Deus Ex Video Game Series
Deus Ex is a series of games of the action-RPG genre, the plot of which is set in the dystopian realities of the world of the not-too-distant future. The series was started by the Ion Storm studio, and is currently being developed by the Eidos Montreal development team.
The fathers of the series are considered to be Warren Spector and Harvey Smith, developers of the first installment of the series - Deus Ex, which was released in 2000 for PC (a port to the PlayStation 2 console was prepared two years later). The game, combining elements of a cRPG, stealth and first-person shooter, is still counted among the 100 most important productions in the history of the industry. The 2003 sequel, Deus Ex: Invisible War, was received with slightly less enthusiasm. Deus Ex: Invisible War. However, the series' high aspirations were restored by the release of the game Deus Ex: Human Revolution, which was considered one of the best games of 2011.
The action of the series Deus Ex takes place in the not-too-distant future. In doing so, the developers adopted a cyberpunk vision of a world saturated with electronics, which also interferes with the human body through special implants. The individual games in the series present different stories and characters, but their common denominator is their efforts to thwart attempts to exert control over society using various technologies.
The games in the series offer a mature, at times highly convoluted storyline. Players also have considerable freedom of action in the virtual world of the future. So the course of the plot often depends on the decisions made and the results of specific actions.
Despite a relatively large group of loyal fans, the series of Deus Ex has never been one of the most cash-generating productions. However, it has clearly influenced the development of the industry, as well as mass culture. Plans include a film adaptation of Deus Ex: Human Revolution, which Scott Derrickson and Robert Cargill are working on.
Deus Ex Series Evolution
2023
Deus Ex GO
2017
Deus Ex: Breach
2016
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
2013
Deus Ex: The Fall
2011
Deus Ex: Human Revolution
2005
Project: Snowblind
2003
Deus Ex: Invisible War
2000
Deus Ex
Deus Ex GO
Puzzle
January 4, 2023
One of the spin-offs to Deus Ex, a popular RPG series developed by Square Enix. The title takes place in cyberpunk universe known from the main installments of the series. In this universe the humanity learned how to improve the capabilities of humans with cybernetic augmentations. Gameplay mechanics of Deus Ex GO are similar to the previously released Hitman GO and Lara Croft GO - it is a turn-based puzzle game. The player assumes the role of Adam Jensen, the protagonist of Deus Ex: Human Revolution and Deus Ex: Mankind Divided. The action of the game takes place on small levels, through which the players move along a preassigned route. One can move between branching points and each action activates traps and enemies in the area. This forces the player to carefully plan his moves in order to avoid or eliminate threats. Visuals of Deus Ex GO are similar to the visuals of the aforementioned games, keeping their unique cyberpunk style.
Deus Ex: Breach
Action
January 24, 2017
A standalone free-to-play action game which initially was part of Deus Ex: Mankind Divided. In Deus Ex: Breach, we assume the role of a Ripper, a hacker whose task is to retrieve classified information on the biggest corporations of the Deus Ex universe. Mechanics-wise, the production resembles a first-person shooter set in cyberspace. Every server we break into is a visually different location, densely filled with various enemies and security measures. For our successes, we are awarded credits that can be spent on special content packs with equipment: from disposable items, through server mods and Praxis Kits, to new kinds of weapons. Players who would like to develop their character faster can make use of the built-in microtransaction system. Visually, the game offers an unusual style since almost all elements of the environment are composed of polygons.
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
RPG
August 23, 2016
The fourth major installment in a popular cyberpunk action-RPG series. The game was developed by Eidos Montreal, who previously developed two other parts of the cycle, as well as the 2014 reboot of the cult Thief franchise. The game is set 2 years after the events of Deus Ex: Human Revolution. The player again assumes the role of an Interpol agent, Adam Jensen, who fights criminal organizations in different parts of the world. In accordance with the tradition of the series, gameplay is non-linear, allowing the player to choose the ways of dealing with in-game problems: from open confrontation to stealth approach. As compared with the previous game, this time you have access to twice as many biochips and special abilities that are gradually unlocked throughout the gameplay. Another vital element are the consequences of your choices – all your actions and conversations can bear consequences later in the game.
- Deus Ex: Mankind Divided - System Rift September 23, 2016
- Deus Ex: Mankind Divided - A Criminal Past February 23, 2017
Deus Ex: The Fall
RPG
July 10, 2013
Spin-off of the popular cyberpunk action RPG series, referring in its climate to the last full-fledged part of the series. The game was originally created for mobile devices, but it was also converted for PC. Its action takes place parallel to the events from the predecessor, but presents the whole story from the point of view of a completely different character. We play as a former member of SAS, who is a mercenary in service of a private military corporation.
Deus Ex: Human Revolution
RPG
August 23, 2011
The third installment in a series of cyberpunk action games with RPG elements. The franchise was launched in the year 2000 by Ion Storm, led at the time by Warren Spector. The reactivation of the series was made possible by the Eidos Montreal studio. Story-wise, the game is a prequel to the original series, taking us back to the year 2027, when Sarif Industies only begins to explore the possibilities of biomechanical augmentation of the human body. You assume the role of Adam Jensen, the company's chief of security, who gets seriously injured when an unidentified armed force suddenly attack the company HQ. Saved by a series of surgeries and mechanical implants, he decides to investigate the puzzling truth behind the events. Gameplay boils down to combat, exploration, and interactions with the environment. Of course, there are the also series’ landmark features, such as sneaking and hacking mini-games. Depending on the augmentations you choose to implant in the hero’s body and the skills they provide, each in-game problem can be solved in several different ways.
