Deus Ex

Author: Pc,

Perhaps my favorite game of all time. What can I say about Deus Ex, other than it did everything right. This game is old, like mega-over-a-decade-old, but it's still one of the ÃƒÂ¢greatsÃƒÂ¢ of any game. Deus Ex really pioneerrf the RPG FPS genre ÃƒÂ¢ mixing both worlds seamlessly, creating something new in the process. The story was also top notch, a tale of a world controlled by conspiracy and on the brink of collapse. This game really has you on the edge the whole way through.The gameplay is also something special .You have to wonder why after 10 years people still mention Deus Ex as one of the great games. That should be a clue for you to PLAY it if you havenÃƒÂ¢t. Not everything is about the newest pixel shaders and video cards. Deus Ex can take on most modern games and win, hands down.Typical of most RPGs, you can upgrade yourself over the course of the game ÃƒÂ¢ strength, stamina, many other (even Sci-Fi) abilities. However, what separates this game from other RPGs with a First Person Shooter face, is that itÃƒÂ¢s also a fully functional First Person Shooter. Your Stats and Augmentations enhance your fighting abilities, but it still functions like a real FPS (unlike say Mass Effect). Deus Ex is one of the most open-ended games you will play. There are always multiple ways around a situation. For example, if you need to get into a locked apartment, you could take the head on approach and blast your way in. If you have decent hacking skill, you could hack your way into the security systems to let you in. You could also do some searching around and perhaps find a back way. And so on. The point is that there are always multiple solutions ÃƒÂ¢ even unique solutions ÃƒÂ¢ to a problem.If you like Deus Ex, you will want to definitely play System Shock 2 and Bioshock ÃƒÂ¢ games that are similar in some regards. If you REALLY like Deus Ex for the RPG aspect, play Deus Ex 2. For everyone else, ignore Deus Ex 2 ÃƒÂ¢ itÃƒÂ¢s a shame on the memory of the first game.The good news as of 2011 is that Deus Ex Revolution (Deus Ex 3) is being released. It looks good, but let's hope it does not go the way of Deus Ex 2!

Booklists having this book

Best Sci-Fi Games with a Story

Are you a science fiction fan who loves video games with a rich story? There are a gazillion sci-fi themed games out there, but few of them actually deliver a... Read more

Other books by Pc,

Baldur's Gate 2

Amazon.com Product Description In Baldur's Gate 2: Shadow of Amn, you face an uncertain future, with a lineage that tempts the unscrupulous to use you and the ignorant to fear... Read more

The Witcher

This game never really gained widespread mainstream popularity, probably because of the many bugs present in the first release. The subsequent â€œre-releaseâ€ addressed a lot of the complaints, fortunately, so... Read more

Final Fantasy Vii

Yep, this is one of those games that you have to play. If you ask many people what the best game they've every played is, a fair number will list... Read more

Neverwinter Nights 2

Another Forgotten Realms that features a strong story and good RPG gameplay. The actual game play, while entertaining, dropped the ball in some ways (many fans of the original Neverwinter... Read more

Jade Empire

This is an interesting game. It’s an RPG set not in your typical fantasy Tolkien landscape, but in a mythical Asian landscape. In this regard, it goes where no other... Read more

Dreamfall

The sequel to The Longest Journey. The Longest Journey was better, the Dreamfall continues the story â€“ and thatâ€™s a good thing. Dreamfall promised action combined with adventure story telling.... Read more

Deus Ex

Perhaps my favorite game of all time. What can I say about Deus Ex, other than it did everything right. This game is old, like mega-over-a-decade-old, but it's still one... Read more

Fallout 2

This is a cult classic that has been heralded time and time again as one of the greatest RPGs ever created. There is no other game out there that is... Read more

Mass Effect 2

One of the best science fiction games out there. In fact, one of the best RPG games EVER, regardless of genre. Heck, I'll even say it belongs on the top... Read more

The Dig

Lucas Art's classic sci-fi adventure game. I still remember playing this one nearly two decades ago. It was a blast then and it's still a blast today, if you are... Read more

Half Life 2

A cult hit and a commercial successs -- two things you often don't find in a video game. Half Life 2 is has some great action and a pretty intersting... Read more