It's an incredible experience when you're first plunged into Deus Ex's near-future world of corporate conspiracies, nano-augmentation and moody nocturnal cityscapes (notice how it's never daytime in the game?). The plot is a veritable mish-mash of some of the world's most popular conspiracy theories, shamelessly throwing in groups like the Illuminati, Knights Templars, and the Bilderberg Group, while somehow taking itself entirely seriously and pulling it off. In the role of JC Denton, it's your job to uncover the source of a deadly plague-like disease called the 'Gray Death', inevitably dragging you into a world of corporate conspiracies, big business, and greed. Deus Ex is packed with lore, allowing you to break into computer terminals and generally be a filthy snoop to find out more about the game world- one which you could pessimistically say is among the most likely video game world to one day happen in real life. It's among the most mature futuristic visions ever conceived in video games, making it particularly resonate with those who play it. Like any great video game storyline, that of Deus Ex is bolstered by the mechanics, which encourage you to engage with different characters (even apparent villains), make difficult moral decisions that affect the world around you, and do your own digging around the world to get a clear picture on how you should interact with it. Buy Deus Ex at GOG
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I'm a writer-editor hybrid whose writings on video games, technology and movies can be found across the internet. I've even ventured into the realm of current affairs on occasion but, unable to face reality, have retreated into expatiating on things on screens instead.
