Deus Ex: Human Revolution Previews
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Bitmob post their thoughts after playing 8 hours of the title:
Don't expect this to be as fresh and groundbreaking as DX was. Revolution goes back to the franchise roots so deeply that it tips toward imitation rather than innovation. Even the guns are the same. Fans of the non-lethal takedowns, get pumped; those who enjoyed specializing in grenades, start downscaling your expectations. That said, it works nicely as a stealth shooter, and consider the all-important paranoid vibe fully intact. I definitely don't trust anybody in Jensen's circle, dead or alive. A big smokescreen lifted just during this all-too-brief demo. One of many, I hope.
Deus Ex: Human Revolution packs in solid gameplay, but success will hinge on twists not even hinted at yet. It's off to a good start. Now we just have to see how deep the conspiracy goes.
Msxbox-world:
I will say that the combat is pretty tight but at the same time quite unforgiving at the game's start. Whilst you'll earn points so you can upgrade Adam further during the course of the story, at the beginning of the adventure you're pretty much a weakling and reliant a bit more on cunning reflexes and unaided responses. The opening sequence had me taking out various intruders, it's Adam's job considering he's a security guard. Moving in and out from cover using context sensitive commands felt intuitive and the actual combat mechanics were solid. Weapons fired with suitable recoil, and looking down the iron sights offered the usual increased accuracy as you'd expect. My opponents reacted accordingly to being shot, and with few bullets required to drop them made the shooting element sit just right with what's expected from shooters nowadays. It's good to see that being an action role playing game hasn't meant scrimping on basic shooting mechanics.
Gaming Bolt:
Deus Ex is a series that has always been about choice. I ran through a level running and gunning and had a very different experience to when I stalked my opponents in the shadows. The level design and XP systems accommodate a variety of gameplay decisions, allowing you to handle situations your own way without fearing penalties. The dialogue choices are also deep and multi-tiered, causing you to constantly question your actions. I let a felon go in order to save a hostage. Should I have obscured justice like that? Would the hostage have survived if I took a different approach? Will my employer be annoyed that I let the perpetrator escape? Deus Ex forces you to consider the consequences of your actions, and it is an incredibly engaging and involving experience because of this. My preview experience with Deus Ex: Human Revolution included a few rough patches but, when these are fixed for the game's release in august, Human Revolution will certainly be a must play title. Mark the date in your diaries, as Human Revolution is a game that will demand your time.
PC MMGN summarizes what we know so far. Here's their conclusions:
Deus Ex: Human Revolution looks set to capture the very essence that made the original so great, while managing to employ an artistic vision of its own. The lack of multiplayer will ensure that gamers are given a focused and story driven campaign, and clocking in at over 25 hours we can expect it to deliver the goods. The only left now is to wait, and August seems so very far away.
