

It is, in short, one of the most intriguingly written, thematically ambitious games I have ever played. As well as living up to the sacred legacy kickstarted by the original Deus Ex, Human Revolution‘s narrative takes the very best of Metal Gear Solid, merrily pinches elements from Blade Runner, and adds its own unique blend of fascinating characters and satisfying plot twists. Thus the scene is set for a game that travels around the world, weaving social commentary and philosophy on the nature of transhumanism throughout a tale that touches on corporate espionage, global conspiracy, and well-intentioned extremism. He returns to the world of the living better than he ever was, but that doesn’t mean he has to be happy about it. He doesn’t quite die, however, becoming both the beneficiary and victim of his own company’s latest step forward in human modification.

However, not all of humanity is appreciative of Sarif’s dabbling in human progress, and after a group of mercenaries attacks the company headquarters, Jensen is mortally wounded.

However, you won’t want it to end.ĭeus Ex: Human Revolution (PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 )ĭeus Ex: Human Revolution tells the story of Adam Jensen, head of security at Sarif Industries, an American corporation making huge strides in augmentation technology. Yes, the world of Deus Ex: Human Revolution is a miserable one. Oh, and they’ll have to endure contempt from everybody who isn’t like them, fear growing civil unrest, and live in a world rife with unchecked corporate power and corrupt political machinations. Technology that blends man and machine has allowed “augmented” humans to run faster, think quicker, grow stronger, and rise above their genetics to be the person they want to be - provided they have a lot of money and don’t mind requiring lifelong medication to ensure their bodies don’t reject the enhancements. In the year 2027, mankind is about to enter a new era of self-propagated evolution.
