Thief: Deadly Shadows
About the Game
Master Thief Garrett is contacted by the Keeper Artemus, who wants him to steal two valuable artifacts. Meanwhile, Garrett learns that the coming of a Dark Age had been prophesied long ago. Gaining access to the Keeper Prophecies, Garrett learns that an ancient book known as the Compendium of Reproach contains more information about the prophecy. As Garrett is trying to solve the mystery, it becomes more and more clear to him that there is a traitor in the order of the Keepers.
Story & Setting
Avoiding confrontation with the guards, Garrett has to make his way through the levels towards the objective.
Gameplay & Core Systems
The game follows the same design philosophy and gameplay structure that distinguished its predecessors. As before, stealth is the key to successful completion of missions. A few gameplay elements have been slightly altered. Garrett can no longer swim, but is able to use climbing gloves that attach him to the walls. players can see Garrett's limbs even if he is viewed from first-person perspective, allowing more precise movements.
Standout Features
- He can also flatten himself against walls while standing; if in shadow, he remains completely unnoticeable that way.
- On his way, he can overhear conversations, steal valuables, avoid or knock out the guards, and even accept secondary missions, which will influence his reputation with some of its factions.
- City: The most significant gameplay change is the non-linear exploration of the City, which has been added to the largely linear missions.
- Garrett: In order to access the next mission, Garrett has to explore the City.
Presentation & Atmosphere
Shadows and sounds play a large role, as guards will react to suspicious noises, and studying their patrolling routines is essential.
Display support includes Progressive Scan (480p). Audio support includes Dolby Digital.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for Thief: Deadly Shadows | Xbox.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Eidos Interactive Limited | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Ion Storm Austin | United States | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Eidos, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Cutscenes by | Rustmonkey Productions | United States | MobyGames |
| Game Engine by | Epic Games, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | RAD Game Tools, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | Havok | United States | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | OC3 Entertainment, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Manual by | Incan Monkey God Studios, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Published by | Eidos Interactive Limited | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Ion Storm Austin | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Cutscenes by | Rustmonkey Productions | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Game Engine by | Epic Games, Inc. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | RAD Game Tools, Inc. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | Havok | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | OC3 Entertainment, Inc. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Published by | Eidos Interactive Limited | Germany | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Ion Storm Austin | Germany | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Eidos GmbH | Germany | MobyGames |
| Localized by | Böck GmbH | Germany | MobyGames |
| Cutscenes by | Rustmonkey Productions | Germany | MobyGames |
| Game Engine by | Epic Games, Inc. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | RAD Game Tools, Inc. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | Havok | Germany | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | OC3 Entertainment, Inc. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Published by | Eidos Interactive Limited | Spain | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Ion Storm Austin | Spain | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Proein S.L. | Spain | MobyGames |
| Cutscenes by | Rustmonkey Productions | Spain | MobyGames |
| Game Engine by | Epic Games, Inc. | Spain | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | RAD Game Tools, Inc. | Spain | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | Havok | Spain | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | OC3 Entertainment, Inc. | Spain | MobyGames |
| Published by | Eidos Interactive Limited | Australia | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Ion Storm Austin | Australia | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Atari Australia Pty Ltd. | Australia | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Eidos Pty Ltd. | Australia | MobyGames |
| Cutscenes by | Rustmonkey Productions | Australia | MobyGames |
| Game Engine by | Epic Games, Inc. | Australia | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | RAD Game Tools, Inc. | Australia | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | Havok | Australia | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | OC3 Entertainment, Inc. | Australia | MobyGames |
| Published by | Eidos Interactive Limited | New Zealand | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Ion Storm Austin | New Zealand | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Atari Australia Pty Ltd. | New Zealand | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Eidos Pty Ltd. | New Zealand | MobyGames |
| Cutscenes by | Rustmonkey Productions | New Zealand | MobyGames |
| Game Engine by | Epic Games, Inc. | New Zealand | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | RAD Game Tools, Inc. | New Zealand | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | Havok | New Zealand | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | OC3 Entertainment, Inc. | New Zealand | MobyGames |
| Published by | Eidos Interactive Limited | France | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Ion Storm Austin | France | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Eidos SARL | France | MobyGames |
| Localized by | Around the Word SAS | France | MobyGames |
| Cutscenes by | Rustmonkey Productions | France | MobyGames |
| Game Engine by | Epic Games, Inc. | France | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | RAD Game Tools, Inc. | France | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | Havok | France | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | OC3 Entertainment, Inc. | France | MobyGames |
| Media Type | DVD-ROM | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | Progressive Scan (480p) | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Sound Capabilities | Dolby Digital | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1 Player | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Miscellaneous Attributes | Memory Unit | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Miscellaneous Attributes | Xbox 360 Compatible | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Original game disc count | 1 | North America | MobyGames |
| Genre | Action & Adventure | North America | PriceCharting |
| Developer | Ion Storm | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Mature | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | North America | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Eidos Interactive | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Action & Adventure | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Eidos Interactive | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2004-05-26 | United States | MobyGames |
| 2004-06-11 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| 2004-06-11 | Germany | MobyGames |
| 2004-06-14 | Spain | MobyGames |
| 2004-06-18 | Australia | MobyGames |
| 2004-06-18 | New Zealand | MobyGames |
| 2004-06-18 | France | MobyGames |
| 2004-06-11 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| 2004-05-25 | North America | PriceCharting |
| May 25, 2004 | North America | PriceCharting |
| June 11, 2004 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPC-A | 788687200141 | United States | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 1000423513 | United States | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 5032921020626 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 6481147 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 5032921020879 | Germany | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B00024B7JW | Germany | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 5032921020763 | France | MobyGames |
| upc | 788687200141 | North America | PriceCharting |
| asin | B088PX1GKZ | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 214743810 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 788687200196 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 5032921020626 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 5032921020626 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting
