A prequel to Deus Ex, Human Revolution is set in the early days of mass cybernetic augmentation. Left for dead after the company he works for is attacked, Adam Jensen is rebuilt and tasked with investigating the terrorists responsible. The plot, in true cyberpunk fashion, spirals into a web of corporate lies and world-controlling conspiracies.
I feel like this game is a fairly slow burn and that's not going to be for everyone. After the exciting opener we're dropped into a tense stealth operation; while you can put your experience points into becoming a walking grumbling tank, the game prefers you to be quiet - that is, apart from the boss fights, which are the weakest aspect of Human Revolution, given that they force you into open combat. Fans of writing will find a lot to love amidst Detroit's grimy streets and Hengsha's seedy underbelly; many of your decisions can have ranging consequences, and are also weighted by your role-playing and leveling choices.
I feel like this game is a fairly slow burn and that's not going to be for everyone. After the exciting opener we're dropped into a tense stealth operation; while you can put your experience points into becoming a walking grumbling tank, the game prefers you to be quiet - that is, apart from the boss fights, which are the weakest aspect of Human Revolution, given that they force you into open combat. Fans of writing will find a lot to love amidst Detroit's grimy streets and Hengsha's seedy underbelly; many of your decisions can have ranging consequences, and are also weighted by your role-playing and leveling choices.