The first two Thief games are incredible, not only for all the reasons mentioned in the video, but because they also allow for a very specific style of game play. I do not play as Garret, Master Thief, no sir. I play as the Midnight Taffer. Sneaking is for dummies. I rush in, gathering a trail of guards, then jump on a wall and watch them shout hopelessly. I whip out my bow and they all go running, then I jump down and chase them with my blackjack. I don't pickpocket, I bap guards right in the face and run. I steal everything in sight, throw everything that can be thrown, arrange unconscious guards in entertaining and compromising patterns. I line up bottles at the bottom of a staircase, then toss an unconscious guard down the stairs like I'm bowling. I once trapped about a dozen guards on the stage in the Opera House using crates. I get out of bounds with ease. I discovered that you can do ANYTHING to the Hammers in their cathedral as long as it's non-violent, including bounce crates off of them and even jump up and stand on top of them. There is pretty much limitless potential for shameless taffery, and I love it!
Now this is what the youtube algorithm no longer recommends: genuine gaming vidoes. Saved to watch later. Looks like a good vid! Ill comment once i watch
After Thief was released, several games like Deus Ex began to use stealth mechanics based on light and sound propagation. Absurdly influential game taht was way ahead of its time, puts the stealth sections of future games to shame.
awesome video, this game was such an influence and I feel so fortunate to have grown up playing it, i would have been about 12 or 13 when I got the Gold Box
I only ever heard about Thief: The Dark Project in passing from Yahtzee Croshaw in the early Zero Punctuation days, maybe one of these days I'll check it out.
aaahhh thief.... way way ahead of its time. a genre definer. if we do not count some sloughfest parts of some levels, we have a perfect game here. and the general quality and use of sound effects... possibly still unmatched to this day.
I still love this game! Your video is also great! By the way, have you tried the latest whole new campaign for Thief Gold? The Black Parade came out just a few days ago and it's super cool!
Something that you don't mention in the video is that the thief fan community is still active to this day, and the game (as well as it's sequel) has an extremely versatile (if a bit temperamental) level editor. As of today, Thief 1, and thief 2, have probably around 1000 fan missions between them, including several full campaigns of varying lengths.
I would not recommend using such bright pillarboxes for framing gameplay from a dimly lit game like Thief. The stark contrast in brightness is distracting.
It would be better to simply upload 4:3 footage for 4:3 games, without adding the borders to make it 16:9. Then you could even watch it in full screen on an iPad.
Both were great games for their time but Thief has aged far better. I think that is the true test of “which was better”-what is more enjoyable after 25 years has passed
Thief is great and all but I think its main issue is the higher difficulty levels which in addition to making the game more difficult (something I like) adds more objectives which feel like some sort of super hard to solve puzzles. So I'm forced to play in the normal difficulty. I disliked the labyrinth type missions like "down the bonehoard" mission and that's why I stopped after Assassins. It is indeed a great game and one which I truly believe deserves a remake like System shock did. Only Nightdive studios can do this game justice. The System shock remake might be one of the best if not the best remake of all time and the game itself is cool af. I sincerely believe if done right and with more QoL changes a Thief remake could be something both casuals (like me) and anyone interested in all aspects of Thief could continue playing the game. I prefer the "sneaking in houses" kind of gameplay and hate the super secret stuff like the silver poker in Assassins in Hard mode. I liked this game a lot but I believe it stands the test of time in most ways but fails in some critical spots. The AI isn't that great, some missions aren't that great, there are still a few bugs and stuff and overall it isn't perfect but I agree with the video title. Whatever the case, it is NOT to be overlooked. Everyone should at least give this a shot. I know my opinion is slightly controversial in that I don't like a lot about Thief but whatever I do like about it, I just absolutely LOVE.
Mfw i watch a super deep analasys of a video game series with great editing only to realise the video im watching only has 179 views
The first two Thief games are incredible, not only for all the reasons mentioned in the video, but because they also allow for a very specific style of game play. I do not play as Garret, Master Thief, no sir. I play as the Midnight Taffer. Sneaking is for dummies. I rush in, gathering a trail of guards, then jump on a wall and watch them shout hopelessly. I whip out my bow and they all go running, then I jump down and chase them with my blackjack. I don't pickpocket, I bap guards right in the face and run. I steal everything in sight, throw everything that can be thrown, arrange unconscious guards in entertaining and compromising patterns. I line up bottles at the bottom of a staircase, then toss an unconscious guard down the stairs like I'm bowling. I once trapped about a dozen guards on the stage in the Opera House using crates. I get out of bounds with ease. I discovered that you can do ANYTHING to the Hammers in their cathedral as long as it's non-violent, including bounce crates off of them and even jump up and stand on top of them. There is pretty much limitless potential for shameless taffery, and I love it!
I love when people talk aboot Thief
Your videos are incredibly high quality and I especially love that you’re highlighting less mainstream games. Keep up the great work!
Not enough views for such a great video!
