Recent reviews by [451]Fireman

This game provides a cohesive whole that few others match, tying the gameplay, story and environment together in an impressive display of craft.

The second act does throw a bit of a curveball on the formula that takes adjustment.

The third act does make it seem like the developers ran out of time making the game. It is still quite good, but the polish differences from 1 and 3 are clear.

This ride is definitely worth the price.

The randomness that governs the trace mechanic makes the puzzles more frustrating than fun to solve when using stealth strategies.

UI decisions make collating the information the puzzles give you very difficult (e.g. to guess a password from a data node, first you have to open the data command, memorize your guess, close the data command, then input your guess). Similarly, email conversations aren't viewable in mission.

The core seems like it could be fun, but the frustrations detract too much.

Don't play this game as if it were a shooter. Play it like the original Deus Ex as a FPS RPG game and you'll have a much better time of it. Best dialog system and possibly the most possibilities ever in a game with regards to different factions fighting against each other and allowing the player to influence and join all different sides.