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Thief (series)
''Thief'' is a series of stealth video games in which the player takes the role of Garrett, a master thief in a fantasy/steampunk world resembling a cross between the Late Middle Ages and the Victorian era, with more advanced technologies interspersed.
The series consists of ''Thief: The Dark Project'' (1998), ''Thief II: The Metal Age'' (2000), ''Thief: Deadly Shadows'' (2004) and ''Thief'' (2014). An expanded version of ''Thief: The Dark Project'', titled ''Thief Gold'', was released in 1999 and features three extra maps and several bug fixes. Looking Glass Studios developed both ''The Dark Project'' and ''The Metal Age''. After the studio had gone out of business in 2000, many former employees moved to Ion Storm Austin and began developing the third part of the series, ''Deadly Shadows'', long anticipated by fans of the series. Eidos Montreal was subsequently given the reins for ''Thief''.
==Gameplay==
The main tactic of ''Thief'' is to avoid fights and instead sneak around the enemies. ''Thief'' is sometimes described as either a "first-person sneaker", "sneak-em-up" or a "first-person looter" to emphasize this difference. Classification of the game has been slow coming, as three-dimensional stealth games, such as ''Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell'' and ''Assassin's Creed'', only became more common years after the first ''Thief''. Another innovation employed extensively by ''Thief'' is the careful use of sound effects as an integral part of gameplay. Sound cues not only tell the player of other characters in the vicinity, but also indicate how much noise Garrett makes when moving about an area. Too much noise can alert nearby guards, who will grow suspicious and come looking for intruders. There are a variety of tactics to avoid being heard, however, such as walking gently, steering clear of noisy pavement, or using moss arrows to create a carpet that muffles the sound of footsteps. In a similar vein, using light and dark became one of the most important strategies. A gauge at the bottom of the screen (called the 'Light Gem') indicates how visible the protagonist is. Entering deeper shadows or ducking makes the character less likely to be noticed. Walking about increases the risk of being spotted, and having a sword or bow drawn makes him very conspicuous in the game. The astute player is constantly keeping an eye on areas of light or shadow, guard patrol routes, and the type of terrain they are walking on, in case a hiding place is needed in a hurry. A light source, such as a torch or gas lamp, can be doused with a Water Arrow, creating an area of darkness in which the player may hide. Electrically powered lights, in all games, may simply be shut off by using a nearby switch or button; however, if no light switch is available, the electrical light will not turn off by simply shooting a Water Arrow at it. In ''Thief: Deadly Shadows'', the player can simply 'pinch out' a lit candle by pressing the use button on it. A guard or any civilian may notice if a light source has been put out, likewise if something valuable has been stolen.
Another large component of game play in "Thief", along with the stealth, is exploration. In most missions, especially in the first two "Thief" games, players can freely explore the game environment without much hindrance. Players are also free to experiment with how they approach the AI, as one may choose to take out all the AI either by blackjack, sword, or arrow, or one may choose to avoid any confrontation with the AI. "Ghosting" is a play style by which one tries to leave no trace behind them as they explore and complete the objectives in each mission.
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