Originally posted by 01010
Had Deus Ex 2 not been called Deus Ex 2 I'm fairly convinced it would have done a lot better, it was a clear 75-85 percenter ratings wise, not the 90+ most people were giving it though. By no means a bad game, just too much to live up to in my opinion.
it's also bloody short, i counted roughly 10 hours worth of gameplay, give or take.
but, i feel that if Ion storm used a different engine, not one that was so...limited in its level size, as well as a bit more in scope in terms of the game structure, story, etc.. DX2 would've easily made it up there with its predasessor.
that said, both Doom3 and HL2 have their flaws (game wise, like plot/story) .. but the technology from both could be used for many a great thing.
it's a real shame all the /good/ gaming houses are beginning to curl up and die in one fashon or another.
all that's said and done, what determines a good game isn't just the pretty graphics.. it's a few things like an engrossing story, and the ability to make the player suspend their disbelief, for even just a moment, and make them just marvel at the beautifully created world they're exploring.
a good example of this is "the nomad Soul" somewhat freaky.. also french, but, has a good storyline, a great "living" world, and can really make you feel part of it.. bit dated on the graphics these days, however.. but, that doesn't detract on it, you might be able to pick it up in a bargain bin somewheres these days, tho.
