System Shock

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  • Summary: [Also known as "System Shock Remake"] You're a renowned hacker, the most notorious cyberspace thief in the corporate world. Caught during a risky break-in, you become indentured to a greedy TriOptimum executive. After six months in a healing coma, you awaken to the twisted aftermath of a[Also known as "System Shock Remake"] You're a renowned hacker, the most notorious cyberspace thief in the corporate world. Caught during a risky break-in, you become indentured to a greedy TriOptimum executive. After six months in a healing coma, you awaken to the twisted aftermath of a terrible disaster. Where are the surgeons? Why is the station in such disrepair? Slowly, the chilling realization that something is very wrong creeps over you. Once a prime corporate research facility, Citadel Station now teems with mindless cyborgs, robots and terribly mutated beings, all programmed to serve SHODAN, a ruthless A.I. There's scarcely time to think before it unleashes the first terror...… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 56 out of 77
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 77
  3. Negative: 0 out of 77
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 22, 2024
    100
    The developers didn't invent the already invented - they figured out how to bring a cult classic out of cryosleep and offer it to a world that may have forgotten how brilliant it was. [Issue#328]
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  2. Ragequit.gr
    Jun 4, 2023
    87
    System Shock of 2023 pulls no punches and remains every bit old-school as it was back in the day, albeit some quality of life improvements. With gameplay that has aged like fine wine and an imposing villain in the face of SHODAN, this iteration of System Shock is the optimal way to experience the father of immersive sims in the present day.
  3. Shacknews
    May 29, 2023
    80
    System Shock was foundational to so many games that would come after it, but it aged like milk in its gameplay and visuals. Nightdive’s System Shock remake keeps much of its successful elements intact while doing away with a lot of its archaic issues that would drag down a modern game.
  4. Everyeye.it
    May 29, 2023
    80
    System Shock is back in a version that is a love letter to the original and to its fans, but which can also be an opportunity to rediscover an authentic video game classic for a new audience of enthusiasts. We have to overcome the obstacle represented by a gameplay that has remained anchored in the past, but - once this is done - we find ourselves faced with a memorable cyberpunk imagery, the same one that made an entire generation fall in love in the 90s. SHODAN awaits you in the Citadel: will you have the courage to face his evil machinations?
  5. Oyungezer
    Jun 27, 2023
    80
    System Shock is back after 30 years with a faithful remake. And thanks to its new graphics and modernized mechanics, it looks better than ever and plays more enjoyable than ever. It would have been great if they overhauled the combat system and brought it closer to today's standards.
  6. GameStar
    May 29, 2023
    74
    System Shock is a very faithful remake that sacrifices a lot of potential for modernization for its nostalgia.
  7. Checkpoint Gaming
    May 29, 2023
    55
    Nightdive’s System Shock remake is a strange game, and whether it will appeal to you may largely depend on your nostalgia for the era of gaming from which it came. This remake still shows its age, despite the considerable and impressive paint job, lighting, and updated controls. If you don’t mind the sometimes murderous level of difficulty, tons of backtracking, and minimal handholding, System Shock may be a compelling piece of gaming history that is worth checking out.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 50
  3. Negative: 10 out of 50
  1. Alizaxx
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Great remake overall, brings back many good memories from the OG System Shock.
  2. ThatGuy00
    May 31, 2023
    10
    A glorious blast from the past and probably the best maze crawler game to date. It's hard, always keeps you on your toes and **** slaps youA glorious blast from the past and probably the best maze crawler game to date. It's hard, always keeps you on your toes and **** slaps you every time you begin to trust it, and that's exactly how such games should feel and play. It's not a kind of a game where developers holding player's hand all the time and keep him entertained (sorry, if you want *that* kind of experience, go to call of duty). No matter how big your arsenal is or how many resources do you have, you can be beaten down to last clip and 5 hp any time. You are a lab rat in a maze that wants you dead, and all you can do is to survive, adapt and destroy it from within. Such hostile gameplay feels fresh, especially for a game that looks like AAA (ok, maybe it's rather AA,but still). On a technical level the game is still rough here and there. Sometimes it's glitching pixelated textures, sometimes AI acts dumb, but nothing gamebreaking, and lets face it, it's quite rare these days.

    In my opinion the game totally worth the money and time spent. Even if you aren't a big fan of the genre, give it a try anyway. It's a unique classic experience in a modern wrapper, and brings you back to the times where the main priority was the player's experience, not shareholders profits.    … Expand
  4. LeDivinDieu
    May 31, 2023
    10
    Excellent remaster.
    Smooth, mordern and absolutely respectful of the original game.
    Few upgardes for Steamdeck would be nice (inventory...)    Excellent remaster.
    Smooth, mordern and absolutely respectful of the original game.
    Few upgardes for Steamdeck would be nice (inventory...) but its already ok.
    Very well optimized btw    … Expand
  5. affamily
    Aug 11, 2023
    9
    I havent finished it yet but damn this brought back memories! The negative reviews primarily express frustration over the game maintaining itsI havent finished it yet but damn this brought back memories! The negative reviews primarily express frustration over the game maintaining its original gameplay, recapturing the essence of its era, yet with impressive visuals. If you're intrigued by its original gameplay and eager to encounter the most refined version available, this is your chance.… Expand
  6. Glic2003
    Jun 2, 2023
    7
    A pretty good remaster of a classic game. But in a modern context, it's hard to recommend. The biggest problem being that, while theA pretty good remaster of a classic game. But in a modern context, it's hard to recommend. The biggest problem being that, while the graphics were updated, almost nothing about the gameplay was. It's still a confusing mess at times, and the combat is still far from enjoyable.… Expand
  7. AnonymousPower
    Jun 1, 2023
    5
    QOL in games has come a long way since the 90s, and this remake misses the opportunity to improve the game in ways that it really should have.QOL in games has come a long way since the 90s, and this remake misses the opportunity to improve the game in ways that it really should have. For example, how are you supposed to know that you should be noting down random digits that you find in the world or what their significance is? Why is there no clue what random switches do when you press them? These things aren't "dated" design, they are and always have been *bad* design.

    The cyberspace minigame gets old really fast. I was over it the second time I had to do it.

    Combat feels awful, there's no feedback whenever you hit anything. There's no clue how much damage you are dealing, if you are even dealing any at all.

    It kept me interested for about 10 hours but I really just can't be bothered with this game, it's too much effort.    … Expand
  8. dauletalzhanov
    Jul 6, 2023
    0
    overrated trash. clear a region and then the enemies respawn every 30 seconds or less. cant change the difficulty setting for this. only wayoverrated trash. clear a region and then the enemies respawn every 30 seconds or less. cant change the difficulty setting for this. only way to play this is through mods. but at that point, what's the point of playing anymore. i went to a thread listing the best levels. they list the first level as the best one. this game literally gets worse from there. overrated niche… Expand

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