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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.
Thief II: The Metal Age is a stealth, classic and steampunk game
developed by Looking Glass Studios
and published by Eidos Interactive Corp..
Released on May 22nd 2012 is available in English only on Windows.
It has received 1,957 reviews of which 1,852 were positive and 105 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. 😍
The game is currently priced at 6.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for 1.33€ on K4G.
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- OS *: Windows XP or Windows Vista
- Processor: 1.8 GHz Processor
- Memory: 512MB RAM (1 GB recommended)
- Hard Disk Space: 2GB HDD
- Video Card: 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 7 (compatible with DirectX 9 recommended)
- DirectX®: 7
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There’s a wonderful video made in 2014 called [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPqwDGXxLhU]Thief vs. AAA Gaming by dominic guica. A 27 minute video essay on why the Thief Games “...is still the most advanced stealth game ever made.” And you know what? I completely agree. It’s been over 25 years since both games originally launched and they still hold up today. Remarkable! I’ve played over 13 in the genre so far, from old Assassin’s Creed, Syphon filter, some Metal Gear Solid titles, most recently last year was my foray into the early Hitman ages. I’m no expert in the stealth genre though, just a fella who loves challenging stealth titles and want to share my love for them, especially in highlighting what makes Thief games so appealing and Thief 2 still knocks me out to greatness. Despite the somewhat clickbaity youtube title from dominic, it is 100% justified in outlining why. Because I firmly believe everything in the video is worth a watch. But first some general topics before we shift into the minute details. Don’t expect the Metal Age to be a ‘safe’ sequel. Garrett is back once again, one year after the event of the first game, a new faction emerges, the Mechanists. They want to plunge The City into a technological age, among other things, so you'll find how this new 'Metal Age" has affected the world Garret inhabits. Especially, the police force is especially more of a threat this time. I primarily played on [expert difficulty] again. Meaning I must be a thorough Thief. Who checks everywhere, to find my objective/s then have to complete objective {B} then {C} while fulfilling my gold quota which is higher than on normal difficulty. All while maintaining a no killing status. Cleverly the developers make real extensive use of every inch of combing a level, since I generally had to check every nook and cranny, just in case I missed something important and usually 99% of the time I would find what I need without knocking my head against the wall in frustration in the form of cryptic clues. The industrial nature is injected into all aspects subtly, where the music isn’t the main attraction, rather silence and sounds of footsteps from guards nearby, the chatter of nobles close by, and sight of smoke filling the air and the clash of machinery grinding left me with an genuinely surprised impression whenever I would learn a new nugget of lore, or come across a new information tailored for my objectives. Never in my face drowning in my text blurbs and needing to know information every time. Just letting players breathe in the world at their own pace with no tutorials is such a breath of fresh air compared to games where they love to hold your hand in fear of scaring you off with constant tutorial windows. None of that rubbish is here. And ultimately I felt there was enough to leave the player hanging for extra, and left me hungry/excited to revisit the Thief series once again, making me love the worldbuilding it offers so alluringly well. Guards spill juicy info. every time when they’re ranting about their jobs, gossiping about other guards, envious of other’s pay, or just basic locker room talk. Most if not all of their conversations and many other non-guard npc’s are very humorous and often than not I told my friends some of these conversations. I swear if Thief wasn’t a stealth imsim I would generally watch a tv show with nothing but guards. Reminds me a lot of the *Monty Python* humor, but not so much to make me drastically laugh on the floor. They do have a lot of seriousness conveyed especially when I make a slight noise and they will immediately go into a sus mode “I’M COMING FOR YOU TAFFER!” summons chuckles from my throat everytime. Heh the fools. Audio visual design and simulation is still ahead of its times and I’m amazed how much Looking Glass(the developers) pushed audio interactivity in stealth simulation. For those unaware here's a handy visual graph for core elements of game audio with article to discuss further. The spatial, locational, acoustic, silence, artificial intelligence(AI), immersion, immersive sim all worked in tandem to create a stealth sandbox designed to challenge/immerse players - in ways to keep the fun intact and test them thoroughly in unexpected ways. But allow a deep freedom to bend and twist within the confines of the rules set in the Thief world. Audio in particular plays a vital part in breathing every part of the above. The spatial occupance, individuals plays in interactivity with the environment: such as concrete, cobble, steel, wood determined different evocation of sounds being too loud or creating very little noise and the sheer range between those two decibels will play a key focus from locational detection from artificial intelligence, that being the common guards in hearing what could be an intruder in the dead of night. Line of sight matters, actions and motions equally as significant such as: peeking behind walls, crouching, walking and running are interconnected via lesser or greater sound noises so its vital to keep in mind these main noise tenets while engaging in skillful skulduggery, using noisemaker arrows, tricking foolish males and females in covering grounds before me before succumbing to my blackjack! Man, never gets old I tell ya. So much freedom in traversing a level and finding multiple avenues to my destination, numerous obstacles be it in traps, patrols or secrets litter corridors and hidden pathways creating a sort of maze-like structure I relish in exploring. No shortage of cleverly secluded hideaways waiting to be discovered! Even a Thief has Mixed Feelings 1st - I won’t beat around the bush, If there is one big mark against Thief 2 then it is lacking a heavy story gut punch compared to the first game. Despite the welcome atmosphere of feeling the industrial steampunk revolution occurring in the City. I felt like the narrative did suffer during the final parts which created some weird suspension of disbelief knockouts to my head. 2nd - The sin of reusing old maps in uninteresting ways. I won’t spoil the exact specifics, but when you reuse the same maps not once, not twice, but three times. Especially if done in a way where nothing much changes and you’ll have to go through the whole gauntlet of again. Despite all these hurdles, I still believe Garret’s