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FIRST IMPRESSIONS
You play Adam Jensen, an ex-cop "augmented" with advanced prostheses, as he attempts to track down the men responsible for a brutal attack six months ago in which he was involved.
I haven't played either of the first two Deus Ex games, but as I was playing this one, it never seemed like I'd missed any important story details. It wasn't until later that I discovered this is a prequel anyway! :) So as its own game, how is it?
Well, the visuals are simply fantastic. The art design paints a pitch-perfect image of a dystopian future, completely enveloping you in a flawlessly realised atmosphere. This really is like a video game version of Blade Runner.
The gameplay, too, is right up my street. :) It allows you to tailor the game to suit your preferred gaming style. Personally, I always prefer stealth over direct combat, so I was relieved to be able to take that approach for most of the game. The various augmentations you can upgrade just add all the more to the flavour. :)
But, sadly, where the game really lost me was the story. It just never drew me in, mostly because it was all to do with politics and corporate conspiracies, which doesn't interest me in the slightest. So, for each mission, while I understood basically what to do, I didn't have a clue why.
So, while the game looks gorgeous and was a fun gameplay experience, its subject matter just isn't my cup of tea.
My rating: 70%
