So how is Deus Ex: Human Revolution?
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The series now contains two of the best games of all time it would seem. That is quite an accomplishment.
I never played original unfortunately, but for a new comer to the series, its a great game. I've really enjoyed it so far.
Yeah, well as many people have already said, it is pretty darn good.
Sure, it ain't perfect.
Load times are ridiculous, though the game is great enough I usually am able to tolerate it.
It is HARD, but the good, challenging, make you think sort of hard.
The augments are fantastic, and very noticeable.
I've yet to have a moment where I augmented something and then though "well that didn't change anything."
It is also really cool seeing how many options are available for each situation, especially in regards to specific augments (I'm at a point where I've passed so many different routes perfect for the Icarus landing system that I'm really wishing I had gotten it.)
The only downside is that because it gives such incredible freedom at some points, the places where there isn't as much freedom seem to stick out a bit more.
For instance, there are several cutscenes where I felt like Jensen behaved far too gullible, and if I had been in control I wouldn't have done or said the things he did (or in some cases did not) say or do.
Now that being said, these scenes are still good, and BY NO MEANS ruin the game, IMHO, but came close to annoying a bit.
And some side missions require certain augments to finish. One side mission required a level 3 hacking skill, and there really wasn't any way around that.
I guess the question then lands on "Does every mission need to be able to be completed by any playstyle?"
I'm not really sure actually. Part of me was bothered that if I didn't spend Praxis on hacking, I couldn't beat it. Part of me though found that same frustration to be... realistic. That it fit the real truth that in a realistic world, you can't do everything.
In the end though, while it has its odd things (the control system is... different, but not bad, if you have played Rainbow 6 Vegas then it won't be that different) when everything adds up, the good outweighs the bad by an incredible amount.
It is a fantastic well made game, a blast to play, great thinking segments, and one of the first games in a long time where I felt my actually really DID matter.
For instance, (potential SPOILER)
I haven't finished it just yet, but so far it has proven to be really fun, really engaging, and REALLY challenging.
And in regards to comments about 'running and gunning' it is still possible to go for a full combat tactic in this game, but don't try that MW-commando junk. It'll get you killed. DX:HR is a game about tactics, plans, thinking, etc. Use cover, upgrade weapons and weapon related skills, get some dermal armor, and then plan how to kill everyone as fast as you can, because the enemy will flank you, grenade you, and pin you down if you mess around.
Sure, it ain't perfect.
Load times are ridiculous, though the game is great enough I usually am able to tolerate it.
It is HARD, but the good, challenging, make you think sort of hard.
The augments are fantastic, and very noticeable.
I've yet to have a moment where I augmented something and then though "well that didn't change anything."
It is also really cool seeing how many options are available for each situation, especially in regards to specific augments (I'm at a point where I've passed so many different routes perfect for the Icarus landing system that I'm really wishing I had gotten it.)
The only downside is that because it gives such incredible freedom at some points, the places where there isn't as much freedom seem to stick out a bit more.
For instance, there are several cutscenes where I felt like Jensen behaved far too gullible, and if I had been in control I wouldn't have done or said the things he did (or in some cases did not) say or do.
Now that being said, these scenes are still good, and BY NO MEANS ruin the game, IMHO, but came close to annoying a bit.
And some side missions require certain augments to finish. One side mission required a level 3 hacking skill, and there really wasn't any way around that.
I guess the question then lands on "Does every mission need to be able to be completed by any playstyle?"
I'm not really sure actually. Part of me was bothered that if I didn't spend Praxis on hacking, I couldn't beat it. Part of me though found that same frustration to be... realistic. That it fit the real truth that in a realistic world, you can't do everything.
In the end though, while it has its odd things (the control system is... different, but not bad, if you have played Rainbow 6 Vegas then it won't be that different) when everything adds up, the good outweighs the bad by an incredible amount.
It is a fantastic well made game, a blast to play, great thinking segments, and one of the first games in a long time where I felt my actually really DID matter.
