You know what should truly sell you on deus ex? Reading the negative reviews on metacritic. Then cross-compare them with the positive reviews. Then add a dash of common sense and ability to analyse and read between the lines. Now, onto the actual review. Deus ex - has been my favorite game for the past 12 years. And I play a lot of games. Why? It's sure visually aged poorly, it's kind of clunky. So surely that means I deduct a few points right there? No. Deus ex is the true definition of a masterpiece, it gives you true options - options that the lesser masterpiece human revolution can't even match. It still stands alone as something incredible - the only problem is that now people have to look past the age (if they are coming in fresh). Each hub (or sectioned level) offers hundreds possible 'ways' to achieve a simple goal. Let me explain - It's like this; there is a simple thing you need to do. You need to infiltrate a building and get past all the guards in the building so you can download an important document (this is hypothetical). Now, there are about 10-15 different 'ways' you can get into the building and each 'way' has branching 'options'. So options, lead to options, lead to options. You take choice 5 out of 15 and go through the sewers instead of the top, no strike that - you decide going above ground is best, so you get a crane and lower the shaft so you can sneak across onto the roof - no strike that, you decide to go full force and shoot everyone in your path - no strike that, you decide to go to the building manager and get a keypass, now when you open the caravan that the manager is in, it has cameras inside it, so you hack those cameras to work for you. You then threaten the manager with information you have on him, that you picked up off a nearby computer - then you walk past the guards and enter the keypass into the door slot. You walk strait in, and decide to open a vent that leads you to the roof, in which you plant explosives that might distract the guards. You walk up to the heavily guarded entrance to your objective - and you remotely detonate the explosive, all the guards run towards the threat and you walk into the room. Problem solved. Now, that thing you did was one of a few hundred things you could have done to achive that same 8 minute objective. Now you have 30 hours of incredible globe trotting, storytelling, twists turns, cities, exploration - all with that very level of freedom options. It's mindblowing. That's what you need to understand when you boot up deus ex and see some janky graphics and blocky models. No, this is not just 'some first person shooter' dig deeper. And find one of the true miracles of gaming. This game needs a 999/10 score made specifically for it. Masterpiece is a painful understatement. This is a revolution in gaming that never took off. So far ahead of it's time that nothing else can quite match it. I truly hope the developers of human revolution make another deus ex game - because I think they had the right idea. They did not 'quite' pull off 'deus ex'. But I have a feeling they are heading towards something great. And that's promising.… Expand

Best Game ever when you know that not even the people who made it, cannot even repeat the same level of genius that this game is. It is truly one of kind in terms of level design, story, atmosphere, characters and things that are not even seen in other games. Whenever somebody mentions the name of this game people reinstall it back onto their computers, but in my case I always keep it installed on my PC to remind me how amazing gaming can get.… Expand

I still remember walking around the streets of chinatown, and hearing that hilarious accent, I **** loved this game! Your review must be at least 150 characters long.

One of the games that turned me into a life time gamer. Everything in Deus Ex just clicks. The story, atmosphere, characters and game play are all woven into each other so well that despite its shortcomings you will get sucked into its world and feel like you are Alex Denton. Even over a decade later with all the enhancements video games have made Deus Ex stands the test of time. A true masterpiece in video game design.… Expand

Easily one of, if not "the", greatest PC games ever made. The gold of this game is the plot line. The graphics are dated as of now (2010), but the story line is unparalleled. No other game has come remotely close to having as compelling a plot as Deus Ex. This game is on a very short list of games that must be played if you consider yourself a serious gamer.

Deus Ex is the best PC game of all time. It perfectly blends shooting and stealth elements with RPG mechanics. Its multi-path level design still remains unsurpassed by any other game. All time classic. 10/10

How do you rate a game based on how good it actually is? Replace the graphics with poor graphics and see how well it plays. In this case, Deus Ex plays excellently, and I'm not just talking about the shooting, the sneaking, the RPG, I'm also talking about the storyline. It motivates you to continue further into the game, so when you are playing it, you want to run through it like a bullet, and when you are not playing it, you crave it like cigarettes. There are usually at least 2 ways ( most of the time 3 ways) to approach a problem, adding diversity. There are so many professions you can have, and this game works on the skill tree system so you can make hybrid classes and stuff. Sneaking around without anyone noticing you definitely takes brain work, like figuring out a puzzle and setting up the plan. Of course, you could just go heavy weapons, as this game lets you choose. The plot, most of all, was fantastic and intelligent. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! Oh yeah, Cincinnati Enquirer ever heard of a SAVE BUTTON?!!! And GameSpot, GRAPHICS ARE'NT EVERYTHING YOU KNOW!… Expand

