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One of My Personal ALL-TIME FAVORITE Games

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 11, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Although I was familiar with Eidos' Deus Ex series I had never heard of their "Thief" franchise until I had come across a used $12 copy (what a bargain) of "Thief: Deadly Shadows" at my local game store, and boy am I glad I shelled-out the bucks! Thief: Deadly Shadows is easily one of my ALL-TIME-FAVORITE video games, and I've been playing video games for nearly 30 years! Why I love this game so much is kind of hard to pinpoint. It's a little more linear than I prefer (I'm a big Oblivion fan), but somehow this does not affect my love for the game. The graphics and game atmosphere are outstanding. The play control is good (although it can get a little buggy at times). The AI is hilarious and is one of my favorite things about this game. The story is excellent. I don't know, it's just hard for me to think of any bad things to say about this game, it's simply ONE OF THE BEST STEALTH GAMES EVER MADE - period. Can't wait for Thief IV!

Take an old timer's word for it...

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: June 16, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I started playing this series way back when it first came out for windows 95 (I believe it was 1997). I got completely sucked into it and quickly went out to buy it's sequel, the metal age, when it was released. So as an ademate fan, you can imagine my joy to finding that they had finally made a third and, better, made it for Xbox (I like a remote much better than a keyboard).
The first two plots were addictive and exciting, nevermind the patience and the stealth you were required to have as this game is mentally active more so than physical action. But I assure you, not boring in the slightest. The plots the first two carried were amazing and imaginative so you can understand my expectations going into the third one.

My point: the best of the three! And probably because I have played them all and know all the background of our friend Garrett.

Now, I have come to realize the difference of graphics in games and all that technical stuff, but, first and foremost, for me to enjoy a game, it must be a good concept and a good story line. An empty game is just that to me. The plot of this game is rich and full and not to mention, down right a shocker at times. Bravo to the writers.

To all the newcomers; I encourage you to go out and find copies of the first two as your opinion of this one will indeed increase, no matter the old graphics, they are still enjoyable.

To all those old fans like myself; Wow, wow, wow! I was not disappointed in the least! And how about the ending? Was it not perfect!?

Best AI to ever been put in a game =)

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: September 20, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I bought this game after my parents said I couldn't get Splinter cell. First off, this game should not be rated Mature. The blood in it is a quick splatter here and there, so quick, I doubt many people would know it was there. So with that done, i'll get to the actual review. This game uses plain old sneaking tactics and pure luck. The only real problem I encountered was that the game wouldn't let me save. It may have been because I got the game used, but i may never know. The game is easy to learn and even more fun to master. As i said before, this game should not be rated M, It, in my opinion, is perfect for people 13+. Thier are unique weapons i have never seen, or will, see in other games. One such weapon, is the Water arrow used to put out torches and the moss arrow is used to make metal quieter to walk on, or just to bug guards with. This game in a nutshell is plain old sneaky fun. It is less violent than splinter cell and much funner ( I know its not a word). The last thing I have to say is about the AI. It is the best i have ever seen in a game. I was playing and overheard two people talking, having an intelligent conversation. I put out the light to knock out the guard, and the said ''The light went out. How strange''. It is amazing. So if you buy this game,which I don't see why you wouldn't, try to get it new so you can save your game.

NIIIIIICCCCEEEE

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: July 23, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Wow, when i first played the demo for Thief: Deadly Shadows on xbox, i couldnt put it down. I kept playing the demo over n over. I think i completed the demo about 10 times before i decided to buy the game. I am sooo glad i did. The only reason i wasnt sure i wanted to buy the game was because i thought it was going to be a game like Fable, short but sweet. Thief: Deadly Shadows was very sweet indeed... but it wasnt short, its a great game that has a shocking storyline and has kept me coming back for more. On Fable, i spent 2 days to beat it, playing a total of about 11 hours. For Thief, it took me about 2 weeks totally over 40 hrs of extreme fun! Wow, im so glag i bought this game. The storyline kept me guessing what was going to happen next and i couldnt wait to find out. The NPC's in Thief really blew me away. In lots of games, u could move somethings around in a room, and when they returned they wouldnt notice. In Thief, if u stole some loot, moved a chair, put out a light, ect... the enemy would wonder what happened. If you scare or attack a citizen around town, they run to get some gaurds to finish you off.

