Deus Ex: The Fall
Deus Ex: The Fall is a 2013 action role-playing video game developed by N-Fusion Interactive under the supervision of Eidos-Montréal. A spin-off of the Deus Ex series, the game was published by Square Enix’s European branch for iOS in 2013. Android and Windows versions released in 2014. The gameplay—combining first-person shooter, stealth and role-playing elements—features exploration and combat in Panama City and quests which grant experience and allow customization of the main character’s abilities.
The game is set in 2027, two years before the events of Deus Ex: Human Revolution. The player controls Ben Saxon, a former augmented soldier who is now working for the Illuminati. Saxon is sent to Panama City to investigate the theft of a shipment of Neuropozyne, a drug that augmented humans need to survive.
The game received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised the game’s gameplay and story, while others criticized its short length and technical issues.
Here are some of the key features of Deus Ex: The Fall:
- Action role-playing gameplay: Players can choose to play the game as a shooter or a stealth game. They can also customize their character’s abilities and augmentations.
- Exploration: The game world is large and open-ended, and players can explore it at their own pace.
- Quests: The game features a variety of quests that players can complete to earn experience and rewards.
- Story: The game has a complex and engaging story that explores the themes of augmented humans and transhumanism.
If you are a fan of the Deus Ex series, then you will probably enjoy Deus Ex: The Fall. The game has some flaws, but it is overall a solid action role-playing game.
As for which Deus Ex game you should play first, recommend playing Human Revolution first. It is a more polished and complete game than The Fall, and it will give you a better understanding of the series’ lore and characters.