Why didn't Thief 2014 crack the mainstream consciousness to embed itself as an industry staple? Why was it maligned with fans of the original games? How does it compare with the lofty Thief legacy? All this and more as I dive deep into Thief 2014 to unearth its secrets.

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Timestamps
1. It's Time To Begin (Intro) - 0:00
2. Chasing Shadows (Development) - 3:01
3. It's Who I Am (Standalone analysis) - 11:39
_Stealth - 20:45
_Infiltration - 26:19
_Theft - 27:05
_Combat - 29:13
_Items & Upgrades - 31:03
_Missions & Jobs - 34:31
_Travel - 40:00
_Characters - 44:28
_Story - 51:52
_Issues - 1:11:52
4. Through The Looking Glass (Thief 2014 vs Thief legacy) - 1:14:56
_Garrett - 1:29:00
_Setting - 1:39:43
_Reboots - 1:41:57
5. Let's Not Try That Again (Conclusion) - 1:47:27

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