You should really play Deus Ex 

Every time someone mentions Deus Ex, a new playthrough happens

I’m liking this new format a lot. That said, your personal perspective on things, and the emotions attached to that, is why I love your videos so much. Please don’t feel obligated to avoid them.

"Every time you mention it, SOMEONE will reinstall it."

And the music is iconic. I will remember the main theme till I'm dead.

Hearing the UNATCO theme immediately puts me at ease. The game feels like coming home after a long day, it's just so comforting to me. It is very flawed, but it will always be perfect to me.

"Why'd you lock yourself in the bathroom?"

Years ago, I was screwing around in Deus Ex. I decided to mess with Walton Simons' interrogation of the NSF prisoners. I followed him into the room and threw a mine into the cell. What followed was a hilarious symphony of emergent gameplay. The prisoners' AI saw a mine and ran to the cell door to escape. The door's AI saw NPCs that wanted to pass, so it opened. The hallway guard's AI saw enemy NPCs, so he shot them to death. Then Simons turned to me and said: "Jesus Christ, Denton!"

Deus Ex is one of the few games that I love to replay so much I have to force myself not to so I don't get bored with it.

I'm a simple man. Lead suggests, I play.

Am not native speak, so sorry if I'm not making myself understood, but... I think Deus Ex has it's mystery. I do not know 'bout others but when I was playing it I didn't notice when and how I got goddamn huge interest about what do I see on the screen. I have been IMMERSED! I wanted to check every possible corner of these masterpiecefully designed locations. I felt myself like I was solving problems instead of just runnin' through the plot by clicking buttons on keyboard. So many times I've frowned by thinking how to enter the building, how to bypass guards (was playn' unlethally), or what to say to the character. Newspapers, books, articles from public access-terminals are fantastically written. I was spending 3-5 hours on every mission. When you give creative freedom and enough resources to talented crew with ideas and will to create something good... a brilliant borns. Not everytime, but Deus ex this "time"

Scary how more and more relevant Deus Ex becomes as we move forward.

What makes Metal gear solid 2's message profound is how it manage to predict the future for it's time! Its scary!

Fun fact, you can instantly uncon with the tranq darts if you hit the back of the neck .

simply the greatest video game ever made

Deus Ex is my favorite PC game of all time. Even though I first played it over a decade after it came out, I'll never forget how magical the experience of that first playthrough was.

I still go back to play this game now. Still holds up well today. The plot is brilliant and we'll written.

I SPEEL MY DRINK!

The bomb truth in this game is completely insane. Talk about predicting the the future

I always asked for this... madness.

Also this was definitely inspired by Ross Scots fantastic video. If you want a Leadhead video about Deus Ex watch Accursed Farms's (Ross Scott) Video

I really like this new video idea I think. It adds more overall variety to the channel, while being somewhat less emotionally and mentally laborious for you to produce. And this was indeed a great start to the series too, I didn't realise just how intricate and clever this game could get! Great work. :D

I swear whenever i see a deus ex meme, it makes me want to play the game

I have a theory that the Tranq Darts were supposed to be Poison Darts and late into development they realized they didn’t have enough “non-lethal” methods.

Finished my first run a few weeks ago, one of the best experiences in gaming, even after 20 years it's still deserving of the title "Best PC games of all time."

I love that you’re doing this, there’s a lot of games that you talk about that I skip the video for because I haven’t played/don’t want spoiled, so these videos really help me curate my tastes!

so which ending is your favorite Leadhead? Dark Age Return to monke gang we out here.

...another one to add to the "must play" list

Someone really need to do a VR mod cause the ambiance is something amazing

The coolest thing about games like DX2000 is that they are made like those movies from the 80s and 90s. Everything looks so simple, but so cinematic, from which the immersion only intensifies.

Finally, videos that don't make me cry and be depressed for the rest of the month!

In April I played Deus Ex for the first time in my life. I had a ball, the game is incredible.

