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Thief Demo At CES Delivers Solid Stealth Action

A Thief demo at CES shows a game that is staying true to its roots and delivering a rewarding stealth-first experience.

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Digital_Anomaly4519d ago

After seeing the demo at E3 I admit I walked away a little wary about how this one was going to turn out. I have high hopes for it... I mean it's the bloody godfather of stealth games! Since E3 I've seen many changes made that really turned it around in the right direction. I'm fully on the hype train for Thief... CAN. NOT. WAIT.

nategrigs4519d ago

What was wrong with it? Im really looking forward to it.

Im a console only guy, but view this as DeusEx+Dishonored. Is that pretty accurate?

curtis924519d ago

That's a pretty fair assessment I think its safe to say.

Digital_Anomaly4519d ago

I'm not sure if I'm allowed to throw a link in a reply or not... don't want to get busted for hijacking or spamming. WHAT ARE THE RULES!?! Lol

I wrote a preview article after seeing it that sums up all my early thoughts quite nicely.

digim04519d ago

The PR guy talked to me a LOT about Deus Ex so, yeah, that's fair. Not as action oriented as Dishonored though.

Seafort4519d ago

Yes this version of the game is. The originals on PC were nothing like that.
You had to avoid combat or you were dead. You just couldn't fight against the guards. It was a much more methodical and careful game where you had to plan your next move or suffer the consequences.
That's what made it so scary and tense.

The new Thief is a more action orientated game where combat is permitted as you would most likely win. In my eyes it's not a true successor.

digim04519d ago

@Seaport There were earlier reports that this new version would feature more combat and have XP, but the devs changed their minds. They've actually said the melee system is deliberately weak to discourage players from fighting guards. As I mention in the article I ran into two guards at once and was told its basically impossible to fight two guards at once and win. These guys really listened when fans got upset over the proposed changes and it shows.

SaturdayNightBeaver4519d ago

@Seafort Games are made for idiots these days first, then they add some options for real fans just so they can try to enjoy the game.

Look at new Metal gear 5 ,u literally got wallhacks and some slowmotion assist crap by default so u must turn it off if u are not an idiot.

sad

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nategrigs4519d ago

Thanks for the PM with the link Colts, I think it looks really good. We need more games like this

IamHaru4519d ago

As someone whose highest marks were in stealth, I cannot wait for this game.

1nsomniac4519d ago

The previous gameplay footage from earlier in the year was laughably bad. Haven't seen any recent footage but it needed either a major overhall or start again from scratch.

digim04519d ago

They fixed a lot and listened to fans who were complaining. They brough it back to its roots, at least, that's how it seems so far.

curtis924519d ago

If i'm not mistaken there was a bit of a shake up at Eidos Montreal since E3 and it seems like since then the game has taken all the right turns.

Chapter114519d ago

Remember when stealth games forced you to rely on your own wit and not the ability to see through walls and forcing you to kill everyone?

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Where Have All The Stealth Games Gone?

Stealth games as a genre starting picking up pace in the late 90s and early 2000s, but today the genre seems to be fading away. Games where the primary focus is avoiding direct conflict can be a tense and thrilling experience, so where do we need to go to find it?

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Relientk772494d ago

A Plague Tale: Innocence just came out a couple months ago and it's fantasic.

robtion2493d ago

Great game, loved it.

Alien isolation was another great stealth game this gen.

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nitus102492d ago

Actually "A Plague Tale" is on my to-do list but currently, I am playing Horizon Zero Dawn on the hardest difficulty. Yes, you can fight humans and weak robots using your spear (still risky though) but it is so much more satisfying setting traps and/or choosing the appropriate bow and ammunition (shadow weapons are the best but at the highest difficulty they are very expensive).

BTW. Setting up for double and triple arrow shots does help but on the hardest difficulty, you also get quite a lot of roving bandits and in certain areas "sunbirds" (gint hawks are annoying but theses are deadly).

