects about this game , but the storyline and gameplay made up for it . Here ismy list of gripes : No magnification for the sniper scope Occasional pathing glitch ( when I shoot through a scope next to something , the bullet will hit the object I'm next to instead of what's in the crosshair ) Story line leaves me craving for more and it's going to drive me crazy until the next game ! !
    • 442   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) I should first say that people are WAY to hard on game reviews ! They really pick apart any flaws to form a two star opinion . This game reminds me of Mass Effect , Splinter cell , and Metal Gear Solid all mixed together . It also has a great storyline ! The reviews I saw almost talked me out of buying it , but luckily had some good ones also to sway me ! Don't let the negative reviews fool you , it really is worth adding to any game collection !
    • 444   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) I loved the game and the whole story line but I hated the semi open world , I was kinda expecting an open world like how Rockstar games have theirs .
    • 452   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) This feels like the original Deus Ex . A must buy for owners of the original . The game engine does feel a little dated , but the stealth mechanics feel solid and the conversation system is more subtle than you would find in recent titles such as Mass Effect .
    • 453   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) This feels like the original Deus Ex . A must buy for owners of the original . The game engine does feel a little dated , but the stealth mechanics feel solid and the conversation system is more subtle than you would find in recent titles such as Mass Effect .
    • 458   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) I was optimistic about this game starting out from reading some mixed reviews , but after playing this game for well over 20 hours now and still not having beaten it I'm blown away by it . This is the game I've been waiting for for a long time . The story is rich and very compelling , and does a very good job of drawing you into the future world of Deus Ex . The way you can influence people and events makes you feel like you have a real impact on what goes on , even though you in actuality you really don't . But the game does a very good job of giving you that illusion and keeping you in it . But instead of writing an essay on the game I'm going to give you the layman's version of pros vs . cons for your convenience . Pros : - Deep customization system , ugrade yourself and your weapons to fit any situation or playstyle . - Characters are very fleshed out , you feel like you really get to know some of them ; I enjoy helping the ones I like and punishing the ones I do not . - Controls are solid ; the gunplay and cover system work well . - Multiple ways / routes to achieve any objective . - Does not cater to any one playstyle ; go at it as a ruthless killer guns blazing , stealthy assassin or a bleading heart using non lethal attacks . - The campaign is very long , will most likely take you several days to complete if you take your time and explore . Cons : - Some graphical hiccups here and there , and the graphics themselves are somewhat dated . - The world is not as open or big as I would like , but it does suffice . - Boss fights aren't that great . One other gripe that I have about it but is simply personal preference is that it feels to me like you progress too slowly when it comes to getting some of the more powerful weapons , but that's just me . Despite the few complaints I and others have about this game I would definitely recommend picking it up . It's one of those few games nowadays that I feel justifies the 60 $ price tag . Also be warned that this game does very little in terms of coaching or hand holding , you're basically left alone to figure out how things work and what is the best way to go about completing objectives , and the Normal difficulty setting is actually quite challenging which I can appreciate nowadays when game developers seem to be making games easier and easier .
    • 459   I was optimistic about this game starting out from reading some mixed reviews , but after playing this game for well over 20 hours now and still not having beaten it I'm blown away by it . This is the game I've been waiting for for a long time . The story is rich and very compelling , and does a very good job of drawing you into the future world of Deus Ex . The way you can influence people and events makes you feel like you have a real impact on what goes on , even though you in actuality you really don't . But the game does a very good job of giving you that illusion and keeping you in it . But instead of writing an essay on the game I'm going to give you the layman's version of pros vs . cons for your convenience . Pros : - Deep customization system , ugrade yourself and your weapons to fit any situation or playstyle . - Characters are very fleshed out , you feel like you really get to know some of them ; I enjoy helping the ones I like and punishing the ones I do not . - Controls are solid ; the gunplay and cover system work well . - Multiple ways / routes to achieve any objective . - Does not cater to any one playstyle ; go at it as a ruthless killer guns blazing , stealthy assassin or a bleading heart using non lethal attacks . - The campaign is very long , will most likely take you several days to complete if you take your time and explore . Cons : - Some graphical hiccups here and there , and the graphics themselves are somewhat dated . - The world is not as open or big as I would like , but it does suffice . - Boss fights aren't that great . One other gripe that I have about it but is simply personal preference is that it feels to me like you progress too slowly when it comes to getting some of the more powerful weapons , but that's just me . Despite the few complaints I and others have about this game I would definitely recommend picking it up . It's one of those few games nowadays that I feel justifies the 60 $ price tag . Also be warned that this game does very little in terms of coaching or hand holding , you're basically left alone to figure out how things work and what is the best way to go about completing objectives , and the Normal difficulty setting is actually quite challenging which I can appreciate nowadays when game developers seem to be making games easier and easier .
