Reception
| Reception | |
|---|---|
| Aggregate scores | |
| Aggregator | Score |
| GameRankings | 89.14% |
| Review scores | |
| Publication | Score |
| GamePro | |
| PC Gamer (US) | 89% |
| PC Zone | 8.2 |
| Computer Gaming World | |
| Computer Games Strategy Plus | |
| GameFan | 95 |
Thief II received positive reviews from critics. Many noted its similarities to the original Thief. The game's graphics were commonly cited as a weak point.
The New York Times praised the game's artificial intelligence, which he believed was a "remarkable impersonation of real intelligence". GameFan wrote, "If you liked Thief, you'll love Thief 2: The Metal Age; it's more of the stuff that made Thief great, with less of the annoying stuff". Several reviewers praised the removal of the perceived supernatural themed combat-oriented levels of the original game.
The New York Times found its story "slight", but IGN stated that "a big part of Thief's strength comes in the storyline, which is dark, completely original, and absolutely enthralling."
Despite Thief II's fast sales, Looking Glass did not receive the money from royalties quickly enough. As a result, the company was closed, with Thief II their last release. A follow-up, Thief II Gold, was in development, but it was canceled, alongside several other projects, as a result of the company's closure.
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