Deus Ex: Human Revolution – Director’s Cut

TIPS FOR THIS GREAT CLASSIC!
- When Sarif offers you a choice of weapons, I recommend the tranq rifle (choose nonlethal-ranged). It's the only scoped weapon you'll get for a while.
- In my previous hint I recommended choosing the tranq rifle from Sarif, because it's the only scoped long-range weapon you get for a while. However, if you have the director's cut, an actual sniper rifle can be found early on.
- Contrary to what the tutorial implies, you don't have to sneak up on someone to do a takedown. Also, unless you are roleplaying an asshole, there is no reason to do a lethal takedown, ever.
- To disarm a mine, hit walk, then crouch-walk up to it and use it.
- The EMP shielding aug actually makes you totally immune to electricity, so you can walk through electrified water and such.
- When hacking, if you capture the red security node, the hack succeeds and you automatically get all the bonus nodes. It's not always possible, tho.
- Hacking basics: capture the nodes that are unlikely to be detected first, and if you are detected disconnect and try again. Once you have to start hitting nodes with high detection chances, fortify everything you've got as you start the capture process, and try capturing / fortifying several nodes at once before the trace starts. A good hack is a mixture of planning out your path to have as much stuff in the bag before a trace starts as possible, and frantically juggling your
capture and fortify options once the trace starts.
- Resist the urge to hack every terminal you see just for the XP. You'll quickly get bored.
- Yes, there are some useless augs. The stealth enhancers and hacking analyzers are all total crap, while the flash suppressant, gas immunity, and sprint boosters are marginal at best.
- If you plan to do a completely non-lethal takedown run of the game, a) bosses don't count and b) the intro where you only have a gun, it tells you how to kill people, and gives you no non-lethal options does count.
- Though the non-lethal achievement is a bit buggy, in theory if you don't get experience for killing people, they don't count as a kill for the achievement. That means people caught in a bot explosion / people who somehow manage to kill themselves.
- Your last unit of energy automatically recharges, but only the last unit. Getting the faster recharge aug just makes that last point recharge faster.
- The CASIE aug unlocks a couple more dialog options, so if you wanna talk your way out/into stuff consider getting it.
- The bosses are bullet sponges. They are not, however, explosive sponges. A bunch of mines/grenades/gas canisters will ruin their day.
- On the same note, the Typhoon augmentation ruins bosses in 2-3 activations. It's also instantaneous and makes Jensen invulnerable for the duration.
- The third boss will counter your takedown attempts and do a lot of damage - UNLESS he's jumping over a wall as you do the takedown, in which case it's an instant win button.
- During the last boss fight, the mounted gun turrets are invincible.
- The non-lethal takedown is the most xp efficient way of dealing with enemies, at 50 xp per downed bad guy (125 for two guys at once with the double takedown upgrade). The next most efficient way is a headshot from the tranquilizer rifle (30 xp for a non-lethal takedown + 10 xp for a headshot). Whether you're going for the pacifist achievement or are trying to maximize your Praxis kits, these are your best options.
- You can backtrack through any mission / hostile area. So you can stealth your way through up to (and including) the boss, get all the ghost and no-alarm experience, then go all the way back to the start to knock everyone out and loot all the stuff (the exception being Sarif's manufacturing, where you can't knock people out after the boss, but can still loot stuff and get exploration xp).
- You get "Ghost" xp if you get to your goal without any human or bot enemies being certain they saw you (i.e. going into "Hostile" status), any cameras going red, or any enemies seeing a body. ANY bodies spotted by the enemy that send them into "alarmed mode", including bodies the player didn't cause, will void the ghost xp.
- You will visit Detroit and Hengsha twice each. Any side missions you didn't complete the first time will be gone the second time. Other than that, nothing else changes. If you didn't get a goodie cache the first time, it will be there on your second visit.
- In Detroit, stay away from the Convention Center until the plot sends you there. You'll get in a pointless fight if you go there early.
- Breaking through walls unlocks a lot of new routes in the game so its surprisingly not worthless.
- The punch-through-walls aug costs one Praxis, and there are *two* places where breaking a wall gets you a Praxis kit, so it's a no-brainer. (You can break weakened walls without the aug, but they're not highlighted, so that may or may not be considered cheating).
- When you win, let the credits roll all the way through for an Easter Egg.
- Enemy guards (whether conscious / alive or not) will turn off laser grid sensors as they pass through.
- Lasers and cameras can be temporarily turned off with a stun-gun zap.
- Anything that damages or destroys a camera will trigger an alarm - with the exception of an EMP blast. Anything at all that damages a laser will trigger an alarm.
- Lasers can shoot though transparent bulletproof glass.
ENJOY!