Really sorry about the views. I hope your channel eventually gets the recognition it deserves.
The first two game's were so immersive it made the Tricksy Lord stand up and tip his horns with respect.
Sounds like a great game! Thanks for the review
3:49 I had no idea you could do that in the game !
Now this is what the youtube algorithm no longer recommends: genuine gaming vidoes. Saved to watch later. Looks like a good vid! Ill comment once i watch
After Thief was released, several games like Deus Ex began to use stealth mechanics based on light and sound propagation. Absurdly influential game taht was way ahead of its time, puts the stealth sections of future games to shame.
awesome video, this game was such an influence and I feel so fortunate to have grown up playing it, i would have been about 12 or 13 when I got the Gold Box
Good quality video. Your voice reminds me of the Gametrailers review voice back in the day.
I'd love to imagine Return to The Cathedral and The Lost City in a remake with good lighting.
I like all the references to other games. Makes this video stand out.
bro this is my 4th one of your vids and I am loving this series! keep it up man you're gonna do awesome!!!
I only ever heard about Thief: The Dark Project in passing from Yahtzee Croshaw in the early Zero Punctuation days, maybe one of these days I'll check it out.
I recommend just jumping to Thief 2, which is the fullest realization of this vision.
What an informative review! Your voice is the perfect fit for the job ❤
aaahhh thief.... way way ahead of its time. a genre definer. if we do not count some sloughfest parts of some levels, we have a perfect game here. and the general quality and use of sound effects... possibly still unmatched to this day.
Good video brother mann
I still love this game! Your video is also great! By the way, have you tried the latest whole new campaign for Thief Gold? The Black Parade came out just a few days ago and it's super cool!
I have yet to encounter a game with better sound design than thief (1 and 2).
Great channel, i only discovered it yesterday 😮
would love to see a video on ffvii!
They don't make bears like the used to.
Love your videos! Thank you for sharing them with us!
Always crushing it!
Food didn't restore any HP in Thief. Maybe someone patched it, but orgiginally not.
Truly a groundbreaking game, and I learned so much from your video :)
THIEF's modding community is insanely talented. Look up The Black Parade.
Something that you don't mention in the video is that the thief fan community is still active to this day, and the game (as well as it's sequel) has an extremely versatile (if a bit temperamental) level editor.
As of today, Thief 1, and thief 2, have probably around 1000 fan missions between them, including several full campaigns of varying lengths.
Thus far I've only cleared the first level but this is a very persuasive video.
I would not recommend using such bright pillarboxes for framing gameplay from a dimly lit game like Thief. The stark contrast in brightness is distracting.
Always wanted to go back and play all the old thief games. Only played the 2014 version.
For the love of god remove those white sidebars.
Nice vid.
It would be better to simply upload 4:3 footage for 4:3 games, without adding the borders to make it 16:9. Then you could even watch it in full screen on an iPad.
He didn't install tfix i think. That means he can't play the game in 16:9.
@@Retro_PetroExactly. Tfix and HDmod for a smooth ride ;)
This game is a treasure!
Thief was a million times better than half-life ever was.
Both were great games for their time but Thief has aged far better.
I think that is the true test of “which was better”-what is more enjoyable after 25 years has passed
Thief is great and all but I think its main issue is the higher difficulty levels which in addition to making the game more difficult (something I like) adds more objectives which feel like some sort of super hard to solve puzzles. So I'm forced to play in the normal difficulty. I disliked the labyrinth type missions like "down the bonehoard" mission and that's why I stopped after Assassins. It is indeed a great game and one which I truly believe deserves a remake like System shock did. Only Nightdive studios can do this game justice. The System shock remake might be one of the best if not the best remake of all time and the game itself is cool af. I sincerely believe if done right and with more QoL changes a Thief remake could be something both casuals (like me) and anyone interested in all aspects of Thief could continue playing the game. I prefer the "sneaking in houses" kind of gameplay and hate the super secret stuff like the silver poker in Assassins in Hard mode. I liked this game a lot but I believe it stands the test of time in most ways but fails in some critical spots. The AI isn't that great, some missions aren't that great, there are still a few bugs and stuff and overall it isn't perfect but I agree with the video title. Whatever the case, it is NOT to be overlooked. Everyone should at least give this a shot. I know my opinion is slightly controversial in that I don't like a lot about Thief but whatever I do like about it, I just absolutely LOVE.
Please just make the edges black, were trying to watch a dark game review and the brilliant white borders make that difficult
Please do Psychonauts 1 next please.
Builder help me .
@3:11 "Yeah the footage is super dark. but I'm still gonna surround it with a blinding white border because BRANDING, so screw all y'all."
THIS. Can't watch the video ^^
@@Amonny Why not? I didn't even notice the bars, so I had to go back and look after seeing this comment.
Thief 1. A remake would be great!
Doesn't need one. At maximum it needs a remaster. Not a REMAKE.
You think this game is better than most modern games nowadays?