Deus Ex: all version differences
5 documented differences between the releases of Deus Ex, each with a source. Back to the main page for names, releases and where to play.
Category × version
| Category | PlayStation 2 | Game of the Year Edition | Japanese version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Content | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Graphics | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Audio | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Gameplay | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Text | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Version differences
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ContentPlayStation 2
On PlayStation 2 the levels were streamlined or rearranged, difficulty and augmentations were rebalanced and the interface was redesigned for a controller.1
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GraphicsPlayStation 2
The PS2 version switched to skeletal character models with motion capture; reviewers still criticized its long load times and graphics.1
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AudioGame of the Year Edition
The Game of the Year Edition includes patch 1.112fm, which adds multiplayer but accidentally drops the music from Mission 08.2
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GameplayJapanese version
In the Japanese version the Dragon's Tooth Sword deals 50 damage instead of 20, augmentation energy drain is halved and the player takes 40% less damage.2
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TextJapanese version
The Japanese version disables adding, deleting and editing notes, and infolink text appears more slowly.2
Sources
Checked: 2026-10-13