Review : Deus Ex (PC)

Moobrack · 29-12-2001, 03:14 PM

Deus Ex

Deus Ex is the ultimate first person shooter for the PC. What makes it different from the rest is the amount of different features it has in comparison.

As soon as you play the game for the first time you begin in 'Training Mode' automatically. May I suggest that it is better to run through the 'Training Mode' in order to get to grips with the controls and some of the game features. 'Training Mode' takes you things such as

Weapons Training
Demolitions Training
Computer Training
Environmental Training

Upon entering the 'Training Mode' for the first time. You may think that it is rather a long process. But it is this training that prepares you for the missions to come.

The game missions are deep and detailed. Even though the game is classed as a Shootemup, There are parts of the game where you use stealth to get around unspotted. Making lethal or stealthy kills goes very much in your fevour during the game by not attracting attention to yourself.

The game may sound perfect from this but it does have One major flaw. The game is incredibley like Half Life. The features are more and better. But the games idea of walking around working for a company is totally the same. Games like Serious Sam which is also a first person shooter is a totally different matter.

Finally we get to the rating;

I rate Deus Ex for the PC an 8/10

Written by Anthony Bullock(Moobrack)

This is my first proper review and will you please tell me what you think.

Sniper · 30-12-2001, 06:48 PM

A very good first review

SETEO · 30-12-2001, 07:08 PM

Nice work Moobrack

I've actaully heard about Deuz Ex before but never really thuoght about buying it, BUT....tomorrow I'm going down EB and buying myself a copy after reading that.

Cheers mate.

Moobrack · 30-12-2001, 07:46 PM

Whoa, my review actually had an effect on people. Could you tel me whether or not you would like me to write them in the future?

SETEO · 07-01-2002, 05:56 PM

Yeah I don't see why not mate, it was a very good first review.

But just from a personal point, could you add a little about the the enemy intelligence (Al), the multiplayer aspect (if any) & maybe a brief background into the plot of the game?.

It's just a good starting point for people who might be interested in purchasing it, ie. it will hold there attention for the rest of the review if they know it's their kind of game.

But don't take that as a critism or anything Moo, it's still a very good piece of work mate.

Moobrack · 07-01-2002, 08:59 PM

thanx a lot mate!

Big B · 08-01-2002, 03:22 AM

It's addicting isn't it

Moobrack · 08-01-2002, 03:37 PM

Very addictive game, i have not hads a chance tyo play it lately though due to coursework and what ave ya, might continue at the weekend!

How far are you all?

I am on mision 4 when you meet paul after finding out that he works for the NSF.

Big B · 08-01-2002, 08:24 PM

I've beaten it twice....errr, sorta. (I cheated a little at the end)

Moobrack · 09-01-2002, 02:45 PM

lol, so has my mate! I cant see the point of cheating, I havent played it in ages due to coursework and the such!

Big B · 09-01-2002, 08:10 PM

I'm trying to conserve stuff, but man it's difficult to effectively do so. I find myself using the Dragon's Tooth frequently, if at all possible.

Moobrack · 09-01-2002, 08:16 PM

lol, I just got into Delta Force 2!

shibby · 04-07-2002, 08:40 PM

thanks for the review but im not really a fan of deus ex didnt like it much

Anti-Trend · 28-01-2004, 11:37 AM

WTF is this thread doing open when other [relevent] threads are closed after a few weeks? Could somebody kindly explain to poor, ignorant me?

Big B · 28-01-2004, 12:36 PM

Some threads were closed due to flaming, and I know I closed one due to discussion that I felt was crossing the line in regards to software piracy.

29-12-2001, 03:14 PM	#1 (permalink) Top
Moobrack Join Date: Oct 2001 Age: 21 Posts: 222 Times Helpful: 1 Status: Offline	Review : Deus Ex (PC) Deus Ex Deus Ex is the ultimate first person shooter for the PC. What makes it different from the rest is the amount of different features it has in comparison. As soon as you play the game for the first time you begin in 'Training Mode' automatically. May I suggest that it is better to run through the 'Training Mode' in order to get to grips with the controls and some of the game features. 'Training Mode' takes you things such as Weapons Training Demolitions Training Computer Training Environmental Training Upon entering the 'Training Mode' for the first time. You may think that it is rather a long process. But it is this training that prepares you for the missions to come. The game missions are deep and detailed. Even though the game is classed as a Shootemup, There are parts of the game where you use stealth to get around unspotted. Making lethal or stealthy kills goes very much in your fevour during the game by not attracting attention to yourself. The game may sound perfect from this but it does have One major flaw. The game is incredibley like Half Life. The features are more and better. But the games idea of walking around working for a company is totally the same. Games like Serious Sam which is also a first person shooter is a totally different matter. Finally we get to the rating; I rate Deus Ex for the PC an 8/10 Written by Anthony Bullock(Moobrack) This is my first proper review and will you please tell me what you think.

