While this can be irritating at times the odd slow-downs do not detract hugely from the game. Another slight drawback is the modelling of characters which also hark back to an earlier generation of games. Strangely, Looking Glass Studios have also not included a multiplayer capability in this era of networked gaming. In fact this game is worth buying for the cut-scenes alone. A word of warning though.
Thief demands a rather high powered machine so check the specs before rushing out.