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[Carbonox]

Am I the only person that thinks Hengsha looks like what Midgar would look like in HD? Squeenix trolling?

 

[Vulcano's assistant]

K just finished it. SO FUCKING GOOD. Managed to takedown everyone in the last mission.

Too bad they don't give xp.

 

[MrCookiepants]

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I did. I was kinda insulted it was telling me to leave, I was like fuck you, we're all going home damnit.

Right!? And that dialogue when the

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chopper was about to explode

was just too fucking depressing. I was not having it!

 

[Neiteio]

Loving Hengsha. Each street is rich in detail.

Also got the stun gun, which should make my pacifist run easier.

 

[ruxtpin]

I really miss that in HR honestly. Like other people I had nearly every augmentation by the end, even useless ones. If you picked useless skills in Deus Ex you ended up having to find ways to use them later (Sub Base had some swimming opportunities for example, and there was at least one good one in Paris). To really get powerful abilities you had to commit to them.

In HR you can get cloaking by the end of your first mission, in Deus Ex it required a significant investment and was balanced accordingly. The biggest issue with augmentations in HR is that the base Jensen is so effective that it makes 2/3rds of them redundant. Why take the stealth augmentation when the basic toolkit for sneaking is so good?

QFT. That's what I remember about Deus Ex. I like HR, don't get me wrong, but I'm about 60% through the game and sort-of picked my augs willy nilly, yet I'm a tank. I feel like the praxis should have been given out less frequently maybe, or the augs should have had a more drawn out upgrade route. HR is great, but I still remember my first play through of Deus Ex and the augs I choose (swimming was one later on in that play through) and I remember how I felt so tied to that character because it required work and I had to weigh my choices. In HR I think, "Well, I'll have 2-3 more praxis in an hour so I can get away with whatever."

 

[luxarific]

Cloak is awesome, I meant the Stealth Enhancer. It's like the analyse addon for your hacking rig, it's cool but redundant.

Ooooohhh, sorry. I never invested any points in that Aug or its various options. Seemed totally pointless. Why would I want/need to track enemies?

 

[mAcOdIn]

Right!? And that dialogue when the

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chopper was about to explode

was just too fucking depressing. I was not having it!

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Fuck yes it was, instareload right then. I was a little sad that's the last time you talk to her, figured he'd at least have asked about her once he woke up a few days later in Singapore.

 

[RoboPlato]

On my second trip to Hengsha I accidentally skipped one of the main objectives yet the game just rolled with it. Awesome.

I could use little help on Talion AD

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I found the pad that said he went into the sewers but the objective doesn't read as being completed for reading the pad. I only know of one sewer entrance in Hengsha and that was the one that led me into the Harvester base, skipping the objective where I find the GPL. Which sewer entrance should I use to find Zelazny?

Just the district or a landmark would help. I don't want too much to be given away. I just want to finish up the story since I think I'm close to the end.

 

[luxarific]

On my second trip to Hengsha I accidentally skipped one of the main objectives yet the game just rolled with it. Awesome.

I could use little help on Talion AD

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I found the pad that said he went into the sewers but the objective doesn't read as being completed for reading the pad. I only know of one sewer entrance in Hengsha and that was the one that led me into the Harvester base, skipping the objective where I find the GPL. Which sewer entrance should I use to find Zelazny?

Just the district or a landmark would help. I don't want too much to be given away. I just want to finish up the story since I think I'm close to the end.

Try the

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manhole cover that's in the lowest portion of the alley that Alice Garden Pods is located on. That cover is right next to where you found the bad guys for the sidequest involving Darrow's employee.

 

[RoboPlato]

Try the

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manhole cover that's in the lowest portion of the alley that Alice Garden Pods is located on. That cover is right next to where you found the bad guys for the sidequest involving Darrow's employee.

Thanks. Headed there now.

 

[RedSwirl]

So basically I got this game for free. I mean literally free.

I bought it with a GameStop giftcard, even got my OnLive code, and then took the receipt back and got another $50 giftcard. GameStop basically paid me to play this game with a buy-2-get-1-free deal.

Best deal this gen?

