Deus Ex Mankind Divided

[motsm]

Meh. As a movie trailer, it looked awesome. As a game trailer, it looked like a notice of bad graphics to follow. Plus the last one was so freakin' dumbed down that I'll wait at least until there are gameplay videos and reviews up.

From what I've seen, it's just more of the same, so still dumbed down relative to the original. Really they seem to be doubling down on some of the worst aspects of HR.

 

[werepossum]

There is a game play video already:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzyFQZbTvt8

Thanks. Having watched it, I have very mixed feelings. Still seems that they are more bent on telling a story than on playing a game, and most of their combat enhancements seem to be button pushing "watch your character do something cool" thingies. Ought to be pretty amazing for people who like fighting games though, IF some of the later things shown are not merely game engine movies.

 

[clamum]

Cool trailer.

I liked Human Revolution (never really played the earlier games) but didn't finish it. Not sure if it's even worth getting this game since I didn't finish the previous one.

 

[Grooveriding]

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided - City-hub Gameplay Demo


Looking good. I would prefer they used PC for demos, but looks decent even for a PS4.

 

[Igo69]

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided - City-hub Gameplay Demo


Looking good. I would prefer they used PC for demos, but looks decent even for a PS4.

Daamn, I can't wait to play it!

 

[Igo69]

Should I preorder this game from cdkeys while it is cheap?

 

[Grooveriding]

2 hours of PS4 game play:

Sure to have spoilers of course.

 

[Fire&Blood]

I started watching that video, didn't want to see too much so I stopped but got a decent impression out of it. It feels like more of DE: HR with updated graphics.
It definitely has the feel & atmosphere of the prequel.

Should I preorder this game from cdkeys while it is cheap?

They tried to pull a Ubisoft with preorders:

I am against pre orders, especially the ones trying to sell a 4 day early access for a premium. You are likely to find a deal after launch too.
The previous game is in my 10 of all time but I would have waited for launch anyway.

 

[Zanovar]

Looking forward to it.

 

[Red Hawk]

They tried to pull a Ubisoft with preorders:

I am against pre orders, especially the ones trying to sell a 4 day early access for a premium. You are likely to find a deal after launch too.
The previous game is in my 10 of all time but I would have waited for launch anyway.

There was so much backlash against this that they cancelled this whole scheme, actually. If you preorder now you get all the bonuses they talked about, and there's no 4 day early access.

 

[Fire&Blood]

The backlash against this that they cancelled this whole scheme, actually. If you preorder now you get all the bonuses they talked about, and there's no 4 day early access.

I know that they backed out since, my point is they tried for a while.

There is a DE:HR director's cut commentary playlist on youtube, dozens of hours of devs, the writers, audio guys talking about the game. After a few hours, they open up about many aspects, really enjoyed it:

 

[Nezterra]

Cant wait for new part of Adam's story. Human Revolution is my favorite game

 

[blert]

There is a game play video already:

This makes me moist....

 

[escrow4]

Should I preorder this game from cdkeys while it is cheap?

Already done. Looks like you can run n gun. Great. Hopefully it comes close to at least 50 hours. Looking for some meat on the bones. Speaking of which, will CDkeys release the key earlier for pre-load?

 

[cmdrdredd]

Gonna wait for player and critic reviews on this one. I played the previous game and while I liked it, it didn't leave me with a lasting impression like some titles do. Dunno if I wanna drop $60 on the new one.

 

[escrow4]

Gonna wait for player and critic reviews on this one. I played the previous game and while I liked it, it didn't leave me with a lasting impression like some titles do. Dunno if I wanna drop $60 on the new one.

$48 here, probably cheaper in USD.

 

[cmdrdredd]

Still gonna wait and see on it.

 

[aigomorla]

ahhh i like this game... but i dont want to buy the preorder because like biscutt states that preorder "extras" is bogus... its like making a pizza from dominos, every additional topping, is a extra fee which to me is MEH...

But i do want it...

What to do... What to do....

 

[Fire&Blood]

ahhh i like this game... but i dont want to buy the preorder because like biscutt states that preorder "extras" is bogus... its like making a pizza from dominos, every additional topping, is a extra fee which to me is MEH...

But i do want it...

What to do... What to do....

I've hunted down every piece of info I could find on the game am positive the game is good but I suggest to do the same as I do. Buy it once reliable info from people/reviewers you trust is published. The review embargo expires a few days before launch, usually a good sign.

I love the Witcher lore. I yearned for Witcher 3 an order of magnitude more than people who actually preordered but I did not cave in, I waited. I even found a discount on launch day. Making a stand against preordering is like voting an independant candidate for president, people who don't get it will think it's weird. We'll always be a minority but I don't care. I am a PC elitist who won't yield like the masses do when a AAA title has incentives tied to preorders.

Don't make a stand against preorders because Total Biscuit, Jim Sterling or some guy on a forum told you to, get informed on the details of the matter then decide for yourself.

 

[SMOGZINN]

Don't make a stand against preorders because Total Biscuit, Jim Sterling or some guy on a forum told you to, get informed on the details of the matter then decide for yourself.

Make a stand against preorders because there are hundreds of good games already out there you can play, and waiting a few months for new games means you get a better game for less money. It is a win/win.

 

[escrow4]

Make a stand against preorders because there are hundreds of good games already out there you can play, and waiting a few months for new games means you get a better game for less money. It is a win/win.

Hundreds? In terms of AAA titles there are only a handful coming out a year. Indie aside.

 

[Artorias]

The chances that's its a good game is high because its the same development team from what I have read.

I liked DXHR very much, I have not played the Directors cut of that but its supposedly fixed all boss fights and a lot of other things.

So the chances that they improve on their last game is very high. Overall DXHR is one of my favourite stealth games, and I love the hub aspect of these games where you go from different cities around the world, some minor exploration elements, and the game doesn't feel on rails at all, but has a very well crafted story and focus to it, it takes similar design philosophies from HL2 and Dishonored.

Will definitely pick this up next winter sale.

 

[StinkyPinky]

Never understand the anti-pre order thing. If a game is made by a reputable developer with a good history of releases, and it's from a series you really enjoy, why not pre-order and get yourself that 10% discount?

This game is made by the same people that made DX:HR which is a good game, so it stands to reason this game will be also. I'd also pre-order Witcher 4 if it was ever developed also, and I really don't care what TotalBiscuit thinks about that.

 

[SMOGZINN]

If a game is made by a reputable developer with a good history of releases

Because there is no such thing. Every developer will pull a fast one if they think that their game is a stinker. There is a long history of it.

 

[SMOGZINN]

Hundreds? In terms of AAA titles there are only a handful coming out a year. Indie aside.

Hundreds? I might have misspoke. It is probably thousands. Many of those indie games are well worth playing.