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.
Last updated 2d ago
Like the System Shock 1 this game is also super sick, I can see an argument this is better but I'm not so sure. It has a lot of the same qualities, and they are quality. I personally don't really care for the hive mind angle but I do like how they re-establish SHODAN and create a new antagonist at the same time. The sandbox is also worse I think. I feel like I'm missing out on fun stuff because of how the game operates, repeat playthroughs would obviously solve that but then I don't have the real fun which is exploring a space station knowing that anything could be around the next corner. Excellent game despite and the options the game does allow you are plenty fun, I just want more system shock! The music also bangs but not as hard as 1 imo!!
One of the greats. Modernized version is absolutely worth playing as well.
I didn't just "hear" Shodan's orders, I sat my human ass down and LISTENED. What the ♥♥♥♥ was that ending. 7.5/10
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