Like System Shock 1, there will be persistent levels (i. e. , drop an item on one level, and you could go back later to retrieve it), gameplay elements like logs, inventory, skills, persistent world, leaning, hacking, rpg elements, multiple weapons and enemies, and a compelling storyline.
Unlike most other first person shooters, the purpose of System Shock PC was not to kill everything in sight; nor was it a "find the key to move onto the next level" game. The plot was always present, but not so confining as in traditional shooters - there was almost always more than one task to accomplish. Levels were realistically designed and had logical reasons behind them.
It is the principle of System Shock 2 to continue this game design.
The first game was an undeniable classic that could easily be ruined in the wrong hands. We're here to tell you to pack those fears away in a box because this is the dream sequel.
Irrational Games and Looking Glass have produced one of the best games I've ever played. System Shock 2 is truly scary, smart, challenging, fascinating, and disturbing. I recommend it to any adventurous adventure player.
If playing games is more of a religion than a hobby to you, meet your new bible...System Shock 2 will scare the hell right out of you -- and you'll like it for that reason.
Simply put, the creepy atmosphere is incredible. Forget those survival horror games full of cheap scares and dark alleys. System Shock 2 manages to frighten without succumbing to horror contrivances. Considering this game is six years old, it truly is an achievement. [Aug 2005]
A gaming triumph...More astonishingly, they've created a system of classes and abilities that are so varied that there's a compelling reason to actually play through the game more than once.
A frightening game to the point that I found myself having to take breaks from playing just to ease the tension in my shoulders.
Utterly immersive in its use of character attachment and amnesiac story-telling, it is a game that will honestly give you the sweats...It's all about replacing your shorts every half-hour or so.
March 19, 2019
OtherSide publishes a short teaser of System Shock 3. Watch video
February 12, 2019
Starbreeze sells System Shock 3 rights back to OtherSide Entertainment. Read more
January 21, 2019
System Shock Remake publishes a final art video preview. Watch video
September 10, 2018
The System Shock: Enhanced Edition - Source Port update is now available. Read more
