Overview

Jensen starts out on a dropship. He’s being briefed about the augmentation deal that’s happening below, in Dubai. This sets the stage, and you get to make a couple of important choices.

First, decide on combat or stealth weaponry. Then, ask for short-range or long-range equipment.

For long range, you get to choose between a lethal Combat Rifle and a stealth Tranq Rifle. Up close, you’ll get either a Revolver or a Stun Gun.

This should heavily be influenced by the playstyle that you intend to pursue. Stealth runs get you more experience, and they let you play a Jensen who is much more of a traditional heroic character. Playing this way influences the dialogue and story of the game, so consider this carefully.

You can find multiple combat weapons on the guards, but you won’t find many stealth weapons. If you want variety and more options, take the stealth weapons at the beginning. The Tranq Rifle in particular is a godsend for anyone who wants to get experience and take out targets but leave them alive.

This guide’s discussions of each area feature suggestions for both major styles of play.

Once you’ve chosen the weapon loadout you want, the cutscene continues. Soon, you are dropped off near the mission site.