Hands down thief GOLD is the best pc game I have ever played, even up to todays standards. I have played hundreds of pc games and console games and after all this time thief gold simply blows all others out of the water. I cannot express this enough to any other game enthusiasts out there. If you like role playing games mixed with stealth and a fantastic story line then this is for you. I completely agree with the other 2 reviews in all regards. The other thief games were a bit of a let down but thief gold is something that all games of this genre should aspire to. The graphics are old but who cares with such a rich and vibrant story line mixed with an atmosphere like no other. I literally jumped in my seat the first time I played this game and the guards found me! I love this game so much I even went through the heartache of reprogramming the new computer to accept this game so I could have the enjoyment of playing it again. Its a fairly rare game too and very quickly becoming a collectors item of choice for pc gamers. I have the great fortune of owning all the thief games from the original thief the dark project, thief gold (of cause), thief the metal age and thief deadly shadows. All have something to offer but thief gold is the crown jewel.Read full review
Thief 2 the metal age had one of the worst storylines and a the constant sniveling whiney voice of the bad guy was utterly annoying... Thief 3 deadly shadows had weird map section loads that lagged, and a ho-hum storyline and and evil boss witch that you couldnt kill... only run away from. Oh, and lets not forget its HORRIBLE rag doll effects that turned everyone into rubber. --- Now THIEF GOLD is a completely different animal. A fantastic adventure of unforgetable characters. Sure, the game graphics are a bit outdated by todays comparissons, but the imagination that went into the twisting plot and the fantastic atmosphere makes for an adventure you won't forget. Thief is a game that is unique to all other games, as it isn't DOOM style of run and shoot everything that moves... Here patience and cunning and timing rule. The sound quality is superb and brings out the atmosphere of the game wonderfully. The undead here are disturbingly creepy, and the more difficult the gameplay you choose, the "less" harm you are allowed to do to others to complete your objectives, so you have to rely on your sneaking and cunning. Highly replayable, and a game that will keep you entertained for weeks on end. So buy THIEF GOLD. - forget Theif 2 & 3, they were horrible remakes, and can never compare to the original GOLD edition.Read full review
This was my favorite game in 1999 and it is still my favorite game in 2009. Although there are resources available online to get the original versions to run on newer systems, it was IMO simply not worth the time expenditure and frustration involved. It was simply easier to pay a few bucks for the updated version. Normally, I would never consider paying twice for a game; however, I make an exception for the THIEF series as it was simply the best gaming experience for me ever.
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