It is about human augmentation, and the implications that has for society. Human Revolution is also a more focused game, especially in its plot and themes. As there hasn’t really been a game that tried to build on Deus Ex in the eleven years since its release, this alone is more than enough reason for any fan of the original game to play Human Revolution. It captures that player experience that makes a Deus Ex game. But actually playing it will feel instantly familiar to those who have played the original. Human Revolution has a cover system, regenerating health (although this is implemented very well), and scraps the skill system from the original game in favor of character customization solely through augmentations. The most important thing is that Human Revolution feels just like the original, even though it actually differs in many ways. Can Deus Ex: Human Revolution live up to such a standard? What I didn’t touch on in my earlier post was the legacy that surrounds the original Deus Ex, which is considered by many (including me) to be the best game ever made. I am happy to report that neither of these things happened the game remained engaging right until the end, and I can now recommend it without reservation. A long game, especially by modern standards, and I was worried that it might overstay its welcome or lose sight of its focus on human augmentation issues. When I recommended that you play it, I estimated I was only about halfway through, but it turned out it was more like one third of the way through. I have finally finished Deus Ex: Human Revolution.

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