Thief 2: The Metal Age

Pros: Great concept, fun gameplay, good story
Cons: Graphics are not the best, can drag in places

One of the most successful games, as I view them, was Thief. It was different, fun and tried to take on things that were overlooked by its rivals. Thief 2 has the distinction of following such a great piece of work. That can go both ways. It can have...

Pros: Game play, level design, voice acting, superior sound quality
Cons: Foogly char models

If you are at all familiar with my writing style, you will know that I won't make such bold statements without the intention of proving them to the tiniest detail. So let me try to explain you why I think thief offers the best of single player ...

Pros: Storyline, AI, Setting, Weapons, Originality, but most of all, the Gameplay.
Cons: Company went under one game later, so there won't be a Thief 3.

I know this game is almost a year old, but having just played and finished it in the last two weeks, I thought it was so good that I would have to write about it.

After having so many 1st person shooters with endless killing, who would have...

Pros: Good graphics & sounds, detailed plot, excellent in game play
Cons: some unrealistic movements, to dark on some video cards

In the genre of first person shooters, what game comes to mind? Most people think of HalfLife, Quake, Unreal Tournament, etc. One game left untouched is Thief II: The Metal Age.

Comparision
If you have played Thief I: The Dark...

Pros: Atmosphere, professional touches
Cons: Graphical problems, no tutorial

THEFT

Don your cloak and get ready for some high-class theft. OK, so this game isn't exactly going to encourage parents worried that they're children are being taught dodgy morals by computer games and the people who make them, but, c'mon now...

Pros: Good atmosphere; detailed, challenging levels; many hours of gameplay
Cons: Slightly weak control method.

Thief was a game that defined an offshoot genre from the First Person Shooter, and it was quickly dubbed a First Person Sneaker. The challenge of getting through a level without being seen and, in many cases, without killing anyone, offered a new and...

Pros: wonderful graphics and game elements
Cons: none that I can think of

Graphics:

The graphics in this game are quiet impressive. The game uses what is called a dark engine because the game is based on stealth. What dark engine means is the game is essentially dark. The darker the area the harder you are to seen...

Pros: Gameplay, plot, atmosphere
Cons: Takes time,Graphics can be clunky

Here's why I liked Thief II:

- The plot caught me and never let me go. It inspired me to play my best on every level. Furthermore, the short video cut scenes and narration add to the overall brooding atmosphere of the game. There are several...

Pros: a change of pace for an FPS, terrific sound layering
Cons: sometimes difficult to manuver in small spaces

I have to admit right now, that I haven't played the full version. I downloaded the demo before the full version arrived so I've not experienced the full effect. With that in mind I still proclaim this as a a revival and refresher of the First Person...

Pros: Excellent Sequel to Thief, Awesome Graphics, Cool Gameplay
Cons: Don't Get it if You Just Want to Shoot Everything in Sight

Thief II is one of those rare jewels in a sea of mediocre first-person shooters. I have to admit, I've played many of the variations of "Wolfenstein 3-D" produced over the years. Doom, Quake, Hexen, Unreal, Blood, Rise of the Triad, Duke Nukem,...

Pros: This game delivers good things at every angle.
Cons: I dont see any cons, do you TAFFER?

IF you have read any of my past reviews you have probably come to love my sometimes humorous titles. Yet with this review, I feel I owe you,the reader, an apology. Im sorry, it's the best that I could do...Rick James and Garrett the thief, together...

Pros: sneaky game play, artistic achievement, lots of fun
Cons: not as graphically spectacular as Quake 3

They didn't break what was right, and instead fine tuned the great gameplay of the Thief game series. The result is an immensely fun sequel that almost feels like a meaty add-on pack.

If you haven't read my review on the predecessor, Thief...

Pros: Ingenius concept
Cons: Lack of ability to judge distance

Thief 2 is a refreshing change from other first person shooter games. In this "First Person Sneaker" you can't just hold your finger on the fire button and bust down every door you find, if you do you stand about a snowball's chance in h*** of...

Pros: Everything!
Cons: No Online Play

Thief II is more of the excitement you find in the original version of Eidos' Thief. Well worth the money and time to play. Entertainment at it's best!

You assume the role of a master thief lurking about the street, breaking into castles...

Pros: Excellent atmosphere, sound, level design, and more
Cons: Graphics still a bit sub-par; some movement problems

Thief II isn't quite a sequel to Thief: The Dark Project in the standard sense. It's more like an add-on pack. That having been said, I would rank it as one of the best "add-on packs" I've ever played.

Thief II picks up just about...