    • 474   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) I'm going to be one of the dissenting voices here for a very specific reason . I am a Harvey Smith fanboi to the extreme - I own everything the man has ever had his creative fingers in . The Deus Ex franchise ( yes , even DX : IW ) has risen above the inane cascade of by-the-numbers RPG / FPS games and carved its own identity as a cyber / steam punk , stealth action game where you should probably kill everyone , but don't have to . There is simply nothing else like this on the market because it's way too smart for the average console consumer . Hell , it even took awhile for its epicness to sink in to the PC crowed back in the day . This installment absolutely captures the spirit of the first game down to the micro-managing of your inventory and what is IMO the most enjoyable hacking mini-game ever . The side-quests are spot on , the flexibility of RPG elements is stellar , the story is compelling and detailed . BUT Everyone is bitching about the boss fights , and rightly so . They SUCK . They suck HARD . The game pushes you toward its most enjoyable play style ( non-lethal / stealth ) . Then it forces you into head-on combat situations . What sucks is that this is no oversight on the part of Eidos Montreal , evidenced by the gratuitous heavy weaponry and ammo strewn over the last 2 - 3 paths leading to each boss battle . In fact , you can predict when they're coming because you inevitably start tripping over plasma cannons and heavy machine guns in every janitor closet within a square mile of the boss fights . It's been well documented that these boss battles were outsourced , presumably to the same idiots who design games like Halo and Crysis . No offense to fans of those games , but Deus Ex is not those games . Not even close . I'm not whining because I can't beat the bosses - a few frag grenades , a few emp blasts , a typoon blast or two , and they're down . The problem with these boss battles is that they completely destroy any illusion that I was actually in control of my character . I spend 2 hours sneaking through a warehouse , carefully hacking computers , plotting my course , and closing doors behind me . When I arrive at the boss battle , I'm taken to a video where my character simply steps out into the middle of the widest open space possible , and strides confidently up to the most heavily armed enemy he's encountered so far . The transition of design and characterization is so jarring that it practically unravels any immersion I've achieved thus far with all my careful maneuvering . How in the hell this seemed a reasonable compromise or good idea to anyone at Eidos is beyond me . It also frightens me that this same company holds the beloved Thief franchise in its hands . These boss battles are without exception the most bone-headed design decision I've ever seen in my 30 + years of gaming . Again , not because I can't beat them , but because they simply don't belong here . The don't belong ANYWHERE in fact . It's 2011 gentlemen . Boss battles weren't a good idea in Wolfenstein 3D or Doom 3 . If they exist at all ( and they shouldn't anymore ) they should allow the player to win by the accumulation and proper utilization of skills learned during the preceding section of the game . Not only does DX : HR forsake this most basic of boss battle principles , it is totally aware that it's doing so , and makes no apology for it . Imagine playing Call of Duty and being forced into an espionage mission in which you suddenly have to sneak past the enemy forces using non-lethal takedowns which you've had no cause to practice in the prededing section of the game . Not only is it frustrating , it's just plain stupid . So , Eidos Montreal , kudos on making a great game that is super fun to play . But shame on you for ruining it so badly with cliche , outdated boss battles and betraying the player who is finally enjoying the freedom of choice that Harvey Smith got right in the first version . Maybe you'll do better on the DLC and sequel .
