Deus Ex v1 - Expecting a show?

[myalt22]

[IMG]http://media.giantbomb.com/uploads/1/17444/770867-coverart.jpg[/IMG][URL="http://media.giantbomb.com/uploads/0/31/11235-jcd_super.png"][IMG]http://media.giantbomb.com/uploads/0/31/11235-jcd_thumb.png[/IMG][/URL]J.C. Denton, Deus Ex

Game Music (It has an awesome score)
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=DZU6XyFxCA0[/media]
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=nBPK_oXeJgA[/media]

[U]Overview[/U]
Developed by [URL="http://www.giantbomb.com/ion-storm-inc/65-1920/"]Ion Storm[/URL] Austin, and released in 2000 by [URL="http://www.giantbomb.com/eidos-interactive/65-658/"]Eidos Interactive[/URL], Deus Ex is a [URL="http://www.giantbomb.com/first-person-perspective/92-330/"]first-person[/URL]shooter role playing hybrid . In Deus Ex, players take on the role of [URL="http://www.giantbomb.com/jc-denton/94-422/"]JC Denton[/URL], a nano-augmented agent of UNATCO (the United Nations Anti-Terrorist Coalition). JC is charged with investigating the supposed terrorist group NSF (National Secessionist Force) Though, throughout the course of the story, JC finds himself dropped into a larger ideological war involving the [URL="http://www.giantbomb.com/illuminati/92-2875/"]Illuminati[/URL], Majestic-12, and other secret organizations. The future path of humanity is at stake and the game culminates with the player making the ultimate determination of mankind's future by choosing one of three possible scenarios.

[B][B][U]Gameplay[/U]
[/B][/B][B][B]Deus Ex plays as a hybrid between a shooter and an RPG. As JC Denton, players can make choices that ultimately alter the course of the main story, both in dialogue and through game actions. The RPG/shooter gameplay supports many different play styles; from run-and-gun, to stealth, to subterfuge. For example, a building might be guarded by robots. Players can choose to sneak past the robots as they patrol in circuit, [URL="http://www.giantbomb.com/lock-picking/92-2820/"]lock-pick[/URL] a nearby door to bypass the area the robots patrol, or, of course, go in guns blazing. The same set up might even include an opportunity for both stealth [I]and action-based tactics. Again, for example, the player could stealthily hack gun turrets in order to enter a gun fight with added backup.[/I][/B][/B]
[B][B][I]As in many RPGs, players can kill almost any non-critical character in the game. Some major characters may live or die based entirely on the player's decisions. Both of these major RPG features can lead to unique dialogue options, or change future mission objectives. Because of this, Deus Ex is immensely replayable and rewards experimentation.

