Deus Ex: Human Revolution Previews

Even more information about Eidos Montreal’s cyberpunk prequel Deus Ex: Human Revolution comes our way via new E3 previews at Siliconera…

In a seaport level I saw Adam, equipped with a strength augment, lift crates to create new paths. You see Adam pick up the crates through his eyes and the game gives them a translucent effect while Adam is holding them. These new routes allowed Adam to sneak through the port, but DeMarle explained he could have gone in the level with guns blazing. Since we watched a stealth run, the developer finished off enemies with takedowns. In these moves Adam ejected a knife from his elbow to lethally cut enemies.

…and the official PlayStation Blog:

When it comes to nuts-and-bolts combat, though, DX: Human Revolution is packed with options. If you prefer the non-lethal approach, you’ll be able to sneak past enemies or knock them unconscious. If you prefer bloody-bones butchery, you’ll find plenty of outlets for violence. Jensen’s augmented body is studded with knives, concussion grenades, and other tools of destruction, and you’ll have access to a wide range of high-tech guns. You’ll also find many ways to upgrade your physical augmentations, from enhancing your hacking ability to using an invisibility cloak to adding heat-seeking capability to your rocket launcher. Depending on which upgrades you choose, your game experience could be radically different. Boosting your physical strength, for instance, doesn’t only enable massive melee damage it enables you to move large objects that might help you avoid a fight altogether.