Description

Sometime during the 2050s, the world is a dangerous place as terrorists, drug czars, and outlaw states rule, using violence and subterfuge as tools in their push for global conquest. A deadly virus dubbed "gray death" is running rampant throughout the world and the only known cure is a chemical known as "Ambrosia" manufactured by the VersaLife corporation. However Ambrosia supplies are scarce and world governments, particularly the United States, carefully monitor and control who receives this cure. As protest against these events, French terrorist organization "Silhouette" bombs the historic symbol of friendship between French and American people, The Statue of Liberty. In response to this attack, the United Nations Anti-Terrorist Coalition (UNATCO) organization is formed. Building a headquarters underground at Liberty Island, it's mission is to attack terrorism and maintain peace around the world. JC Denton is a nano-enhanced agent who has been primed for UNATCO service. While JC's brother Paul is already an active agent, JC is beginning his first day of service when the National Secessionist Forces (NSF) suddenly raid a supply of Ambrosia at UNATCO headquarters.

Deus Ex is a dark cyberpunk RPG in which the player assumes the role of JC Denton, UNATCO anti-terrorist agent. Pitted against an elaborate global conspiracy, he must interact with characters, pick up weapons and complete objectives. While DC is essentially fixed within the mission-framework of the game, he can be customized with different skills in areas such as weapons, technical skills and physical prowess. The game world is somewhat expansive and fairly open to accommodate different approaches to solving the same problems, depending on he player's preferred style of play. JC can also augment himself using nanotech to enhance or add extra abilities.

The game interface is typical of a first person RPG/action-adventure game. The world is rendered in first-person 3D and camera segues are sometimes interspersed to transition the gameplay or expose new story elements. Combat takes place in the same interface, mostly in the style of a first person shooter. Deus Ex blends shooter type gameplay with touches of RPG character development, stealth and multiple solutions to many puzzles.

Alternate Titles

  • "杀出重围" -- Chinese title (simplified)
  • "DX1" -- Common abbreviation
  • "Deus Ex: The Conspiracy" -- PS2 title

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User Reviews

It is not the God of video games... but it is really damn good Windows Unicorn Lynx Bronze Star Contributing Member (72406)
An impressive approach to debate "real-life" problems using the means of video gaming Windows worldwideweird (50)
A fantastic port, but not without its flaws PlayStation 2 Eric Hess (4)
Well, this is just plain fantastic on every level... Windows Entorphane (370)
Ex-cellent! (Gee... can't believe nobody else thought of that before! ;D) Windows Zovni (9205)
A cool cyberpunk shooter. Windows Terrence Bosky Bronze Star Contributing Member (5240)
To stop the New World Order or to join it? This rests in the hands of just one man. PlayStation 2 Depth Lord (950)
Godlike. Windows tFX (25)
Remains my favourite game ever Windows Stuart Max (9)
Who says games that are 2 years old can't compete with the current market? WOW, this game is the BEST! Windows Archagon (104)

The Press Says

HonestGamers Windows Mar 01, 2007 10 out of 10 100
HonestGamers PlayStation 2 Mar 01, 2007 10 out of 10 100
Game Vortex Windows Jan 16, 2003 9.5 out of 10 95
IGN Macintosh Jun 07, 2002 9.4 out of 10 94
Gaming Age Windows Jun 27, 2000 A- 91
Imperium Gier Windows Aug 30, 2000 9 out of 10 90
GameStar (Germany) Windows Jul, 2000 88 out of 100 88
JeuxVideoPC.com Windows Sep 29, 2006 17 out of 20 85
GameSpy PlayStation 2 Apr 09, 2002 83 out of 100 83
Inside Mac Games (IMG) Macintosh Nov 30, 2000 8 out of 10 80

Forums

Topic # Posts Last Post
Choice 12 St. Martyne Bronze Star Contributing Member (3563)
Nov 14, 2008
Prisoners in catacombs 3 Donatello (89)
Aug 16, 2008

Trivia

There's a register in the hotel at the Hell's Kitchen location... click on it and you will see that the last name is Hyppolita Hall... a character from the Sandman comic books.


This entry was contributed by rstevenson Bronze Star Contributing Member (813), Kabushi (52023) and NeoMoose (1113)
 

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