SegaGamer2494d ago

Play the Styx games, I thought they were great stealth games.

robtion2493d ago

Tenchu really needs to make a comeback. It could be amazing with current technology.

nitus102492d ago (Edited 2492d ago )

IMHO the only way to play Styx is on the hardest setting. Sure you almost get "one-hit killed" if you are discovered especially if there are two or more protagonists, so you are basically forced to use your sneak and assassination skills. In the rare instances, you have to fight it is usually one on one combat which if you have been paying attention in the first 20 minutes of the game is not that difficult.

Bourne4142493d ago

Would love a new splinter cell with ironside again. Back it its roots. And SegaGamer said styx. It's the closest thing to old school splinter cell.

NecrumOddBoy2493d ago

Just not the "Oh you just knocked a cup over. Mission Failed!" level of stealth that Pandora Tomorrow had. The new ones' Batman-style of stealth felt to action. I really would love a reboot of the original.

Also agree A Plague's Tale is great. Hitman also is a good series and Days Gone has a bunch of fun stealth in it.

robtion2493d ago

Also the dishonored games one of my favourite series ever.

DaDrunkenJester2493d ago

I also hate the streamlined stealth in games now where simply crouching in tall grass hides you from an enemy that is two feet from you. The true stealth genre needs to come back and I'd love to see Splinter Cell make its comeback as well as a proper Thief game.

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Metal Gear Solid: The Only Stealth Series

Stealth is a genre that needs some more love. Here is a guided rant about issues that it's had so far and why Metal Gear Solid is the only game that really accomplishes what it sets out to.

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Stevefantisy3749d ago

I really liked Tenchu back in the day.

Kyosuke_Sanada3749d ago

Underrated series which I still play to this day (currently finishing the second installment.)

It's a shame we haven't had a console release since Tenchu 4 for the Wii which was amazing stealth wise but fell short in actual combat and I was bothered that the open-world aspect was removed.

AdamHarris3748d ago

98 was a heavy year for stealth. Tenchu, the original Thief, and MGS all came out. Still, Metal Gear is the only one I consider to be truly about stealth.

Benchm4rk3748d ago

Splinter Cell Chaos Theory is the best stealth game. I loved MGS but would hardly even consider it a stealth game.

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Free Games in December 2015 - Which Platform is Best? | COG

COG writes: Every month, two armies stand in a field and stare at each other in an intimidating manner. A battle royale ensues. Sony and Microsoft stand at arm's length from each other, slapping each other with white gloves in a distinguished fashion. Actually, they just give away free games. Which lineup rules the roost in December 2015? Let's turn to the tale of the tape.

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Cdn_Seahawks_Fan3822d ago

I am thinking EVERYONE wins. Whether the games are great or mediocre, they are downloadable with your console online service of choice and give you some value, and even more gameplay time. YAY to games.

MzDino3822d ago

As long as there's free games, I'm happy.

retrogamer093822d ago

Both of the lineups are crap, although I'm enjoying Van Helsing so far.

MikleDemi3822d ago

Van Helsing and Sacred are better than anything the PS4 is getting.
Lol Sony is giving us an episode of a game (something that Telltale routinley gives out for free), and a game that has been part of a $3 bundle on the PC.

Having said that, I expected more from both as a Christmas present.
Still, Gold takes it hands down seeing as how all Gold games can now be played on the XBONE.

Ginpachi-sama3822d ago

Lol freedom wars alone is better than everything xbox one is offering this month

MikleDemi3822d ago (Edited 3822d ago )

I agree with you, BUT I can't play Freedom Wars on my PS4 now can I? I have played the heck out of it on my Vita and love having a digital copy now...

Having said this, the Xbox One got MUCH more and better games than the PS4. PS4 owners petty much got kicked in the balls this time around.

medman3821d ago (Edited 3821d ago )

@mikledemi
LOL at the guy trying to justify to himself why his decision to buy an xbox one was worth it. If you like the xbox, fine....enjoy. But don't come here trying to make it sound like the xbox is "winning" something. You sound silly.

MikleDemi3820d ago

I have all 3 consoles and a PC. I'm a gamer and not a fanboy like most people here seem to be.
Just calling things as I see them.

medman3820d ago

Stop your nonsense son. Not even your mama believes you.