When talk is useless and weapons carry the conversation, there is a mix to be had, from the ubiquitous pistols and shotguns to flamethrowers, throwing knives, and mini-crossbows. The bad guys mutter and hum while on sentry duty, and come running and dodging when the bullet ballet starts. Some NPCs initiate cut-scenes, in which they impart important information. Some will say just a line or two while others have entire black-market scams and try to sell you useful items. The UNATCO soldier, the undercover contact disguised as a bum, the poor, hungry kid - all have different degrees of interaction with Denton. Buildings and areas of conflict are not always linear and often offer multiple entry points. Books and newspapers picked up during exploration provide interesting, moody background, as well as an occasional clue. Each set location is highly interactive with door locks to be picked, security cameras to bypass, and computer terminals for hints and codes.

The maps are large and require time to explore, with the first arena being a blown-up Statue of Liberty. Denton, a cybernetically augmented agent of the United Nations Anti-Terrorist Coalition (UNATCO) who is up against National Secessionist Forces (NSF), re-packaged Triads, and the shadowy underground known as Silhouette. Trying to keep order and make some sense of the situation is J.C. There is no multi-player mode in the game - it's just you against the computer.ĭisease ravages the population while the struggle for the much-in demand antidote 'Ambrosia' rages on.

Gameplay is similar to that of Thief, with stealth being at least as important as racking up a high body count.

Deus Ex is a first-person shooter set in a dark, grim, near future.

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