


This generally works well in most situations however, I found that during the boss fights you were vulnerable against more aggressive and powerful opponents. The shooting mechanics are similar to the Rainbow 6: Vegas games, heavily relying on cover and tactics instead of running and gunning. The elements sit comfortably and gel together into a satisfying system that feels natural and intuitive. Action in Human Revolution is predominantly first person shooting however, the game also incorporates RPG elements such as non-linear level design, character upgrading and a Mass Effect style dialogue system. The opening minutes of Human Revolution set a scene of turbulence and civil unrest, creating a rich backdrop for the action. The story shocks and awes in equal measure as you peel the layers of intrigue away to reveal the rotten core. Deus Ex plays out like an extended episode of Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, featuring people being hacked and controlled like puppets, cyborgs with heavy artillery built into their limbs and political and corporate espionage. Jensen is mortally wounded during an attack at Serif and undergoes drastic augmentation to save his life. You play as Adam Jensen, a private security officer at Sarif Industries, the market leader in human augmentation. Human augmentation has caused a social panic but at the same time changed many people's lives for the better. Deus Ex: Human Revolution takes place in the year 2027, on the fringe of a huge evolutionary leap for mankind. Still, while I will not be able to compare Human Revolution against the standard set by the franchise to date, I can deliver a review unhampered by nostalgia. In fact I had never even heard of the franchise until the marketing push for Human Revolution. Firstly I must admit something, I never played the original Deus Ex.
