00:02Hi, my name is Mary DeMarle and I am the Narrative Game Designer on Deus Ex Human Revolution.
00:08What you will see in a few seconds is an exclusive peek at the very first mission of Deus Ex
00:13Human Revolution,
00:14where we'll show you our unique multi-path, multi-solution gameplay.
00:18The Deus Ex franchise distinguishes itself by relying on four main gameplay pillars,
00:23combat, stealth, hacking, and social.
00:27Combat and stealth are the main pillars, so these are the ones we'll be showing off today.
00:31We'll be playing the same section of the game three times in three completely different ways,
00:35alternating between combat and stealth.
00:38Since this is one of the first levels in the game, we will not use many of our augmentations yet,
00:43and there will be only a few enemies, but it will still show you just how creative you can be
00:48when playing our game.
00:50You're going to want to pay close attention to Pritchard, your briefer,
00:53as there are things, he says, that might help you tackle the level in different ways.
01:01Jensen, it's me, Pritchard. Where are you?
01:04On a roof overlooking the plant.
01:06Good. Your point of entry should be through shipping and receiving.
01:09Should be, Frances. What the hell does that mean?
01:12We have an employee entrance there, heavily guarded by purists, no doubt.
01:17So, if you're not a fan of the frontal assault, I suppose you could try accessing the building's roof.
01:26You've probably noticed a bit of attitude coming from Pritchard.
01:30That's because he and Jensen don't always get along.
01:32To make our universe feel real and immersive, we spend a lot of time on character development,
01:37giving every character a unique background and personality.
01:46Right now, we're going to go with a strict combat approach.
01:49We'll start by using a lethal takedown on this first enemy.
01:52But keep in mind that it is your decision throughout the entire game.
01:55We'll never force you into being lethal or non-lethal.
02:05Now that he's out of the way, let's see what's peeking around that corner.
02:13Obviously, we have a few enemies to get rid of.
02:16And we might need a bit more ammo to do it, so let's get some.
02:20Alright, I think we're good to start our assault.
02:36Shit, where is he?
02:46So this was a purely combative approach, something you can employ throughout the game.
02:50But you can also mix it with stealth, which we'll see in this next playthrough.
02:54Pritchard, I'm in.
02:59Since this is a stealth approach, we'll use a non-lethal takedown on this first enemy.
03:13We want to be stealthy, so let's also hide the body.
03:16And loot it, just for fun.
03:28Now we have to find a way to get around these enemies without being seen.
03:31The best way to go about this is to explore, so let's backtrack and see what was hiding in that
03:36room.
03:37When you explore, you can discover alternate paths that help you go around major obstacles,
03:42since the level design in Deus Ex Human Revolution supports many different approaches.
03:55Now let's use the cover system to hide from these guys.
03:58We'll wait until they finish their patrol, and we can gain access to the warehouse without being seen.
04:11Notice that the coverage system is used in two ways.
04:14First, to survey your surroundings and plan your approach.
04:17Then second, to physically hide yourself from your enemies.
04:20This is entirely optional, but very useful.
04:41Our first two playthroughs focused on showing off combat and stealth.
04:45Deus Ex Human Revolution also rewards you for taking the time to explore and discover alternate paths.
04:51Pritchard mentioned a roof access in his briefing.
04:54Let's try to get inside using it.
05:03Again, we'll need to take care of that sentry, so we'll use another takedown.
05:17Let's hide him more carefully this time, just for fun.
05:45The layout is the same as before, but if you look carefully, you might find a completely different route.
05:54You may even discover a way to create one.
06:01This shows exactly why exploring is so important in Deus Ex.
06:05You never know how you will end up solving your objectives.
06:21We made it up to the roof, but our path is blocked by an electrical field.
06:29Let's find a way to shut it down.
07:00Let's find a way to shut it down.
07:09As you can see, we're still in the same part of the level.
07:12We just found a different way to gain access to the warehouse.
07:15Pritchard is going to react to this.
07:22Pritchard, I'm in.
07:23Nicely done, Jensen.
07:25May I ask how?
07:26A vent on the roof.
07:28It'll be in my report next time we discuss security loopholes.
07:31Oh, goody.
07:32I'll be sure to take notes.
07:34He would have said something completely different had you entered through the main door.
07:38Most sections in Deus Ex Human Revolution support many different paths and solutions.
07:42We encourage you to find all the ways to get through the game when it comes out this August.
07:46In the meantime, thanks for watching, and enjoy the game.
07:56I'll be sure to take notes.
07:57I'll go.
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