 

[The English Conquistador]

What's the likelihood of another Deus Ex game from Eidos Montreal?

 

[Qwomo]

What's the likelihood of another Deus Ex game from Eidos Montreal?

Extremely likely.

 

[Jintor]

I wish the Icarus metaphor had been built on more strongly, but its eventual mention and resolution was pretty satisfying.

 

[Zeliard]

What's the likelihood of another Deus Ex game from Eidos Montreal?

It's almost certainly already in the works.

 

[The English Conquistador]

Great great, that's nice to hear. I really want to see more of Jensen, Malik and Pritchard.

Especially Jensen and Malik.

 

[33-Hit-Combo]

I asked this previously, but no one responded.

Having completed the game, were trailers using cut footage? For example the, "I'll find her...", "YOU'LL NEVER FIND HURRRRRRR" bits?

Edit: Yeah... The early (late 2010) trailer uses a lot of unused footage. No wonder I thought the story was going to get bigger than it did in the final build!

 

[Jintor]

Great great, that's nice to hear. I really want to see more of Jensen, Malik and Pritchard.

Especially Jensen and Malik.

I liked Pritchard a lot. Sad we didn't get more of him. I know he grated on a lot of people, but I can't be mad at someone who tried to pitch a show about hackers to Picus.

I wish that whole hacker storyline in the emails and stuff had gone somewhere, it was hilarious.

 

[The English Conquistador]

I asked this previously, but no one responded.

Having completed the game, were trailers using cut footage? For example the, "I'll find her...", "YOU'LL NEVER FIND HURRRRRRR" bits?

I think so. Sometimes the voice samples sounded like they came from the game, especially when Barret says "you'll never find em/her(?)".

A lot of the trailer quotes were in game though. Like, "It's not the end of the world, but you can see it from here." Though it sounded different and had less impact in game though.

 

[Deadly]

Too bad they don't give xp.

Yeah but I almost got all augments by then anyways. It was for the challenge and sense of completion since I played stealth all game. It did get frustrating alot of times though :lol

 

[33-Hit-Combo]

I think so. Sometimes the voice samples sounded like they came from the game, especially when Barret says "you'll never find em/her(?)".

A lot of the trailer quotes were in game though. Like, "It's not the end of the world, but you can see it from here." Though it sounded different and had less impact in game though.

I feel as though the story was much bigger, stripped down, and then sewn together. To be honest, having just completed it over the last few days, the story feels very patchy (but enjoyable) to me. I wish they were given more time to flesh it out, I'm sure it would have been stunning.

 

[luxarific]

I liked Pritchard a lot. Sad we didn't get more of him. I know he grated on a lot of people, but I can't be mad at someone who tried to pitch a show about hackers to Picus.

I wish that whole hacker storyline in the emails and stuff had gone somewhere, it was hilarious.

I like Pritchard too.

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I want Jansen, Malik and Pritchard to form their own detective agency (assuming he survived, I really don't see Jansen going back to work for Sarif, given how they appropriated his DNA). Also, I'd like a resolution for the Megan stuff. Jansen tells her "this isn't over" before she flies off at the end of the Omega Ranch level, but we never got to see him confront her about her actions.

 

[Jintor]

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If she had been a in-world NPC like the rest of them in the end-game I would have punched her out

Using takedowns on

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Darrow, Taggart and Sarif

was so, so awesome.

 

[The English Conquistador]

I liked Pritchard a lot. Sad we didn't get more of him. I know he grated on a lot of people, but I can't be mad at someone who tried to pitch a show about hackers to Picus.

I wish that whole hacker storyline in the emails and stuff had gone somewhere, it was hilarious.

I totally agree, the relation between them was often strained, but it made the outcome much more satisfying. I felt that Pritchard and Jensen liked eachother a lot by the end of it, and cared for each other even if they didn't want to show it.

Who knows though dude, the next game hopefully could be underway soon, and we'll *hopefully*, fingers crossed, get to see more of the gangs adventures.

Here's an interview btw with Jensen, Pritchard and Elizas voice actors

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyALlWozgZA&list=FLxVxDK55AKqdiBM0nuHff2w&index=10&feature=plpp

Weird thing is, Pritchards voice actor is mad lol!

