How good did it age?

[stefan387]

I like human revolution and mankind divided and wanted to try out the original deus ex. How well did it age gameplay-wise and are there any things I should notice before starting the game? (like using mods and stuff)

[JamaicanDave]

I suspect some aspects haven't aged too well. I haven't played it since it's original release (just bought it in the sale for nostalgia), but remember the combat, stealth and aug's were a little awkward and clunky. It made up for it though with great story, environments and exploration. I'd definately recommend trying it, but the gameplay won't be as refined as HR and MD. Watch out for some of the near useless skills and augs, wasting points in these can make things unnecessarily hard.

[Jiglinsky]

Does it work on win 10?

[J4MESOX4D]

Originally posted by Jiglinsky:

Does it work on win 10?

Game works perfectly with Windows 10 using Kenties Launcher.

Here is a good guide for getting the game running on modern systems
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=144316078

[PNB]

Great gameplay, especially for its day, but the graphics were not the greatest. The environments are clever and quite erie sometimes. It can be more of a 'shoot-em-up' than dxhr is. Best to read your Augmentation mod choices carefully when the bot installs them - you don't get to undo an install. Save your game often. I play without a launcher or any mods...you might want to see how it was originally intended to be played.

[SKADRIL]

Ion Storm Deus Ex > Eidos Montreal Deus Ex

[Zelligaryan]

Originally posted by SKADRIL:

Ion Storm Deus Ex > Eidos Montreal Deus Ex

Deus Ex is only one. The other ones are just crappy impostors.

[Sxio]

I bought it when it came out. In like, '98. I LOVED it so much, but in spite of it's failings. The story was amazing and the world was great, but even for the time the GFX were very, very clunky and the actual gameplay, as in, the combat wasn't great at all.

I have it on GOG and played through it again before HR came out. Honestly, I don't think this game's playable these days. It's just too old, ugly and clunky. Was amazing in the late 90s though. It and System Shock 2 and the original Half Life were just so great. Amazing memories. But the art has moved on.

[J4MESOX4D]

Originally posted by Sxio:

I bought it when it came out. In like, '98

2000.

[Zelligaryan]

It is 100% playable.

[L4z3r]

Level design is top notch (incredible mission variety). Gameplay (gunplay, stealth etc.) has many options and approaches but feels a bit dated. Story is incredibly well regarded and my personal favorite of all time. Graphics and VO are dated. Soundtrack is very good but definately sounds old. Tons of content. This is widely considered to be the best of the series. Definately a must play for a fan of Deus Ex games!

[Vassago Rain]

It aged poorly. Mods like GMDX, shifter, and revision have been around for roughly a decade for a reason.

You're also gonna need an upgraded launcher to get it to work properly, but that's more to do with how ancient the tech itself is.

[GAME GOD FLUENT]

Originally posted by Sxio:

But the art has moved on.

Better get rid of those Beatles albums then. And delete your Stevie Wonder songs from iTunes. Etc. ;)

[BRM62C]

I think the graphics look great!

[Klutch]

i like the graphics also, the biggest problem was just the "feel", and that was always a issue. deux ex had fine graphics, its the chuggy/unwieldy feeling you get playing it. in my opinion the game plays very similiar to Anarchy Online