One of the best games I have ever played and a game I have judged all other games to since. No game has ever had me so engrossed and engaged as this one. Amazing and captivating story line and so many different ways to get to your destination or finish off you enemies depending on items, weapons, or ammunition. The graphics are very dated by todays standards but it is the story line that will get you. This was one of the first video games I got for my Mac about 10 years ago and I am itching to play it again on Steam...so so tempting!!… Expand

A fantastic game which expertly mixes elements of RPG and FPS, with a beautiful outcome. It doesn't get much better.

Greatest game of all time. Nothing can beat its plot...you control the outcome!

A simply amazing example of what a action/fps/rpg should be like. While the graphics are extremely dated by today's standards, the story and gameplay are still great. In my opinion, Deus Ex is in the top 10 RPGs of all time. Really is sad that they dumbed the sequel's gameplay mechanics down.

Hands down my favourite game of all time. While the core gameplay mechanics can seem unwieldy or slow, and the difficulty curve is askew (starting hard then getting easier) the intelligently written and challenging plot more than makes up for any shortcomings. Gaming is the future of art, and this is it's foundation.

This is possibly the best game I've ever tried. I like the gameplay mix of both First-Person Shooter and RPG, as it is very original. You also need to be like a master marksman, because to kick the game up a notch they decreased the accuracy of the guns a little. If you're interested in RPG/FPS games, this is the one for you.

For its time it must have been a good game, compared to games we have now its laughable, horrible graphics, chunky gameplay, characters that look like wooden puppets. Nostalgia really has pulled the wool over many peoples' eyes. Though i wouldn't call it a bad game it is merely outdated, it was a major step forward for FPSs but if you try to hold it against modern titles it falls to pieces. Just take peoples word it was a good game for its time but don't believe this "best game ever" hype, games have drastically improved over time. But i'll give you it has a great story and many (for its time) revolutionary features, but most FPSs have these as a staple benchmark.… Expand

Despite being over 10 years old, Deus Ex is still one of the best games around in my opinion. It has everything a video game should have. The story itself already makes it very interesting and captivating. The environments are beautiful and atmospheric, the music is fantastic, the characters are very deep and well-developed. The gameplay is very varied, giving plenty of room for replaying. Together with the PS2 version of this game I have completed it over 10 times and I still keep coming back to it. Not only is the game varied in terms of weapons and skills chosen by the player, but also by the storyline choices made, for each choice bears consequences. If you have not saved a major character, he will not appear later on in the game, or even something you've done earlier in the game will cause a certain character to say something entirely different to you much later on, or some characters to like you more and some less. Deus Ex gameplay consists of multiple ways of solving the same problems, meaning that each time you play it you discover a new secret entrance or an area. It's very unlikely that you'll explore the entire game on the first playthrough (or even the first half a dozen playthroughs). And finally the game also has three different endings, posing a moral dilemma to the player of making the best choice. Deus Ex is a revolutionary game and should appeal to many gamers.… Expand

To Jared J. I'm assuming you're aware that this game is nearly 9 years old and the chance of it running on a modern PC without serious glitches and faults is highly unlikely, yes? You might want to take that into account. Deus Ex is quite simply one of the greatest shooters of all time. The branching storyline, interesting characters, multitude of gameplay options and choices and the dystopian cyber-punk atmosphere are spectacular. Graphically dated, and probably not likely to run on a modern Vista setup without significant tweaking, but well worth the effort. If you like this, follow up with System Shock 2.… Expand

I agree with Jared J. that the game is over-ratted - there are too damn many rats! every other trashcan or garbage bag, when broken open, has at least one rat inside. Is the NYC of the future really so badly infested? Seriously though, this game is immensely awesome. I bought it when it came out, and was too little (11) to get past even the stealth part of the training exercise, much less the first level. I've come back to it after all these years, though, and I am absolutely drowning in awesome. The graphics hold up pretty damn well for a game its age.… Expand

