Action

Thief II: The Metal Age

Single Player

Critic · Metacritic

4.1

Users · RAWG

2000

Released

Platform

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📅 Release Info

Release DateFebruary 29, 2000

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

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ActionSimulation

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About this game

The ultimate thief is back! Tread softly as you make your way through 15 new complex, non-linear levels full of loot to steal and guards to outsmart. Improved enemy AI, new gadgets and a riveting story will draw you into the world of Thief II: The Metal Age, a place of powerful new technologies, fanatical religions and corruption.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Large, intricate missions reward planning and multiple approaches.
Light, sound, equipment, and guard behavior shape infiltration.
Routes, tools, objectives, and confrontation levels remain flexible.
Missions vary environments, objectives, and infiltration problems.
Oppressive atmosphere and ambient sound support environmental storytelling.

Cons

Combat is clumsy and underdeveloped.
Graphics, animation, interface, and technology look dated.
Some missions are unusually long and methodical.
Careful movement and sound management create a steep learning curve.

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