It allows players to focus on a gameplay system that rewards creativity, a defining characteristic of the Deus Ex franchise. Mankind Divided sacrifices originality for polish, but the five-year wait diverts attention away from its reliance on familiar mechanics. The follow-up to 2011’s Human Revolution adheres to the core Deus Ex formula: player freedom in a politically complex world. Big video game sequels don’t often receive five years of development time, and yet here we are in 2016 with the release of Deus Ex: Mankind Divided.
