The debate is at a tipping point, and what happens next won’t be determined by the people but rather the biotechnology companies and the corrupt governments that back them. In the year 2027 (25 years before the events in the first game in the series), society is struggling with the ethics of augmenting the human body with mechanical implants. In addition to the vast amounts of player choice, Human Revolution weaves an amazing story filled with heady techno-babble. Unfortunately, not all of these mechanics work as well as others, and your enjoyment is tied to how heavily you lean on the more polished portions.

An entire courtyard of civilians could end up dead, or the only casualty could be a computer’s security system getting hacked. Depending on how a scenario is approached, individualized tactics can produce varied results that impact the story, obtainable loot, and shape of the world. Throughout most of this adventure, the player is empowered with an authoritative role over the gameplay flow.

Eidos sticks to Ion’s original vision, offering a game that supports deep stealth, combat, exploration, and RPG-style upgrade and conversation systems.

With Ion Storm dead and celebrated creators Warren Spector and Harvey Smith each in new stages of their careers, developer Eidos Montreal faces the difficult task of bringing back one of gaming’s most celebrated series.

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