Logo used in(1998-2000) (2004) (2014-present)(1998-2004) (2014-present)Platform(s),December 1, 1998February 25, 2014Thief is a series of in which the player takes the role of, a master in a world resembling a cross between the and the, with more advanced technologies interspersed. Contents.The series consists of (1998), (2000), (2004) and (2014). An expanded version of Thief: The Dark Project, titled Thief Gold, was released in 1999 and features three extra and several fixes. Developed both The Dark Project and The Metal Age.
From PCGamingWiki, the wiki about fixing PC games This page is for the 2014 game. Thief: Deadly Shadows: 2004: The Dark Mod (unofficial spin-off) 2009: Thief: 2014: General information. Official website. The Thief Collection and Eidos Anthology include all Master Thief Edition content. Downloadable content (DLC) and expansions. Aug 14, 2019 thief deadly shadows. I wish they would make Thief Deadly Shadows the original Xbox version backward compatible. They did it to the 360 now I wish they would do it to the Xbox one. They have made a lot originals backward compatible why not thief deadly shadows? Its a great game.
After the studio had gone out of business in 2000, many former employees moved to and began developing the third part of the series, Deadly Shadows. Was subsequently given the reins for Thief.
The Thief series has been highly acclaimed by both gamers and critics, with praise aimed at the innovative gameplay, atmosphere, sound design, the refreshingly dark and mature tone and direction, distinctiveness from other video games at the time of its release, voice acting and storylines, with the series now being considered as a pioneer of the modern-day stealth game genre, serving as a major influence to numerous other video games in the stealth genre. GameplaySet mainly in a first-person perspective within a 3D environment, the main gameplay tactic of the Thief series is to avoid fights, stealthily traverse the environment to complete specific objectives and instead sneak around the enemies or discreetly subdue them, without raising too much noise or suspicion. The Thief games are sometimes described as either a ', 'sneak-em-up' or a 'first-person looter' to emphasize this difference. Classification of the game has been slow coming, as three-dimensional stealth games, such as and, only became more common years after the first Thief. Another innovation employed extensively by Thief is the careful use of sound effects as an integral part of gameplay. Sound cues not only tell the player of other characters in the vicinity, but also indicate how much noise Garrett makes when moving about an area.
Too much noise can alert nearby guards, who will grow suspicious and come looking for intruders. There are a variety of tactics to avoid being heard, however, such as walking gently, steering clear of noisy pavement, or using arrows to create a carpet that muffles the sound of footsteps. In a similar vein, using light and dark became one of the most important strategies. A gauge at the bottom of the screen (called the 'Light Gem') indicates how visible the protagonist is. Entering deeper shadows or ducking makes the character less likely to be noticed. Walking about increases the risk of being spotted, and having a sword or bow drawn makes him very conspicuous in the game. The astute player is constantly keeping an eye on areas of light or shadow, guard patrol routes, and the type of terrain they are walking on, in case a hiding place is needed in a hurry.
A light source, such as a torch or, can be doused with a Water Arrow, creating an area of darkness in which the player may hide. Electrically powered lights, in all games, may simply be shut off by using a nearby switch or button; however, if no light switch is available, the electrical light will not turn off by simply shooting a Water Arrow at it. In Thief: Deadly Shadows, the player can simply 'pinch out' a lit candle by pressing the use button on it.
A guard or any civilian may notice if a light source has been put out, likewise if something valuable has been stolen.Another large component of game play in Thief, along with the stealth, is exploration. In most missions, especially in the first two Thief games, players can freely explore the game environment without much hindrance. Players are also free to experiment with how they approach the AI, as one may choose to take out all the AI-controlled guards, either by utilising a player-equipped blackjack, which incapacitates enemies, without killing them, a sword, which is used in direct combat and can kill enemies, or broadhead arrows, which can also discreetly kill enemies from a long range, along with other special arrows, such as water arrows, rope arrows and moss arrows, or one may choose to avoid any confrontation with the AI.
'Ghosting' is a play style by which one tries to leave no trace behind them as they explore and complete the objectives in each mission. Games Aggregate review scores As of February 24, 2014. Game(PC) 92(PC) 87(PC) 85 (Xbox) 82(PC) 70 (XONE) 69 (PS4) 67Thief: The Dark Project (1998). Main article:Released by in late 1998 and powered by their own in-house developed, Thief: The Dark Project was considered by many to be a revolutionary game.