Sure, you dont get to run around with your guns blazing in this game, but if you love being creative in your opponents deaths, you'll enjoy this one. In Thief, the shadows are your best weapon. Straight up one on one combat usually leads to your victory if your prepared and your health is full, but it will leave your health shattered.

Some people dont like this game because they have to be patient and wait for the correct time to attack thier opponents, but this game also requires you to think about whats going to happen instead of just running out there and shooting everything that moves. I think the best missions in this game are near the end, but believe me, it is well worth getting there. The cutscenes that this game has are cool and they really let you know what is going on.

I think there are really only a few cons in this game. You can see in the other reviews that people write about some of the glitches this game has. I admit that the sound does sometimes get cut off and then all u hear is this wierd scratching sound when people are trying to talk, but this problem can be solved easily; either enter the next area and load it, or u can save and load your game right there and when u finish loading it, the problem will be gone. This bug has happened to me about 5 or 6 times in the whole game. Another bug ive heard about is when the game stops altogether and all u can do is shut down your xbox. I have experienced this ONE time... just once. It isnt so bad because i save quiet often anyways, since you dont know what could happen next. Besides, most games will crash once in a while....

So all in all, i say this game rocks. This mideval setting really makes it great. The NPC's react like real people... well they could be a little smarter but its still good. The sound bug in this game can be solved quickly by loading something, and another good tip is to save alot, save after every mission. Oh yeah, and sometimes you'll get lost doing some missions, like having to find secret rooms n such. Well, a tip i can give u is, use your goals tab to look for ne notes or clues to help you and use the compass and map to help you find your way. Also, remember to try to use everything!! I couldnt find a secret room while the button to open it was infront of me and i just didnt think much of it at the time... even if the opject looks like junk, pick it up and see what happens, because u can always drop it if it turns out it is useless.

GET THIS GAME!! OMG GREAT GAME. I WANNA WRITE THIS REVIEW SO YOU CAN BUY IT! DO IT NOW!!!

Can be very addicting

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: November 26, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Great game, very addicting game. You have to have patience with this one, if you don't then don't even bother. It's mostly based upon stealth. Another thing, I would recommend buying the game guide for this. I tried playing it before and it didn't take me long at all to get lost.

Absolutely addicting!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: August 08, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Now, I'm not a "gamer" by any standards. but I must say that besides the Splinter Cell series and the old school Zelda games for Nintendo....Thief is one of the only games that has kept my interest after an hour of play. The missions require stealth and strategy similar to Splinter Cell, which I find much more challenging than "shooter" games where you just run around blowing people away. Instead, you are forced to be sneaky and silent, creating your own shadows in which to hide, while also attempting to conserve your items. Think of Thief as Splinter Cell from the middle ages. You still have the guards you must either dispose of or sneak past, plus two polar factions with whom you can either ally or not...your choices affect subsequent dealings with both. All in all, I must say that I am so addicted to this game that I have nearly completed the final quest and am already wishing there was a follow-up to this incredible adventure--which is exactly what led me to amazon this morning and how I ended up posting this review!! In short, if you enjoy games that require a little more finesse and challenge than bang bang shoot em up....you would be thrilled to take on the quest of Garrett.....

A Great Game ...With Reservations

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: February 05, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I wanted this game when it first came out, but I wouldn't shell out the 50 bucks. (No game is worth 50 bucks except maybe Halo 2 and SC:Chaos Theory. And GTA.) I picked it up recently for about $15 and I got more than my money's worth. Yes, it's a little buggy. At one point in mid-mission the sound just went completely out for no apparent reason. My character got stuck to an object once. And then today as I was finishing the game, the game just completely froze. So there's that annoyance, plus the menuing system which feels like a total PC port. Without a mouse, it's clunky and awkward. But there's plenty of good to go around too. If you're into stealth, you will get more stealth in this game than both Splinter Cells and both Hitman games combined. It's ALL stealth, there is no combat as such. The AI is startlingly good especially if you are used to SC-quality AI. The characters actually think and reason. They talk amongst themselves. Sometimes they circle back and cut you off. It's impressive. Also, the levels are well-designed and interesting. There is lots of problem-solving and the game gives you just enough to go on to figure out how to meet the mission's goals without making things obvious. Yet it's also totally open-ended: you can go anywhere within the mission and to some extent you can finish the mission objectives in the order you prefer. I do recommend playing most of the game in first-person. If you do, you'll encounter some genuinely scary moments. I found I used third-person only while attempting tricky maneuvers and such. Overall, if you like stealth, well worth the purchase at $15-20.

