Deus Ex: Revision on Steam
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Deus Ex: Revision is a community-made overhaul of the 2000 classic. It features new environments, music, world-building detail, and bundles in some of the best modifications the fanbase has made, including Direct3D 9 rendering, high-res textures, high-detail models, and alt gameplay modes.

I thought I would call attention to “Deus Ex: Revision”; a well-tailored, free mod suite available on Steam.

I used it about a year ago and it was a great way to re-experience the classic first game on modern PC hardware with tons of optional tweaks and graphics upgrades to take advantage of.

  • @TheSparrowPrinceOPEnglish
    3•10 months ago

    Here are my installation recommendations:

    After installing DE:R via the Steam client, upon running the game, you’ll be prompted with the Deus Ex: Revision First-Time Configuration:

    Try these options:

    • Direct3D 9 Support
    • Galaxy 3D Audio for Deus Ex

    If you hear any excessive/persistent in-game popping/crackling in the audio, see the instructions below for how to bring the Deus Ex: Revision First-Time Configuration back and then try the alternative audio system.

    • Open AL audio system for Deus Ex

    Audio Troubleshooting

    1. Make sure the Deus Ex: Revision is not running.

    2. Navigate to C:\Program Files (x86)\steamapps\common\Deus Ex\Revision\System

    3. Delete Revision.ini

    4. Run the game and choose the following during the Deus Ex: Revision First-Time Configuration a. Direct3D 9 b. Galaxy 3D Audio for Deus Ex

    5. Run the game and test it.

    If that doesn’t work, repeat steps 1-4 and choose Open AL audio system for Deus Ex

    If it’s still having the same problem, repeat steps 1-4 again and go back to the Galaxy 3D Audio for Deus Ex audio subsystem.

    We’ll move on to in-game troubleshooting.

    1. Run the game and go to Settings > Sound and select Restore Defaults

    2. Test the game.

    3. If the problem persists, go back to Settings > Sound > Effects Channels a. The default is 22. Try lowering it to 16.

    4. Test the game again. Hopefully, it’s working for you now.

    And now, on to the nitty gritty:

    After a while of searching bodies and things, you’re going to get sick of your character auto-picking up unwanted items. Use Settings > Controls > Item Refusal to reject those unwanted items from your inventory.

    Here are some more recommendations for how I configured the game in a way that enhances it without over-updating or replacing its original artistic soul. Just copy the settings as I have them in the screenshots (some exceptions apply).

    Settings > Game Options

    Settings > HDTP Options

    You can leave all the rest of the HDTP models on the subsequent pages as True.

    Settings > Display

    Of course, choose whichever resolution and brightness settings are right for you.

    Settings > Colors

    Note: This gets kind of nit-picky, but here you go anyway.

    Settings > Sound

    Settings > Revision

    Note: Choose the Handedness and Inverted Spydrone View settings that are right for you.

    Settings > Revision > Next Page