**Minor Spoiler Ahead (discussion of the second core mission of the game)** I recently defeated the first boss in DX:HR and thought it might be interesting to analyze each battle in turn as I progress through them and discuss whether these battles contradict the game’s design philosophy. Apparently DX:HR has boss battles and apparently many players felt that these battles contradicted the central design, namely its commitment to choice. While you play as Adam Jensen, a man who was unwillingly augmented (genetic and mechanical enhancements to one’s limbs and mental capabilities-people who receive such treatment are know as “Augs”), you are confronted with so many choices that Jensen begins morph into whoever you want him to be.Īs I was progressing through the first few missions of DX:HR, I noticed a trend of complaints about the game on Twitter. These choices give the player a sense of ownership of your character.
You choose how to interact with those around you. You choose whether to use lethal or nonlethal force with the enemies you encounter. You choose how to accomplish missions as each provides multiple paths. Operating under the assumption that games do in fact matter, Drew seeks to highlight those moments that have much to say about who we are and the world we live in.ĭeus Ex: Human Revolution is a game about choices. When Games Matter is a weekly exploration by Drew Dixon of meaningful moments in games.
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