You can't call it an FPS, you can't call it an RPG, you can't call it a Sim. But it combines the absolute best features of all those genres into a single, amazing piece of gaming history. I fell in love with this game 9 years ago when it first came out, and absolutely nothing since has been close. Sure, graphics technology has gotten much better, but this game is so immersive due to its incredible story-line and gameplay, that the graphics simply don't matter. The sequel was no where near as good -- I'm hoping that the game developers learned their lesson from that, and will make DX3 as amazing as DX was. But they have some VERY big shoes to fill. DX was the absolute best game of all time! If you've never played it, go grab it on Steam for $10 -- it's SO worth your time. You will see that this game is the best PC game ever released, despite the graphics technology that is 9 years old now.… Expand

This game is as good as a fps game can get in storyline and complex gameplay. I had this game since it came out, and I played through Deus Ex like 25 times? And yet, no matter how many times I play through this game, I always find something new all the time. This game was a revolutionary piece when it came out, but yet not much praise? It truly deserves so much more. Also playing through the storyline, Deus Ex reacts to every decision you make in gameplay. And you come across major plot twists and for every choice you make, there comes a consequence. Deus Ex is a phenomenal game, I can't think a game with a better storyline than this game, its truly a epic experience. I still get goosebumps everytime I play this game. Best game of all time, truly. And I hope they don't mess up Deus Ex 3. Oh please:(… Expand

The graphics r good an' all, but it's so hard i can't even get past level 1. roll on, invincibility cheat, please.

Deus Ex is one brilliant game. It combines some of the best gaming styles into one solid game. Every location in the game has a purpose, as well as every action you make. There are so few limits. From the outstanding ambient music to the gritty graphics, this game really defines atmosphere. Do yourself a favor and play this game if you haven't already.

Nearly ten years after its initial release, Deus Ex is still the greatest PC game of all time. No other game gives you the power to approach every situation in whichever way you choose. The story provides a frightening view of what our world could become if we continue to allow ever greater consolidation of power and money. As for interaction, you can be an alpha dog superhero in every enemy encounter, or you can choose to think out your missions to avoid needless blood spillage. You can alter your body in ways that actually impact your gameplay experience. All this means that your decisions are more than just a novelty. They matter, and all of this will happen as you are unfolding a mystery that will leave you trusting no one. Please don't miss this experience!… Expand

Favorite game of all time. Above any other game I have ever played. It has been on my hdd for almost a decade. Most games never get a second look after the first play through. I will be playing it for a long to come. I even have the original box signed by the devs. Amazing.

i like that last 75 review... i think somebody doesnt understand the concept of saving your game. in fact, real time saving (as in, being able to resume your game EXACTLY where you left off) is one of my favorite features a game can have, because you DON'T have to wait through the plot again. The storyline and gameplay should have easily set the standard for all new games, but sadly it hasn't… Expand

If you have been searching for a game that is truly revolutionary and changed the gaming industry as we know it then search no more. Deus Ex short for "Deus Ex Machina" meaning from Latin for "god out of the machine, in itself is a masterpiece. Do not let the old school graphics deter you from experiencing a game that can potentially change your life and how you see the world for ever.

Journey through the New York streets, Hong Kong, Paris, and so much more. Determine how you want to solve complex social situations and missions, earn experience for actually exploring and completing things in different ways. Meet interesting characters and decide what kind of person you want to become.

I won't spoil the plot for you but just know that the game lets you decide how you want to play. Do you want to be a master hacker while also shooting people from 100 yards away? How about taking a low tech approach with non lethal weapons while breaking with masterful lockpick skills? If you want to go in gun blazing with flame throwers and rocket launchers then go ahead. Truly however you decide to experience the game is up to you. The plot is deep and rich filled with conspiracies and will open your eyes and make you question the society we live in today. I dare say this game even has some prophecies tied to it. Just look at the world today and compare it to the game which cam eout in 2000 but is set in the time period 2052. Why are you even reading this? If you got this far it's time to play the game. Download it directly from your favorite online retailer. This is a must play game for anyone who likes videogames.… Expand

It's conceivable that they could just remake this game everytime the graphics industry moves up a notch. I'd still replay from start to finish and probably find a piece of conversation or alternative mission strategy that hasn't cropped up the last 20 times.

Best. Game. Ever. Hardcore and badass throughout. Nothing has compared since.

Deus Ex is, in my eyes, one of the most overrated games of all time.

The melding of RPG and FPS action elements didn't work, the plot was incomprehensible, and I couldn't hit the side of a barn using the weapons. You tend to get discouraged when the reticle takes 10 seconds to zero in on someone. At that point, I'd never played an RPG in my life. It was disorienting, to say the least.

