Thief was meant to be a reboot of the franchise (original game, Thief: The Dark Project -1998 and the much loved games that came after)- that is something that comes with the pressure of high expectations. I know that I, for one held great anticipation for this game- Writes Mark Kerry
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The Thief game series has had many ups-and-downs, and 2014's reboot showed a great deal of promise nearly a decade ago.
This would be such a great franchise to reboot. A darker game than Dishonored, but focused around stealth and large scale heists from an oppressive monarchy.
That's probably my dream game. I love immersive sims and stealth!
People say they hate forced stealth sections in games. But a game focused on stealth with good mechanics and level design feels refreshing from the guns blazing games which I also enjoy. I really enjoyed playing Splinter cell, a game that not many try to mimic today. Not too many games let you shoot lights out, or throw cans or bottles to distract guards. Sure there are games with stealth options like the new Wolfenstein but it doesn't feel necessary to play it that way. Hitman might be the only game that has that feeling, except for that Korean game that may or may not ever come out.
The last one was a trainwreck and has been in the bargain bin since just after launch. If they bring it back, they need a massive change in direction.
only direction they should take is putting it in reverse and going back to what the originals did. I couldn't finish this game, and I made a choice to never play it again. I watched a video about the og Thief and Deus Ex games and the current AAA standard will forever hold back these games. These 2 games alone had already solved so many problems with modern gaming that I don't think they'll get a chance at something great unless they're made by a dev that actually give a damn.
Jesus the last installment sells at about 2 euro and even that is over paying for it. Absolutely diabolical game
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Having played and loved all 3 of the original games, I found myself abandoning this after about 8 hours of playing. Just didn't have enough to captivate me and like you said some things get really irritating really quickly. Opening windows especially, not knowing if you have already looted the room, or worst still it leading to another area which means a dreaded loading screen.
In all fairness, the game could've been something great.. and whilst i really wanted to like it i just couldn't get there. i would never tell someone not to play it because it has its good points to it.. but the bad just don't outweigh the good on this occasion. I think that my decision rests on the shoulders of EIDOS Montreal mainly, if the fluidity was implemented this game would have been far more enjoyable. It was the controls and movement which really got tedious as you go on throughout the game.
I was very tempted when this was first released as it drew comparisons to Dishnoured, but your comments seem to have been echoed by many gamers. It was nice to read a good balanced review that did mention the games pros as well as it's many faults.
Great review.
This game has plummeted in price, I think it is less than a tenner now, a very bad sign when it has been out only a matter of weeks. I am glad I gave it a miss.
It was never going to turn out well for this game. The devopment was so fragmented.