Deus Ex 2, like many sequels to popular games, is a tragic tale. It was nigh impossible to repeat the brilliant success of the first title, which doomed Deus Ex 2 right from the start. While it's still clearly the inferior title, it's not that bad.
For those who have never played the series: Buy it; there's a reason so many of us fawn all over the name. Here are some of the game's finer points...
1) It's one of the most engrossing single player FPS titles ever, blending first person [shooting] action, top-notch story telling, RPG elements, and a phenomenal story.
2) Deus Ex has a fantastic soundtrack, [primarily] composed by none other than Alexander Brandon; the genius behind Unreal Tournmanet's music.
3) The voice acting is the epitome of the "so bad it's good" phenomenon.
Unfortunately, the graphics have not aged well, and there will surely be some people who pass over this masterpiece for that reason alone.
"What a shame."