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System Shock

System Shock

May 30, 2023
Atari Inc.
4.4/5.0(1,200 reviews)
~2h playtime
Metacritic 78
Role Playing Games

Xbox Series S/X · Linux · PC · PlayStation 4 · PlayStation 5 · Xbox One

Great

Overall, players have overwhelmingly praised the remake of System Shock for its faithful recreation of the classic game, immersive atmosphere, and engaging gameplay. However, there are notable criticisms regarding the inventory management, backtracking, difficulty spikes, and some technical issues. Despite these concerns, the game's nostalgic charm and depth have led to many recommending it to fans of the genre.

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About This Game

System Shock is a remake of the iconic 1994 game, featuring immersive gameplay in a space station controlled by the psychotic AI SHODAN. Players navigate deeply intertwined environments, battling mutated foes and exploring a richly detailed world with modernized visuals and sound.

Highlights

  • Faithful recreation of the original
  • Immersive atmosphere with beautiful art direction
  • Engaging first-person gameplay
  • Challenging exploration mechanics
  • Variety of weapons and upgrades
  • Original voice actor of SHODAN returns
  • Updated controls and interface

Platforms

Xbox Series S/X
Linux
PC
PlayStation 4
PlayStation 5
Xbox One

Multiplayer

Single Player Only

Game Information

ESRB Rating:ESRB Mature
Languages:
Chinese (Simplified)Chinese (Traditional)EnglishFrench (France)GermanItalianJapaneseKoreanPolishPortuguese (Brazil)RussianSpanishTurkish
Official site:Visit site

Gameplay

Modes
Single player
Perspective
First person

Player Reviews

Great

Overall, players have overwhelmingly praised the remake of System Shock for its faithful recreation of the classic game, immersive atmosphere, and engaging gameplay. However, there are notable criticisms regarding the inventory management, backtracking, difficulty spikes, and some technical issues. Despite these concerns, the game's nostalgic charm and depth have led to many recommending it to fans of the genre.

Pros

  • • Faithful recreation of the original System Shock
  • • Immersive atmosphere and engaging gameplay
  • • Beautiful art direction and sound design
  • • Challenging and rewarding exploration mechanics
  • • Variety in weapons and upgrades

Cons

  • • Frustrating inventory management
  • • Significant backtracking during gameplay
  • • Difficulty spikes that can hinder progress
  • • Technical issues and glitches reported
  • • Visual clutter making navigation challenging

Based on 99 reviews from steam

Screenshots

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System Shock — Frequently Asked Questions

Is System Shock worth playing?
System Shock has a great reception from players, holding an average score of 4.4 out of 5 across 1,200 reviews.
Is System Shock single-player or multiplayer?
System Shock supports single player.
What platforms is System Shock available on?
System Shock is available on PS4 and PS5.
When did System Shock release?
System Shock released on May 30, 2023.
What is System Shock's age rating?
System Shock carries an ESRB rating of ESRB Mature.