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piln
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Deus Ex 2: Invisible War: 7/10 points |
I agree with most that this game isn't as good as the original, it isn't even as good as it could have been with a little more thought/time, and that it is wafer-thin as an RPG. But each game must be judged on its own merits; to mark a game more harshly because it isn't as good as one of the best games of the last decade, or because it didn't meet each and every one of its fans' expectations, or because it doesn't fulfil conventions of a particular genre, is unrealistic to say the least.
So, on its own merits... I think it's pretty good. Not great, but (while the changes are understandably disapointing to some RPG fans) I haven't found much in there that makes me dislike the game. I'm a gamer first and foremost, and while good PC RPGs tend to be my favourite games, I'm not going to turn away from other genres (or platforms). IW is a weak RPG, to say the least, and it shows some clear signs of console/PC co-development, but that doesn't bother me one bit (console-haters aren't true gamers, by the way, they're just fanboys); I think it makes an above-average action/adventure.
The story's pretty good, its got some decent action in there, and there are some good opportunties for innovative play (the new physics system is a genuinely beneficial addition, even if the forces are way over-the-top - it can still be used in clever ways). Unfortunately, I never felt truly gripped by the story, and the tension while fighting or sneaking never quite got to fever pitch.
To sum up: it's different to what everyone expected (but that's not a weakness and is easy to get over for those who want to), and it's good but not great. If comparisons are needed, it doesn't hold a candle to the magnificent Deus Ex, but it's still the best new PC game I've played in a while. |
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