If you love Deus Ex, keep your eyes on Neo Berlin 2087

Bright lights. Flying cars. The glare from god rays piercing the screen. Unrivaled visual fidelity. I stared in awe at the scenes that unfolded in front of me while I demoed Neo Berlin 2087, an upcoming cyberpunk crime thriller from developer Elysium Game Studio.

Elysium CEO Ivan Mirkovikj walked me through the upcoming title’s features when I visited the studio’s booth during Tokyo Game Show last month. The demo included stealth sections, the use of abilities from modifications and implants, and all-out action. In a weekend full of exciting games, it was easily one of the most impressive I saw in Tokyo.

Tearing down a wall and building a new one

In Neo Berlin 2087, I took on the role of a detective named Nolan. After the police chief is murdered, Nolan is tasked with finding the chief’s missing daughter, Natalie. From this point, I was given a rundown of three separate areas that served to highlight a particular feature or mechanic.

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The first took place in a crowded street in the middle of Berlin. Mirkovikj tells me that this futuristic scenario has seen the rise of a new Berlin Wall. A war has devastated the rest of Europe, and a wall had to be erected to safeguard the capital. That’s why Berlin still looks and feels relatively far-removed from the conflict, with numerous towering skyscrapers and dazzling establishments dotting the streets. The visual fidelity and photorealistic graphics make everything striking from a glance.

Neo Berlin 2087 — Gamescom 2023 Story & Gameplay Trailer | PS5 Games

From there, I entered the headquarters of a syndicate, where I was asked to provide my credentials. Here’s the kicker: Nolan didn’t have so much as a search warrant on him. Fret not, since Neo Berlin 2087 gave me a wealth of options. I