{"id":305667,"date":"2025-06-06T01:45:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-06T08:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/es\/?p=356506"},"modified":"2025-07-01T14:27:51","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T21:27:51","slug":"one-of-the-most-peculiar-versions-of-one-of-the-most-important-cult-games-on-pc-arrives-on-playstation-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/one-of-the-most-peculiar-versions-of-one-of-the-most-important-cult-games-on-pc-arrives-on-playstation-5\/","title":{"rendered":"One of the most peculiar versions of one of the most important cult games on PC arrives on PlayStation 5"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deus Ex, one of the most iconic games in PC history, is scheduled to be released on PlayStation 5 through the PS+ service in 2025. <strong>This release includes the 2002 version of the game, which was originally designed for the PS2 and is known for being a limited adaptation compared to its PC counterpart.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Deus Ex has not aged a day on PC, although on PS2&#8230;<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The PS2 version of Deus Ex features significant cuts, as due to the console&#8217;s memory limitations, the levels were reduced and key elements, such as location-based damage and the quick inventory system, were removed. However, <strong>there are some notable improvements, such as a completely re-recorded orchestral soundtrack and computer-generated video scenes, which provide a sense of nostalgia even though it is an inferior experience.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite its limitations, some critics like the author of an article from PC Gamer believe that this release is valuable for archival and preservation purposes,<strong> although they do not recommend it as the first option for new players wanting to experience the Deus Ex universe<\/strong>. The critique suggests that the original experience on PC remains irreplaceable.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Deus Ex: The Conspiracy (PS2) (2000\/2002) Video Game US Trailer (2)\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/84DnJZg20Vc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the other hand, there is a growing hope that Embracer Group,<a href=\"https:\/\/deus-ex-game-of-the-year-edition.softonic.com\/\"> the company that owns the rights to Deus Ex, can revitalize forgotten intellectual properties<\/a>. <strong>While confidence in Embracer&#8217;s ability to do so is low, there is a desire for initiatives that bring important titles from their archive back to life, including more playable versions of other games like Deus Ex: Invisible War<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In conclusion, <strong>the return of this classic may not be the definitive experience, but its availability on modern platforms is a step towards preserving a legacy that many players still value<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"sc-card-program\">\r\n  <div class=\"sc-card-program__body\">\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row clearfix\">\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-logo\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__img\" alt=\"PlayStation App\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sftcdn.net\/images\/t_app-icon-s\/p\/00be5b32-9b62-11e6-869c-00163ed833e7\/1288856595\/playstation-app-logo\" width=\"100px\" height=\"100px\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-title\">\r\n        <span class=\"sc-card-program__title\">PlayStation App<\/span>\r\n        <a class=\"sc-card-program__button sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/playstation-app.softonic.com\/android\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DOWNLOAD<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-rating\">\r\n        <svg class=\"rating-score__content\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.1\" x=\"0\" y=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 50 50\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 50 50\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><path class=\"rating-score__background rating-score--good\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><path class=\"rating-score__value rating-score__value--0\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-dashoffset=\"0\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><text class=\"rating-score__number\" content=\"\" text-anchor=\"middle\" transform=\"matrix(1 0 0 1 25 31.0837)\" data-auto=\"app-user-score\"><\/text><\/svg>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <span class=\"sc-card-program__description\"><\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__bigpic\" src=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\">\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <a class=\"sc-card-program__link track-link sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/playstation-app.softonic.com\/android\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Deus Ex, one of the most iconic games in PC history, is scheduled to be released on PlayStation 5 through the PS+ service in 2025. 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