Deus Ex: Human Revolution The Missing Link DLC Reviews
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Eurogamer gives it a 6/10:
But, elsewhere, The Missing Link feels routine, uninspired. There's no grand hook to the episode, leaving one with the feeling that it's here to plug a narrative gap in the main game rather than justify its presence on its own merits. The opportunity to revisit Human Revolution is a welcome one, but this is a competent expansion rather than an unmissable one.
PC Gamer gives it a 90/100:
The excellent boss fight and a satisfying story conclusion end it on a high note, with a strong hint at more to come. It's rare for DLC to live up to a great game, rarer still for it to fix that game's biggest flaw.
VideoGamer gives it a 6/10:
For 1200 MS points (£8.99 on PS3 and PC), you'll also get 10 new achievements/trophies, which could help persuade somebody into parting with their coin. It's a steep price though, considering the five hours of content you get. It would be easier to recommend The Missing Link if it didn't feel so disjointed. Nothing that happens, both in terms of plot or augmentations, has any bearing on what follows. Those that have finished Human Revolution will simply be grateful for more Deus Ex, but taken out of the context of the main game, with its hub worlds, huge cast of characters and grandiose conspiracy, it doesn't offer enough to be considered an essential add-on.
GameSpy gives it a 3.5/5:
Even with the numerous presentation and pacing issues, The Missing Link is a solid adventure that opens up Adam Jensen's world and satiates my appetite for playing around in the year 2027. I'd recommend it to anyone who's looking for just a little more cybernetic action, adventure, and conspiracy in their lives.
CVG gives it an 8.0/10:
Still, it's more than a match for the average DLC plotline - more than a match, in fact, for many full-priced solo action releases. As opening gambits in a DLC strategy go, The Missing Link is a hard act to follow. Here's hoping this is but the first link in a solid gold chain.
PC PowerPlay gives it a 5/10:
The Missing Link really should talk to Human Revolution. It needs to become a seamless part of the plot. And it needs to read our save files so that we're playing as the very same Jensen that we always have. As it is, it feels like we're paying for content that Eidos Montreal just didn't have time to include in the game proper. We never asked for this.
Joystiq doesn't score it:
Deus Ex: Human Revolution - The Missing Link doesn't feel essential, but it's substantial and clearly representative of the main game's strengths. Oh, and if you thought one of those strengths was being like Metal Gear Solid, well, here you have DLC that partially takes place on a rocking, rain-soaked ship.
GameFront gives it a 75%:
For all the gameplay found within, plus a great chance to re-enter the world of Deus Ex: Human Revolution, $15 is well worth it for The Missing Link. The levels Eidos has created for the DLC feel like they could have been popped straight out of the main game, so fans of DXHR will be right at home and gain the most from this pack. But this is an expansion of that game in the purest form of the word: it's exactly like the rest of DXHR. Players lukewarm on the idea of more sneaking and more hacking computers and reading emails will be lukewarm on The Missing Link, too.
Neoseeker gives it a 7/10:
The new content clocks in at around five hours, not feeling too long, though perhaps a little short due to the cliffhanger ending. What you get is essentially an interesting story, a couple of exclusive weapons (rocket launcher, custom revolver), and the same enjoyable gameplay. As of now, it's not essential, though a future installment or two could make it so, depending how the plot pans out. In either case, if you just need to soak up every bit of the lore and story, or simply were hungry for more after completing the vanilla game, The Missing Link is worth considering, though the $14.99 price feels somewhat high for what you're given in comparison to the base game.
GDN gives it a 7.5/10:
This is a fun extra segment to play through, with a convincing emphasis on stealth and careful planning. However, the $15 price is rather steep for a section that can probably be cleared in about five hours at most. The Missing Link is best saved for if you don't mind spending a little extra or perhaps find it available at a discount later on. That isn't to say such a sale will happen, but if it does then I can much more enthusiastically recommend this DLC.
OXM UK gives it an 8/10:
The plot that branches from these elements isn't as dazzling as Human Revolution's, thanks to a toothless bad guy and some patchy dialogue animation, but as DLC episodes go, it's solid gold. Whether you've polished off Eidos Montreal's latest or no, the Missing Link is an essential purchase.
And RPGFan remains scoreless:
Despite its hiccups, The Missing Link is still good fun. It's fast-paced, and once I found myself in that groove, I wanted to tear through the entire thing. There's a little in the way of sidequests, including the ability to get yourself a rocket launcher, but don't expect much more than a focused mission here. It's a little short, a little linear, and a little frustrating, but it's still fun for those who dug straight into Deus Ex. It fits into an interesting part of the story and does so like a glove. Still, when expansion packs like Old World Blues hit Fallout: New Vegas for a mere $10, it's tough to suggest The Missing Link at $15 to anyone but the most hardcore Deus Ex fans.
