There are very few games I consider objectively perfect, and Thief ranks extremely high on that list.

Thief is a pure hardcore first person stealth game, and it largely tests your impatience. Your enemies all fight better then you do, and they call for reinforcements faster then you can press the quickload key. As a result the game encourages you to slow down, and as you do so take in the extremely impressive sound and environment design. As well as it's amazing storytelling.

It's a game that features a very diverse amount of environments. From drab castles, old abandoned mines, crypts, to hellish alternate dimensions. It provides an amazing atmosphere and is one of the few games that consistantly keeps very good pacing (aside from the Thieves Guild mission).

Believe me when I say, the only contender Thief has for greatest stealth game is probably it's sequel.

There are very few games I consider objectively perfect, and Thief ranks extremely high on that list. Thief is a pure hardcore first person stealth game, and it largely tests your impatience. Your enemies all fight better then you do, and they call for reinforcements faster then you can press the quickload key. As a result the game encourages you to slow down, and as you do so take in the extremely impressive sound and environment design. As well as it's amazing storytelling. It's a game that features a very diverse amount of environments. From drab castles, old abandoned mines, crypts, to hellish alternate dimensions. It provides an amazing atmosphere and is one of the few games that consistantly keeps very good pacing (aside from the Thieves Guild mission). Believe me when I say, the only contender Thief has for greatest stealth game is probably it's sequel.