{
  "id": 16488069,
  "title": "This third-person mod for Deus Ex turns the classic immersive sim into Max Payne, introducing dual-wielding and shoot-dodging",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/this-third-person-mod-for-deus-ex-turns-the-classic-immersive-sim",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-25T14:41:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PC Gamer",
    "slug": "pc-gamer",
    "url": "https://www.pcgamer.com/games/sim/this-third-person-mod-for-deus-ex-turns-the-classic-immersive-sim-into-max-payne-introducing-dual-wielding-and-shoot-dodging/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dan2091 has been hard at work on a third-person mod for Deus Ex, pushing the boundaries of the classic immersive sim. What sets this mod apart is its incorporation of Max Payne-style mechanics, such as dual-wielding pistols and the ability to shoot-dodge. The mod, likely created by dan2091, offers a fresh perspective on the game's cyberpunk world, allowing players to experience it from a new viewpoint. One notable feature is the ability for JC Denton to wear different clothes, enhancing the immersion for players. Additionally, the mod includes ladder climbing animations and other improvements that make the gameplay smoother and more enjoyable.",
  "summary": "My vision is augmented.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Rock Paper Shotgun",
        "title": "\"System Shock and Deus Ex, they were RPGs. People called them RPGs\": Gloomwood's publisher isn't too keen on using the term immersive sim despite it being one",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/system-shock-and-deus-ex-they-were-rpgs-people-called-them-rpgs",
        "published": "2026-10-24T20:29:27.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}