transition from the 1st game and what he undergoes is still important enough. I do recommend seeing what narrative 2 has to offer which has me intrigued where he will undergo in the third installment Deadly Shadows. A Final Metal Report Thief 2: The Metal Age is one hell of a marvel and one most deserving as “most advanced stealth game” ever made as dominic said more than a decade ago. Sure there are newer stealth titles made since Thief died down,(with only a recent VR game coming about) breaching the boundary of what stealth can operate on. Immaculate attention and effort all without being thrown gazillion amounts of cash back in the day. No hand-holding or smexy graphics to wow us, just pure stealth immersive gameplay and Garret's next page turner to see what he's gotten up to nowadays. I wholeheartedly recommend Thief II: The Metal Age to veterans in the dark and seedy type or those curious to give it a shot. Excelling in aspects of audio simulation to make you appreciate sound quality in every element, A robust cool stealth system that almost didn’t work, displays with confidence a delicate balance of not shoving humor/seriousness without being overbearing, injecting a subtle approach to worldbuilding if you wish it, combines fun immersive mechanics and clever level design to make me yearn for more, all coalescing into a magnificent sequel that has only aged like fine wine. If this is how Looking Glass decided to go out with a bang then I applaud their earnest efforts in granting us one hell of a last bow to the stealth genre back in the day… 8.5/10
A lot of people will tell you: "Get the GOG version instead." To me, it ultimately doesn't matter if you get it from here, or from GOG, since you'll need T2Fix either way (I believe the GOG version still uses the outdated TafferPatcher). This is the greatest stealth game of all time, and arguably, the objective greatest game of all time period (regardless of personal preference). Aside from the expectable 90's technical jank that the Dark Engine was unfortunately fated for due to its time, this game is, from a design perspective, perhaps the most objectively realized vision of any game ever made... The closest that any game studio has gotten to reaching the impossible heights of a 'perfect game'. If the Dark Engine were made in a different time, without what are, by today's standards, severe technical limitations, resulting in compromises like extremely primitive physics that create occasional frustrating moments of jank (like Garrett being launched into hyperspace when trying to mount a rope arrow from the top, or the game sometimes treating you as 'airborne' when you mantle on walls of a certain height, resulting in Garrett making the amount of noise that someone would make dropping from three stories up in free fall, instead of half a foot off the ground), Thief 2 would be *the* perfect game. As far as I am concerned, it still is, for all intensive purposes. This game is the standard that we should hold all other games to, no matter their genre. Of all the studios that we've lost, Looking Glass deserved better more than any other. Luckily for new players, there are hundreds of fan missions made by passionate fans for you to enjoy after completing the main campaign. Buy it.
This game is truly special. Those who came after us in the late 90s experiencing this back then, when it didn't look like ancient history, missed something unique and memorable the likes of which is gone with time and will never be experienced again. Explains quite a bit why so many *are hateful on Steam. You missed most of what was good in it's innocence and are now left with nothing but a means to kill time and brain cells. I raise my glass in salute to what was golden and new, and to the memories this team and game blessed upon me.
Thief 2 remains one of the most celebrated stealth games of all time, and for good reason. Building on the foundation laid by the original Thief it refines the stealth mechanics, deepens the atmosphere, and expands on the steampunk inspired world in ways that still resonate with players today. At its core, Thief 2 is a masterclass in immersive simulation. Players once again step into the shoes of Garrett, the cynical master thief, navigating through sprawling environments that encourage creativity, patience, and cunning. The game strips away much of the supernatural focus from the first entry, instead emphasizing industrial intrigue, political corruption, and the rise of a new authoritarian regime powered by mechanized technology. This tonal shift grounds the game in a more believable, oppressive world that feels alive and reactive. The level design is where The Metal Age truly shines. Missions are massive, open ended, and intricately detailed, offering countless approaches to completing objectives. Whether infiltrating a noble’s lavish estate, sneaking through the City’s bustling streets, or sabotaging factories, every environment feels distinct and layered with secrets. The game rewards exploration, with hidden passages, optional loot, and lore tucked into every shadow. Stealth mechanics remain the star of the show. Light and sound are your greatest enemies, and success hinges on reading the environment, moving deliberately, and mastering Garrett’s toolkit ropes, water arrows, noisemakers, and more. Unlike many modern stealth games Thief 2 never holds your hand it trusts you to use your wits. The story, told through Garrett’s dry wit, atmospheric cutscenes, and environmental storytelling, is another highlight. It weaves themes of power, control, and resistance into a tale that feels both personal and political, elevating the experience beyond a simple heist simulator. If Thief 1 laid the groundwork, Thief 2 perfected the formula. It remains one of the defining stealth experiences in gaming history complex, challenging, and endlessly rewarding for those willing to embrace its slower, methodical pacing. Still I wouldn't recommend to younger gamers due to the game being extremely dated.
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Thief II: The Metal Age is currently priced at 6.99€ on Steam.
No, Thief II: The Metal Age is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 6.99€ on Steam.
Yes, Thief II: The Metal Age received 1,852 positive votes out of a total of 1,957 achieving an impressive rating of 9.01.
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Thief II: The Metal Age was developed by Looking Glass Studios and published by Eidos Interactive Corp..
Yes, Thief II: The Metal Age is playable and fully supported on Windows.
No, Thief II: The Metal Age is not playable on MacOS.
No, Thief II: The Metal Age is not playable on Linux.
Thief II: The Metal Age is a single-player game.
No, Thief II: The Metal Age does not currently offer any DLC.
No, Thief II: The Metal Age does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
No, Thief II: The Metal Age does not support Steam Remote Play.
Yes, Thief II: The Metal Age is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
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Developer
Looking Glass Studios
Publisher
Eidos Interactive Corp.
Release
22 May 2012
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