good but no classic thief

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 5 / 7
Date: January 16, 2005
Author: Amazon User

ok lets get straight to the point. As a game taken on its own merit, this is a 4 verging on 5. However as part of the Thief legacy, originally started by Looking Glass studio's classic Thief: The Dark Project, the game falls flat on its face.

The most serious problem is the small levels. They are tiny and extremely linear. No longer will you be exploring and getting lost in the Thief world. Sorely missed from this edition are some of the great gadgets from the earlier games, such as the rope arrow and scouting orbs. Instead we have the completely stupid climbing gloves.

Now the idea of having the City as an open area where you can blackjack and pickpocket to your heart's content was wonderful, but the City - like the other levels - seems stunted and abnormally tiny. Not what you want a sprawling City to feel like. Levels are very atmospheric and full of tension, but not even the likes of Shalebridge Cradle come close to matching the genious of 'Return to the haunted Cathedral' or 'Down in the Bonehoard' to name a couple (both of which to be found in the original Thief).

Add to this poor AI and guards that seem to have taken too many stupidity pills and its not looking good. These guards will all too easily give up. In previous Thief's you had to hide from them and tension often hit incredibly high levels. There was nothing more enjoyable than having stolen the loot, running down to a cellar or whatever only to find no way out and hiding in a corner while a couple of guards get perillessly close trying to find you. Will they give up searching or is the game up? In Deadly Shadows, they will walk approx 10 feet and go back to patrolling.

My final thoughts on Thief: Deadly Shadows is that the design team either willfully set out to create a diluted game that would appeal to the largest spectrum of players or their development time was cut short. I constantly felt like I was playing a demo. Looking Glass must be rolling in their graves...
However, Thief: Deadly Shadows offers a good bit of entertainment for as long as lasts, and is more compelling than probably 70% of the games on the market.

Best Thief Game Of The Series

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 4
Date: November 24, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Garrett has returned and with full force. Being designed by Eidos. Graphics are awesome the lighting and designed of every character is top notch. Weapon play is very, very good. It think that it is great that you can make alliances with the Hammers and the Pagans. Trust me, you'll want to do good deeds for them to get on their good side. AI in the game is excellent. They will hunt you till the end of their life. When you would go into another section of the map they will still be there waiting on you when you return. Trust me, I know this for a fact. The peasents are back as well, they are more eager the get the City Watch when you are near. So, basically avoid the peasents. Awesome game if you enjoyed the other titles from the Thief Series. I loved it when it was made by Looking Glass Studios. You can still buy the First and Second Thief by Looking Glass. It would help to understand this installment from the Thief Series.

Entertaining enough, but too many bugs

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 0 / 5
Date: November 14, 2004
Author: Amazon User

This has to be one of the buggiest games that I have ever played on Xbox. One reviewer below really hit it on the head when he listed these as some of the glitches:
-characters sometimes get stuck to objects - (I would add that you will sometimes have to quit & restart here)
-sound effects sometimes fails (a lot)
-long loading times (WAY too long)

I would also like to add...
-the game locks up occasionally during gameplay or during saves.
-During some battles my arrows went right though the opponent.
-Sometimes when climbing a wall Garrett seems to pass through the wall and all you see on the other side is open space - sky & stars like you've passed into another dimension. In this case you will inevitably fall into the open space and die.

These are more than just minor irritations, though. They happen often enough that you will want to stop playing the game after awhile. The gameplay itself is entertaining enough, but I have to sat that this game is nowhere near as good as Splinter Cell. In fact, Thief is far below that masterpiece.

The sheer number and frequency of problems leads me to believe that this game was hurried to production or is the result of negligence by Eidos. Either way, I would recommend that you avoid this game unless you want to get so frustrated that you take out the disk & stomp it into a million pieces.

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