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[B][B][I][U]Improving Your Character[/U]
[/I][/B][/B][B][B][I]A large part of Deus Ex revolves around the ability to improve [URL="http://www.giantbomb.com/jc-denton/94-422/"]JC Denton[/URL]'s abilities. There are three notable ways to do this: Augmentation Canisters, Upgrade Canisters, and Skill Points.[/I][/B][/B]
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[B]Augmentation and Upgrade Canisters[/B]
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[B][B][I]The player can improve Denton's abilities via bio-mechanical augmentation. This is done by collecting canisters and interacting with a medical bot. Denton's body contains a set number of augmentation slots. Each slot may only hold a single canister--containing 2 pre-determined augmentations--and only one of the augmentations can be activated at a time, forcing the player to decide between the two bonuses.[/I][/B][/B]
[B][B][I]The augmentation slots are as follows:[/I][/B][/B]
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[*][B][B][I][B]Head Augmentations[/B][/I][/B][/B]
[*][B][B][I][B][B]Eye Augmentations[/B][/B][/I][/B][/B]
[*][B][B][I][B][B][B]Subdermal Augmentations[/B][/B][/B][/I][/B][/B]
[*][B][B][I][B][B][B][B]Torso Augmentations[/B][/B][/B][/B][/I][/B][/B]
[*][B][B][I][B][B][B][B][B]Arm Augmentations[/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/I][/B][/B]
[*][B][B][I][B][B][B][B][B][B]Leg Augmentations[/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/I][/B][/B]
[/LIST][B][B][I][B][B][B][B][B][B][B]Skill Points[/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/I][/B][/B]
[B][B][I][B][B][B][B][B][B][B]At the start of each game, the player is allotted a set number of points to be spent on various skills. By completing mission objectives (including sub-goals or specific game actions) as well as through exploration, the player gains additional skill points to spend later.[/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/I][/B][/B]
[B][B][I][B][B][B][B][B][B][B]Every skill has 4 levels of progression: Untrained, Trained, Advanced, and Master. The trainable skills are as follows:[/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/I][/B][/B]
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[*][B][B][I][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B]Computer - Allows hacking and manipulation of security consoles and computers.[/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/I][/B][/B]
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[*][B][B][I][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B]Electronics - Reduces the number of multi-tools required for any non-computer hack.[/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/I][/B][/B]
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[*][B][B][I][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B]Environmental Training - Allows the player to better survive environmental hazards and make better use of certain equipment such as re-breathers, hazard suits and body armor.[/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/I][/B][/B]
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[*][B][B][I][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B]Lock-picking - Reduces the number of [URL="http://www.giantbomb.com/lock-picks/93-424/"]lock picks[/URL] required when [URL="http://www.giantbomb.com/lock-picking/92-2820/"]lock-picking[/URL].[/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/I][/B][/B]
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[*][B][B][I][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B]Medicine - Increases the amount of health regained when using health kits.[/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/I][/B][/B]
[*][B][B][I][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B]Swimming - Increases the player's swimming speed and the time they can spend underwater.[/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/I][/B][/B]
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[*][B][B][I][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B]Weapons: Demolition (various grenade types.) - Increases damage and accuracy of small explosives. Also makes grenades placed as mines easier to disarm.[/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/I][/B][/B]
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[*][B][B][I][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B]Weapons: Heavy (Rocket launchers, etc.) - Increases damage and accuracy with heavy weapons. Also shortens [URL="http://www.giantbomb.com/reloading/92-505/"]reload[/URL] time and movement penalty when wielding a heavy weapon.[/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/I][/B][/B]
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[*][B][B][I][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B]Weapons: Low-Tech (Swords, knives, etc.) - Increases damage and accuracy with melee weapons.[/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/I][/B][/B]
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[*][B][B][I][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B]Weapons: Pistol (Hand guns, etc) - Increases damage and accuracy, while shortening reload times.[/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/I][/B][/B]
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[*][B][B][I][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B]Weapons: Rifle (Sniper rifles, machine guns, etc.) - Reduces reload time while increasing accuracy and damage. A master-level sniper shot can destroy a camera in a single hit.[/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/I][/B][/B]
[/LIST][B][B][I][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][U]Reception
[/U]Deus Ex was well received by critics, who praised it for its interesting story and immersive gameplay elements, as well as the game's cyberpunk setting. The game scored solid to exceptional reviews from some notable gaming outlets, such as an 8.2 from [I][B]Gamespot, a 9.4 from [B][I]IGN, a 5/5 from [I][B]Gamepro and a 88/100 from [I][B]GameSpy. Overall the game averaged scores of 90 and 91 as tracked by review aggregator sites [B][I]Metacritic and [I][B]Game Rankings. It was nominated for over 40 Game of the Year and Best in Class awards by numerous gaming outlets, including [B][I]IG[I][B]N, Gamespot and [B][I]PC Gamer and is arguably one of the most influential CRPG/shooter hybrids in gaming history.[/I][/B][/B][/I][/I][/B][/B][/I][/I][/B][/B][/I][/B][/I][/I][/B][/B][/I]
[I][B][B][I][I][B][I][B][B][I][I][B][B][I][I][B][B][I]Many reviewers repeatedly mentioned a few negative aspects, such as the underwhelming graphics. The voice acting was also criticized, and GamePro's Chris Patterson called it "truly cheesy."

