In Thief, every room could tell a story, and as a thief in the shadows, you enjoy the experience of learning those stories from various objects and characters in the environment. Some of the most…
December 12, 2019 | 11:00 EST
Thief’s City is not a world of good guys and bad guys. It’s hard to know who is right, if anyone at all. But there are relatable, common people: the guards. Players dodge, outwit, or perhaps even…
July 20, 2019 | 01:00 EDT
At its heart my Dark Narrative series is a celebration of Thief’s uniqueness. I write with the conviction that this game series, especially the Looking Glass originals, are matchless. This is…
May 10, 2019 | 02:00 EDT
Within Thief, you are part of an ongoing world. The world does not stop for you—each level isn’t set up for you. You are a piece of it moving about life that keeps happening. In this way, virtual…
March 15, 2019 | 02:00 EDT
So many given scenes in the City tell a story. You can be crouched in a street corner looking towards a shop stand or lurking in the dark corners of a cozy study room and see an arrangement of…
February 7, 2019 | 01:00 EST
Any given game beloved by its fanbase is likely to have an unpopular, love-it-or-vehemently-hate it mission, level, or section. You know, the Water Temples and Xens of the world. Those two levels…
November 12, 2018 | 02:00 EST
Horror is an odd kind of entertainment as it takes us away to a place we do not want to be. The indulgence in these unusual experiences is especially popular this time of year. Video games allow for…
October 31, 2018 | 01:00 EDT
Lords, Sheriffs, and other household heads create the atmosphere of Thief’s manor missions. Bafford’s manor is dark and lavish; Ramirez’s is full of secret passages (and burricks). There is one…
September 14, 2018 | 01:00 EDT
Buildings ooze feeling. As a young kid touring with my parents, I gazed in horror at the grand interiors and intricate pathways of Hearst Castle. This place was huge, cavernous, and chilling. I…
July 7, 2018 | 01:00 EDT
Thief fans can puzzle over which of the original titles is better: Thief: The Dark Project or Thief II: The Metal Age. One quandary is each game's atmosphere: TDP's got a darker, more surreal and…
May 18, 2018 | 02:00 EDT
Far from the comfy abodes of the wealthy and the familiar hum of civilization, haunted crypts and dead cities lie. Garrett ventures away from the confines of the City a few times to breach some of…
April 16, 2018 | 01:00 EDT
I’ve always been curious to see how the rich and powerful really live, especially those whose riches and power are built off crime. I imagine their abodes are filled with luxuries and expenses most…
March 15, 2018 | 12:00 EDT
Sometimes you pick up on stories you never intended to. A trip to the mall reveals a family's financial troubles or a store manager's unscrupulous practices if you listen in, are at the right place…
February 15, 2018 | 11:00 EST
"Lord Bafford’s Manor" is the starting point for all the Thief adventures. It’s my first step each time I replay the game, and, after the training mission has greeted you, it will be your first taste…
February 1, 2018 | 09:00 EST