Deus Ex: Human Revolution

There have been few more stunningly convincing game worlds this generation than that of Deus Ex: Human Revolution. Flawlessly reinvigorating the universe of the original game after 11 years, it does so within one of the most seamlessly realized, densely nuanced fictional realities seen in any medium for a good few years. Even casual players will be impressed by the powerful story of action, consequence and philosophy augmenting the game’s immensely rewarding and empowering player-driven action.

Those wishing to dip their toes a little deeper will discover a vast sprawl of detailed visual design and affecting writing to heap years’ worth of history and narrative weight upon proceedings. It’s fitting that a game so built around the idea of emergent, improvised solutions achieved through player exploration should provide such a bounty within the very fabric of its world. You’ll find few more powerful combinations of form and function in modern gaming.