Deus Ex: Human Revolution

At this point, I believe everyone already knows this game is undeniably legendary. It builds upon the lore and story of the first one so well and has many easter eggs and references throughout the whole game. Also, Jensen is such a great, mysterious and fleshed out character with a complex and interesting backstory. I loved the gameplay, though I have to say it's a bit too punishing if you want to go full-on stealth, as even a moment outside of cover is enough to instantly alert all enemies. The world-building is where this game shines the most. It's hyperatmospheric and the vibes are very cyberpunk/bladerunner-esque, minus the neon colors. Buy this game and marvel at how good games used to be.

Adam Jensen didn't ask for this, but I absolutely did. Spent an embarrassing amount of hours sneaking through every level like a ghost, failing constantly and still having a great time. The cyberpunk atmosphere is on point, the story actually keeps you invested and the augmentation system makes you feel genuinely powerful. Director's Cut also fixes the infamous boss fights, so that excuse to skip it is gone. Whether you go full stealth or just punch through walls, the game respects your choices either way. One of those rare RPGs that still holds up years later. Just play it. [b][9/10][/b]

As a prequel and a separate story to the original Deus Ex, it's amazing, and I thoroughly enjoyed the whole game. Even though the game is lacking in some aspects from the original, it makes up for them in others. 8.5 / 10