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Eidos's 2000 action RPG with FPS elements. You are JC Denton, a UN agent fighting terrorism in a dystopian 2052. It is known for its nanotech augmentation plot, multiple narrative paths, and breadth of player choice. It has a sequel (Invisible War) and a prequel (Human Revolution).

Deus Ex is an action RPG with FPS elements known for its pioneering player choice and multiple narrative paths and its thematic use of nanotech body augmentations. It was released in 2000 by Eidos and Ion Storm for Windows and Mac. A PS2 version was released in 2002. You are JC Denton, a United Nations Anti-Terrorist Coalition (UNATCO) anti-terrorism operative in a dystopian world, fighting biotech terrorism.

Since this title is the series' most famous, this tag currently covers both this release and the series.

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Can I kill everybody?

In Deus-Ex, I'm trying to play a run wherein the main character is a cruel, merciless cyborg who cannot distinguish between friend and foe. Basically, everybody dies. Things seemed to be going well in the first mission, where one of my comrades…
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What are the consequences of your decision on the plane in Deus Ex?

I was assigned to kill an NSF leader on a plane in LaGuardia National Airport, but Paul has been urging me to side with the NSF. My murderous nano-aug superior is insisting that if I don't kill the guy, SHE will do so. It felt like a serious…
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Is it really possible to finish Deus Ex without actively killing a single enemy?

Recently I read an old article about violence in video games. This article was astonishingly informed, since it mentioned that Deus Ex can be played without actively killing a single enemy. I played Deus Ex a lot some years ago, but I can't think of…
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Can I break a box in Deus Ex without a melee weapon?

I only have weapons that cost ammo. I would like to break a box open. I would not like to use any ammo. Is there any way to break a box open without a melee weapon?
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Deus Ex: How to do a non-lethal takedown of an MJ12 Commando or MIB --- without the riot prod?

Nonlethal = the target is unconcious. I've ran out of Riot Prod ammo and there's only A51 underground left. Any takes? Bonus points: 1-shot non-lethal takedown of an MIB while he is sitting?
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Does Deus Ex make a distinction between dead and unconscious?

I've been going about trying not to kill the 'civilians', e.g. the troopers and such. I like using the riot prod as one shock will knock 'em unconscious. I figured great, I'm not killing anyone, and they're out of the way. However, on a lot of…
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What damages doors?

So far, firing a rocket to a door has always made 100% damage to them. This means that if the door doesn't have INF strength, it will always bust open. I also happen to have 17 rockets right now, so I can save on lockpicks for a while... but…
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Why can I no longer break into doors in Deus Ex?

This time, the game does work, but I can't break into doors. I could only do it twice, once with a 10mm gun and the other with the crowbar. Now when I have the option to break into a door, the health doesn't decrease not even when I attack it with…
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What am I going to do with all this junk inside my trunk?

During my travels, I have picked up many weapons such as LAMs, 12 Gauge Shotguns and Crowbars. These items have clear uses and need no introduction. Then there are some other items, such as...Soda, Chocolate Bars, and Soy Food? Clearly, these are…
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How can I get into the subway without killing NSF?

I am trying to go through Deus Ex without killing anybody, so far I've managed to get through the Liberty Island mission and most of Battery Park. However, now that UNATCO have cleared out the approach to the subway in Battery Park there are still…
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Are any of the skills actually useless?

I know that many of the skills available in game are down to playstyle but I've heard that training certain abilities, for example Swimming don't really provide much of a bonus and can prevent you from being powerful enough by the end of the game to…
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How to move the body of someone I killed myself?

How can I move the body of someone I killed or rendered unconscious? If I activate a body, it only acts like a container. I was able to move the bodies of those that I didn't kill on my own after the first mission.
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Where's the "Paris Streets" soundtrack in Deus Ex's folder?

I copied every music of Deus Ex from its "Music" folder. However, I couldn't find the music can be heard on the streets of Paris, even though I can hear that ingame. Which UMX file contains that? I could notice while playing them with VLC media…
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What are the different routes to infiltrate Liberty Island?

I am playing through Deus Ex's first mission, where the NSF have taken control of Liberty Island. My mission is to infiltrate my way in and make my way through the statue to find the NSF individual who is coordinating the assault. I went in through…
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Is the GEP gun still useful late-game?

When you reach Hong-Kong, the 20mm HE ammo for assault rifle and dragon tooths start to appear. Is it still reasonable to keep on carrying around the GEP gun? Have I forgotten any specific uses that GEP gun had in late-game? I have been replaying…
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