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Thief II: The Metal Age

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.

Release
May 22, 2012
14 years and 120 days ago
Steam Reviews
Very Positive2,135 reviews94.1%
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About the 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.

Key Features:

  • Thrilling, stealth-based FPS gameplay

  • Complex, non-linear levels allow you to choose a different path every time

  • Advanced enemy AI and sophisticated new master thief tools to outwit them

  • Gripping narrative with intriguing subplots through 15 huge missions

Awards

  • Hall of fame entry in Gamespy

  • Greatest Games of All Time entry in Gamespot

  • 3rd annual Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences Awards (2000) - Outstanding Achievement in Character or Story Development

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