 

[anddo0]

I tried

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SO many different dialog choices to get him to give himself up, reloading and reloading, but I wasn't able to do it. It's really not possible, correct?

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Not possible.

Which is why that particular encounter is so refreshing.

 

[33-Hit-Combo]

I like Pritchard too.

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I want Jansen, Malik and Pritchard to form their own detective agency (assuming he survived, I really don't see Jansen going back to work for Sarif, given how they appropriated his DNA). Also, I'd like a resolution for the Megan stuff. Jansen tells her "this isn't over" before she flies off at the end of the Omega Ranch level, but we never got to see him confront her about her actions.

He probably used a takedown on her.

Also I'd like to see Pritchard

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live out his dream as the hero of his TV drama script.

 

[Duke Togo]

My special edition strategy guide arrived today. Hhhnnnngggghhhh. More than 300 pages and very comprehensive.

 

[cackhyena]

plot device

Cool. Glad to know it's not some glitch...or me going nuts.

 

[PBalfredo]

This been posted yet?

Mister Jensen needs a new mirror

 

[Solo]

Oh snap, Tong's son's boat is named "The Tracer". Dat foreshadowing!

Just got to Singapore and am done for the night. Does GAF think its possible for me to beat the game in a max of 3 hours tomorrow, or will this take 2 more nights?

 

[luxarific]

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Not possible.

Which is why that particular encounter is so refreshing.

Yeah, I was a bit happy

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about the fact that you can't actually succeed in convincing him, since I don't think anyone in that position, who'd done the things that Zelansky did and had done to him, would let themselves be talked into putting down their arms and giving themselves up to the authorities by someone they had just met five minutes ago. Refreshing to get some realism even though it's a game.

 

[luxarific]

This been posted yet?

Mister Jensen needs a new mirror

Did you read the e-mail on the hotel lobby computer after you return to Detroit near the end of the game? I chuckled.

 

[purg3]

This been posted yet?

Mister Jensen needs a new mirror

lol not what I fully expected.

 

[33-Hit-Combo]

Oh snap, Tong's son's boat is named "The Tracer". Dat foreshadowing!

Just got to Singapore and am done for the night. Does GAF think its possible for me to beat the game in a max of 3 hours tomorrow, or will this take 2 more nights?

No, not if you've just left the port...

 

[Solo]

Especially Jensen and Malik.

I hope DXHR2 has a cold open.

Malik and Jensen are in Jensen's apartment. They are now married and happy together. It's a sunny day. Malik stands by the window looking at the sights and sounds of a beautiful day. She calls to Jensen to join her. The two of them stand together gazing out the window.

*pffff pffff*

Two shots pierce the glass and hit Jensen and Malik each right between the eyes. They fall dead. The camera spins 180 degrees and zooms in on the bullet holes. Through the bullet holes. Across the street to the building where the shots were fired. To the roof, where we see two figures in black sitting on top of the roof brandishing sniper rifles. The younger of the two removes his sunglasses and turns to the other man. "Now that whiney bitch will never rant again about 'not asking for this', right Paul?" The slightly older man with a goatee turns to the first man and says, barely able to contain his laughter "oh JC, you slay me".

DXHR2: I DIDN'T ASK FOR BUGALOO

 

[malfcn]

How do you go right after the sub routine?

 

[robotzombie]

Is there any negative to buying Praxis kits as opposed to leveling up naturally?

If there is no negative, is there any better way to spend money than on Praxis?

 

[Solo]

This been posted yet?

Mister Jensen needs a new mirror

About 10 times. This has also been posted, but its better than yours: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y414Q7vVgYU

 

[~Kinggi~]

This been posted yet?

Mister Jensen needs a new mirror

glorious! I laughed good!

 

[Zeliard]

Is there any negative to buying Praxis kits as opposed to leveling up naturally?

No, it simply gives you an extra point and doesn't mess with your XP total.

If there is no negative, is there any better way to spend money than on Praxis?

Not really. Most of everything else is relatively cheap.

