An Ambitious Expansion of the Thief Universe
Rediscovering Thief 4: An Ambitious Expansion of the Thief Universe When Thief: Deadly Shadows released in 2004, it faced a mixed reception. For fans of the original two games, it felt like a departure, yet for others, it offered some of the best writing and storytelling within the series. The game exposed the inner workings of the Keepers - a mysterious group of knowledge-keepers - and revealed unsettling truths about their organisation. The eerie tones and complex narrative were an ambitious step, deepening the lore and exploring the decay of once-revered institutions. Ten years later, in 2014, Thief 4 sought to take this world even further, setting its story centuries after the original trilogy. The approach aimed to build on the world’s foundations while expanding its mysteries, especially around the City's history and the enigmatic Primal power. This shift in setting allowed the game to create new legends and revisit old ones, reinventing Garrett's role in the City and eve...
