Deus Ex: Human Revolution

[Ryland]

Thanks. Found it on Steam. The steam version also doesn't mention the extra 10,000 credits and the sniper rifle. I also wanted a "physical" copy, especially with all the extras. I am feeling a bit of nostalgia for the old days with big boxes.

I was reading a report that stated that various retailers add different things to the version of the game.

 

[Andy T]

They do: http://************/3arlqgm
The gamestop's version was the one with most stuff in it. I just spoke to the guy in the local store, and they are not taking any more pre orders on that version since the release is tomorrow.
I think I will just get the regular one from Steam and call it a day.

 

[Dankk]

The Ars Technica review has been posted. They have some very good things to say about this game.

Also, these are the, err, flaws they listed in "The Bad" and "The Ugly":

The Bad

• The transitions between the game and its cutscenes can be jarring
• The voice acting can be spotty in places
• The conspiracy can get a little thick at times, and a lot is thrown at you near the end of the game
• I experienced a few crashes while playing on the PC, causing me to save more often than I would have otherwise

The Ugly

• The game has a quick-save ability, and I admit to using it every now and again, but abusing saves to see the "right" way through conversations will harm your enjoyment of the game. The "Ugly" tag is for people too cowardly to live by their own in-game decisions. And I mean that in a nice way.
• An early mission in a police station can be exceedingly tedious if you tackle it at the wrong time, which is a design flaw in a game of this type

So, based on this metric:

I buy games based on what forum say on the day of release.

Major whining about irrelevant details = GOTY

Fanboys excusing major holes = AVOID

...this game must be pretty amazing. I mean, look at the review. They're complaining about having a quicksave feature, for godsake.

 

[gothamhunter]

Joystiq review:
http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/22/deus-ex-human-revolution-review/

So glad I bought this, and for $28 even!

 

[Ryland]

Joystiq review:
http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/22/deus-ex-human-revolution-review/

So glad I bought this, and for $28 even!

Where was it $28?

 

[Dankk]

Also, obligatory RPS review: http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2011/08/22/70336/

 

[Aikouka]

Where was it $28?

Green Man Gaming. I was on the fence for awhile, and I missed out on the $28, but I ended up getting it for $34 (from the same site). They had a nice coupon that took... I think 20% off?

 

[gothamhunter]

Green Man Gaming. I was on the fence for awhile, and I missed out on the $28, but I ended up getting it for $34 (from the same site). They had a nice coupon that took... I think 20% off?

Yup, they had it on pre-order sale, and then a 20% off summer coupon. Legit too (I was worried at first). Already preloaded on my PC and waiting for tomorrow.

 

[StinkyPinky]

Gamespot has given it 8.5

Game sounds good! I'm not sure what's with boss fights though. Boss fights are so 80's.

 

[StinkyPinky]

Thanks. Found it on Steam. The steam version also doesn't mention the extra 10,000 credits and the sniper rifle. I also wanted a "physical" copy, especially with all the extras. I am feeling a bit of nostalgia for the old days with big boxes.

Meh. Just think of it as a challenge.

There's a sniper rifle in the game - its just that the bonus one probably has slightly better stats or a new skin or something.

The only thing I really want is the Tracer Tong mission. I was hoping it would be a day 1 DLC but it appears not. Pity.

 

[motsm]

Game sounds good! I'm not sure what's with boss fights though. Boss fights are so 80's.

How does fighting something more powerful than the average enemy become outdated?

 

[xSkyDrAx]

For those that are thinking about purchasing it there is a coupon code for greenmangaming.com

20SUM-MERSA-VINGS

It comes out to be $34.

 

[Andy T]

Thanks for the info on greenmangaming!

 

[sygyzy]

It's probably been asked and answered but PC or 360? Is it like the new Battlefield where there is a known limitation on consoles?

Edit: I guess it doesn't matter now. I just bought it from Green Man Gaming.

 

[motsm]

It's probably been asked and answered but PC or 360? Is it like the new Battlefield where there is a known limitation on consoles?

No, just graphics and interface differences.

 

[Attic]

Does the PC version support the 360 controller?

Edit: Some who played the beta (leak?) are claiming it supports the 360 controller natively. Typically steam will provide this info, but controller support is absent from it's details.

 

[sygyzy]

Having a helluva time trying to get a connection to Steam. It won't activate my code and is giving me all sorts of connection errors.

 

[DaveSimmons]

Does the PC version support the 360 controller?

Edit: Some who played the beta (leak?) are claiming it supports the 360 controller natively. Typically steam will provide this info, but controller support is absent from it's details.

Ben Kuchera at says yes:
http://arstechnica.com/gaming/news/...ands-on-with-the-best-version-of-the-game.ars

 

[Dumac]

How does fighting something more powerful than the average enemy become outdated?

In many cases (primarily FPS) its not realistic/doesn't make sense. I could see it being in Deus Ex though, against a mech or highly augmented agent.

 

[motsm]

In many cases (primarily FPS) its not realistic/doesn't make sense. I could see it being in Deus Ex though, against a mech or highly augmented agent.

If it doesn't make sense it's the fault of shit game design, not outdated game design as Stinky brought up. Whatever though, it doesn't need to be some big discussion.

 

[gorcorps]

Pre-loading for tomorrow. I wasn't really interested in this game until I saw all of the positive press and fan impressions of the leak. I've never played a full Deus Ex game before though so my hopes weren't as raised as some may be. I had the 2nd one but it didn't run right for me so I never played it.

 

[coloumb]

For those that are thinking about purchasing it there is a coupon code for greenmangaming.com

20SUM-MERSA-VINGS

It comes out to be $34.

Wow - never heard of this site - but I like what I see - The ability to "Trade in" games for credit [*Excludes Steam activated products and certain other products. CURSE YOU STEAM!! ].

"Unlike any other digital retailer, our customers can trade-in their digitally downloaded games for credit in their account and this credit can then be used for new purchases. We have some very clever patent-protected technology that allows only us to do this."

 

[NeoV]

don't cry to me when greenmangaming is gone in 5 months


looking forward to the game

 

[vrait]

don't cry to me when greenmangaming is gone in 5 months


looking forward to the game

GMG isn't going anywhere. Their prices are amazing, and they are getting more and more popular. 5months ago I never heard of them. Now everyone uses them.

 

[Kristijonas]

So strange that nobody is comparing this game to the original Deus Ex here. So, did anyone play both? If so, please share your thoughts!