Thief Part Deux

Of Mice and Thieves

Some of you PC gamers are probably thinking “what analog sticks? I don’t got no stinkin’ analog sticks!” Well, we asked the very same thing (though not in so many words). The answer from one of the developers was that the PC lock picking interface would differ considerably. They’re currently working on an on-screen display that will use the mouse to help find that sweet lock spot. Unfortunately, the lock picking system is still in development and we were unable to see it in action.

A perfect night to go sneakin'

Lots of shadows and dark nooks.

I wouldn't want to be on his hit-list.

Garrett has gained some physical skills while he’s been gone. He’s now able to scale walls, which opens up options for both exploration and evasion. Got a guard hot on your trail and you’ve got no place to hide? Pull a Spiderman and climb the castle wall so that you’re out of immediate sight! Other new methods to escape detection are promised, wall climbing is just one example.

Inside a giant ... clock?

Don't you know it's bad luck to carry an overly smoky burning torch indoors?

The best parts from the Thief series are the ones where you must sneak around human characters. The previous two games took slight changes in character when it came time to deal with monsters and other creatures. On that note, we asked about the inclusion of creatures in the new Thief. The answer was that creatures such as zombies will be in this new game, though it will have a greater ratio of humans to creatures when compared to Thief II.

All in all, though, this new generation Thief is something fans will definitely want to keep an eye on. Game play length is said to be about the same as Thief II. Look for this one on Xbox and PC this winter after Deus Ex: Invisible War ships.