Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is a competent game in a confusing world

In Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, I am a second-class citizen in a world that once celebrated my existence. I am a dryly sardonic protector of the weak in a world controlled by corporate interests. I also have giant blades in my arms, have dedicated my life to fighting the Illuminati, and regularly pause during life-or-death missions in order to read my enemies’ email. The entire game hinges on being able to navigate these tensions: between pulp and serious social commentary, between pushing pl