Now, I had played quite a bit of Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six. R6 used this unique reticle system at the time where it gets larger if you run or make really fast turns. The bullets spray in a random pattern in the reticle. So if you have a smaller reticle, there's a smaller area for the shots to end up. If you're really dodging and moving about, it'll get so big that you'll have difficulty hitting somebody 2 feet away.

Deus Ex had a similar reticle system, except that it only changed when you had it locked on a target. That was what annoyed me the most about Deus Ex. A lot of people evidently didn't find it bothersome. *shrug*

I think the reason I don't like Deus Ex is that it's trying to be both an RPG and an FPS. When you take away the RPG elements, it's not a good FPS. I talked to a friend of mine about it a while ago and she hated the aiming at first, but wanted to play through the game, so she found ways around it. See, a good game... shouldn't have to force a player to do that. You shouldn't be forced to endure terrible shooting in order to get through and experience a decent story. Have I mentioned that it takes about 10 seconds to close the reticle enough to actually shoot someone 10 feet away?

The whole inventory system seemed quite bothersome. From what I remember, the inventory was basically like Tetris, you were constantly forced to try and arrange weapons and items in a grid.

The training mode is pretty nice. Up until the very end. I got stuck there. Security bot started shooting me for no reason. Well, he took out my legs and arms yet couldn't quite kill me, so I was stuck. That kinda sucked.

Deus Ex had the worst shooting mechanic of any game I've ever played. Like, the very first level of Deus Ex was unplayable for me until I decided to go with the **** stun baton. You don't ever think to pick a stun baton when given the option of pistols or sniper rifles, but there it was. The gunplay was just dreadful. No game, RPG or otherwise, should be borrowing that aspect of Deus Ex's design. It was terrible then, and it's terrible now. But wait, you say... you should've put your skill points into the gun skills to increase your gun accuracy. Well... I did put skill points into the gun. As many points as they gave you for the first level, on Liberty Island. The problem was, it wasn't enough. The aiming was just not good. And of course, if you took the reticle off the target just for a moment, the entire aiming just disappeared. Poof, just vanished. Gone bye bye. It was unbelievable. Why would anyone think that was a good idea?

So basically, what happened to me on Liberty Island was, I'd have to deal with this terrible aiming, and either I ended up missing at everything and getting shot and killed by all the terrorists who were upset that I was firing rounds in their general direction, or I'd somehow manage to hit em enough to kill them. Except now I'm out of ammo for the gun, cause they only give you a small amount, and most of it was wasted because of the terribly inaccurate aiming mechanic. So now I'm out of ammo, and the enemies, from what I recall, didn't drop any ammo. They dropped stuff like... cigarettes. I... it was an awful experience.… Expand

Best Game ever and to those who complained about dieing and having to rewatch videos, learn to save u bloody idiots. Cincinnati enquirer this is u. And to those who complain of JC's inabilites (ie accuracy etc.) thats half the idea of the game. A creative masterpiece that should be reviewed by people with a eye for beauty and not just thoose expecting a new doom or quake.

It's quite a sight to see a game as old as this one that can still be considered the greatest game money can buy. The storyline, environment, and gameplay all continue to cater to the greatest of a complex gamer's desires, and in our modern world where run-of-the-mill shooters dominate, we can only hope people will look in the past and learn to create plots as great as that of Deus Ex.

Easily one of the greatest games ever made. Intelligent, thought-provoking, and original, with enough variety to keep you coming back - I've been playing it for 7 years and I'm still not bored. Nothing here isn't prefect, from the attribute balancing to the sense of exploration, even the music. A legitimate must-play.

Six months after playing I was still having dreams about this game. I do not hand out 10's lightly, and I have been playing computer games, primarily shooters, since Wolf. 3D. But Deus Ex---wow. If you're of a more intellectual bent and find a story-driven atmosphere important, this game is untouchable. A must-play. The voice acting is great, the story is impeccable, and the environment is rich. Reading random newspapers and books on shelves brings out a whole new type of depth in games. The three different endings are clever, and reflecting back on it all it sends chills down my spine because this is what the future could look like. (And I'm not even a conspiracy theory nut.) Best of all is the length---this game is LONG. And that is refreshing, in my opinion. Half way through the game you find out that some of your closest allies weren't on your side after all. Type to re-think everything! Most everything about the game was revolutionary at the time---basically because Deus Ex successfully mixes the RPG and shooter genre. Now, if your only interest is running around and blowing up baddies then you might leave disappointed. In fact, you'll probably get annoyed because much of the game focuses on the story. But for those like an enriching, unforgettable experience---Deus Ex is bar none.… Expand

One of the pinnacles of the, sadly past, golden era of PC games.

