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Deus Ex: Mankind Divided

PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One • 2016

Should you play it?

You play as Adam Jensen, an experienced covert operative operating in a world that despises his kind: augmented humans. Choose from an arsenal of state-of-the-art weapons and augmentations to build your playstyle, and decide who you'll trust, to unravel a vast worldwide conspiracy.

What works

  • Varied mission approaches and high player freedom
  • Detailed and immersive cyberpunk world
  • Engaging stealth and combat gameplay
  • Rich side quests and exploration
  • Strong audio-visual atmosphere

Things to keep in mind

  • Main story considered short and incomplete
  • Technical issues including optimization and bugs
  • Microtransactions and dlc criticized
  • Some players find combat and progression unbalanced
  • Loading times and transitions can be frustrating

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Deus Ex: Mankind Divided: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Exploration, Expression. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Continuation.

Last update: 22/08/2026