Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Oct 9, 2015
    70
    If you loved the original and want to go back some scifi horror nostalgia then i highly recommend you get the enhanced version as the changes are aesthetic and don’t take away from the game you loved as a kid.

Awards & Rankings

User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 91 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 77 out of 91
  2. Negative: 6 out of 91
  1. Oct 18, 2015
    10
    One of the best cyberpunk games you can play. The controls feel a little weird for the first half-hour but then become tons of fun. TheOne of the best cyberpunk games you can play. The controls feel a little weird for the first half-hour but then become tons of fun. The controls allow you to feel like you are actually playing as the main character. If you liked Deus Ex or System Shock 2, this game is perfect for you. Full Review »
  2. Dec 8, 2015
    7
    It's a wonderful game, but I can't get past the dated controls. The graphics are more dizzying than Descent I. You have to toggle between freeIt's a wonderful game, but I can't get past the dated controls. The graphics are more dizzying than Descent I. You have to toggle between free look and movement. It needs a full remake instead just a partial update to be playable. Full Review »
  3. Dec 20, 2015
    9
    Ohh the good old classic that nobody played because System shock 2 was so much better. Okay in all seriousness this is a pretty good game. OnOhh the good old classic that nobody played because System shock 2 was so much better. Okay in all seriousness this is a pretty good game. On with the review then.

    Pros:
    -The gameplay. This is one of the most strategic and most innovative games for it's time. Literally anything that can be collected, you can collect. From the smallest chip to the biggest gun, there's nothing too big for your inventory.
    -The atmosphere is top notch. Everything feels like is trying to kill you and it really looks like an abandoned spaceship. It is downright perfect

    Cons:
    -This is a nitpick but i seriously can't stand the graphics. They looks so bad but that's to be expected from a game from 1992/1993

    Overall System shock is a great game that will kick any so called hardcore player in it's ass and overall deserves to get recognized more like it's younger brother System shock 2.
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