THIEF 3: DEADLY SHADOWS
HD ENHANCEMENTS
Guide by Tore Andersen

 

Thief 3: Deadly Shadows, the third and last game in the first Thief trilogy. Developed by Ion Storm, the legendary company behind Deus Ex, and published by Eidos Interactive in 2004. 10 years prior to the reboot of the series. Technically Thief 3 is much better than the first two games. It uses the Unreal 2 engine instead of the Dark Engine, and the level design is much more detailed. Still, it struggles with compatibility on modern systems, but this update will make it run in any resolution and on any version of Windows. General performance & image quality will be significantly improved as well.

 

REQUIREMENTS

Thief 3: Deadly Shadows (Latest version)

 

HD RESOLUTION & FIXES

To play the game in HD resolution with correct aspect ratio, a patch needs to be installed. This fix will make all resolutions available and fix a number of errors.

1: Download Sneaky Upgrade - Full Edition 1.1.8 (LINK)

2: Run the exe file and install.
*I recommend the following options:

    

3: After installation, click the new SneakyTweaker shortcut. I recommend leaving almost everything as it is, but make sure all content is activated.
By default, the texture pack is not selected, which doesn't make much sense. Check the page as shown in the image, and make sure everything is OK:



You might also want to change the screen refresh rate, if you run anything different from 60.



4: Apply settings & Exit.

 

Thief 3: Deadly Shadows is ready to launch

 

 

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GAME INFO

Thief 3: Deadly Shadows is the third first-person stealth game in the famous Thief series. It was developed by Ion Storm and released in 2004 by Eidos Interactive. The player still controls the master thief "Garrett", just as in the previous two games. Deadly Shadows also takes place in a Steampunk inspired environment with part from the medieval times and from the Victorian era. A new features that Thief 3 introduced, was the ability to explore the City. In Thief 1 & 2 the missions were linear with no "free-time" in between. Thief 3 allows the player to walk the City streets between missions and steal at random or spy on people. While roaming the City, various side-quests can be found and completed alongside the main storyline. The game is far from the open world games we know today, but it was an early open-world aspect of the game.

Thief 3: Deadly Shadows, also known as simply Thief 3, is a first-person stealth-action video game developed by Ion Storm and published by Eidos Interactive. It is the third installment in the Thief series and was released in 2004 for PC, Xbox, and PlayStation 2.

The game is set in a medieval-inspired fantasy world and follows the story of Garrett, a master thief who is pulled back into the criminal underworld after a year of retirement. The player takes on the role of Garrett and must use stealth, thievery, and combat skills to complete missions and advance the story.

One of the most notable features of Thief 3 is its advanced stealth mechanics. The player must use the environment to their advantage, staying in the shadows and avoiding detection by guards and other enemies. The game also features a variety of tools and weapons, such as lockpicks and arrows, that can be used to aid in sneaking and thievery.

The story of Thief 3 is rich and complex, with a variety of missions and objectives that the player must complete. The game also features a variety of characters, each with their own unique personalities and motivations. The player will interact with these characters throughout the game, sometimes working with them, and sometimes against them.

The graphics and art style of Thief 3 are highly detailed and realistic. The game's environments are meticulously crafted, with a high level of attention to detail. The character models and animations are also top-notch, giving the game a high level of immersion.

Thief 3 was developed by Ion Storm, a studio founded by legendary game designer Warren Spector. The game was directed by Randy Smith, who had previously worked on the first two games in the series. The development of the game was a long and complex process, with several delays and setbacks before its eventual release.

Despite these challenges, Thief 3 received critical acclaim upon release, with many praising its stealth mechanics, story, and graphics. The game has since become a cult classic and is still remembered fondly by fans of the series.

Overall, Thief 3: Deadly Shadows is a must-play for fans of the stealth-action genre. Its advanced stealth mechanics, rich story, and detailed graphics make it a standout game in the Thief series, and a classic in its own right. Its a game that will keep the players engaged for hours on end. With its level of immersions, it's hard to pull away from the screen, and the players will find themselves coming back to play it again and again.