If you’re any kind of sci-fi fan, particularly of the Blade Runner variety, chances are that Deux Ex Human Revolution was your game of 2011. In fact the epic sequel to the extremely well-remembered classic, Deus Ex, was probably close to being one of best games of the generation. Finally we have the next instalment of the series, and that’s Deus Ex Mankind Divided.
The game follows on chronologically from HR’s official canon – where Adam Jensen lives – and has him still trying to weaken the illuminati’s grasp on the world, one corrupt group at a time. He’s left Sarif Industries and moved on to a new Interpol style team, and will carry out his missions with the help of an elite group of hacker activists.
The game is dated for ‘early 2016’ so hopefully we’ll be starting out the year with a bang, or maybe a sneaky stealth takedown, or perhaps a computer virus, or even bypass the year entirely. I’m confused, but that’s just what the illuminati want, right? Here’s the trailer.
Dean Balloch contributed 12 articles to ICXM between 2014–2015, covering game reviews, and Xbox news with a focus on hands-on impressions and verified-source reporting. Their bylines on the site span the Xbox One’s first full year of post-launch coverage, including the early days of Backwards Compatibility and Windows 10 gaming. They post on X as @SpookyWomble.