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

Colour:

Colour

Certification:

UK:18 | USA:M

Company:

Eidos Interactive

Trivia:

Due to the game's emphasis on allowing players the ability to search for different solutions to problems, it is actually possible to complete Deus Ex without drawing a gun.

Goofs:

Continuity: In the "New Dark Ages" ending, Bob Page looks bewildered and asks Helios what's happening. This in spite of the fact that, within the game itself, he was begging JC to not overload the reactor just moments before. This discontinuity is probably due to the ending being pre-rendered before the level design was finalized.

Quotes:

Morgan Everett: In the end, all sins are forgiven. Even yours.

Movie Connections:

References Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)

Far and away one of the best games written.

To play Deus Ex is to delve into a complex world of detail and intricate moods. The plot seems simple enough to begin with, but at the end you see how it is one of the best written story-lines ever made in a game, vastly superior to the excellent stories of Half-Life, or Homeworld.

Even ignoring that, praise must be given to the system of gameplay, which mixes RPG elements (skills, upgrades to special abilities, branching storylines and multiple outcomes) and Action (First person, multiple weapons, quite violent)

The graphics engine is superb. Though not top of the line as far as engines do go, the amount of objects and detail allowed on a single screen while allowing good frame rate is astounding. A good example comes just on the first level, which requires a climb to the tourist center on what is left of the Statue of Liberty, to look down on the magnificent view.

Then there is the diversity of locations, from New York to Pasadena to Paris to Hong Kong and beyond. And at very few times does it ever seem that this kind of plot could never happen, because it could.

The social commentary is also excellent, as characters give speeches to eachother that are obviously aimed at government and corrupt practices of today.

Deus Ex is not to be missed.