    • 475   I'm going to be one of the dissenting voices here for a very specific reason . I am a Harvey Smith fanboi to the extreme - I own everything the man has ever had his creative fingers in . The Deus Ex franchise ( yes , even DX : IW ) has risen above the inane cascade of by-the-numbers RPG / FPS games and carved its own identity as a cyber / steam punk , stealth action game where you should probably kill everyone , but don't have to . There is simply nothing else like this on the market because it's way too smart for the average console consumer . Hell , it even took awhile for its epicness to sink in to the PC crowed back in the day . This installment absolutely captures the spirit of the first game down to the micro-managing of your inventory and what is IMO the most enjoyable hacking mini-game ever . The side-quests are spot on , the flexibility of RPG elements is stellar , the story is compelling and detailed . BUT Everyone is bitching about the boss fights , and rightly so . They SUCK . They suck HARD . The game pushes you toward its most enjoyable play style ( non-lethal / stealth ) . Then it forces you into head-on combat situations . What sucks is that this is no oversight on the part of Eidos Montreal , evidenced by the gratuitous heavy weaponry and ammo strewn over the last 2 - 3 paths leading to each boss battle . In fact , you can predict when they're coming because you inevitably start tripping over plasma cannons and heavy machine guns in every janitor closet within a square mile of the boss fights . It's been well documented that these boss battles were outsourced , presumably to the same idiots who design games like Halo and Crysis . No offense to fans of those games , but Deus Ex is not those games . Not even close . I'm not whining because I can't beat the bosses - a few frag grenades , a few emp blasts , a typoon blast or two , and they're down . The problem with these boss battles is that they completely destroy any illusion that I was actually in control of my character . I spend 2 hours sneaking through a warehouse , carefully hacking computers , plotting my course , and closing doors behind me . When I arrive at the boss battle , I'm taken to a video where my character simply steps out into the middle of the widest open space possible , and strides confidently up to the most heavily armed enemy he's encountered so far . The transition of design and characterization is so jarring that it practically unravels any immersion I've achieved thus far with all my careful maneuvering . How in the hell this seemed a reasonable compromise or good idea to anyone at Eidos is beyond me . It also frightens me that this same company holds the beloved Thief franchise in its hands . These boss battles are without exception the most bone-headed design decision I've ever seen in my 30 + years of gaming . Again , not because I can't beat them , but because they simply don't belong here . The don't belong ANYWHERE in fact . It's 2011 gentlemen . Boss battles weren't a good idea in Wolfenstein 3D or Doom 3 . If they exist at all ( and they shouldn't anymore ) they should allow the player to win by the accumulation and proper utilization of skills learned during the preceding section of the game . Not only does DX : HR forsake this most basic of boss battle principles , it is totally aware that it's doing so , and makes no apology for it . Imagine playing Call of Duty and being forced into an espionage mission in which you suddenly have to sneak past the enemy forces using non-lethal takedowns which you've had no cause to practice in the prededing section of the game . Not only is it frustrating , it's just plain stupid . So , Eidos Montreal , kudos on making a great game that is super fun to play . But shame on you for ruining it so badly with cliche , outdated boss battles and betraying the player who is finally enjoying the freedom of choice that Harvey Smith got right in the first version . Maybe you'll do better on the DLC and sequel .
    • 478   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) ive played this game about 3 times through and its cool story is a bit too slow for me though . and is very short even with all the side quests . all in all its a decent game . . . .
    • 480   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) The Deus Ex games have two distinct sides to them : story and tech . For me , this one lacked a star rating on both . For gameplay , I missed the little spybots that you could send out - spy around - blow up next to stuff . There is also no sword / vibroblade in this one which I missed . What you do get is a heck of a lot of hacking computers and stealth missions . On the story side of things , I also preferred the more intricate conspiracies that the previous games eluded to . This one felt more like Clint Eastwood in Dude , where's my girlfriend than an epic battle to uncover the shadowy puppeteers of humanity's fate . Overall , the only replay value is in trying new augments - there are offensive and defensive augs . After playing through twice , you'll be well over it . Guns blazing vs Sneaking .
