

With near-perfect execution, System Shock 2 is a must-play for any action fan.
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Verdict
94%
Steam
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IGDB
Verdict score based on confidence-adjusted Steam reviews?
Very Positive on Steam (94% positive from 8K reviews)
Compelling narrative and story
Engaging multiplayer/co-op experience
Outstanding soundtrack
No significant drawbacks reported
System Shock 2 is a 1999 action role-playing and survival horror video game designed by Ken Levine and co-developed by Irrational Games and Looking Glass Studios. Originally intended to be a standalone title, its story was changed during production into a sequel to the 1994 game System Shock. The alterations were made when Electronic Arts—who owned the System Shock franchise rights—signed on as publisher.

Runs well on modern hardware.
System Requirements
Minimum
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