One of the best game ever! Perfect design comes together with really useful RPG element. And at the end... do you want to shot your way through the game or maybe stealth is the way you like?

Hands down, Deus Ex has one of the most interesting storylines of any game ever. Gameplay is so open-ended you can replay it 30 times and have situations react and change diffrently everytime. Incredibly fun, interesting, and even (at times) funny. Highly recommended.

Still one of the best games ever, 7 years on! Very few games still give the option of taking a different route throught the game and multiple endings - you can play this game several times and still be suprised! A now downloadble on Steam, a must get!

Best game I have ever played. No way near the best action FPS and and probably not the best RPG (I dont play RPGs so how would I know?), but when you play this with a "sneaky style" instead of usual "terminator style" games its amazing.

A storyline that only becomes more and more relevant to modern society, a game that makes you think and a wide range of playing styles all equally immersive. Only way I can see to improve it would be to bring the graphics up to date, but considering it's 8 years old I think that can be forgiven ...

Hands down, the best game I have ever played... And I've probably played more games than most gamers.

The best game ever made, do I need to tell anything else? Storyline, gameplay, freedom, RPG-system... Amazing.

Amazing, captivating story line. When I run out of games to play, I always go back to Deus Ex and I'm never disappointed.

The only game that could improve FPS' reputation : it's not just a brainless shooter, you'll find yourself thinking about politic, philosophy, ethic... No one can achieve Deus Ex without experiencing a tremendous change in his vision of the world. This will be the best game ever made for a long, long time, if ever beaten.

By far the best video game I've ever played. It has the perfect proportion of action, thought, and exploration. I've played this game over 15 times through, and I've never been bored once. This is truly a lifetime accomplishment for whoever came up with the idea/plot of this game. Sure it's old now, but it still is immensely enjoyable.

This game has a depth of story that puts half life to shame..... if you can put up with the first level and the steep learning curve.

Easily the best characters & storyline I have ever seen in a game. The combination of rpg & fps still hasn't been matched in any game since. I 've had this game since it came out & it still gets play. If you've never played this, get it now! Oh yeah, and don't bother with the sequel.

I'm still waiting for a truely worthy successor after a full seven years. In this genre nothing comes close - though many have tried.

In my top 5 games of all time, and I've been playing games for 20 years. The storyline and wealth of optional background information that fleshes out the plot has never been bettered in my opinion. This game has a very effective 'illusion of choice' - so although the plot is ultimately linear it is extremely satisfying. I never realized until now how underrated this game is by the critics!… Expand

To this day this is the best game I ever played. Nothing before or since has drawn me like Deus Ex. A dystopian universe filled with plot twists, philosophical & tactical choices & an array of gagets & weapony unrivalled in any other game. I've played it through several times. Deus Ex is long game which leaves you yearning for more.

This game is a legend, no game I know of can match the great plot, the fantastic locations, the gameplay and overwhelming amount of "little extras" that you may only discover several playthroughs later, I gave it a 10 because this is Exactly the kind of game I want to play, and the sheer power of the game completely overshadows the unspectacular graphics and unsophisticated AI.

Echoing others' comments and for the same reasons, this is unquestionably the greatest game I've ever had the pleasure of playing. Let's pray the upcoming third installment follows this, not its uglier (though still decent) sequel. Ignore Jared: this game was made over eight years ago. It's bound to have compatibility issues with today's modern software (i.e. Windows Vista) and video cards. It's certainly worth persevering with though!… Expand

This is what a great shooter is really like! It has amazing replay value and is fun each time. There is so much to do and each time is different.

Storyline. Atmosphere. Open-ended gameplay. The rush of FPS gaming and the depth of an RPG. This game has everything. I've played at least 60 of metacritic's top 100, and this one trumps them all. Now that it's available in bargain bins for less then 10 bucks, and will run on just about any PC out there, there's absolutely no reason not to play it - especially if you enjoyed recent FPS/RPG games like Oblivion and Bioshock (or it's predecessor, System Shock 2). Deus Ex is a timeless classic, and while many games have tried to build on it's formula, in many ways it remains unsurpassed. It's just a shame they couldn't follow it up with a better sequel.… Expand

The Greatest Game of All Time, a sublime masterpiece.

