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Deus Ex pc Game Reviews
Deus Ex
Critic Score
Metascore: 90 Metascore out of 100
User Score  
9.4 out of 10
based on 28 reviews
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The game that incorporates RPG, action, adventure, and 1st-person shooter genres into a chaotic blend of real-world conspiracies, cliffhangers, and plot twists. A richly simulated world of unparalleled interactivity, engineered to react logically to your every action. The decisions and consequences are yours. [Eidos Interactive]

PUBLISHER: Eidos Interactive
DEVELOPER: Ion Storm
GENRE(S): Role-Playing Game, Action, Adventure
PLAYERS: 1
ESRB RATING: M (Mature)
RELEASE DATE: June 22, 2000

What The Critics Said

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100
EuroGamer
Moody and atmospheric, compelling and addictive, this is first person gaming in grown-up form, and it truly is magnificent.
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100
Quandary
Are you a fan of conspiracy theories? Is the Grey Death a manufactured plague? Have you perchance heard of the Illuminati, or the clandestine Majestic 12 group? In that case, you've found the right game. It may not answer all those questions, but it certainly pushes the right buttons.
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100
Games Radar UK (Pre-2006)
Near-perfect in every conceivable way, "Deus Ex" is pure gaming ambrosia. As in food of the gods, not tinned rice pudding.
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100
Adrenaline Vault
If you're looking for one of those rare experiences that affects your mind, body and soul in ways only the greatest of releases can, look no further than "Deus Ex" -- it will consume you.
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100
GamePro
Cheesy voice-acting by minor characters is the only real flaw here.
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100
FHM
The story is gripping from beginning to end.
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100
Daily Radar
For a complete package of plot, style, depth and action, few games rival "Deus Ex."
98
PC Gameworld
This is an incredibly well done game, with a multitude of possibilities, and one of the greatest replay values I've ever witnessed in a game since at any time during the game you have to say to yourself, "I wonder what else could have happened back there."
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96
Gamer's Pulse
This is the kind of game hard-core gamers dream of.
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95
Electric Playground
Just as "Half-life" and "Unreal" revolutionized the action genre, Deus Ex takes us to the next step and ushers in the Age of the Interactive.
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94
FiringSquad
Deus Ex has raised the standard for first person adventure games with its open ended design, and seamless integration of the story into the game play.
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94
IGN
With all of the plot twists and branching character paths, this is one game that you'll definitely want to play through after you finish...again and again and again...
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94
PC Gamer
A must-own...a rare and rewarding game for fans of the genre. [Sept 2000, p.82]
91
Game Revolution
It is, as a game, everything you could ask for... and it's absolutely a blast to play.
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91
Gaming Age
An amazingly well put together role playing adventure that is easily one of the first candidates for game of the year.
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90
GameZone
Compelling, great to look at, and a whole lot of fun to play. The options package gives the gamer solid control over the elements of the game and the storyline builds with each mission completed.
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90
CheckOut
"Deus Ex," Spector's latest epic, raises the bar once again with a twisting storyline, ingenious character development system and a linear game that somehow manages to feel open-ended.
90
Computer Games Magazine
Despite a few small complaints about inconsistent AI or disappointing Direct3D performance, this is a tremendously entertaining game.
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90
Hot Games
As good as any other espionage thriller out there, "Deus Ex" is bolstered by a fantastic storyline.
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90
Spank!
Blending RPG features seamlessly with action elements and wrapping it all up with one of the better narratives to grace a PC game.
88
GameSpy
You'll come away from Deus Ex with the sense that you could actually be a real anti-terrorist agent in UNATCO. Well, maybe. I wouldn't advise quitting your day job.
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84
Da Gameboyz
A blend of action and stealth, "Deus Ex" brings you a great package of features and excellent replayability.
82
GameSpot
Though the game uses Epic Games' Unreal engine, which was once lauded for its exceptional visual quality, "Deus Ex" is actually a fairly bland-looking game because of its incessantly dark industrial environments.
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80
Armchair Empire
A good game for people who like to immerse themselves in their play, but is definitely not for casual gamers.
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80
TotalGames.net
Its claims to be a truly interactive experience are wishful thinking, it’s still a pretty linear game. Although there are different ways to accomplish things, the ultimate goal remains much the same.
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80
CNET Gamecenter
Oftentimes brilliant, sometimes frustrating, and always riveting, "Deus Ex" could be game-of-the-year material if not for its many glaring flaws.
75
Happy Puppy
The storyline is immediately absorbing, and is a nice break from the typical run 'n' gun first-person shooter.
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75
Cincinnati Enquirer
Every time your character is killed and you restart the game, you have to sit through a seemingly endless series of movies that re-establish the plot.
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What Our Users Said

Vote Now! The average user rating for this game is 9.4 (out of 10) based on 164 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

C. L. gave it a10:
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.

Andy gave it a10:
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!

Andy B gave it a10:
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.

Mark W. gave it a9:
A very rewarding, albeit sometimes hard, game. With some of the most amazing plot twists ever found in a first person shooter, the RPG trappings and fantastic atmosphere had me hooked. The only niggle is the difficulty - it can get very hard very fast, and if you don't have the gameplay skills to keep up with the shooting and gameplay you could be left behind. Also be aware - this game is somewhat old and will run quite fast on new machines. Given a bit of solid configuration you can have it run like a dream on modern machines. Well worth a look in for anyone who fancies something a bit deeper and different!

Derek P. gave it a10:
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.

Luke O. gave it a10:
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.

Jamie gave it a10:
Well, what can i say? This has got to be my all time favourite game. I've played many classics- Doom, Quake and Half-Life. However what struck me about this game was the storyline. Ok so Half-Life has a great storyline and many people agree, but I have to say Deus Ex's is much better. Its the fact that its so immersive and compelling. I also love the way in which the player is able to control the outcome of the game. There are so many things to do- like playin pool or swimming around the statue of liberty! If i was to talk about all the amazing things about the game, i'd be here forever. Basically to sum it up- its got a great storyline, brilliant characters and an array of gameplay methods. I have gave it a ten but i'd go beyond that. Deus Ex is just a great game. Pure and simple.

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