For instance, (potential SPOILER)
I chose to let a man live who I could have killed, and afterwards I got a lot of criticism from other characters about it. However much later in the game that same character showed up again and provided a PDA full of access codes which saved my hindquarters later on in the game.
And in regards to comments about 'running and gunning' it is still possible to go for a full combat tactic in this game, but don't try that MW-commando junk. It'll get you killed. DX:HR is a game about tactics, plans, thinking, etc. Use cover, upgrade weapons and weapon related skills, get some dermal armor, and then plan how to kill everyone as fast as you can, because the enemy will flank you, grenade you, and pin you down if you mess around.
I have only seen vids on the youtube but my main complaint so far from them, the game looks boring as sin and the animation looks like it hasn't been improved much.
I have just seen a woman answer a phone in game and it looked like she had a totally open palm, with her palm right next to her ear and just talking into her hand.
Just looks very awkward and San Andreas era style animation.
I have just seen a woman answer a phone in game and it looked like she had a totally open palm, with her palm right next to her ear and just talking into her hand.
Just looks very awkward and San Andreas era style animation.
You tend not to notice this shit when playing it as the story is pretty compelling.omega 616 said:
OT: If you're a fan of tactical gameplay, go for it.
If you expect to run into a room guns blazing, be prepared to die a lot. You can't play this game like CoD. You have to play this game like ME2 with a somewhat rudimentary stealth system.
A tip for new players, if you want to go the combat route, always open up with a grenade(any grenade except EMP) and don't be afraid to retreat to some place where they don't know where you are then re-engage.
Stealthy combat is also good. A silenced 10mm pistol with the AP upgrade(plus a damage upgrade or two) kicks major ass with minimal noise. If you plan it right, you can kill everyone and never be seen.
Genuinely one of the best games i've played ever.
You need to buy it as soon as you're able to.
Yesterday, if possible.
You need to buy it as soon as you're able to.
Yesterday, if possible.
- Loading screens are looooooooooooooooooooong.
- Mouse behaviour is frustratingly bad, to the point where it makes me suspect that it's a hint to not go rambo. I still can't get a headshot off without 3 seconds of aiming.
- NPC's act like nervous spazzers during conversations.
- Adam loses all higher brain functions as soon as a cutscene starts.
- Boss fights on a stealth playthrough are extremely annoying, and completely jerk you out of the flow.
Oh, and did I mention it's fucking awesome? If not, let me do it now.
It Is Fucking Awesome.
Period.
- Mouse behaviour is frustratingly bad, to the point where it makes me suspect that it's a hint to not go rambo. I still can't get a headshot off without 3 seconds of aiming.
- NPC's act like nervous spazzers during conversations.
- Adam loses all higher brain functions as soon as a cutscene starts.
- Boss fights on a stealth playthrough are extremely annoying, and completely jerk you out of the flow.
Oh, and did I mention it's fucking awesome? If not, let me do it now.
It Is Fucking Awesome.
Period.
It only requires some stealth nearer the beginning. A couple of weapon mods and augs and you should be well on your way to shooting everything in sight.Souplex said:
OT: Just finished it. Going to start a new game tomorrow. Should tell you everything.
Only real issue is the boss fights. Other than that... well, err... the map is a little unclear on where you have to go, like... twice.
I use Z for cloak, x for stealth run, and V for visionDirty Hipsters said:
. But I favor wierd controls.
when i realised that i had to wait for a melee cooldown while i sat behind a guy to stun him and move on, i returned the game.
It's awesome, there are a few issues on xbox like lock ups when getting achievements and a few audio issues with the dialogue.
Really fun though lots of side quests and really enjoying hacking lots of different choices to make with your augments. Overall though it's a really good solid game, I never played the first one so I don't think you need to in order to enjoy the game.
Really fun though lots of side quests and really enjoying hacking lots of different choices to make with your augments. Overall though it's a really good solid game, I never played the first one so I don't think you need to in order to enjoy the game.
