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100 - Deus Ex

The Worst of All Possible Worlds

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Deus Ex: Creating a Unique Gameplay Experience

In this chapter, the speaker discusses the concept of Deus Ex as an attempt to recreate the tabletop experience of Dungeons & Dragons. They highlight Warren Spector's involvement in making Ultima Underworld and System Shock 1, as well as John Romero's troubled relationship with John Carmack leading to the creation of Ion Storm. The chapter also explores the vision for Deus Ex, where player choices and problem-solving skills have a significant impact on the story.

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