Graphics are dated, yeah...this game rules. Amazing gameplay and hella engrossing storyline.

Graphics was a little sluggish but this game is on my top 5... HANDS DOWN. I recall when it came out and how much I sleep I lost. One of the best story lines in a game to this day. Unatco, Fema, Illumanati... spins in all directions but in the end you decided who lives or dies.

Best game ever made. Equal only to games like System Shock 2 or Bioshock. For those of you that NEED good graphics there are multiple upgrade packs you can get. And if you are experiencing the "fast and slow" graphics, there are fixes for that too... diligence will be rewarded :) Basically, this game is like the 1984 of our generation (those of us born around 1984 oddly enough). As JC you will learn many things in the Deus Ex universe that are true in our universe as well. If you want to see things like, divide and conquer, or problem-reaction-solution; This game is full of that. Haha... i just read the review below me... "over-ratted" that's hilarious.… Expand

What more can be said? Just that I'm reinstalling it again. Let's hope that we can get an appropriate sequel to this game. It haven't appeared yet...

This is certainly one of my favorite games of all time. I loved the gameplay style and the multiple routes through the game meaning I still enjoy playing through it today. The game challenges you to think and the plot is well thought out with good twists. By todays standards the visuals are not top notch, but the game itself still shines through. Deus Ex is definitely a must for any gamer.

no game yet have been this brilliant in every aspect... gameplay, storyline, atmosphere, unforgettable characters, that's what makes games - games, not graphic. with only few to stand up to this standard (systemshock2 and fallout series maybe) i honestly doubt that one will ever get close to dx, regarding the money making politics in gaming industry today. who knows, maybe dx3 can set a new standards in gaming, like dx did in it's time... but i think that's a challenge that can't be acomplished. playing nowdays games, seems to me that there's no creativity and enthusiasm anymore.… Expand

Deus Ex is the absolutely best game i have ever played! It is right that its in the beginning harder then later but dont give up it gives you a very good Story, Gameplay, great Atmosphere and so on ;) Deus Ex is not an Action-Game, but a very good rpg-shooter.

One of the greatest games ever made, im re-re-replaying it again and im finding myself falling in love with it all over, im remembering some of the secrets, and discovering new things that i missed the many times i played it before. this game is an inspiration to my life and raised the bar of game design forever. a must play for everyone.

Even now this game is definitely worth buying. It makes Half-life look like a mindless brain-blower. The implementation of philosophy and political subjects is astounding and so are the gameplay features. Possibly my favourite game of all time.

An extraordinary and successful blend of different gaming genres (FPS, Action-Stealth, RPG). Maybe not the "best game ever", but in my opinion, since its original release back in 2000, "Deus Ex" is still the best game of this decade.

Just amazing! Amazing story, gameplay......... amazing!

If you havent played this game then please dont even consider it ! The problem with this one is that its so damn good that it will make all other games seem like garbage. Nothing will ever live up to this one (bioshock/crysis/hl2), so gaming will be ruined for ever. This is the best game ever made... you've been warned.

I agree entirely with what A. R. said. It's a great mixture of different genres. It doesn't have the same character building as D&D, and it doesn't have the same mindless shoot-em-up qualities of Counterstrike, but it blends them both into something beautiful, with an absolutely AMAZING Conspiracy Theory storyline. Definitely one of the better games ever made.

This game is incredible. As a pure RPG it can't stand up to Fallout, and as a pure FPS it doesn't play as well as Half Life 2. But Deus Ex mixes both of these elements so beautifully together (and serves it with a side of "fantastic story") that it surpasses both of these mighty games, and essentially everything else. Go buy it! Seriously!

Deus Ex is, and will be for quite some time, the second best game I have ever played in my life. It most certainly wins the most addictive game award, as I have never once become bored with it in all the hundreds of hours I have spent playing it over the past half-decade. For my part, the game's greatest strength is its ability to both present an engrossing story with interesting and developed characters and at the same time give you the freedom to act as you please. Besides the variety of tactical options the game gives you (in the form of skills, weapons, augmentations, and hidden secrets) to complete your goals, the choices you make in the story will have impacts throughout the game. Here, there is never a "game over" screen unless you actually die. Failing a mission objective, killing the wrong person, or doing everything perfectly each has its own effect in the constantly changing world of politics and conspiracy that is Deus Ex. Anyone who has never played this game owes it to themselves to do so right now, if only to say they have. Deus Ex is one of the few games I have played which I would truly call a masterpiece. Just don't waste your money on the sequel.… Expand

For me it's the best game I've ever seen. Beautiful story, possibilities... It's an old game but it's already cool and fun to play it now !!! BUY IT !