2:55 The Spy Drone aug is mainly for use as an awesome airborne guided EMP grenade to take out even the largest of military bots. It's a weapon. I hardly ever used it for mere reconnaissance.

deus ex is a classic bro legit the greatest game ever made

There are two answers to the question "Should I play Deus Ex?" Short answer: Yes Long answer: Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees

Keep up the good videos man, whatever you’re method is keep at it as long as it’s not hurting you

Hey Lead! I picked up Prey because of some of your videos and I just started playing it, and I wanted to say that you are easily one of my favorite entertainers on the platform keep it up

The biggest thing that makes this game special is that it's like a literal TV series, with multiple seasons, and you play through each episode. It's not just a one-off experience like a movie, like how they seem to structure games nowadays. The story evolves and evolves again, and again, and relationships get more personal. The people you interact with seem like real people, with the exception of a few cheesy accents. All the other aspects of the game, although revolutionary at the time, have in most cases been largely improved apon and are a bit silly to go on about as some sort of special feature, except for the music which is phenomenal. The level design is another huge aspect too. Sewers and underground dwellings, secret labs, night clubs, offices, it's all very interesting and cleverly interconnected. The story, although excellent in hindsight, is a bit heavy and it isn't required that you understand half of it to enjoy the game. The gameplay is pretty ruthless but ultimately it serves to add weight and moments of relief/reward that would otherwise be lacking in a run out a kill everything (and be awesome) kind of game. I think the gaming industry made a BIG mistake not making a seroor study of this game and using it to help make better games. The problem is that it's not popular enough because most people judge it on face value for what they hope/expect it to be without giving it a chance to see how good it ultimately is.

Thank fo the video - Its a great idea for a series, also always looking for good games... hopefully I can find some good ones I havent played. I actually played pray because of your video and had a blast!!! good luck

i played this game a long time ago, remember it being a good experience. biggest thing holding me back is how many controls there are. since i do prefer playing on controller when possible. for people who can enjoy things despite the outdated graphics. i'd definitely recommend this experience.

I love your videos man, never stop doing what you do!

a big problem with when I first played deus ex is that I tried too hard to non lethal, I'll probably try to play again and not lock myself down

All hail the mighty cyber algorithm that decides what we view! I am SO engaged in this channel!

OH thank goodness the video came back up. Tried to watch it last night

I am fascinated by your view of gaming as a genre fascinating stuff keep it up

Holy shite, I've been trying to look for a game like this for a while now! I've gotta play this soon, this game looks like it kicks ass

This was a game club choice for a Discord server I'm in back in February. I decided to finally dive in, and just wanted to find some spoiler free info about the game. You've entirely sold me over what I already was!

Imma need a leadhead dusk video asap

Deus Ex has one of the best crafted stories of any game ever developed. The world-building is excellent with an absolutely brilliant plot. Terrifying, but brilliant how its themes link and age better by the day to real world events.

Deuxs Ex has always been that game in my steam library that I played the tutorial of, stopped my session somewhere in the tutorial, and never ended up playing more. Definitely going to be put back on my radar of ever growing must-plays. I really love the idea of this series because so many times i'll want to watch a video but will be nervous about spoilers, excited to be introduced into more games spoiler free this way. Also have you ever heard of The Travelers Online? The community is really small and I've always thought it was underrated. If you'd be interested in an obscure post apocalyptic html game it might be your style

Deus Ex is the greatest game I have ever played... I play through it every couple of years. I will add that the "Revision Mod" on Steam made me feel like I was playing through my favorite game for the first time all over again.

I've had Deus Ex in the back of my mind for literally a decade, this video is what finally got me to buy it on steam.

I think you managed to say a TON about this game with only a short video that doesn't attempt to touch every topic. Well done.

Just found this channel a couple of days ago, top shelf content👌🏻

Even though I'm already a fan of the game, this is a great video. But just saying I would very much enjoy a longer length more in-depth video about your personal feeling on Deus Ex. Honestly I feel like there aren't enough of those videos for this game, I'll always watch a new one.

seems like an obscure little gem, ill have to check it out some time

Im currently halfway through the game after several failed attempts to get into the game. An issue for beginners is that there are many playstyles you can try out but they aren't all equally fun or easy. My advice is that you should probably kill every single enemy you find. You can either upgrade your stealth and or your ability with guns but not both. Also, there's explosive barrels everywhere that you can use as free lockpicks for almost any door so try to use them effectively. If you hate running out of ammo lockpicking and electronics are invaluable. Also the box carrying augmentation is the best in the game since the meme is real: you can solve almost any puzzle in the game by stacking boxes.

Fun fact: this game was developed by the same team behind Daikatana, Ion Storm. This is actually *the* game they made after that trainwreck, and after John Romero left.

this is a very pleasant video, thank you for this experience.

"turn you guys on" oh leadhead I'm already head-over-heels for you~

I'm happy you made a video on the game. It's so fucking good. Easily one of if not my favorite game of all time

Pistol skill affects how good the tranq darts are. Headshots too.

I've played Deus Ex for the first time just a month ago. It truly is an amazing game, it definitely deserves more recognition these days.