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[B]It doesn't matter how much your PC sucks, It WILL be able to play it.
It's on offer for £1.49. Even if you end up hating the game (Very unlikely, it is still worth trying out just to experience it.)

I'm not going to deny it, the game is hideous. But if you can look past the rough exterior, you will find a truly unique gem. In what other game can you blow off your legs and crawl around beating children to death with a crowbar?

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[Sir Spicy Buns]

I passed up this deal god damnit, i didn't regret it up until i read the last line.

[Missing User]

Fix that op.

[myalt22]

Fixing Op now, the WYSIWYG editor muddled things up a bit.

[Giacomand]

What a shame.

[redBadger]

There is a DX:HR megathread which is essentially the main DX megathread.

[Nerts]

Put this in the OP too :buddy:

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZU6XyFxCA0[/media]

[Snuffy]

[QUOTE=myalt22;30949916][B]

I'm not going to deny it, the game is hideous. But if you can look past the rough exterior, you will find a truly unique gem. In what other game can you blow off your legs and crawl around beating children to death with a crowbar?

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However! You can...

1. Get the New Vision texture pack.

2. Get the HDTP mod.

3. Install the custom DX10/DX9/OpenGL renderer extentions found [URL=http://kentie.net/article/dxguide/index.htm]here[/url].

Now your Deus Ex is slightly less ugly!

[I_love_JBmod]

One of the best games I've ever played. It's amazing how many choices affect gameplay, and the story blew my dick off.

[myalt22]

[QUOTE=Nerts;30950062]Put this in the OP too :buddy:[/QUOTE]

Sorry for being dumb, but how do you insert videos now? I'm not used to this new reply box..

[Whiplash~]

Nice thread, but could use some more work. DX is easily in my TOP 5 favorite RPGs. :smile:

Some more thread music:
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBPK_oXeJgA&feature=related[/media]

[QUOTE=myalt22;30950192]Sorry for being dumb, but how do you insert videos now? I'm not used to this new reply box..[/QUOTE]

with [media] tags

[myalt22]

[QUOTE=Whiplash~;30950221]Nice thread, but could use some more work. DX is easily in my TOP 5 favorite RPGs. :smile:
with [media] tags[/QUOTE]

Cheers! Don't worry, I will keep working on it so it stops sucking!

[imadaman]

There's still 70 posts left on the old thread, bit early, no?

[myalt22]

[QUOTE=imadaman;30950281]There's still 70 posts left on the old thread, bit early, no?[/QUOTE]

I thought that thread was only for Human Revolution discussion...

[imadaman]

No, it's general DE, as is, for example, the current ACR thread for general AC.

[SFC3]

[QUOTE=Snuffy;30950068]However! You can...

1. Get the New Vision texture pack.

2. Get the HDTP mod.

3. Install the custom DX10/DX9/OpenGL renderer extentions found [URL=http://kentie.net/article/dxguide/index.htm]here[/url].

Now your Deus Ex is slightly less ugly![/QUOTE]

Do I install these both? New Visions and HDTP.

[myalt22]

[QUOTE=Whiplash~;30950221]
with [media] tags[/QUOTE]

Media tags not working :(

[Coffee]

I never asked for this thread.

[myalt22]

[QUOTE=imadaman;30950320]No, it's general DE, as is, for example, the current ACR thread for general AC.[/QUOTE]

Well, fuck I feel stupid.

Mods, just delete this.

[Coffee]

Oh and Square Enix sued the Human Revolution leakers:

[URL]http://www.destructoid.com/square-enix-suing-those-that-leaked-deus-ex-demo-205401.phtml[/URL]