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: Jensen gains access to new, "experimental" abilities, such as the Titan shield (armor), the Tesla arm (non-lethal bolts), and Icarus Dash (rapid movement).
Released in August 2016 by Eidos-Montréal, is a cyberpunk action-roleplaying game and a direct sequel to 2011's Deus Ex: Human Revolution . Set in the year 2029, the game follows Adam Jensen as he navigates a world fractured by the "Aug Incident," an event two years prior that caused mechanically augmented humans to violently lose control. Narrative Setting and Themes
The game was developed over five years using the custom Dawn Engine, which allowed for significantly higher visual detail than its predecessor. Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Critique - Smaller Can Be Better deus-ex-mankind-divided
: Most of the game takes place in Prague, a city designed with a focus on environmental storytelling where even minor apartment details reveal the impact of new anti-augment laws.
: Returning protagonist Adam Jensen works as a counter-terrorism agent for Task Force 29 (TF29) while secretly reporting to the Juggernaut Collective, a hacker group aiming to expose the Illuminati's influence. : Jensen gains access to new, "experimental" abilities,
: Key encounters can often be resolved through the "C.A.S.I.E." augmentation, which analyzes an NPC's psychological state to help the player choose the right dialogue options. Production and Legacy
: The game's environments emphasize verticality and multiple paths, rewarding players who explore hidden vents or hack terminals to find shortcuts. Narrative Setting and Themes The game was developed
: After a terrorist bombing at a Prague train station, Jensen investigates whether the attack was orchestrated by extremist augmented groups or a deeper conspiracy involving his own employers. Core Gameplay Mechanics