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A first-person fight to the death in the depths of space!
System Shock is a action, immersive sim and adventure game
developed by Nightdive Studios
and published by Nightdive Studios and Atari.
Released on May 30th 2023 is available on Windows, Steam Deck and Steam Machine.
It has received 10,729 reviews of which 9,788 were positive and 941 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 11.99€ on Steam with a 70% discount, but you can find it for 1.62€ on K4G.
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- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit only)
- Processor: Intel Core i5-2400/AMD FX-8320 or better
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 670 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB or better
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 10 GB available space
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First game I had to actively take notes while playing so I wouldn't forget stuff (or risk going through audio/text logs again) and oh boy, there's nothing quite like feeling of accomplishment you get after figuring something out without the game handholding you. Kinda wish more games did that sort of stuff nowadays, at least a lil bit
Very pretty remake, faithful to how older, legacy games behaved in a lot of ways. Pros: - Good controls - Tight aiming - Inventory management - Aggressive combat that encourages selective engagement Cons: - Thou art bound by thine creed of quicksave and quickload - The maps can get really confusing - The game does NOT give a ♥♥♥♥ about your comfort level, or have the decency to leave a corridor clear once you've killed everything. Overall, if you're looking for a challenge and you're confident in your ability to praise the F5 button like it's your lord and savior (it is), you'll find something in this game. I HATED it, did not enjoy myself, but I can see the bones of what someone else might enjoy.
I had to play this game for a while, before I realized what a masterpiece it really is. Requires attention and deliberate slowdown: you'll need to listen to audio logs to unfold the story, make notes on the map, manage resources/inventory and use your brain to find your way as there's no handholding. All of this mixes well with the tense space-horror atmosphere, which is very original and genuinely unsettling at times, yet there's some dark humor to it as well. I jumped into this game with an FPS-mentality and came out understanding what an immersive sim is. (BTW it runs well on Steam Deck, but a desktop with KB/M and bigger screen, is where the gameplay really shines)
This game is absolutely phenomenal, an absolute cornerstone of gaming history. I never played the original, but I've now beaten the game twice, and it'll probably be one I revisit every couple years. The game has 4 different difficulty sliders, and I recommend not setting them to the highest setting on your first run, just leave it on setting 2 for each category unless you feel like you need the help in a particular area of gameplay. Unless your story difficulty is set to the lowest setting, you will need to pay close attention as you play through the game. The map is very intentionally a labyrinth that is not friendly to navigate. You will find audio logs (a mechanic that the original introduced to the gaming landscape) which give you information ranging from throw away lines to extremely important information which is vital to progressing the game. It is very helpful to take notes to keep track of things like codes and locations of importance. You can also use the pins on your map to mark any location you might want. Immediately after placing a pin, you can type out whatever you want, which is not very obviously displayed, but which makes your pins much easier to keep distinct from one another. Combat in this game is the bread and butter, in my opinion. The weapon variety is very good, and it feels like each weapon (aside from the starter melee weapon and pistol probably) is completely viable through to the final boss. Cycling out which weapons you carry on you is encouraged by the fact that you're trying to conserve ammo, meaning dipping into a different weapon's ammo reserves can keep you from having to fall back on your melee weapon. Later, as you have access to more guns, you can cycle melee out of your inventory if you manage your ammo well enough. You can also ignore every gun in the game and beat the brakes off your foes with a pipe or a wrench (or a later, much more high tech variety of whackus bonkus). Use cover to your advantage, or you will get deep fried by most enemies. The small puzzles are nothing groundbreaking by today's standards, but the original was the game that introduced many of these types of puzzles to videogaming as a whole. The larger story puzzles are more entertaining as you need to find certain items and complete certain actions on multiple floors of the space station. Cyberspace is my least favorite part of this game, it mostly feels like something I have to deal with to get back to progress the actual fun part of the game. I can see what the original devs in 97 were going for, but it's just not fun. I understand its inclusion in the remake, as its removal would drastically alter the game's identity, definitely for the worse. As an immersive sim, this is still one of the best in the genre. It can feel a bit clunky and outdated in areas, but progress feels rewarding and earned every step of the way. Inventory management has a few hiccups that I think could have been easily resolved, but it's functional. Exploration is enjoyable, and slowly mapping out each floor of the space station scratches an itch in my brain. Finally, the setting is just phenomenal. It's cyberpunk, it's sci-fi, and each floor of Citadel Station has its own character. Speaking of Citadel Station, the AI inhabiting its walls is one of the best written villains in any game out there. SHODAN, the rogue AI (whom your character causes to go rogue in the first 5 minutes of the game), is ever-present. She watches you through every camera, every monster you kill an abomination crafted by her in an attempt to make lifeforms superior to humans. She's got one hell of a god complex, and she's going to make it your problem. Thwarting her plans makes you feel like a badass, but she's swift to remind you that you're not indestructible. You're guaranteed to walk into more than one trap during your playthrough, and it makes SHODAN feel like a proper threat, not just some voice chattering in your ear. If you like immersive sims, games that require you pay attention, well written villains, or using a railgun to blow the head off of whatever poor shmuck crosses you, play System Shock. There's nothing else quite like it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
System Shock is currently priced at 11.99€ on Steam.
Yes, System Shock is currently available at a 70% discount. You can purchase it for 11.99€ on Steam.
Yes, System Shock received 9,788 positive votes out of a total of 10,729 achieving a rating of 8.87.
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System Shock was developed by Nightdive Studios and published by Nightdive Studios and Atari.
Yes, System Shock is playable and fully supported on Windows.
No, System Shock is not playable on MacOS.
No, System Shock is not playable on Linux.
Yes, System Shock is playable on Steam Deck, though it might require a few minor tweaks. Make sure to check the Steam store page and community feedback on ProtonDB for exact compatibility details.
Yes, System Shock is playable and fully supported on Steam Machine.
No, System Shock does not support VR.
System Shock is a single-player game.
Yes, there is a DLC available for System Shock. Explore additional content available for System Shock on Steam.
No, System Shock does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
No, System Shock does not support Steam Remote Play.
Yes, System Shock is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
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Nightdive Studios
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Nightdive Studios,
Atari
Release
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