4 HN users recommended this commentary4 months2017–2024score 5
Years with an HN recommendation, 2007–2026
HN recommends it as a deeper look at Deus Ex's themes, and as the best essay on its politics and economics.
Ross Scott's Game Dungeon episode on Deus Ex, a long review of the game covering its narrative, politics and economic philosophy as well as its design.
“For a deeper discussion, I can only recommend Ross Scott's review of the game” (HN, 2024)
I have to mention Ross' Youtube channel Accursed Farms' review [0] [1] [2] of Deus Ex. I would highly recommended watching them: "I came for a game review and left with a better understanding of the economy and politics. Ross you blow my mind" [0] [this video] [1] [link] [2] [link]
Review that reveals economics and politics behind Deus Ex
Here's my favourite essay on it, that doesn't only go into the game details but also the underlying narrative, political and economical philosophy that makes this game one of a kind: [this video] It all starts with a pandemic.
Essay on the game's narrative, politics and economic philosophy
Pros: - not have to worry about replenishing your bank account every month - have all your modest needs in life met - workplace is in a way the only community of like-minded people have outside of family Cons: - help realise someone else's dream - you might forget you have any dreams of your own at all --- My adult mind has been shaped by the controversial, maybe conspiratorial discussion about self-employment rates over the past century in the Deus Ex game, and as I've grown older, I've found I'd rather struggle on my own path rather than making myself care about someone else's idea. [link] (take it with an open mind and a grain of salt, it's cyberpunk conspiracy fiction after all) For a deeper discussion, I can only recommend Ross Scott's review of the game: [this video]
Deeper discussion of Deus Ex's themes in Ross Scott's review
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