It is rare that when I finish a game I feel like I have finished a good book, but such is the case with the Thief series and especially Thief Deadly Shadows. This game excels at three things: immersion, story telling and atmosphere. Frankly, this is the most “you are really there” game I have ever played. I was so glad that they kept the 1st person perspective (without it, the immersion goes away). The graphics portray the detailed environments so convincingly, I felt like I was exploring a real city. However, sound is where the game really draws you in. I have yet to play a game that uses sound better to put you on edge. It was also good to see that this chapter in the Thief series carried on the deeper story line that fans of the series expect. I truly believe it would make a good book. Finally atmosphere. Again, no game does this better. The steam-punk/Victorian/gothic/renaissance environments never stop being fascinating. The architects of the structures in the game deserve an award. The outstanding environments are complimented by ambient music, which fit the various scenes perfectly (Thief fans will not be disappointed). Couple this with the immersion, and you get to feel like you are in a movie (a very creepy one at times). In summary, this game is a worthy installment to the Thief series, and worth the money.
The stealth genre wasn't much before Looking Glass came along and redefined it with it's seminal game Thief: The Dark Project, a game that is considered among the best ever made. Its sequel, The Metal Age brought a bit m... Read Full Review
Thief III represents stealth, cunning, action and a great story in a surreal medieval world. The actual goal of the game is not to run around like a headless chicken, but to be a slithering shadow against the wall. And t... Read Full Review
