The latest video in the behind-the-scenes collection of Deus Ex: Human Revolution developer diaries shows the fourth pillar of gameplay, which is combat. In the video players learn how to deal with enemies, whether it be through fist-to-fist interaction, stealthy moves, or through other means of intelligence.
The video also teaches us that it is possible to play through the entire game without disposing of one single enemy. That’s pretty cool, but where’s the fun? Choosing this path, you’ll focus on the other three pillars of gameplay, which are Hacking, Stealth, and Social.
If you are, however, one of those guys who likes to juggernaut their way through a game (like myself), then this developer diary will aid you in your path of destruction. The ways of combat in Deus Ex: Human Revolution are precise, fluid, and to-the-point. The game really lets you add a sense of style to your combat, making it play out just the way you want it. Check out the video below to see what I’m talking about.