There are a lot of amazing game settings out there, from whimsical fantasy worlds to gritty modern-day settings, but one game world that gamers everywhere love to dive into is futuristic dystopian settings. From games like System Shock to Blade Runner, to upcoming games like Cyperpunk 2077, the genre is full of iconic titles.
One title that continues to bring gamers into the dystopian cyberpunk world is Deus Ex. First released 20 years ago, Deus Ex has aged like a fine wine and we thought it was the perfect time to look back at this title and explore its world, gameplay, and the team behind the sci-fi first-person roleplaying game.
A world plagued by nano-viruses and organizations vying for control
The world of Deus Ex can sometimes feel familiar, as it’s set on earth, but it’s the year 2052 and the world is battling a nano-virus called the Gray Death. The world is in ruins and various corporations and organizations are vying for control.
Deus Ex draws players into its world by mixing engaging dystopian storytelling with real-world elements that may be familiar to some players. This includes leaning into conspiracy theories like Area 51, the Illuminati, and even theories revolving around vaccines.
Blending all of these elements, organizations like the Illuminati, the Knights Templar, Bilderberg Group, and the Trilateral Commission are going to great, terrible lengths to see themselves in power. They are so dastardly that NATO has classified them as terrorist organizations. That’s where you come in.
You play as JC Denton, an agent working for a new form of NATO, the United Nations Anti-Terrorist Coalition (UNATCO). You are one of a new line of agents, ones equipped with nanotechnology that give you superhuman abilities.
The gameplay of Deus Ex
As JC Denton, you’ll have a variety of …read more
Source:: GOG – Good Old Games
