Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Reviews

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is ranked in the 86th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Aug 19, 2016

The complex and engrossing world of Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is one that sinks its teeth into you right from the beginning, and as you journey through it you never want it to let go. We had to wait awhile for it to finally arrive, but our patience was rewarded with a definite game of the year contender.

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7 / 10
Aug 19, 2016

Mankind Divided hasn't lost the soul of a Deus Ex game, but it doesn't hit the heights it's reaching for.

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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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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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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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Unscored
Aug 19, 2016

Mankind Divided is a new version of one of my favourite games of all time and free from the execution problems that hampered that last iteration. The levels are bigger and prettier. There are no dumb boss fights. It gives you slightly more agency over its story. The new abilities are nice, even if they don't dramatically alter the flow of the game.

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Sep 1, 2016

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided improves upon its predecessor in nearly every way and delivers an incredibly tense and entertaining action role-playing game.

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85 / 100
Aug 19, 2016

I imagine the Internet will be abuzz with discussion on the "Mechanical Apartheid" issue, debating whether it was offensive, or if Eidos Montreal did enough to warrant the comparison, but aside from that, there is a very solid effort here. The new augments combined with better level design makes exploration more satisfying, and the little upgrades to hacking make that whole system more tense. While it's over a little too soon, if you enjoyed Human Revolution, there is a lot to like here.

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7 / 10
Sep 8, 2016
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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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Aug 19, 2016

Video game narratives can be great, but nothing will surpass the stories we create in collaboration with a game – emergent, unscripted moments that pop up unplanned and create lasting impressions, and that's where Mankind Divided excels.

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65 / 100
Aug 19, 2016

A strong narrative and stellar cast are the only things that hold together an experience that is absolutely rife with bugs and downright questionable design choices.

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9 / 10.0
Sep 11, 2016

Could it be better? Most certainly, as pointed out in the review. But Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is already great as it is, and you would be remiss to leave it hanging in physical (or digital) stores if you care the slightest bit about RPGs with a deep story, lots of choices and a cyberpunk setting.

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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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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 / 10.0
Aug 19, 2016

Mankind Divided is a thoroughly satisfying Action RPG that understands how to make stealth play enjoyable, flexible and challenging. The design of its near-future world is remarkable, and the stories held within it are compelling. The only sour taste here is an ending at odds, and the slightest whiff of over-familiarity.

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8 / 10
Aug 19, 2016

Mankind Divided trades some global breadth for localised depth, setting the majority of its free-approach missions in Prague. The narrative feels closer to home too, thrusting Jensen in with the oppressed augmented masses. It's a strong sequel, reinforcing the mechanics of player agency and unique world design Deus Ex is famous for, but unresolved plot points do disappoint.

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7 / 10
Aug 19, 2016

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is an intricate, intelligent journey through a well crafted cyberpunk world. Eidos Montreal's creation tries its hand at many things, offering an impressive amount of player choice, but it struggles to excel in any one particular area. As a result, we're left with a game that's solid when taken as a whole, but flawed when analysed piece by piece. Still, a great art style, a compelling plot, and a rewarding sense of progression do a lot to bolster the experience, ultimately contributing to a successful sequel.

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Buy
Sep 9, 2016

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is bigger, better... and smaller?

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Sep 8, 2016

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided provides an interesting and at times thought provoking story which is set in a detailed and immersive world that is begging to be explored.

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