


Its narrative was murkier and more complex, and the gameplay was way more open than it had been in the previous entry. The sequel, 2016's Mankind Divided, was even better upfront. Beyond that, it was also just a total blast - filled with compelling stealth sandboxes and dynamic shooting setpieces. It wasn't without its flaws, but for the most part, the cyberpunk-infused immersive sim managed to deliver a morally complicated narrative that actually made interesting points about the human condition. If you're a Deus Ex fan, you don't have to imagine any of this - that's literally what happened.ĭeus Ex: Human Revolution was, to me, one of the greatest science fiction stories to come out of the triple-A space. Then imagine never getting the second half because the team gets shuffled around to finish another team's trilogy. Then imagine that you only get half of that sequel. Imagine, if you will, waiting five years for a sequel to a fantastic game.
