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THIEF 3

Developer:  Ion Storm Austin

Publisher:  Eidos

Platform:  Windows, Xbox

Projected Release Date:  Fall 2003

Ray drooled,
I wiped his chin.  Ray drooled some more, I gave him his medication. 
But one look at Thief 3 and it was obvious why he was so mesmerized. 

Eidos’
award-winning Thief series is the adventure game that dares
to be different.  It is open-ended, stealth gameplay – now known as
the ‘sneaker’ genre – featuring Garrett, the master thief.  The player
must use every means at his disposal to steal from the wealthy and
give to himself.  Castles, mansions, prisons, cathedrals, dungeons
and museums are the player’s ally as their shadowy nooks and crannies
offer refuge from the armed guards who guard the city’s oldest treasures.

This is
the true definition of action/adventure as the non-violent gamer can
use stealth and cunning to outwit his opponents, while the more action-orientated
gamer can accomplish the same goals with a discreet whack across an
opponent’s head.  A host of inventory items including lock picks,
a blackjack, arrows, wall climbing gloves, oil flasks, flash bombs,
and a dagger can be utilized to achieve your goals.

While
most sequels are content to rest on the laurels of their predecessors,
Thief 3 is one game that looks to have taken the Thief
series to a new level of excellence.

Click
here to find out what game won the award for ‘Best Children’s
Adventure Game’