Simply.... Amazing/ Not only did this introduce so many things never in a First-Person Shooter, but it did so in a unique way that made me felt as if I was truly in the world of Deus Ex.

An instant classic I have played for two years, until I knew every corner, dialogue and scripted event like the back of my pocket. It even tempted me to try speed gaming it. Walton Simons is a wonderfully conceived character, cold voice, arrogance and inhumane ambitions. JC Denton is somehow cool although a cyborg and naive in the beginning. Plus you got to like the nonchalence of Smuggler. The best Action-Adventure ever.… Expand

Easily one of the best and most engrossing games on the PC. A classic!

Awesome storyline... The background music is "simply the best".. FPS, RPG, stealth game: you can find every kind of game, in Deus Ex; you can choose how to play: you can play like Sam Fisher, but you can play like Serious Sam. It all depends on you tastes... THE BEST!

One of the best and arguably most important games for the PC. Great story and gameplay that lets you choose either with stealth or brute force to complete missions. Only problems I have with it is it's ropey graphics (even at the time) and the weapons feel limp and lifeless. This is the template for so many of today's games.

Dragon's Tooth Sword FTW!

An experience in RPGs you can never forget. This game probably inspired most of the modern open ended RPGs. We can all thank this game for the great games of our generation.

This is a classic for a reason: it's a powerful game-play experience you won't soon forget. Granted, it's showing its age and it does take a commitment. It's not a guns blazing FPS. But for those who want a thinking man's FPS, this is it. Great characters, great environment, and great plot. Be sure to also download a few select Deus Ex mods for the best experience, such as New Vision, Shifter, Project HDTP, Deus Ex Enhanced, & Kentie's Deus Exe. Seriously, just play this game. If you don't like it, then you need to reevaluate your life.… Expand

The best game I have ever played. It got a great story, wonderful gameplay with multiple path choices and a lot of rpg elements from exploration xp to a great skill system. I have played it at least 4 times and today no game I have played or know about is even close in the enjoyment this game have given me.

This game is excellent, simply put. Sure, it's really hard, but all games of the time were. When you got a game then, it was all about the single player. If it were short and easy, like most current games are, then it wouldn't have much substance and wouldn't be much fun. The controls take literally a minute to change to modern FPS controls, so you can't really complain about them. Unlike many current games, it actually has a decent story and good atmosphere. The game has aged surprisingly well over eleven years. To get an idea of what I mean, go back and play the original Half-Life. Amazing game, but looks so bad it's almost impossible to play. The RPG elements are implemented really well, and any level-ups make an immediate difference in the game. While the inventory system is kind of a pain, it's realistic and works well. There's a reason this game is often hailed as the best PC game of all time: it's excellent. If you don't like it, you don't know a good game when you play it!… Expand

There's not a lot to say that you won't get from the hundreds of other reviews here. The story is very well done, and the gameplay is a very original FPS/RPG hybrid. At times the game seems just slightly repetitive, and that's the only thing holding it back from a 10.

This game is amazing,its a futuristic cyber punk game where corporations and hidden groups controll the people in various ways,it suffers of an epidemic called gray death and the vaccine called "Ambrosia" cannot be delivered to anyone,riots wreck the streets,people are desperate for the vaccine.

It mixes RPG with FPS perfectly,you can use lockpicking,computer skills,bypassing circuits,stealth,agression and secondary routes to complete your missions and objectives,on top of that,you get a prfect nano augmentantion system for you are a super advanced experiment that instead of using mechanical augmentations,uses this new pieces of technology,you can have various abilities this way.

its only problem is that you might hafe to play it twice to get all the details of the plot or understand it because its a bit complicated.… Expand

Deus Ex was something new. Something far outside the box. It took freedom of choice to a new level by breaking things down perfectly. It had incredible gameplay, incredible characters, and an unbeatable storyline. No game had ever done what Deus Ex did. It balances action, humor, suspense, and plot like no other to date.

This game is so good it's still regular makes the top ten best pc games of all time in various charts. It's got everything. I only hope Deus Ex human evolution is half as good.