A Cyberpunk Masterpiece
Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut is an impressive action-RPG set in a cyberpunk world that combines deep role-playing mechanics with a gripping narrative and atmospheric world-building. Players experience a dystopian future where technological advancements and ethical dilemmas collide.
Strengths
Engaging Story: The narrative is complex and tackles themes like transhumanism, corruption, and the social impact of technological innovation. It challenges players morally and intellectually.
Player Freedom: Whether through stealth, diplomacy, or direct confrontation, the game allows players to choose how to achieve their goals, making each mission unique.
Excellent Level Design: Open yet structured areas encourage exploration and offer various creative approaches, especially for stealth enthusiasts.
Timeless Atmosphere: With its distinctive gold-black color palette and immersive soundtrack, the game creates a dense cyberpunk vibe that remains captivating even today.
Comprehensive Package: The Director's Cut includes all DLCs, seamlessly integrating them into the main story, along with improved boss fights that better accommodate different playstyles.
Weaknesses
Artificial Intelligence: Enemies often behave predictably, offering little challenge to experienced players, which can reduce the tension in stealth gameplay.
Outdated Animations: Some character animations and cutscenes feel stiff and dated, slightly impacting immersion in certain moments.
Clunky Interface: While functional, the interface can feel overloaded with menus and options, making navigation less intuitive.
Limited Replayability: Despite the freedom of choice, the overall story doesn’t change significantly in subsequent playthroughs, potentially limiting replay value.
(Not) Recommended for
Recommended for:
• Fans of cyberpunk and dystopian settings.
• Players who appreciate freedom in problem-solving.
• Enthusiasts of deep storytelling and RPG mechanics.
Not Recommended for:
• Those who prefer fast-paced, action-heavy shooters.
• Players who prioritize modern animations and cutting-edge graphics.
Final Verdict
Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut is a masterpiece of the cyberpunk genre, delivering a compelling story, player freedom, and a rich atmosphere. While some aspects, such as the AI, animations, and user interface, may feel outdated, the experience remains a stellar example of story-driven RPGs. A must-play for anyone who values philosophical depth in gaming.

A masterfully crafted blend of stealth, action, and RPG elements, set in a richly detailed cyberpunk world.

I've had this in my library for a long time and finally decided to play it. What an incredible game I have been missing out on. Fun game play, cool characters, and lots of activities to do. The graphics are decent(at least for me) and the controls work awesome for this kind of game! I'm truly sad I have not played this game sooner!

It's heartbreaking that we won't get a closure to Adam's story but the journey was memorable. Too many games ending on cliffhanger these days.
If you're here for a review then you already know that it is an amazing game with a great story. Goes on sale for dirt cheap, there is absolutely no reason to not play this game.

Deus Ex: Human Revolution is a unique blend of storytelling and Gameplay, offering a compelling journey through a dystopian future filled with moral ambiguity and existential questions. Despite some minor flaws, the game's strengths far outweigh its weaknesses, making it a must-play for fans of immersive storytelling and Immersive Sims.

What a fantastic game. Really delivered on the idea of completing a level in different directions. Played a lot more on the original 360, but came back to Steam to try the director's cut. For a stealth game I thought it was very fun. I think it's a bit more lack luster if you try to run and gun, but it's definitely a game I play for stealth until I was caught, then flipped that safety to burst.