A simultaneously beautiful and horrible mess of a game that puts concept before design. Deus Ex Machina manages to feel strangely playable while crudely violating most of our expectations for video games. The original 1984 presentation remains a visual treat, with Mel Croucher’s ridiculous narrative and soundtrack carrying the game through its simple but varied sequences. My absolute favorite will always be the...
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