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SeriesThief

Thief: Deadly Shadows

Critic score2 critics
First release
May 25, 2004
Developer
Ion Storm
Genres
Adventure, Shooter, Simulator · Action, Fantasy, Stealth

In the third instalment of the Thief series, master-thief Garrett is contacted by Keeper Artemus with a mission to steal two valuable artefacts. At the same time, Garrett learns about a prophecy: the coming of a Dark Age. He embarks upon a journey to unravel a mystery that threatens the existence of the order of Keepers. Is it possible that there is a traitor in their midst? The stealth and thievery game, Thief: Deadly Shadows comes with a number of improvements over two previous parts. Released in 2004, it left behind the aging Dark Engine, using a heavily modified Unreal engine instead. Realistic lighting effects have been implemented: each character and object now casts its own shadow. A third person's view has been made available in addition to the standard first person perspective. The stealth system that made Thief: The Dark Project and Thief 2: The Metal Age famous is still in place. You have to stick to the shadows and avoid making noise, as guards will react to anything suspicious. It is also the first game of the series that introduced free roaming. The City, divided into several unlockable districts, is yours to explore. You can interact with the city's inhabitants: pickpocket, steal, or even mug them for loot.

Also known as Dark Project: Deadly Shadows, Thief 3. Тень смерти, Thief 3: Zlowieszcze Cienie, Thief III: Deadly Shadows
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Storyline
Master Thief Garrett is contacted by the Keeper Artemus, who wants him to steal two valuable artifacts. Meanwhile, Garrett learns that the coming of a Dark Age had been prophesied long ago. Gaining access to the Keeper Prophecies, Garrett learns that an ancient book known as the Compendium of Reproach contains more information about the prophecy. As Garrett is trying to solve the mystery, it becomes more and more clear to him that there is a traitor in the order of the Keepers.Read more

Master Thief Garrett is contacted by the Keeper Artemus, who wants him to steal two valuable artifacts. Meanwhile, Garrett learns that the coming of a Dark Age had been prophesied long ago. Gaining access to the Keeper Prophecies, Garrett learns that an ancient book known as the Compendium of Reproach contains more information about the prophecy. As Garrett is trying to solve the mystery, it becomes more and more clear to him that there is a traitor in the order of the Keepers.

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
May 25, 2004
Xbox
May 25, 2004
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Jun 11, 2004
All 5 release dates
Xbox
Jun 11, 2004
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Mar 29, 2007
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main + Extras
22h
Completionist
25h
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
First person, Third person
Where to buy
Keywords
ghosts, assassin, minigames, thief, swordplay
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At a Glance

Critic Score
83
Main + Extras (IGDB)
22h
Completionist (IGDB)
25h

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