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Description

The story in Invisible War takes place 20 years after the events in the original Deus Ex. You find a futuristic world on the brink of chaos after the dismantling of the mighty biotech corporations, a world where multiple religious and political groups now lust after power. As the different factions struggle for control, it is you who must determine the good from the bad.

As in the original game, the style of play helps shape the game as it progresses, from how characters interact with the protagonist to the types of situations encountered. Each potential conflict can be resolved in a number of ways, through peaceful means or through violence, using stealth or a show of force.

Characters can once again outfit their bodies with an array of biotech parts, some of which include the ability to see through walls, disappear from radar, regenerate from critical hits, or jump 40 feet in the air. The non-linear story takes players from Seattle to remote locations in Cairo and Antarctica.

Enhancements to the core engine include a retooled physics system, refined AI, added character animation, and more choices on the part of the player.

Alternate Titles

  • "駭客入侵" -- Chinese title (Traditional)
  • "杀出重围:隐形战争" -- Chinese Title (Simplified)
  • "IW" -- Common Abbreviation
  • "DX2" -- Common Abbreviation
  • "Deus Ex 2" -- informal name

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User Reviews

One hell of a mixed bag. kbmb Bronze Star Contributing Member (399) 3.57 Stars3.57 Stars3.57 Stars3.57 Stars3.57 Stars
A sequel designed around the limitations of the Xbox console Lumpi (143) 2.71 Stars2.71 Stars2.71 Stars2.71 Stars2.71 Stars
A truly immersive experience Emmanuel Henne (26) 4.71 Stars4.71 Stars4.71 Stars4.71 Stars4.71 Stars
Almost heaven, nearly hell. Santa Bronze Star Contributing Member (847) 3.57 Stars3.57 Stars3.57 Stars3.57 Stars3.57 Stars
Deus meh Terrence Bosky Bronze Star Contributing Member (5237) 3.14 Stars3.14 Stars3.14 Stars3.14 Stars3.14 Stars
A classic turned into crap Mattias Kreku (407) 3.29 Stars3.29 Stars3.29 Stars3.29 Stars3.29 Stars
A shorter, prettier, simpler extension of a great game with all the same flaws as the original. Marty Bonus Bronze Star Contributing Member (41) unrated
A great game, though not quite as good as the original weregamer (157) 3.86 Stars3.86 Stars3.86 Stars3.86 Stars3.86 Stars
Not as good as the original but it's still Deus Ex Rambutaan (299) 4.29 Stars4.29 Stars4.29 Stars4.29 Stars4.29 Stars
Heavily underrated, but not as good as the original MAT Bronze Star Contributing Member (35339) 4.29 Stars4.29 Stars4.29 Stars4.29 Stars4.29 Stars

The Press Says

UOL Jogos Jun 25, 2004 5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars 100
Netjak Dec 19, 2003 9 out of 10 90
PC Zone Dec 12, 2003 86 out of 100 86
PC Gameplay (Benelux) Jan, 2004 86 out of 100 86
HonestGamers Jul 24, 2008 8 out of 10 80
Gameplanet Apr 07, 2004 4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars 80
Jeuxvideo.com Mar 05, 2004 14 out of 20 70
Thunderbolt Games Apr 04, 2005 6 out of 10 60
JeuxVideoPC.com Apr 18, 2006 11 out of 20 55
eToychest Dec, 2003 2.5 Stars2.5 Stars2.5 Stars2.5 Stars2.5 Stars 50

Forums

Topic # Posts Last Post
Dynamic Lighting 12 Ash Ligast II (1612)
Nov 15, 2008

Trivia

In order to bring popstar NG Resonance's music to life, Eidos licensed a few tracks from the industrial/techno band "Kidney Thieves". Said tracks can be found in their "Trickstereprocess" album.

The original soundtrack for the game on the other hand, can be downloaded for free on Eidos's site.


This entry was contributed by Jason Walker Bronze Star Contributing Member (1746) and Jeanne Bronze Star Contributing Member (58928)
 

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