    • 481   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) The Deus Ex games have two distinct sides to them : story and tech . For me , this one lacked a star rating on both . For gameplay , I missed the little spybots that you could send out - spy around - blow up next to stuff . There is also no sword / vibroblade in this one which I missed . What you do get is a heck of a lot of hacking computers and stealth missions . On the story side of things , I also preferred the more intricate conspiracies that the previous games eluded to . This one felt more like Clint Eastwood in Dude , where's my girlfriend than an epic battle to uncover the shadowy puppeteers of humanity's fate . Overall , the only replay value is in trying new augments - there are offensive and defensive augs . After playing through twice , you'll be well over it . Guns blazing vs Sneaking .
    • 483   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) Deus Ex has a beautiful visual style and is incredibly atmospheric . Within fifteen minutes you'll have been immersed in a dark and ominous future . You'll also have seen absolutely everything the game has to offer . The gameplay is repetitive and mechanical - shoot bad guy or duck to avoid bad guy , hack terminal , avoid camera - and all that atmosphere starts to wear thin real damned fast . It's like a date that puts out before dinner - fun , but there's no mystery .
    • 484   Deus Ex has a beautiful visual style and is incredibly atmospheric . Within fifteen minutes you'll have been immersed in a dark and ominous future . You'll also have seen absolutely everything the game has to offer . The gameplay is repetitive and mechanical - shoot bad guy or duck to avoid bad guy , hack terminal , avoid camera - and all that atmosphere starts to wear thin real damned fast . It's like a date that puts out before dinner - fun , but there's no mystery .
    • 487   I have never experienced Deus Ex before . I grew up on things like Monkey Island , Sam and Max , Revenge of the Tentacle , and playing Command and Conquer and Doom with my dad . By 2000 I was entering high school and never seemed to be able to afford or have time to build a computer that ran the games I liked properly . When I got a console and a bit more free-time I was able to enjoy games again , so you can take my review as the perspective of someone relatively new to the franchise and not biased in any way . Pros : At first , the game seems to be full of thrilling puzzles and interesting ways to navigate . Cons : This game is dark . People on here compare it to Bladerunner . I can see where the art direction tried to implement this concept . Deus ' Detroit however ( and every other location in this game as they are all more or less clones of each other ) , is bleak to the point of just looking dark and boring . I can forgive the outdated looking graphics as I don't think that is what makes for a fun game , but I didn't even enjoy the style of this . The environmoent is mostly static execpt for the endless cardboard boxes that tend to litter every location . Is the entire city moving out ? I don't blame them . Most locations look about the same . You get to actually explore only a couple cities that look more or less the same ( dark , yellow accents , weird jittery people , more boxes , always the boxes ) , and a bunch of facilities that look about the same ( so many hallways ) . Little finisihing touches that immerse me into games such as being able to see my reflection in mirrors or glass are not added here . The buildings and environments aren't very interactive unless they are part of the quest . I was surprised by the fact that touching a vending machine actually meant I was trying to pick it up or move it and not buy something useful from it . I didn't feel I could really immerse myself in a world that really only allows me to interact with quest objects , trash cans , and a million boxes . Oh , and you can pick up dumpsters . I think one of my favorite early gaming experiences when I was little was playing Duke Nukem and basically just ripping things apart , tearing posters , shooting mirrors and toilets and cracking them , falling off of things . None of this superficial stuff is included in Deus Ex . I can literally see the outlines of objects that I can interact with , and nothing more . I didn't enjoy the experience personally . Maybe some people enjoy the simplicity . The UI also drove me nuts . I don't enjoy having to push a button 7 times just to complete a simple task . I am assuming perhaps the PC version is more streamlined . The inventory in particular made me want to pull my hair out . I feel like I spent a lot of time sifting through menu upon menu . The inventory itself did not make sense to me either . I hated that items were repeated , IE : combat rifle ammo taking up 4 spots in my inventory if I had four cases . Can it not just go in one spot and contain 200 bullets ? Why does it have to take up 4 spots with 50 bullets each ? I spent a good amount of time shifting my inventory around . I know this is a personal preference and that I could have perhaps stopped being such a crazy digital hoarder , but I have fun exploring every nook and cranny and picking up everything I see . . I would have gladly put in more praxis points to be rid of the inventory woes altogether . The ones I did spend on augments didn't seem to enrich the game a whole lot . I prefer other games that make you pick and chose the way you build your player and end up having influence in your gameplay . A common issue I have with games is that I end up with tons of money and nothing to spend it on . It was the same with DXHR.I can only upgrade the few weapons I can actually fit in my fully upgraded inventory so much . I also didn't enjoy the ebooks all that much . As I mentioned before , I am the most annoying person to watch play a game . I like to pick through everything like some kind of old lady at a rummage sale . That said , a majority of the ebooks / email didn't enrich the experience for me . Some were interesting , most ( to me ) just kind of reiterated the same message over and over again . Most of the dialogue in the game felt this way to me too . ( Since I am being a stick in the mud I will mention the fact that what was listed as a choice of dialogue on the screen was almost always exactly what was subsequently spoken . Most of the time I was left thinking , Yes OK , I just read what you are saying before you are saying it , stfu . ) Nothing was very surprising to me , even in the side quests . I appreciated the message , but I felt I was being beat over the head with it with no reprieve . Again , this is a personal opinion from someone who has read too many books and is picky about what a good story consists of . I think what really left me with a bad taste in my mouth was the ending ( s ) of DXHR ( don't read on if you don't want some spoilers ) . The main problem was that I felt like my previous hours of gameplay had amounted to no real consequence . I could have played in any style and been given the same 4 options . It is kind of like if you spent hours trying to convince someone not to do something , then at the end of the conversation they ask you , Do you want me to do it ? Circle YES or NO ? To me this just seems lazy and again took me out of the experience . I could literally just save at the beginning of the ending sequence and play out all of the endings in a few minutes . At least in other games I felt that my journey and decisions had impacted the final outcome in some way . I thought the ending sequences themselves were a bit ridiculous . This game is set more than 15 years in the future , yet they felt it necessary to include current world events and people like Tony Blair and George Bush . Honestly , if I feel like being preached at I would be reading a political blog or watching the news . Instead of making me think of the future , the ending just felt instantly dated and reeked with agenda that I didn't expect to encounter in a video game . I felt this was a bit selfish of the people creating this experience . Again , I understand context and can experience the message you are trying to convey without you jamming in down my throat through a narrated slideshow . I respect that some people liked these ending sequences . For me however , as with most of the game , it was a miss . I think I have crawled through my last DXHR air duct .
    • 491   Don't believe the hype of the 5 star fanboys . The game is a paradox between great and just ok . The graphics are descent but not incredible . The animations are stiff and dated . The voice acting is good but highly repetitive . Environmental art and atmosphere is great but detail , creativity , and variety are lacking . The game play offers good variety but a RPG version of SC Conviction ( i.e . silky smooth stealth perfected ) this is not . For instance the massively disorienting head warp between 1st and 3rd person when taking cover is particularly annoying . And very often this game requires you to do zero margin of error platforming in 1st person - hated it in 1993 and still hate it today . The story and the mods / upgrades are what keeps you going . Unfortunately many of those offer no change to your appearance and only minimal tweaks to capability . And although I like having choices in my skill tree there is little or no story tie in to your characters development in the plot . As I am sure you have read the boss fights are particularly weak and anti-climatic . Also much has been made about freedom of choice in this game . Stacking some boxes or finding the occasional vent to crawl through did not impress me . Cover / combat tactics are only marginally better than a vanilla corridor shooter IMO ; again , Mass Effect or Splinter Cell this is not . That said this game is probably the best thing out now because it is ambitious and enjoyable as the sum of its parts ( and there is not much to compete with it ) . It is destined to be forgotten as fall approaches and Batman , Gears , and other true 5 star titles drop ( a fact the publishers surely also realize hence its timing ) . I am enjoying this game in that context before the holiday deluge approaches but perfection it is not . To me it just feels like I am trying to build a character to hopefully become 80% of what Sam Fisher is out of the box inside a Blade Runner universe with descent but frequently wonky gameplay . I would say this game offers moderate replay value only if you are a completionist and can't live without the side quests and missing bits . If you like FO , Splinter Cell , etc its a buy but temper your expectations .
