90
MobyRank
100 point score based on reviews from various critics.
4.1
MobyScore
5 point score based on user ratings.

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 Unicorn B. Lynx Bronze Star Contributing Member (63268) 4.57 Stars4.57 Stars4.57 Stars4.57 Stars4.57 Stars
An impressive approach to debate "real-life" problems using the means of video gaming worldwideweird (50) 4.57 Stars4.57 Stars4.57 Stars4.57 Stars4.57 Stars
The best game ever, and even that doesn't do it justice. Shazbut (155) 4.29 Stars4.29 Stars4.29 Stars4.29 Stars4.29 Stars
Well, this is just plain fantastic on every level... Entorphane (370) 4.86 Stars4.86 Stars4.86 Stars4.86 Stars4.86 Stars
Ex-cellent! (Gee... can't believe nobody else thought of that before! ;D) Zovni (9138) 3.86 Stars3.86 Stars3.86 Stars3.86 Stars3.86 Stars
A cool cyberpunk shooter. Terrence Bosky Bronze Star Contributing Member (5237) 4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars
From God MasterMegid (864) 4.57 Stars4.57 Stars4.57 Stars4.57 Stars4.57 Stars
Godlike. tFX (25) 5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars
Remains my favourite game ever Stuart Max (9) 4.57 Stars4.57 Stars4.57 Stars4.57 Stars4.57 Stars
Who says games that are 2 years old can't compete with the current market? WOW, this game is the BEST! Archagon (104) 4.86 Stars4.86 Stars4.86 Stars4.86 Stars4.86 Stars

The Press Says

HonestGamers Mar 01, 2007 10 out of 10 100
Thunderbolt Games Oct 04, 2002 10 out of 10 100
RPGFan Jul 11, 2000 96 out of 100 96
Power Unlimited Sep, 2000 9.2 out of 10 92
ActionTrip Aug 21, 2000 92 out of 100 92
Game Revolution Jun, 2000 A- 91
Just Adventure Aug 03, 2002 A- 91
PC Games (Germany) Mar 07, 2001 89 out of 100 89
GameSpy Jul 05, 2000 88 out of 100 88
4Players.de Aug 09, 2000 87 out of 100 87

Forums

Topic # Posts Last Post
Choice 12 St_Martyne Bronze Star Contributing Member (3562)
Nov 14, 2008
Prisoners in catacombs 3 Donatello (89)
Aug 16, 2008

Trivia

Castle Clinton, as well as the Statue of Liberty, are real buildings represented in the game as playable maps.


This entry was contributed by rstevenson Bronze Star Contributing Member (813), Kabushi (48619) and NeoMoose (1114)
 

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