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Thief: Deadly Shadows
2004 · Action-adventure, FPS, Simulation · PC, Xbox · Eidos Interactive
Thief: Deadly Shadows is ranked no. 1,668 among the best video games of all time by GameForever voters, with an ELO score of 1,524 and 43% of duels won. Its best standing outside the world ranking: no. 70 out of 137 (2004).
World rank
no. 1,668
ELO score
1,524
Wins
43%
Duels played
128
About Thief: Deadly Shadows
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.
ELO progression
Score moved from 1,500 to 1,524 ELO points over the last 170 days.
Head-to-head
Direct record on the most played match-ups.
- against PUBG: Battlegrounds 50% 2 duels played · 77 points behind
- against Call of Duty 50% 2 duels played · 146 points behind
- against Doom 0% 2 duels played · 336 points behind
- against Far Cry 3 0% 2 duels played · 253 points behind
- against Battlefield 2: Modern Combat 100% 2 duels played · 127 points ahead
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The standing
Where Thief: Deadly Shadows ranks
The world rank mixes every family of games. Here is where Thief: Deadly Shadows stands in each of the ones it belongs to. Its best standing, all families considered: 70 out of 137 (2004).
| Ranking | Position | Games competing |
|---|---|---|
| World ranking | 1,668 | 5,046 |
| Action-adventure | 160 | 329 |
| 2000s | 479 | 1,308 |
| 2004 | 70 | 137 |
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