System Shock 2 is a storytelling masterclass, even today, and demonstrates writer Ken Levine at the peak of his powers.
Set on board a cyberpunk starship in 2114, System Shock 2 sees players assume the role of an anonymous soldier charged with constraining an infection spreading throughout the vessel. Released in 1999 on the cusp of a new Millenium, System Shock 2 debuted at the forefront of a mini gaming revolution in which games were crafting stories with greater depth, vision and nuance than had previously been the case.
Pre-rendered outcomes are all well and good for the Uncharteds of this world, but games still need to be explored, pushed and, ultimately, played with.ĭeveloper: Irrational Games / Looking Glass Studios Publisher: EA Platform(s): PC Too often, games offer the illusion of choice while shoehorning players into a specific playstyle or down a preset avenue. Long may games like Deus Ex and Dishonored continue to hold commercial and cultural currency. From the numerous routes of traversal and entrance, the potential for different playstyles or the options as to how you employ Corvo’s deadly abilities, Dishonored treats you like a big boy and lets you get things done as you see fit. As numerous YouTube showcases will attest, Dishonored offers a captivating sandbox environment in which you are free to shape your experience within the parameters the game offers. Playing Dishonored isn’t simply something you do, it’s both an experience that you savour and a skill that you hone. In terms of giving you the freedom to “do it your way”, there aren’t many games better suited to player autonomy than Deus Ex: Human Revolution and Arkane Studios’ flagship franchise Dishonored. Dishonored Dishonored 1ĭeveloper: Arkane Studios Publisher: Bethesda Platform(s): PC, Xbox 360, PS3, PS4, Xbox One With that in mind, here are ten games like Deus Ex that should keep series fans satisfied in the meantime. What is certain is that there’s going to be some time before the dust settles and Embracer decides just how to play with their newly-acquired toys, meaning there could be a significant delay before Adam Jensen dons his built-in shades in readiness for a new adventure.
Yet with the sale of Deus Ex and numerous other properties to Embracer Group as part of the acquisition of Square Enix’s three major Western studios (Crystal Dynamics, Eidos-Montreal and Square Enix Montreal), it isn’t exactly clear as to the direction the Swedish giants will take things in the future. The iconic cyberpunk series is in limbo at the moment, with 2016’s rather controversial Mankind Divided acting as the last mainline release in a franchise that often garnered critical acclaim more readily than it accumulated commercial success. It’s a confusing time for Deus Ex fans everywhere.
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