- Deus Ex: Human Revolution - The Missing Link October 18, 2011
Deus Ex: Antologia
RPG
May 18, 2007
Deus Ex: Anthology is a set of three games signed with the logo of the British corporation Eidos Interactive. The package consists of two parts of Deus Ex series by Ion Storm group and tactical shooting Project: Snowblind by Crystal Dynamics team.
Project: Snowblind
Action
February 23, 2005
Project: Snowblind is a first person shooter (FPS) in the realities of science fiction, whose creation is the responsibility of the Crystal Dynamics development team. The plot of the main campaign is set against the background of a civil war in China and the player takes on the role of one of the futuristic super-soldiers involved in this conflict. In addition to the solo mode, the creators of the game envisaged the possibility of multiplayer battles with a maximum of 16 participants.
Deus Ex: Invisible War
RPG
December 2, 2003
Continuation of highly rated, cyberpunk action RPG from Ion Storm studio from year 2000. The action of the game takes place 20 years after events known from the original, when the world is slowly rising after the global economic disaster. We play as a cadet of the elite Tarsus academy who gets involved in the middle of the conflict between powerful corporations and terrorist organizations, each of which sees the future of the new world in its own way.
Deus Ex
RPG
June 22, 2000
A cyberpunk first-person perspective action RPG developed by Ion Storm, studio led by the legend of the video game industry, Warren Spector – co-creator of such cult series as Ultima and Wing Commander. Deus Ex takes place in the middle of XXI century, in a world filled with terrorism, corruption, poverty and a mysterious disease called the Gray Death. The player assumes the role of agent JC Denton and discovers that a secret organization named Majestic 12, which eventually intends to rule the world, is responsible for the deadly virus. The gameplay mechanics of the game combine FPS, stealth and RPG features. Thanks to special nanotechnological augmentations the protagonist has inhuman abilities that can be gradually improved as the game progresses. Denton can use various weapons which can be also modified. The story of the game is non-linear, and depending on the choices made by the player it might led to one of three alternative endings.
Deus Ex Series News
„The Video Game World Is a Disaster Zone Right Now.” Deus Ex Actor Paints Grim Future of Industry
Elias Toufexis, the actor known from the Deus Ex series, published a touching post in which he said „goodbye” to Adam Jensen. At the same time, he painted a particularly grim picture of the game industry.
video games
Zuzanna Domeradzka
February 8, 2024
New Deus Ex From Eidos Montreal Binned After 2 Years of Pre-prod
Embracer Group is said to have deleted the project of a new game in the Deus Ex series, which had been in development for two years. Journalist Jason Schreier also reports layoffs at Eidos Montreal.
video games
Maciej Gaffke
January 30, 2024
Biggest Mod Deus Ex Lived to See Version 2.0 After Many Years
The Nameless Mod, one of the biggest fan projects for the first Deus Ex, has received update 2.0, which thoroughly revamps the modification and improves most of its elements.
Files and Mods
Adrian Werner
September 24, 2023
Fathers of Iconic FPS Will Reveal Their Secrets but Not for Free
A trailer for a new documentary film entitled „FPS: First Person Shooter.” It is a work that will show the history of the first-person shooter genre.
video games
Jan Kopacz
July 7, 2023
Classic Deux Ex to be Brought to Unreal Engine 5
New video footage from DXU24, the project that will port the first part of Deus Ex to the Unreal Engine 5 engine, has hit the web.
video games
Adrian Werner
March 20, 2023
Deus Ex GO to be Killed Off; Even Owners Will Lose It
The small but cherished Deus Ex GO will soon be shut down. Square Enix Montreal's game will be deactivated early next year.
video games
Agnes Adamus
November 24, 2022
New Deus Ex Allegedly in Pipeline; Devs Also Assist on Fable
According to new reports, Eidos Montreal is already working on a new installment of Deus Ex and simultaneously helping with the next Fable game.
video games
Adrian Werner
November 2, 2022
Tomb Raider, Deus Ex and Thief Return to Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Montreal
Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Montreal have officially taken control of the Tomb Raider, Deus Ex and Thief brands. Until recently, they were managed by Square Enix.
video games
Kamil Kleszyk
September 8, 2022
Deus Ex Devs Want to Top Cyberpunk 2077, Says Grubb
Developers at Embracer Group's newsly-acquired studio Eidos Montreal are trying to make the next installment of Deus Ex, and one of their goals is to top Cyberpunk 2077.
video games
Adrian Werner
August 6, 2022
Deus Ex and Guardians of the Galaxy Screenwriter Moves to BioWare
Responsible for the script of Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy and the latest installments of Deus Ex, Mary DeMarle has left the Eidos Montreal team to join BioWare.
video games
Adrian Werner
July 3, 2022