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Re: Panoramas of Deus Ex Human Revolution

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Post by dereg » Tue, Nov 22, 2022, 11:13 PM UTC

swivelmaster wrote: post #12

int_19h wrote: post #10

Earlier quoted context omitted.

The original was fairly railroaded as well, outside of a few hubs. Which is exactly like DXHR, come to think of it.

The direction of the story was railroaded in the original, but the player's flexibility in how they approached each mission was definitely not. HBomberguy did a whole video about how DXHR failed to achieve the same level of freedom of problem-solving that the original did. It's quite good, but also very long. Worth it, IMO. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgJazjz9ZsA

3.5 hours – what a treat!

Re: Panoramas of Deus Ex Human Revolution

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Post by boppo1 » Wed, Nov 23, 2022, 3:35 AM UTC

sedatk wrote: post #19

laidoffamazon wrote: post #17

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I hope you've played the original too! It is worse in some aspects of gameplay, but it's significantly more immersive and the plot is fantastic (and aged a little too well).

I’ve heard all good things but I’m hesitant as it might feel too old. I’d jump on a remake right away though.

I played the original the first time as lockdowns hit.

A. You'll get over the clunkiness, it takes a lot of gameplay ideas way further than HR or MD. You will understand why some say HR & MD don't hold up, even though most think they're impeccable.

B. Hoo Boy, this[0[ was a lot the day lockdowns started to hit.

[0]https://youtu.be/zStn70Ot4r0

Re: Panoramas of Deus Ex Human Revolution

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Post by boppo1 » Wed, Nov 23, 2022, 3:44 AM UTC

valdiorn wrote: post #34

The art direction of that game is probably the best I've ever seen. It's incredibly cohesive and very, very deep. Everything from the architecture, to clothing, lighting and colour palettes is in perfect harmony.

Dishonored gives it a run for its money. Thief 2 as well IMO, but that might be more controversial.