 

[mAcOdIn]

I hope DXHR2 has a cold open.

Malik and Jensen are in Jensen's apartment. They are now married and happy together. It's a sunny day. Malik stands by the window looking at the sights and sounds of a beautiful day. She calls to Jensen to join her. The two of them stand together gazing out the window.

*pffff pffff*

Two shots pierce the glass and hit Jensen and Malik each right between the eyes. They fall dead. The camera spins 180 degrees and zooms in on the bullet holes. Through the bullet holes. Across the street to the building where the shots were fired. To the roof, where we see two figures in black sitting on top of the roof brandishing sniper rifles. The younger of the two removes his sunglasses and turns to the other man. "Now that whiney bitch will never rant again about 'not asking for this', right Paul?" The slightly older man with a goatee turns to the first man and says, barely able to contain his laughter "oh JC, you slay me".

DXHR2: I DIDN'T ASK FOR BUGALOO

Lol, that's totally out of character for both Denton's. Besides, anyone who kills Malik dies in my game so the sequel'd last about 5 seconds after I'm given control of the character. And the ages are all wrong anyways!

 

[Solo]

Hush you! Okay, replace adult JC and Paul with toddler Paul and infant JC.

 

[Yoshichan]

Who the hell makes the music for this game?

It's the best soundtrack of the year, from what I'm hearing right now... it's so damn cinematic, reminds me of AAA-movies like Inception.

 

[Effect]

So who here

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saved Malik?

I wasn't even sure it was possible to do so, but I persevered because I really did not want that bitch to

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die

. I got major warm and fuzzies when I finally succeeded.

Manage to do this well tonight. I reloaded a few times (due to me dying). Used the pillars as soon as I got up to the right level as cover and then tossed concussion and gas grenades and just unloaded on the enemies. I always save an EMP since I never know when I'll need it. Was glad I did. I don't see how this can be done on a non-lethal run. There was no way I could do this with a controller. Glad I have the PC version.

I really like

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Malik

as a character. It's so clear

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she has feelings for Adam as well. It just made me want to save her all the more.

It was the only way that could have ended for me.

 

[Solo]

Who the hell makes the music for this game?

It's the best soundtrack of the year, from what I'm hearing right now... it's so damn cinematic, reminds me of AAA-movies like Inception.

it's so damn cinematic, reminds me of AAA-movies like Inception.

reminds me of AAA-movies like Inception.

AAA-movies like Inception.

 

[mAcOdIn]

Hush you! Okay, replace adult JC and Paul with toddler Paul and infant JC.

Well, I guess that allows for a good amount of time for their personalities to mature.

 

[Deleted member 17706]

Who the hell makes the music for this game?

It's the best soundtrack of the year, from what I'm hearing right now... it's so damn cinematic, reminds me of AAA-movies like Inception.

Michael McCann

I really want the full soundtrack for this game.

 

[Barack Lesnar]

Who the hell makes the music for this game?

It's the best soundtrack of the year, from what I'm hearing right now... it's so damn cinematic, reminds me of AAA-movies like Inception.

His name is Michael McCann and yeah totally agree. The main Icarus theme is probably my favorite track in any game ever.

 

[Gareth Bale]

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Lol, that's totally out of character for both Denton's. Besides, anyone who kills Malik dies in my game so the sequel'd last about 5 seconds after I'm given control of the character.

And the ages are all wrong anyways!

Untagged fucking spoiler. Thanks for that.

 

[33-Hit-Combo]

Manage to do this well tonight. I reloaded so many times. Used the pillars for cover and then tossed concussion and gas grenades and just unloaded on the enemies. I always save an EMP since I never know when I'll need it. Was glad I did. I don't see how this can be done on a non-lethal run.

I really like

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Malik

as a character. It's so clear

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she has feelings for Adam as well. It just made me want to save her all the more.

I was the only way that could have ended for me.

I simply went for a running aug jump right in to the building, stun gunned/takedown everyone there, took out the guy on top, tranq rifle guy on the building opposite, Icarus fall and stun gun/takedown the rest. I emp'd the robot, and that probably killed someone nearby... But I don't know how to safely take them out!