System Shock: Enhanced Edition

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  • Summary: The Enhanced Edition adds a modern touch to this classic gem, without taking anything from its unmistakable atmosphere.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Digital Chumps
    Nov 2, 2015
    92
    So good to see Night Dive Studios revive this classic and make it purchasable and playable again. If you've ever uttered the words 'cyberpunk' or like games that have the word 'shock' or "Deus Ex" in them, give this one an honest try -- it may not look the part in screenshots, but it's a legend.
  2. Destructoid
    Oct 11, 2015
    90
    While certain aspects of System Shock don't hold up in today's world, a surprising amount of them do. New players, like myself, can jump right in and have a very enjoyable experience, full of atmosphere and action. The enhanced version is exactly what it claims to be, and makes the game way more playable than the original version.
  3. Multiplayer.it
    Oct 12, 2015
    90
    System Shock: Enhanced Edition is the best way to play an immortal classic.
  4. COGconnected
    Oct 13, 2015
    85
    If you haven’t played System Shock before, there’s never been a better time. Whether you’re into shooters or RPGs; or just want to experience a cyberpunk romp with a good beat, this one is for you.
  5. Gaming Nexus
    Oct 14, 2015
    85
    System Shock Enhanced Edition is clunky, confusing and still absolutely brilliant. Night Dive has done impressive work to make this game playable on modern hardware, but the game still has a steep learning curve. A complicated and chilling experience await those who dare to enter System Shock.
  6. Hooked Gamers
    Nov 6, 2015
    80
    The old System Shock was not the easiest game to get immersed in and that was mostly due to its controls. The overhaul makes the game infinitely more enjoyable simply by virtue of no longer needing to struggle with these.
  7. Brash Games
    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.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
  1. DesuSoarusrex
    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.… Expand
  2. NeroNB
    Jun 7, 2023
    10
    genuinely one of the best games out there. a must play for immersive sim, metroidvania, or FPS fans in general
  4. ElCucuy
    Dec 5, 2020
    10
    На фоне тотального No Games пришлось обратиться к настолько старой игре. И знаете что? Игра просто великолепна. Культовая вещь. Как толькоНа фоне тотального No Games пришлось обратиться к настолько старой игре. И знаете что? Игра просто великолепна. Культовая вещь. Как только разобрался с управлением, страшно втянулся, и это в 2020 году, когда я играл в неё впервые без примесей какой-либо ностальгии.

    Чередование поиска записок для понимания цели, экшена и исследования корабля не отпускает здесь ни на минуту. Нетривильные задачи, требовательные к внимательности и интеллекту игрока, отлично исполененные элементы метроидвании(и это тогда, когда такого жанра-то не было, лол), интересные мини-игры, оригинальная на момент выхода игры подача истории через записки без использования NPC, которую игрок собирает по кусочкам, постепенно вникая в картину предшествующих пробуждению героя страшных событий на корабле, обширный арсенал оружия и патронов, с возможностью выглядывать из-за угла! и использования многочисленных гаджетов по типу джетпак-сапогов или ночного видения и невероятно увлекательная борьба за контроль над кораблём с супер харизматичной Shodan. В итоге мы имеем просто до одури увлекательную, передовую и уникальную смесь для игровой индустрии 1994 года: только представьте все играют в поинт-клик квесты и в спинно-мозговой дум, а тут такой пришелец из будущего, к которому аудитория игр оказалась попросту не готова, к сожалению, Систем шок вышел слишком рано, не в то время, и не в том месте.

    Итог: Сегодня играется отлично, проверку временем игра прошла, и мне сложно представить, что такое вообще могло выйти в 94 году, за революционность и кучу прорывных идей, которые будут использовать и развивать разработчики других игр и по сегодняшний день: 10 из 10.    … Expand
  5. actinium
    Sep 25, 2021
    9
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  6. borgkube
    May 8, 2016
    9
    This game is an old favorite of mine. I actually still have my 1994 copy of the game. This game was followed by System Shock 2 that was anThis game is an old favorite of mine. I actually still have my 1994 copy of the game. This game was followed by System Shock 2 that was an under appreciated sleeper title. It is also similar to the Deus Ex series of games. Even back in the day, the 800x600 resolution combined with the incredibly visually busy environment made this game tough to play. Also back then there were no real control standards for FPS games and there was no way to tailor the original controls. The Enhanced Edition has fixed most of that. The "original" manual is included, but be sure that you look online for the control setup for the Enhanced Edition which has been updated as much as possible to the standard WASD and Mouselook. Also the resolution has been upgraded and there is now a 16 x 9 option along with the original 4 x 3 mode. Even though this is a 20-plus year old game it was and still is a standout in the cyberpunk genera. The game provides a very tension filled environment. You are presented with many technology based logic puzzles that you must solve while trying to defeat SHODAN, the computer brain that has eradicated most of the crew on board and has filled the station with Mutants, Cyborgs and Robot defense Terminals all programed to kill humans. You escaped SHODAN's notice because you were locked away in stasis while the slaughter took place. This is the kind of game that sucks you into the story after a few minutes and won't notice the aging graphics so much. This was great game in 94 and it still is and updates have made it better. Worth playing!… Expand
  7. 2I2l1a
    Dec 7, 2022
    9
    Re-discover what made System Shock the first of it's kind, a ground breaking immersive sim that would inspire a generation of games to come....
  8. Gacu666
    Jun 6, 2023
    0
    A must play, with just the best antagonist. I am single because Shodan set the standards so high.

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