Deus Ex: The Fall

Deus Ex: The Fall is shockingly not dumbed down for iOS (review)

I couldn’t stop myself from rolling my eyes when publisher Square Enix announced that the next Deus Ex would be an iOS game. While many claim that mobile gaming is the future, I’ve remained skeptical. I like buttons, dammit! Not all this touching-and-swiping nonsense!

The last Deus Ex, Human Revolution, was one of my favorite first-person shooter/role-playing game hybrids, largely because it was so complex. How could a sequel, out now, played on an iPad or iPhone even hope to compare to the real thing?

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.