I believe this is an excellent game that may sometimes fly under the radar. It has an expansive, meticulous world that feels more than just a limited plane behind a screen. Reading the emails from each person's computer and discovering correspondence through books, news, and pocket secretaries gives a story to each person you meet. However, the world similarly remains restrictive, perhaps akin to real life, where you can't go traversing around to locations willy-nilly, forcing you to decide how you will elect to reach a target, while simultaneously giving you many options to do so. The characters are memorable, with strong, authentic voice acting which clearly embodies what the writers had in mind for each person. The path the story takes is not obvious, and demands that you continue exploring to discover more.
The protagonist, Adam Jensen, is certainly one of the era's greatest, as he is neither entirely what YOU make of him, nor is he just some guy you control. He is both of those things, amplifying the game's immersion and the insight you have into the man you play as.
Decision making is vital in this game. There are times where you may realize that you forgot, or failed, to save certain people, but as the game progresses, you will become more aware of these opportunities and perhaps choose to take them. Some of these rescue decisions may impact the overall conclusion, as well, but ultimately, it is up to you.
The art direction of this game is memorable, and beautiful, yet again contributing to this game's elaborate detailing, this time when it comes to stage and character appearance design, as well as the iconic "gold" filter, giving the entire game a yellowish tint. Thinking of how much you experience in this game, it is evident how much work was placed simply into creating the spaces Jensen occupies.
On the topic of art, and as a musician, this game also features a rich cinematic score by Michael McCann, which is ranges from haunting, tense, energetic, to solemn. DXHR has its share of monolithic vistas, which demand an atmospheric accompaniment, which McCann delivers.
As for how the game performed, I encountered no issues or frame drops, while still enjoying all the beauty that was offered. I played this on my daily office PC, the specs for which I attached, just in case you're not sure if your computer will run this game well. It should, theoretically.