    • 493   In this review i will tell you some cons and pros for the Deus Ex : Human Revolution gameplay . Cons Frame rate in the game has a tendency to slow down at times when loading or saving in certain areas . It's not serious , but definitely noticeable . There is a lack of melee attacks other than the stealth and special kill attacks . What I mean to say is that there are no disarming or regular melee punches . You will need energy to do melee attacks . Pros Graphics are great some of the best in a FPS Game , the level designs show a very futuristic dark Detroit motor city . The cover system works very well and a lot better than most first person shooters . Augmentations make this possible as you customize your character to your liking to complete missions the way you want to . The storyline is great . Final thoughts In conclusion , Deus Ex : Human Revolution is an excellent game . If you're into Sci-Fi action dramas with a good storyline then this is the game for you . This is a great take on a futuristic spy action game .
    • 494   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) This product came quickly and easily . I haven't had much time to play it but from what I have played its pretty fun
    • 495   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) This product came quickly and easily . I haven't had much time to play it but from what I have played its pretty fun
    • 502   too be honest metal gear solid games are a lot more fun , this one is tedious , slightly frustrating , in-game graphics aren't all that great , trailer makes it seem full of action and fun and it's not . What irritated me the most was the hundreds if not thousands of cardboard boxes laying around everywhere , they are highlighted signifying that i can interact with them ( destroy , pick up , throw , etc . ) Sometimes you will find ammo or items under them so I'm tempted to pick each and every one . It's like for every 100 boxes u move u will find 5 or less items , what a waste of time . probably the most hated part of the game is hacking , HOW BORING ! hacking is very boring , yes it gives out rewards , extends storyline by reading emails from computers you hack etc , yet most emails are irrelevant . Hacking is very boring and not fun . In most cases you must hack to get the goodies so at times I feel forced . bottom line : it's like playing with solid snake from metal gear but with advanced bionics , gameplay and storyline felt rough around the edges . decent game if your into 1 player rpg / shooter .
    • 504   * * * UPDATE 09.05.11 * * * I've dropped the rating from 5 stars to 1 . I originally reviewed the game at around chapter 9 long after the bitter taste of the first boss battle had disappeared . I was indeed expecting more bosses but didn't think they would be too hard . I was wrong and the second boss battle is 100% impossible without at least the emp / electricity aug and preferably the typhoon aug . I had none of them and no praxis points to spend plus I had no armor upgrades either so I die usually within 60 seconds . I do believe it is not possible to defeat this boss through normal play without those augs . I have unloaded every single shot from the heavy gun that's found in the arena into the boss and have tried I'd say 30 times to defeat her . Since this has rendered this game unplayable and I cannot continue nor go back to find more praxis points I consider this boss to be a game breaking bug and have adjusted my rating accordingly . My only choice , since I used the auto save , is to start again from the very beginning and lose around 25 hours of careful planning and extensive play . The only way to know about the preparation and augs that you need to fight these bosses is to read about them online in advance - you do not found out about the requirements to defeat them in game , and are not warned that you are about to be locked in a room with a boss until it happens randomly . It is unreasonable to expect a player to research the needs of a game by reading walk-throughs and hints pages before play . Therefore this game gets 1 star until such a time that the boss battles are removed or are made skippable . I leave my original review below unedited . - - - - Anyone who's a fan of the original Deus Ex on the PC please raise your hand . Now if your paw is in the proverbial vertical then you'll love DE : HR . It has many of the same qualities of its much older father ; there's hacking , sneaking , augmenting ( with many old favorites returning ) and of course pure killing should you so desire . The game begins in quite a linear fashion and these tutorial-like levels continue for quite some time . So long in fact that I assumed this was the game - corridors and bad guys walking in patterns which when timed correctly allow you to stealthily sneak your way through to the next room . A high tech game of Frogger if you like . Thankfully once