Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Reviews

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is ranked in the 86th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Aug 24, 2016

While I'm not sure any game will replace my nostalgic, rose-coloured memories of the original Deus Ex, Mankind Divided is a small but satisfying step forward for the franchise, offering tons of player freedom in a dark, dangerous and intricately detailed future.

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GameSkinny
Top Critic
Aug 24, 2016

Jensen returns for more stealth exploration (or combat chaos if that's your thing) in a darkly dystopian near-future.

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73 / 100
Aug 24, 2016

For being a cyberpunk ode to the potential promise of transhumanism, the missions around Mankind Divided's central narrative feel terribly familiar.

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9 / 10.0
Aug 23, 2016

Once again Eidos Montreal has managed to craft a game that even people who dislike FPS, should play, since this game's focus is clearly Stealth and Tactics and not so much combat. The choices we make actually do have impact the further we go into the story, and you'll want to replay the game in order to know what would've happened if you had acted differently.

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8.5 / 10.0
Aug 23, 2016

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided's politics aren't the hot mess the ad material suggests. Heck it barely has politics

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8 / 10.0
Aug 23, 2016

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided isn't going to reinvent the wheel but it does present some truly great mission design, writing and gameplay with a plethora of options for any kind of experience. The story could have been improved but Adam Jensen's world is still worth extremely compelling for RPG/shooter fans and stealth enthusiasts.

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ZTGD
Top Critic
8.5 / 10.0
Aug 23, 2016

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided has a firm grasp on what made the original title so iconic- providing some of the best variety in how a player could approach every objective and making each of them feel just as fun and satisfying as the other.

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85 / 100
Aug 23, 2016

The ending makes it feel like this story just isn't finished, that it's simply a midway marker to a larger, more weighty tale with a full and satisfying ending. Deus Ex: Mankind Divided takes us only part way there, and we still want to get to those enemies in the shadows.

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4 / 5
Aug 23, 2016

Mankind Divided falls pretty short as a sequel with a lackluster plot and some technical issues, but as a whole it's still a well put together package that's a blast to play.

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ACG
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Buy
Aug 23, 2016
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9 / 10.0
Aug 22, 2016

Even with a somewhat disappointing final furlong, one can't help but be satisfied by what Mankind Divided has to offer. A solid story that manages to keep its more ridiculous elements in surprising check, tons of gameplay options with hours of optional material, and the simple satisfaction that comes with being a mechanical metahuman, the latest Deus Ex is possibly the most accomplished in the series, despite not being as complete as it seems it should've been.

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Kotaku
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Unscored
Aug 22, 2016

Despite its various shortcomings, Mankind Divided remains a worthy sequel to Human Revolution and one of the clearest signs yet that the immersive sim has returned to the top of the gaming heap. Whatever disappointment I felt about the limited narrative scope has been offset by the many surprises hidden in its wonderfully winding city hub.

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Aug 22, 2016

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided has some wonderfully slick gameplay that lets you be loud or stealthy, and lethal or non-lethal. This is where the action becomes the vehicle that carries you through this compelling story of "Naturals" vs "Augs".

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Aug 22, 2016

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided has a little bit of something for everyone. It's a must-have, must-play masterpiece. The entire industry is better now that this game is a part of it.

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9.4 / 10.0
Aug 22, 2016

A stellar sequel and an outstanding game in its own right, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is a AAA experience worth your attention.

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9 / 10.0
Aug 22, 2016

Pure freedom: that’s Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, which lets you choose your path - it doesn’t matter if you are in a main military mission or just roaming around Prague looking for some side-missions while being discriminated for your augmentations. Adam Jensen is back and it's better than ever.

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EGM
Top Critic
8.5 / 10.0
Aug 22, 2016

In a game that needs to balance so much, it finds a way so nearly every feature meets a high-quality standard in this action-RPG

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Guardian
Top Critic
Aug 22, 2016

Eidos Montreal's near-future thriller presents a visually impressive dystopian playground, but a wonky narrative and some shoddy touches tarnish its potential

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9 / 10
Aug 22, 2016

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is the best so far in the series. The delay has really paid off for Eidos Montreal and Square Enix – sure, it meant we'd have to wait a couple more months, but it really has made a fantastic impact on how the game plays. Add a very fun and rewarding standalone Breach mode to a fantastic story complemented by great gameplay, and you've got what is an excellent game.

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Metro GameCentral
Top Critic
8 / 10
Aug 22, 2016

An impressively complex action role-player, where every problem has multiple solutions, but it's not always quite as smart as it thinks it is.

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