I bought this game during summer camp 2011 on steam. Wow! It is 11 years old and it still so entertaining! There are so many things to do, to discover, to read, they thought about everything. It's a must play, if you can handle low graphics (which were amazing for the time) you should enjoy a lot!

Simply one of the best games ever created. Just finish Deus Ex:HR (prequel of Deus Ex) and will now start classic DX again :-) If thats your plan too: Make sure to use the new HighRes Package from http://www.moddb.com/mods/deus-ex-new-vision

Stunning, almost nothing I've played compares!!!!!!!!!!!!:)

The best game ever. I remember playing it the first time, it changed the way I looked at computer gaming. Every game I have played since I compare to Deus Ex, and so far not one game has beaten this masterpiece. The atmosphere, the plot, the characters and the abillity to choose how you want to play is probably what makes this game stand out in the crowd. Anyone that claims they're real gamers ought to play this game, but it is also a good game to play for people that haven't played much computer games before because of the great plot and atmosphere. Everything combined it feels as if being in a movie, with you being the main character doing all decisions.… Expand

Excellent, have replayed it many times. Much more thoughtful and less linear than it's sequel.

One of my favorite games of all time. Long, but never felt long-winded. Good voice acting and great story with plot twists. Nifty but simple skill system. Modifyable weapons. A choice of different endings. It also got #1 'best game' award 3 years in a row from Australia's PC Powerplay magazine.

This game is unbelievable! I love this game!

I haven't played it for a while but it still stands out as one of the better PC games in my mind. Blending stealth, RPG style leveling up (sort of), FPS action, and a very compelling story. Throw in 4 different endings, branching paths, different upgrades to add to your character and you get the replay value there. The graphics could be more polished but they get the job done good enough, i liked the audio throughout the game though. That death throe voice by JC makes me laugh. HA. This review's getting too long, have fun.… Expand

Blew my mind.

The best game every with it's gripping plot and cool "bad guys".

The best game ever played. Ignore the graphics. Ignore the AI and physics. This game is almost perfect. The only flaws are that some of the augmentations are much more useful than others. This game is so open and free, there are countless ways to do things. People even discovered ways to beat missions that the developers didnt know about(without cheating of course.) The level design is without a doubt the best in any game ever made, bar none. And the plot...oh the plot. Extremely gripping. The first time Icarus speaks was one of the coolest moments in any game I've ever played.… Expand

Best game of all time. If you do not own this game, find it and buy it. The sequel is worth picking up as well only if you have a good rig, but the sequel is not quite as good. They are both excellent games and well-worth playing. I pray to god that there is going to be a third one despite the death of Ion Storm developer.

This game is the only FPS style game that has ever caught my attention so memorably. Alongside GTA and the old X-Com series of games, this is undeniably in a league of its own. Many newer gamers view Half Life 2 as the modern equivalent of an iconic game, but this in no way compares to the brilliance of Deus Ex; try this once and you will understand exactly how Deus Ex forces you to move the goalposts when rating every other subsequent game. It acts as a forceful comparator to remind you of just how close to perfection a game needs to be to compete. The graphics are looking rather dated in modern times, but it is the intricate and interactive plot and intense characterisation that makes Deus Ex tower far above its peers. Six years on and there has still never been a better game within this genre, or even one that comes close for that matter. There… Expand

Make no mistake, this is the greatest single-player experience for the PC. There are so many incredible momments in Deus Ex, and it truly raised the bar wth regards to interactivity, story telling, and open-ended gameplay. Expect a game that will demand your full attention, and will keep you engrossed for many, many hours. An extraordinary achievement, and a testament to the skill and imagination of the developers.… Expand

Best game I've ever played, and it's now 2006.

Easily one of the best video games ever made. It incorporating a great story, RPG-style inventory with experience points used to increase skills, fun combat with countless weapons and items, good music, memorable events and dialogue, incredible replay value, and an extremely dynamic and lengthy campaign, which is different every time you play, due to the incredible amount of freedom. After playing through the game 5 times, I still found many new things and places that I had never found before, and triggered events and plot twists that I hadn't come across in 4 play-throughs. Each playthrough was with a drastically different approach, as the game incorporates many different play-styles, including playing with "realistic" combat damage for those who wish to. Not enough can be said about this game. It's like "The Godfather" of video games, in more ways than one.… Expand

It is a MUST buy/play for a hardcore FPS player. Truly a great game with an amazingly twisted storyline and plot that could be beaten in one one of four different ways.