The foremost defense of this position is that it was arguably the first morally ambiguous video game to receive a major release (as one might expect from its title). Cast in the role of the thief, Garrett, the player can forego all morality or choose to exercise restraint in multiple situations. This represented a departure from popular video games of the time, which tended to rely upon a Manichean conception of conflict along with 'black and white' settings and objectives. Another groundbreaking facet of the game was that although it utilized a, it was not an action-oriented like almost all other first-person games.
Instead, the emphasis was on stealth: The character is unusually agile, but is not a particularly skilled fighter, and much of the gameplay involves using shadows to avoid enemies. However, for those who desire action, there are weapons available that allow direct confrontation.
A skilled player can often break cover and go head-to-head with the enemies. An even more skilled player can stay in cover and never let the enemies know that he was there.
The game's original gameplay quickly developed a. A re-release of Thief: The Dark Project entitled Thief Gold fixed various bugs and added three new levels (mostly derived from, but not identical to, content that was planned for the original game but cut for budget or time constraints) which contributed significantly to the existing plot. The package also contains bonus content such as the DromEd editor, a behind-the-scenes 'making of' video, and a desktop theme designed for. Looking Glass was working on a similar re-release of Thief II: The Metal Age, provisionally entitled Thief II Gold, at the time they went out of business in 2000. Thief II: The Metal Age (2000).
Main article:released the sequel to Thief in early 2000. Utilizing the same Dark Engine that powered the original Thief, Thief II had an almost identical look and feel, with at some points differences in architecture and technology caused by the events of the first game, and only minor graphic and programming improvements, such as colored lighting. The basic gameplay was also fundamentally similar to the original Thief, but many new elements had been added, including technological gadgets such as a remote eye camera. Other changes include an increase in the number of behaviors.
Responding to criticism of the original Thief that more time was spent on combat than actually living up to the title of the game, the missions in Thief II were designed much more around typical thief-like behavior, and much of the game is spent robbing the rich denizens of the City rather than battling monsters. In fact, the player encounters almost none of the monsters from the original Thief except for burrick (dinosaur-like creatures) heads mounted as trophies in some of the mansions, and a few zombies, undead and ghostly apparitions. The designers stated that, unlike the original Thief, where levels were developed to suit the plot, in Thief II levels were designed first and making the plot work with them was somewhat of a retrofit. A re-release of Thief II: The Metal Age entitled Thief II Gold was a game in development by before the company closed down in 2000. It is believed to have been an expansion to Thief II similar to Thief Gold. Thief: Deadly Shadows (2004).
Main article:A major departure from the first two games in the series, Thief: Deadly Shadows was developed by rather than (albeit with many of the same people). The game was powered by the -based engine. Unlike the original two games, the third Thief was developed simultaneously for and the. Because of all these factors, Thief: Deadly Shadows was different (and vastly updated) from the first two games in the series in both appearance and gameplay.
One of the game's major new features was the ability to explore the City. While previous games sent Garrett straight from mission to mission, Thief: Deadly Shadows allows him to walk the City streets between missions, where he can steal from passersby, spy on the townspeople's daily lives, and search for sidequests in addition to major story missions. Unlike sandbox games such as, the city is not one large continuous, but rather several small neighborhood maps connected by load zones (similar to ). The game also introduced an ability to switch between first- and third-person views, and to flatten against walls. In addition, the lighting engine was updated to accommodate moving shadows and light sources, which dynamically affected where the player could hide, an innovation originally precluded by the more technically limited Dark Engine. Smaller improvements were made to AI behavior, allowing for guards who noted when items went missing from their field of view or when doors were left open, along with an overhauled sound-propagation mechanic.
Thief (2014). Main article: ViktoriaViktoria (voiced by ) is a in the series. She was a primary antagonist during the events of The Dark Project, being the one to remove Garrett's eye. However, she and her followers become allies for Garrett's war on the Mechanists during Metal Age. Initially there is little trust on Garrett's part, but over time she is able to gain Garrett's respect, loyalty and, uncharacteristically of the cynical thief, care. The two gradually grow closer over the course of working together, even to the point of Garrett being willing to defend her directly by rushing to her aid upon her ill-fated assault on Soulforge, and being noticeably upset when he is unable to save her.
It seems that this degree of respect and general sentiment on Garrett's part is only seen in his relationships with Viktoria and the Keeper Artemus.The character was well received. In 2000, Viktoria was included in 's list of the ten best female characters according to readers' choice, with the staff commenting: 'Viktoria didn't make our TenSpot, which was a shame.
