Deus Ex (2000) (VG)

Director:

Warren Spector

Writers:

Austin Grossman (writer)
Sheldon Pacotti (writer)

Release Date:

22 June 2000 (USA)

Genre:

Action | Mystery | Sci-Fi | Thriller

Tagline:

Real Conspiracies. Severe Consequences. Intense Action Role-Playing.

Plot Keywords:

Area 51 | Agent | Terrorist Group | Dystopia | Future

Awards:

1 win

Cast

Jay Anthony Franke	...	J.C. Denton / Paul Denton / Sailor (voice) (as Jay Franke)
Cliff Stephens	...	Bob Page / Cop / Ford Schick (voice)
John Gault	...	Joseph Manderley / Jock / Tracer Tong / Black Helicopter / Lucius De Beers (voice)
Tom Hall	...	Walton Simons / Howard Strong / AI Prototype / Bar Man Vince / Clinic Bum (voice)
Sean Hennigan	...	Jaime Reyes / Juan Lebedev / Morgan Everett / Sam Carter / Kevin Bradley / Terrorists / Bar Sailor / Clinic Bum / MJ12 Lab Nanotech scientist / Veteran (voice)
Jeff Groteboer	...	Gunther Hermann / MJ12 Lab Doctor (voice)
Richard Zangrande Gaubert	...	Alex Jacobson / Doctor Moreau / Savage Assistant / Scientist / Scientist Consulting / Street Bum (voice) (as Richard Gaubert)
Carolyn McCormick	...	Anna Navarre / Janice Reed / Maggie Chow / Agathe / Aimee / Annette / Dr. Brittany Prinzler / Female Clinic Bum / MJ12 Lab Assistant / MJ12 Lab Bio-Weapon Scientist / MJ12 Lab Computer Scientist / MJ12 Lab Genetic Scientist / MJ12 Lab Psionics Scientist / Mole Female (voice) (as Carolyn McCormack)
Randy Tallman	...	Stanton Dowd / Charlie Fann / Dr. Pinkerton / Rene / Card Player / Mechanic / MJ12 Commando / MJ12 Lab Troop Barracks / Mole (voice)
Peter Marquardt	...	Ray / Tony Mares / Helios / Icarus / Male Hostage / Company Man / Man (voice)
Ellen Loci	...	Nicolette DuClare / Tiffany Savage / Carla Brown / Carmille / Carmela / Cassandra / Hela / Kristy / Michelle / O / Park Bum Female / Scientist Female Consulting / Secretary / Sick Woman / Sub Hostage Female / Woman in Black / Clinic Secretary / Drinking Woman (voice) (as Ellen Locy)
Maxence Tillitette	...	Chad Dumier / Toby Atanwe / Kiergard Tarot / Raymond / Club Security / Hostel Cop / Leone / Metro Station Cop / Metro Technician / MJ12 Lab Biotech Scientist / Night Manager / Silhouette Member (voice)
Brent Anderson	...	Harley Filben / Defoe / Sven / UNATCO Troops / Bodyguard / Brawl Cop / Bum / Drinking Man / Gatekeeper / Market HK Military / Mechanic / Man in Black / MJ12 Lab Physics / Mole Person / Power Guy / Scientist Male / Cathedral Chef (voice)
Ralph Barbagallo	...	Doctor (voice)
Chad Bannon	...	Guard / Mechanic Special / Man in Black Chatting / Man in Black Special (voice)

Also Known As:

Deus Ex: The Conspiracy (USA) (reissue title)

Country:

USA

Language:

English | French | Mandarin

Color:

Color

Certification:

UK:18 | USA:M

Company:

Eidos Interactive

Trivia:

The robots were inspired by the ED-209 robot from _RoboCop (1987).

Goofs:

Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): After analyzing the Gray Death's molecular composition, Tracer Tong mentions that the viral structure is made up of multiples of 17 and 23. He then adds, "1723... the birthdate of Adam Weishaupt [founder of Bavarian Illuminati]." Weishaupt was in fact born in 1748.

Quotes:

JC Denton: You mechs may have copper wiring to re-route your fear of pain, but I've got nerves of steel.

Movie Connections:

References Soylent Green (1973)

Like a living movie

What a fantastic, incredible game ! What a pity that Half-Life stole all the glory back when this was released, because this game blows HL away in terms of depth, gameplay and re-playability.

Imagine a World where your actions have consequences on the World you inhabit.

Switch sides and join the "terrorists" ? Or be a good company man and hunt them down like dogs ?

All characters in the game, from the scantily clad prostitutes to the Triad members, seem to have personalities and a purprose to their life and help to add to the atmosphere. Of course, you can execute them for no reason with a bullet between the eyes for no reason other than to steal their stuff, and sometimes this is necessary when your short on something. But if you do then you're going to have to answer to the police.

You can upgrade your nanotech abilities with the help of a Medibot, via hard to find canisters, infinite combinations of abilities to try out which affect your style of play.

Also you get lockpicks, electronic equipment to bypass security, and the abilities to hack computer systems too.

Weapons are also upgraded in a similar way, you find upgrades for range, recoil, accuracy, scope, lasersights, and many more - which can all be attached to different weapons in your arsenal.

Weapons ? Well this is a game where the pistol and sniper rifle are king. You want to use the plasma cannon and rocket launcher then your apt to set yourself on fire in the process (-: Plenty of silent weps too, throwing knives, swords, stun guns, tranquiliser darts, riot batons, tear gas, pepper spray etc etc

The enemies are not stupid. Let's get this straight, this is NOT a traditional FPS, it has SNEAK elements like theif and Metal Gear Solid. So often sneaking around in the shadows is a good bet. The enemies will hear your footsteps and react together, calling for support, setting off the alarms, and working as a team.

Also, when you sneak up on them they are often engaged in private conversation, maybe about their families or their work, so you do feel a twinge of guilt as you let them have it in the head with your laser sighted pistol (-:

If anything though, the gameplay is too hard, and you often find yourself switching "God Mode" on just to progess.

It beggars belief the little details the programmers have put into this game, almost EVERYTHING is interactive and can be picked up, switched on, smashed or used. Rats, cats and dogs roam the streets, pigeons peck at the ground and take off when you approach, little things like this are what makes this game such a novel experience.

The levels are massive ! I was used to Half Life with its small levels, so it is incredible that they managed to create such huge and detailed levels. Drawback for this is that it is often the case that you have to cross from one "level" to another, and the loading times are around 15 seconds which can be quite annoying.

For less than 10 pounds/10 dollars you will not find a better bargain.

So go on, want a game where you can execute anyone at will AND pay the consequences then this is for you.