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immersive sim
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
By Nixxes Software, released 1 Jan 2016
- Linux
- Microsoft Windows
- macOS
- cyberpunk video game
- stealth game
- action role-playing game
What it is
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is a cyberpunk immersive sim starring Adam Jensen, an experienced covert operative in a society that segregates mechanically augmented people. Set in 2029, it follows Jensen as he investigates a conspiracy while deciding whom to trust. Players choose weapons and augmentations to shape their approach, explore different locations and make decisions that affect the outcome. The game also includes a Desperate Measures mission and a Covert Agent Pack with three gear sets, a Praxis Kit and 1,000 credits, listed as free bonus content. Developed by Nixxes Software, it released on August 23, 2016. Its listed platforms are Windows, macOS and Linux. Steam features include single-player, adjustable difficulty, full controller support, camera comfort options and custom volume controls, as well as achievements and trading cards. DualShock and DualSense controller support are also listed, along with play without timed input.
What players like, and what they don't
- Choices affect the game's outcome
- Weapons and augmentations support different approaches
- Includes varied locations to explore
- Windows, macOS, and Linux are listed
- Adjustable difficulty and controller options
- Released in 2016
- Single-player is the listed play mode
Who it suits
It suits players looking for a single-player cyberpunk story built around stealth, augmentations, investigation and consequential choices. The listed difficulty and controller options may also matter to players choosing how to play.
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided puts Jensen's investigation and player decisions at the center of its cyberpunk setting. Its augmentation choices and listed accessibility and controller options support different ways to approach the story.
