Deus Ex: Human Revolution
- Category: Game
- Platform: PC (Steam)
- Date: 2015-09-21
- Rating: 5/5
- Link: Steam Store Page
About
Deus Ex: Human Revolution is a critically acclaimed cyberpunk action role-playing game developed by Eidos Montréal and published by Square Enix. Released in 2011, it serves as a prequel to the original Deus Ex game, set in 2027—25 years before Deus Ex.
The game puts players in the shoes of Adam Jensen, a former SWAT officer now head of security for Sarif Industries, a leading biotechnology firm specializing in human augmentation. After a devastating attack on Sarif Industries leaves him critically wounded and unwillingly augmented, Jensen embarks on a global quest to uncover the truth behind the attack and a conspiracy that threatens to change the course of human evolution.
Human Revolution is celebrated for its multi-path gameplay, allowing players unparalleled freedom to approach objectives through stealth, combat, hacking, or social interactions. Jensen's extensive arsenal of mechanical augmentations can be customized to suit any playstyle, enabling him to navigate complex environments, overcome enemies, and manipulate characters. The game deeply explores themes of transhumanism, corporate greed, ethical boundaries of technology, and the nature of humanity, all set within a visually stunning, gold-and-black themed dystopian future. Its narrative is rich with philosophical dilemmas and moral choices that impact the game's direction and ending.
The Director's Cut version, released in 2013, integrated the "Missing Link" DLC into the main story, re-tuned boss fights to allow for all playstyles, and improved graphics and lighting, further solidifying its status as a masterpiece in the cyberpunk genre.