Product Description
Deus Ex 2 takes place approximately 20 years after the events depicted in Deus Ex, in a world only beginning to recover from a secret, conspiratorial war, technology run amok and catastrophic worldwide depression.Amazon.co.uk Review
While Deus Ex: Invisible War features better graphics, it doesn’t take advantage of all of recent technical improvements and the artificial intelligence of the computer-controlled characters is noticeably suspect. The much-vaunted physics engine has a tendency to make everything feel almost weightless as you throw dead bodies around as if they were made of straw. The original Deus Ex is one of the most fondly remembered action role-playing games on the PC. The game was imp… More >>
This is a great game there are different ways the story can end and its up to you to chose depending on which path you take like whether you prefer to go in guns blazing or take a stealthy approach. The only bad thing i can say about the game is its too short and there isn’t enough leveling up to do i think at the end of my game i finished with about 6 of each of the two different upgrade canisters.
Rating: 4 / 5
Generally speaking, I find videogame storylines dull and pointless. The Deus Ex series, however, is a definite exception. The plot is intricate and fascinating, unfolding like a conspiracy thriller, with you as the pivotal character. It is a game about taking sides and choosing enemies, wiht nothing less than the fate of humanity at stake.
As I write this, the old Xbox is an obsolete machine. If, however, you are big enough to overlook the dated graphics, stick this in your 360 and enjoy one of the best, most thought-provoking games of the new millenium.
Rating: 4 / 5
i feel that the fuss generated about this game is dribble it is quite a challenge to start out with then after the first level you find yourself trekking through deserted streets with terrible graphics one cool thing is that you can pick up nearly anything but the inventory is clumsy and feels as if the developers are just letting you do most of the work it feels like a first person shooter swallowed world of warcraft but then threw it back up again because it tasted so terrible i probably sound like a madman saying all this and for that i am sorry but i had some free time and thought this is some thing to do overall i think this game is obsolete now and fable is a much better buy PEACE OUT!
Rating: 3 / 5
i was not a big shooter fan but loved rpg’s so i gave this a go.i wasn’t disappointed!
the game is in my opinion second only to half life 2 in the shooter stakes. the rpg elements give it a depth that other shooters don’t have.
i’ve never played deus ex on pc so i can’t compare it but deus ex 2 is one of those rare games that i will keep coming back to.
excellent graphics and immersive story, numerous characters to interact with and moral choices that affect gameplay combine to make this a rare gem.
Rating: 5 / 5
First of all i’d like to start by saying that if your generally a PC gamer then you’d be better off sticking to the original, the first Deus Ex. Why? because there have been a few complaining reviewers, whining about how the PC version is better, and are looking at it completely the wrong way, they might as well complain that you don’t use a mouse and keyboard. However, it would be best to ignore these little nerds because this game is a gem amongst others on the Xbox, and possibly the best for the console in 2004. So if you’re one of those who stay in all day staring at your PC screen then you better stop reading, you just won’t like this game, its for norms, not the world of warcraft playing, or PC gamers in general. You do not need to have played the original to understand or enjoy this game, a usually rare feature amongst games, and the official magazines and websites that have rated this game are not wrong, “10/10 – XBM” “9/10 – OXM” Its one of the most evident games to show rag-doll physics. In other words, nearly everything is intractable, and objects move more like they would in real life, for example, in a standard FPS you can drop a gun and it will instantly be placed on the floor without movement, where as with Deus Ex, the weapon would bounce, slide or roll.
This alone surprisingly adds to the games fun factor, throwing corpses through basketball hoops for example, but of course the story is what “can” keep you. I say can because you can breeze through this game without listening to a single bit of dialogue and still find yourself completing it. However, just the slightest bit of attention is required to really understand what’s going on, amongst the jargon of some of the characters. The feel of the game is one of the most appealing attractions because although the areas are all singly loaded, the features that they offer are remarkable, with everyday objects that you wish you could find in a normal game, ventilation shafts, rooftops, store cupboards, fire escapes and dumpsters. I realize that might not sound to appealing to you, but when you consider your character can jump to/in these places, hide in these places and basically interact with all of them makes for some pretty realistic and creative game-play. There’s just that specific amount of freedom that this game offers that keeps you hooked in, along with the awesome weapons and equipment found throughout, such as homing rocket launchers or Nikita’s, Stun prods, Energy Blades, Rail Guns, Sniper Rifles and your basics accompanied by another array of secondary fires and grenades/mines. Basically this game allows you to interact with your surroundings as much as possible, so that you play the game you want too. You don’t have to charge into a group of enemies that so many games force you to do to progress, instead, why not throw a few grenades at them to lure them in close? lay some mines on the floor? and then hop your A*** into a nearby dumpster?
So in summary, if your a dedicated gamer keen to complete and be compelled in a game, its a good one, or if you love messing about and doing your own thing, once again, a quality game for you. Console gamers – you’ll love this. PC gamers – stop whining.
Rating: 5 / 5