So...About Deus Ex

[Nudu]

So, after playing through Human Revolution, and loving literally every minute of it, I decided to get the original Deus Ex, seeing as how it has a reputation as the Citizen Kane of gaming.

Now, I didn't really enjoy it. But I had been warned that the beginning wasn't the best part of the game, so I stuck with it anyway. After liberty island I got into the city, and after wandering around there for a while I ended up in a sewer, where I am now. The thing is, I'm still not feeling it. When exactly is Deus Ex meant to get good? After the first mission or later? Have I gotten to the part where most people begin to enjoy it yet?

 

[No_Remainders]

Being someone who actually enjoyed the first mission (shock, horror, I know right?), I'm not really the best one to answer this. I will say that you may not be enjoying it because, let's face it, it was much more complicated than Human Revolution is.

 

[Daystar Clarion]

I tried playing the original a few months back and I just couldn't get over how the game looked.

Now, I'm not a graphics whore, I'll happily play games from the same era, but I just couldn't immerse myself in something that looks that dated.

it has not aged well.

 

[Nudu]

it was much more complicated than Human Revolution is.

I didn't notice. How?

 

[jim1398]

I tried playing the original a few months back and I just couldn't get over how the game looked.

Now, I'm not a graphics whore, I'll happily play games from the same era, but I just couldn't immerse myself in something that looks that dated.

it has not aged well.

And that's why we have mods. There are quite a few mods that dramatically improve the visuals of Deus Ex.

To TC, if you aren't feeling it by now, you probably aren't going to. Just because a game has a massive fanbase does not mean that everyone has to like it.

 

[No_Remainders]

it was much more complicated than Human Revolution is.

I didn't notice. How?

I recall that the augmentation system was far more annoying to use (plus it was harder to actually gain them in the first place, I finished Human Revolution having all except the leg augs bought and fully upgraded).

 

[Woodsey]

Being someone who actually enjoyed the first mission (shock, horror, I know right?), I'm not really the best one to answer this. I will say that you may not be enjoying it because, let's face it, it was much more complicated than Human Revolution is.

Liberty Island is a fantastic level. Its ball-breaking as your first proper introduction to the game, but the level itself is brilliant.

OT: You probably should have played DX first. What Human Revolution lacks in sheer polygons, it makes up for in its art direction, music, style and ambience. I can see that DX would leave you feeling cold after that; what you have to appreciate is the design of the game itself, and the possibilities it presents to you.

 

[No_Remainders]

Being someone who actually enjoyed the first mission (shock, horror, I know right?), I'm not really the best one to answer this. I will say that you may not be enjoying it because, let's face it, it was much more complicated than Human Revolution is.

Liberty Island is a fantastic level. Its ball-breaking as your first proper introduction to the game, but the level itself is brilliant.

Oh, of course, but that's why I thought it was so good. It was ridiculously hard the first time you played, and it kinda forced you to explore to find the best way in (going up the shipping containers was always my favourite, but that made it a bit more difficult to get down to Gunther to rescue him). I loved the fact that it was difficult, and I wouldn't have complained if Human Revolution pulled something similar, but it was actually really easy (I've finished it on Give Me A Challenge, now playing on Give Me Deus Ex, and I didn't get seen going through the manufacturing plant or the pre-aug mission).

 

[oplinger]

So, after playing through Human Revolution, and loving literally every minute of it, I decided to get the original Deus Ex, seeing as how it has a reputation as the Citizen Kane of gaming.

Now, I didn't really enjoy it. But I had been warned that the beginning wasn't the best part of the game, so I stuck with it anyway. After liberty island I got into the city, and after wandering around there for a while I ended up in a sewer, where I am now. The thing is, I'm still not feeling it. When exactly is Deus Ex meant to get good? After the first mission or later? Have I gotten to the part where most people begin to enjoy it yet?

It gets good once you understand it, and all the games nuances. Once you start getting your augments/skills leveled and such it also picks up.

It takes a while and a half to actually get to when the story picks up, but when it does, it'll keep you hooked.

The real fun of the game is the experimentation. You can play the game however you want. I'd advise trying to make your own fun though. It'll really make the game shine then. ...a blurry, washed out kind of shine...but a shine none the less!

 

[NickCaligo42]

So, after playing through Human Revolution, and loving literally every minute of it, I decided to get the original Deus Ex, seeing as how it has a reputation as the Citizen Kane of gaming.

The Citizen Kane of gaming is Super Mario Bros. 3, not Deus Ex.

Now, I didn't really enjoy it. But I had been warned that the beginning wasn't the best part of the game, so I stuck with it anyway. After liberty island I got into the city, and after wandering around there for a while I ended up in a sewer, where I am now. The thing is, I'm still not feeling it. When exactly is Deus Ex meant to get good? After the first mission or later? Have I gotten to the part where most people begin to enjoy it yet?

Honestly, if you didn't enjoy the first mission you aren't going to enjoy the rest of the game much either. The exploration value and creative problem-solving are where it's at, and you need to be in a mindset where you're ready to enjoy that in order to play this game.

 

[Zhukov]

I enjoyed the old Dues Ex primarily for its exploration element. The maps were very intricate, with a ton of nooks and crannies to poke around in.

I also rather liked the story back in the day, but on reflection it's actually kinda shit.

So yeah, if it's not your thing I can't blame you for not liking it. You could always just think of it as 'that old game that made Human Revolution possible.'

 

[BloatedGuppy]

The Citizen Kane of gaming is Super Mario Bros. 3, not Deus Ex.

For a fan of platformers, perhaps. For a RPG fan it might be Planescape, or Ultima, or Wizardry. For a shooter fan it might be Doom, or Deus Ex, or System Shock. For a strategy fan it might be X-Com, or Civilization, or Starcraft.

I never really enjoyed the Mario titles. I respect them, and honor their immense importance in gaming history, but they're closer to being my "Ishtar" than my Citizen Kane.