30-12-2001, 06:48 PM	#2 (permalink) Top
Sniper Administrator Join Date: Oct 2001 Age: 24 Male Posts: 4,432 Times Helpful: 116 My Mood: Bored Status: Offline My Computer	A very good first review __________________ Zone 365 \| F@H Team \| Team Stats \| Use The Thank You System \| My Groups: Manchester United \| Apple

07-01-2002, 05:56 PM	#5 (permalink) Top
SETEO Geek Join Date: Nov 2001 Age: 29 Posts: 87 Status: Offline	Yeah I don't see why not mate, it was a very good first review. But just from a personal point, could you add a little about the the enemy intelligence (Al), the multiplayer aspect (if any) & maybe a brief background into the plot of the game?. It's just a good starting point for people who might be interested in purchasing it, ie. it will hold there attention for the rest of the review if they know it's their kind of game. But don't take that as a critism or anything Moo, it's still a very good piece of work mate. __________________ System Specs: 1800+ XP (Idle=46C, Load=52C) / Asus A7V266 mobo / 40gb Maxtor HDD / 512mb DDR PC2100 RAM / Sparkle GeForce4 4600ti Card / 431w Enermax PSU / Dragon Orb 3 HSF / 12x Sony DVD-ROM / 8x4x32 Iomega CD-RW / Modded GlobalWin case (2x92mm in take & 2x92mm outtake fans) / 17" Phillips Brilliance 107MP Monitor Last edited by SETEO; 07-01-2002 at 07:35 PM.

08-01-2002, 03:22 AM	#7 (permalink) Top
Big B HWF Godfather Join Date: Dec 2001 Age: 28 Male Posts: 9,640 Times Helpful: 585 My Mood: Devilish Status: Offline My Computer	It's addicting isn't it __________________ Hardware Forums\|HWF Rules\|My DVD's\|PSU FAQ\|HWF Folding Team\|2CPU

08-01-2002, 08:24 PM	#9 (permalink) Top
Big B HWF Godfather Join Date: Dec 2001 Age: 28 Male Posts: 9,640 Times Helpful: 585 My Mood: Devilish Status: Offline My Computer	I've beaten it twice....errr, sorta. (I cheated a little at the end) __________________ Hardware Forums\|HWF Rules\|My DVD's\|PSU FAQ\|HWF Folding Team\|2CPU

30-12-2001, 07:08 PM	#3 (permalink) Top
SETEO Geek Join Date: Nov 2001 Age: 29 Posts: 87 Status: Offline	Nice work Moobrack I've actaully heard about Deuz Ex before but never really thuoght about buying it, BUT....tomorrow I'm going down EB and buying myself a copy after reading that. Cheers mate.

30-12-2001, 07:46 PM	#4 (permalink) Top
Moobrack Join Date: Oct 2001 Age: 21 Posts: 222 Times Helpful: 1 Status: Offline	Whoa, my review actually had an effect on people. Could you tel me whether or not you would like me to write them in the future?

07-01-2002, 08:59 PM	#6 (permalink) Top
Moobrack Join Date: Oct 2001 Age: 21 Posts: 222 Times Helpful: 1 Status: Offline	thanx a lot mate!

08-01-2002, 03:37 PM	#8 (permalink) Top
Moobrack Join Date: Oct 2001 Age: 21 Posts: 222 Times Helpful: 1 Status: Offline	Very addictive game, i have not hads a chance tyo play it lately though due to coursework and what ave ya, might continue at the weekend! How far are you all? I am on mision 4 when you meet paul after finding out that he works for the NSF.

09-01-2002, 02:45 PM	#10 (permalink) Top
Moobrack Join Date: Oct 2001 Age: 21 Posts: 222 Times Helpful: 1 Status: Offline	lol, so has my mate! I cant see the point of cheating, I havent played it in ages due to coursework and the such!

09-01-2002, 08:10 PM	#11 (permalink) Top
Big B HWF Godfather Join Date: Dec 2001 Age: 28 Male Posts: 9,640 Times Helpful: 585 My Mood: Devilish Status: Offline My Computer	I'm trying to conserve stuff, but man it's difficult to effectively do so. I find myself using the Dragon's Tooth frequently, if at all possible. __________________ Hardware Forums\|HWF Rules\|My DVD's\|PSU FAQ\|HWF Folding Team\|2CPU

09-01-2002, 08:16 PM	#12 (permalink) Top
Moobrack Join Date: Oct 2001 Age: 21 Posts: 222 Times Helpful: 1 Status: Offline	lol, I just got into Delta Force 2!

04-07-2002, 08:40 PM	#13 (permalink) Top
shibby Geek Trainee Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 10 Status: Offline	thanks for the review but im not really a fan of deus ex didnt like it much

28-01-2004, 11:37 AM	#14 (permalink) Top
Anti-Trend Nonconformist Geek Join Date: Oct 2003 Age: 27 Male Posts: 4,882 Times Helpful: 538 Status: Offline My Computer	WTF is this thread doing open when other [relevent] threads are closed after a few weeks? Could somebody kindly explain to poor, ignorant me?

28-01-2004, 12:36 PM	#15 (permalink) Top
Big B HWF Godfather Join Date: Dec 2001 Age: 28 Male Posts: 9,640 Times Helpful: 585 My Mood: Devilish Status: Offline My Computer	Some threads were closed due to flaming, and I know I closed one due to discussion that I felt was crossing the line in regards to software piracy. __________________ Hardware Forums\|HWF Rules\|My DVD's\|PSU FAQ\|HWF Folding Team\|2CPU

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