I'm always figuring out new ways to play this. On my most recent run, when I came across the hostage situation in the subway station, I snuck around the back of the room using the vents, snuck up, stole the explosive crates by the hostages, and stashed them in the vent I came from (specifically, in a junction because there was no room otherwise). From there, I shot the remaining crates, killing a few NSF, and the remaining gunfight felt like it was equal parts John Wick and Benny Hill.

I never even heard of this game... Might as well try it out! Thanks for recommending this!

That’s a game I need to play, seems like an eye opener and kinda can’t believe I never have

This game is so relevant today that it's scary...

We need a remastered version where the graphics are improved. It'd be so amazing to see that.

no better feeling then finding out theres a new leadhead upload you missed

Deus Ex was an incredible game. One thing I still remember nearly a quarter century later is how in my efforts to see it all, I had killed an NPC and moved on, only to later have someone ask me to refrain from killing his staff in the future. This was at a time where consequences for your actions just wasn't really a thing in games, even today it's not so much a thing aside from locking out quests. Also the speech about how the wealthy are fighting a class war partly through regressive taxes (eg, you pay a higher rate than any billiionaire has) was an unexpected truthbomb.

ahhh perfect timing. im in the middle of my playthrough!

Nsf001 Smashthestate Pops into my head every single time I hear about deus ex

At th start of the pandemic, a friend of mine bought the game for me so I wouldn't go crazy during quarantine. It has been one of my favorite games ever since, crazy to think that was a year ago!

I'd say Ross Scott from Accursed Farms has THE BEST breakdown on what you deem "Not Smart Enough to say" as a Deus Ex review imo. He really digs into the political and social points and parallels to the real world masterfully, check it out sometime.

I'm into it, this is a good format

A friend of mine loves this game so much he bought it for me last year. I really need to get around to it 😅

I am eagerly, EAGERLY waiting for the day that you do a video on Pathologic and it’s sequel. It’s trafficking in so many intriguing and literary ideas that I think your take on it would be interesting.

I respect the hell out of you for admitting you don't know enough about politics to effectively talk about this game. Keep it up man

Well that's exactly what I'm gonna do now. Thanks leadhead

I love Deus Ex because of the well polished floors, no one talks about it, but the moment you start a new game, and you see that mirror finish on the floor reflecting everything, you just get sucked in.

I finished this two week ago on realistic difficulity, still a gem!

Almost 28 years of age. Played so many great video games. This is still my favorite.

I have close to three hundred hours on this game. One of my all time faves.

This game with a from the ground up remake similar to the recent Resident Evil ones would be awesome

That vand den burg level keypad.. infinite xp

When I was younger and played it, I knew it was an important benchmark that would stand the test of time. Half Life too. I thought the same about Dungeon Keeper. I was half right when it comes to their places in respective genres and the way they are looked upon now; but not about the futures of the IP's themselves.

Will do!

Got a notif for it but it seems to have been deleted, glad it's here now

Deus Ex is my favourite immersive sim , just replayed through the three games and it's always fun each and every time . Human Revolution's 10th anniversary was a couple of weeks ago .

I have never played this before but i have heard of it many times i think ill try it

I was playing the trepang 2 demo recently and i feel like you could really do a killer video on it because when i finished it it left me with so many theories and questions

Another excellent video

It was my third or fourth attempt to play this it finally clicked. Well worth it. Take the GEP gun and hold onto your ammo, you're gonna need it!

characters, ambience, scenario, conspiracy theories and amazing music. Some of the elements that make this game legendary. Also, the predictions about the future, Gray Death = Corona Virus, illuminati, one world state, the rise of AI, The possibility that the real terrorist is actually the state itself. And the remarkable words said by some NSF terrorists, such as the words of the NSF leader on Liberty Island and the words of the terrorists in the interrogation room, were quite remarkable.. etcetera etcetera, that make this game different from others.

I've played it already, but you're right, I should play it

The video "Unatco" that has Delay Lama singing this game's soundtrack is what made me start playing it not so long ago and the menu music made me stay.

I would really love to see you breakdown the batman arkham trilogy. I loved your analysis on grim stories like amnesia and Dishonored, and want to see you analyze them

I enjoyed it I was highly into old games and i saw this My childhood was a lie. There was more in the series The history of it is amazing as well

You explained it good, this game is unique

Great review

I only played the very beginning of the game so I don’t know much about it, but it gives me major Matrix, Blade movie vibes (late 90’s early 2000’s)