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Thief: The Dark Project
Released On: Nov 30, 1998
8.9
All Platforms
Metascore
Universal Acclaim
Based on 18 Critic Reviews
92
100% Positive
18 Reviews
18 Reviews
0% Mixed
0 Reviews
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0% Negative
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Metascore
Universal Acclaim
Based on 18 Critic Reviews
92
100% Positive
18 Reviews
18 Reviews
0% Mixed
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Not only is Thief an anti-shooter, it's also like an RPG without the trappings of levels, skills, and experience points. That's how it feels-again, as though I'm actually doing something.
If you’re ready for a different kind of first-person shoo--, er, "sneaker," want to be thoroughly challenged, and don’t mind Eidos’ wacky trapezoidal boxes, pick up Thief: The Dark Project.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 433 User Ratings
8.9
88% Positive
382 Ratings
382 Ratings
7% Mixed
32 Ratings
32 Ratings
4% Negative
19 Ratings
19 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 433 User Ratings
8.9
88% Positive
382 Ratings
382 Ratings
7% Mixed
32 Ratings
32 Ratings
4% Negative
19 Ratings
19 Ratings
Many games claim to be the next generation
of first person shooters. "Unreal" didn't do it,
"Half-Life" didn't either. This is the Promised Land.
The audio is extremely well done because it is a major component of gameplay, not just presentation. I don't think I've ever spent as much time listening to a game as I did with this one.
If your favorite RPG character was the rogue, your favorite hero a thief, or your favorite game as a child hide-n-go-seek, without a moment's hesitation go buy this game.
A completely original, utterly captivating riff on the first-person action game. [Apr 1999, p.114]
You’ll find the gameplay tight, intense, suspenseful, and unique. It has already stolen my heart, take a risk and don’t overlook it, it may steal yours as well.
My most favorite game of all times! A wonderful combination of stealth, adventure and some horror elements with one of the best, unsurpassed atmospheres. Imho, this game just lack any possible flaws, all its elements are where they should be. The story isn't the main focus point of this game, but nevertheless it's great. I love the fact that even the dialog between two guards that you can overhear at the beginning of the first mission isn't there just for some funny speech but is connected to the plot. The pure stealth missions are interchanged with ones where you get to do some action, levels set in human environment are interchanged with ones set in some weird places with terrible and dangerous creatures. Thief: the Dark Project is a perfect game by any standards possible. I would recommend it to anyone except, of course, for people that don't like stealth at all.
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This and Thief II: The Metal Age are the best stealth games ever made. Other Thief games have nothing on them. Especially not the crappy Thief 4, that totally butchered the brilliant concept of the original games
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Thief didnt age well in my opinion:
The AI is very bad, sometimes it is even unrealistic and disturbs the immersion.
The graphics engine is outdated, even with HD mods.
The levels are big and complex, so you get lost often, what is frustrating. The map is not very helpful.
The controlling is uncomfortable,if you search for an item in your inventory.
**** beginning of the game is great: perfect atmosphere and great setting. It is a great idea to play a thief exceptionally and not a hero again. in addition stealth games are interesting instead of the 38237rz32th shooter. Anyway I prefer Splinter Cell.
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Summary Sneak through the shadows of 12 treacherous missions including haunted cathedrals, subterranean ruins, and forbidding prisons, in a dark and sinister city. Stalk your prey on the quest for stolen goods with your blackjack, sword and an assortment of unique arrows. Steal for money and uncover the hidden agendas of your allies and enemies ...
Rated M
for Mature
Platforms:
- PC
Initial Release Date: Nov 30, 1998
Developer:
- Looking Glass Studios
Publisher: Eidos Interactive
Genres:
