Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
About the Game
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is the fourth main entry in the Deus Ex series, and the direct sequel to Deus Ex: Human Revolution . Set two years after the events of Human Revolution , Mankind Divided follows that game's protagonist, Adam Jensen, on a new adventure as he investigates a subway bombing in Prague. The world is heavily divided between those with augmentations and those who do not, with the latter fearing the former following the ending of the previous game. This division is known as the "mechanical apartheid".
Story & Setting
Various actions, such as completing quests, finding alternate routes, hacking terminals, and neutralizing enemies earn players Praxis points, which they can use to activate Jensen's mechanical augmentations. In addition to the main campaign, there is another mode called "Breach".
Gameplay & Core Systems
These augmentations give Jensen abilities such as turning invisible, strength to lift heavy objects, and hacking into higher-level terminals. Due to their untested and unauthorized nature, players must deactivate one of Jensen's original augmentations in order to use one of these. The game utilizes the same hybrid first/third-person combat system seen in Human Revolution , with the camera moving to third-person whenever Jensen is pressed against cover. There are many weapons available for players to use, including several different types of guns and grenades. Some of the new augmentations offer additional weapons, including a blade projectile and an electric weapon which knocks out several enemies at once.
Standout Features
- Human Revolution: Set two years after the events of Human Revolution , Mankind Divided follows that game's protagonist, Adam Jensen, on a new adventure as he investigates a subway bombing in Prague.
- The world is heavily divided between those with augmentations and those who do not, with the latter fearing the former following the ending of the previous game.
- Various actions, such as completing quests, finding alternate routes, hacking terminals, and neutralizing enemies earn players Praxis points, which they can use to activate Jensen's mechanical augmentations.
- Human Revolution: In addition to most of the augmentations from Human Revolution, several new "experimental" augmentations are available.
- Human Revolution: The game utilizes the same hybrid first/third-person combat system seen in Human Revolution , with the camera moving to third-person whenever Jensen is pressed against cover.
- There are many weapons available for players to use, including several different types of guns and grenades.
- Some of the new augmentations offer additional weapons, including a blade projectile and an electric weapon which knocks out several enemies at once.
- Guns can be customized on the fly using crafting materials gathered by exploring the game world.
Modes & Ways to Play
In addition to the main campaign, there is another mode called "Breach". This arcade-style mode dispenses with the story and character elements of the campaign and focuses on speedrunning and perfecting different levels.
Presentation & Atmosphere
The game utilizes the same hybrid first/third-person combat system seen in Human Revolution , with the camera moving to third-person whenever Jensen is pressed against cover. Guns can be customized on the fly using crafting materials gathered by exploring the game world.