you've traversed the opening chapter the game opens into city hubs which allow for some fairly large free-roam exploration . From there you can find voluntary sub missions as well as the main mission which drives the story . Through completion of missions , exploration of the cities and interaction with NPCs you gain experience ' Praxis ' points which you can spend on augmenting or rather upgrading your character . Speaking of which , the main character looks exactly like Brett off HBO's Flight of the Conchords . Kind of jarring really ! How you choose to play is up to you . The game clearly encourages covert operation over brute force and that's what I prefer , trying to avoid killing anyone and only subduing them where necessary . The game also allows for NPC interaction similar to the Mass Effect series but it's thankfully not nearly as verbose . To that end I upgraded the appropriate skill sets such as cloak , hacking , dialogue and enemy detection . I personally love the see-through-walls augment which was also in the original and laughed out loud after hacking a turret from afar and watching through the walls from safety as it mowed down everyone in the next room . By using a cunning combination of timing , luck and the right upgrades you can in theory complete the game without your character directly killing anyone or even being detected . With one exception . The boss fight ( s ) . I cannot begin to express my displeasure with the end-of-level-bosses and it's unfathomable to me why they're in this game . It's the equivalent of enjoying a classic book only to find excrement deliberately secretly smeared on every hundredth page . It's very nearly ruins the game as one minute you're playing a cerebral game requiring planning and tactics and the next you're facing a hyper aware robot lumbering towards you and mowing down your very weak un-augmented body . . . and this happens over and over and over and over again . And each unsuccessful attempt comes with the penalty of a lengthy reload time which is unacceptably long especially given the frankly poor graphic set , specifically the almost 90s looking character and facial models . So unless you stocked up on grenades , powerful guns and armor upgrades you will be destroyed by the first boss fight many times . All I had was a stun gun and I could see through walls . It's ridiculous that they didn't include a stealth option to just avoid the boss for those of us who have actually moved on from Doom's gameplay . Sigh . But the game is so strong in every other area that for once I'm prepared to put aside . Deus Ex Human Revolution is one of those games that you think about when you're doing something else . You want to delve back into the world and find that next quest or amass enough XP to finally get that great aug upgrade . Even as I write this review I'd rather be playing the game . . . ahem , in fact let me wrap up by saying despite the terrible bosses this is definitely one for your collection .
    • 505   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) Deus Ex reminds me a lot of Mass Effect . Which I really like . So far this is a fun and entertaining game .
    • 506   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) Deus Ex reminds me a lot of Mass Effect . Which I really like . So far this is a fun and entertaining game .
    • 520   Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) Yes , this game is great , but much too short . I mean come on , games like Elder Scrolls and Mass Effect give you much more gameplay . 30 hours is just a disgrace .
    • 521   This review is from : Deus Ex : Human Revolution ( Video Game ) Yes , this game is great , but much too short . I mean come on , games like Elder Scrolls and Mass Effect give you much more gameplay . 30 hours is just a disgrace .
    • 533   I am an original Deus Ex fan and it appears I will never , ever find another game of that caliber . The second version was a bitter disappointment but not so much as this latest Human Revolution . In the first two versions , one did not have to subscribe to an online entity such as Steam . If one has no internet connection and lives in the jungles with a good Laptop to keep company , one still cannot play this game , regardless of how powerful his Laptop may be . A connection and password to Steam is required to install the game and allows the Steam people digital rights management over the software . This in my opinion really ' sucks ' when you pay money to a vendor such as Amazon.com and purchase the game on a DVD and are not told about this additional mandatory Steam requirement . My game will rot in the box before I am forced to subscribe to yet another web site with yet another user name and password . My password keeping software is already overloaded . Thanks for the memories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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