GAMEPLAY Page 9 Move forward, backward or sideways. TRIGGER TRIGGER Lean left or right. Change highlighted menu item. Toggle wall flattening mode. Return arrow to quiver. Crouch down. Jump (press and hold to mantle). Switch between first- and third-person view. Close active menu.
GAME SCREENS THE STORY OF THIEF: DEADLY SHADOWS You can access a number of non-gameplay screens before and after each mis- In Thief: Deadly Shadows, you play Garrett, a master thief in a dark, sprawling sion. Some are also available whenever you pause gameplay by pressing metropolis known only as the City.
MANAGING YOUR GAMES Saving and Loading Games Save Game Screen Once you start a new game, you can save it by pressing and selecting Save. It’s important to save as you play — that way, if you die, you can restart To display this screen during gameplay, press and select Save.
PLAYING THIEF: DEADLY SHADOWS Moving Around You’re a master thief, so maintaining secrecy and stealth is key. When moving, This section describes how to use the interface and perform different tasks in stay in the shadows, and stay quiet! the game. At any time while playing, press to pause the game and view available screens.
Looking Around Press • Open or close unlocked doors. Stand back to allow the door to open. If Switch viewpoints. You can choose to see Garrett onscreen, or something blocks it, nudge it out of the way. play using the first-person “eyeball” view. For new players, third-per- •...
Move to check for Fighting and Dying Picking Locks approaching guards or enemies while you are cracking a lock. You have several different ways that you can deal with your opponents. If an Locks vary in craftsmanship and materials, so opponent hasn’t spotted you yet, try one of the three one-hit methods listed some will be more difficult to pick than others.
Finding and Selling Loot Stores To see what you’ve picked To buy items from thieving stores: up so far, pause the game, select Anytime you step close to an item that is Gear, then Loot. 1. Enter the store and listen to the shopkeeper. highlighted, you can use or pick up that 2.
Viewing Mission Objectives TOOLS OF THE TRADE: WEAPONS, ITEMS AND UPGRADES As you play a mission, you can pause the game and select Goals to view your current objectives. As a master thief, you’ll often find yourself in situations that require cunning and advanced weapons and tools.
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Loot Subscreen Dagger Hand Weapons Bladed weapon You can view how much wealth and loot yo u’ ve accumulated up to this point of Blackjack used to kill opponents. the game. Most no rmal loot is ge n e ric stuff you can sell for cash on the black Use the dagger to backstab Blunt club-like m a r ket to fences (traders and info rmants) in the City.
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Items (Explosives, Flasks and Potions) Thieving Tool Upgrades Explosive mine Health potion Lockpick Area-effect explosive Liquid potion you can Tool used to pick locks on protected you can use to booby- drink to heal damage doors or chests. trap enemies. you’ve taken during To learn how, see Picking Locks.
THE WORLD OF THIEF: DEADLY SHADOWS Faction As you progress and complete certain tasks and missions in the game, you alter Your chosen profession requires you to be nocturnal. So, you sleep by day and how various social groups perceive you. To see your current status, you can view prowl by night, always with open eyes and ears.
GAME CREDITS GAME OPTIONS IonStorm and Eidos team members who contributed to Thief: Deadly Shadows. To view adjustable game options, select Options from the Title The Thief: Deadly Shadows Team Menu. Select the category you want Artists (continued) Special Thanks to view.
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