We editors apologize to those of you who lamented our oversight.' It was also accompanied by a poll asking who should play Viktoria in the movie adaptation of the Thief games (, or ). In 2007, included this 'bad girl with charisma and style' on the list of the 50 greatest female characters in video game history, noting how 'evolves from a deceptive villain in the first game to a more benevolent companion to Garrett in the sequel, which ends her heroic, sacrificial death' and applauding her 'hypnotic voice' provided by Brosius. Tom's Games stated she should be played in the live-action adaptation by ', who's got the sexy voice, beauty and charisma for the part.'
In 2013, ranked her as the third-sexiest female game villain in history. Other characters. Keeper Artemus – The Keeper and mentor who took Young Garrett in and taught him in Thief: The Dark Project. Artemus is the main point of contact between Garrett and the Keepers throughout the series and attempts to enlist his help with the various Keeper prophecies, much to Garrett's reluctance. He holds genuine affection for Garrett, in spite of Garrett's rejection of the Keeper ways, and carries a strong independent and rebellious streak of his own. Artemus also appears to be the only Keeper whose stealth skills rival Garrett's and occasionally manages to sneak up on him. Artemus is believed to have been killed towards the end of Thief: Deadly Shadows.
Keeper Orland – A member of the Keeper organization with a strong dislike of Garrett. Orland eventually becomes the leader of the Keepers in Thief: Deadly Shadows. His leadership quickly proves officious, and secretive, and Garrett quickly learns to dislike him. He first appeared in Thief II: The Metal Age, albeit voiced by a different actor. Interpreter Caduca – An old woman in the Keeper organization in charge of reading and interpreting the Glyph Prophecies. Prophecies are central to the Keepers' work, so Caduca plays a very important role in the organization, and even the Keeper leader listens to her advice.
In reality, Caduca is relatively young. Prolonged exposure to the Glyphs causes accelerated aging, an effect which limits the amount of knowledge and power any single Keeper can obtain from studying the Glyphs. Caduca is the Spanish feminine word for 'decrepit, obsolete' or the Portuguese word for 'old, obsolete'. She is murdered by The Hag in Thief: Deadly Shadows.
Translator Gamall – Caduca's assistant, an eerie pale and emotionless girl who translates Caduca's interpretations into English. As the Translator, Gamall will succeed Caduca as interpreter when Caduca is no longer able to fulfill her duties. Gamall turns out to be a guise of The Hag. 'Benny' – A recurring drunkard guard whose mood swings and amusing ramblings endeared him to many fans of the series. The name is informal, but comes from a specific drunken guard in the Sheriff's mansion during the Metal Age.
The character's voice is used for a number of different guards throughout the series. In Thief: Deadly Shadows he is at one point called 'Sinclair'. Several 'episodes' of a series of conversations called 'Benny's Ailment' can also be listened to in Deadly Shadows. Basso the Boxman – An acquaintance of Garrett's whom he rescued from a Hammerite prison, although this uncharacteristic act of kindness was merely performed because Garrett had his eye on Basso's sister, who he hoped would be 'grateful'.
Garrett also helps to rescue Basso's betrothed Jeneviere from in the first mission of Thief II: The Metal Age.The world of ThiefThe universe of Thief is a setting and is centered mostly on a dense, sprawling metropolitan complex known only as 'The City', which has some resemblance to 18th/19th century London, but with an altogether more Medieval culture, reflected in the style of dress and semi-feudal social structure, a lack of firearms but widespread use of magic. It is a steampunk metropolis constantly being fought over by a corrupt aristocracy, an order of religious fanatics and a horde of vengeful woodland beings, all under the eye of a secret organization. The world is highly superstitious and does have a noticeable problem with the supernatural and the undead are very common. Technology is unnatural varied in a way that they have access to electricity and use it for light and industry but nothing else. The method in how electricity is generated is unknown as well, electricity was common 50 years before Garret was born but the steam boiler was only invented shortly before the events of Thief 2.
Thief takes place hundreds of years after the original games, possibly with a heavier emphasis on the identity of 'The City'. Garrett works with the underground economy of the City, making a lucrative living for himself. Occasionally Garrett would leave the confines of the City and rob mansions, prisons, or graveyards. Final Fantasy II is a fantasy role-playing video game developed and published by Square in 1988 for the Family Computer as the second installment of the Final Fantasy series. The game has received numerous enhanced remakes for the WonderSwan Color, the PlayStation, the Game Boy Advance, the PlayStation Portable, and multiple mobile and smartphone types.
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