It’s nothing we’ve not seen before, but the script is well-written and well-delivered, even if the juxtaposition of American accents with British regional dialects is as jarring here as it ever has been.
The supporting cast is a rogue’s gallery in the truest sense, from fellow thieves, back alley contractors, shifty fences and corrupt politicians, all attempting to use Garrett as a tool to enhance their own fortunes. The character of Garrett is lifted from the anti-hero playbook, but those who remember the original games will recall his “honour among thieves” attitude and his love of patience and efficiency. It’s not always surprising in the directions it takes, but the plot is gripping enough. Within the first hour, Garrett’s simple existence starts to unravel, as he finds himself plunged into a shadowy, far-reaching conspiracy involving supernatural cults, a lethal disease, and an awful lot of backstabbing and pickpocketing.
Because you’re Garrett the Master Thief, opportunist extraordinaire, magpie in a man’s clothing, and you never let a bauble go un-pilfered.Īt least, that’s how the story of Thief begins. You make your choice, notch an arrow, take a breath and rise from the shadows – but then you catch a glimpse of something shiny and gold from the corner of your eye, and that changes everything. Should be easy, with all the tricks at your disposal: you could use a water arrow to douse the brazier nearby and blanket the road in shadow you could fire a rope arrow at an overhanging beam and use the rooftops to reach your goal.
All you have to do is make it across the street and you’re home free. There’s a guard to your right, mumbling about the cold, two more to your left chatting about their latest sordid adventures at the House of Blossoms as they do their rounds. You’re crouched in the shadow of an abandoned wagon, avoiding the flickering glare of the nearby streetlight.
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