System Shock
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6 streamer verdicts· Released 2023-05-30Independent creators only · sponsored coverage never counts
Streamer Verdicts
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Our analysis
Strong remake blending retro aesthetics with modern convenience.
Our analysis
A faithful, immersive remake of the sci-fi classic in the vein of Deus Ex, with great-looking pixelated-yet-3D visuals, excellent directional sound, smart maze-like level design, taxing puzzles and tense, deliberate first-person combat. Performance is the weak point, averaging around 45fps rather than the expected solid 60, though a patch is promised and the strong Joy-Con mouse support meaningfully mitigates the rough control feel. Still a thoroughly enjoyable game even in its current state, especially for thinking-player shooter fans.
Our analysis
A strong remake of the 1994 classic with great puzzles and atmosphere. Modern improvements on gunplay and exploration. Good value compared to AAA games.
Our analysis
A modernized remake that excels at tense exploration and atmosphere, with liberal, effective audio logs, a memorable Shodan, and creepy sci-fi sound design creating deep immersion. Combat is hamstrung by tight corridors, the sprawling maze-like areas make it easy to get lost with sometimes obscure objectives, and the junk-recycling inventory system trades fun for power. It is also less freeform than later immersive sims, but remains a genuinely fun, highly recommendable experience for those who don't mind occasionally needing a guide.
Our analysis
An impressive, faithful remake that captures the spirit of the original while leaning into survival-horror, with overhauled weapons that feel weighty and satisfying, a fantastic soundscape, and a standout SHODAN performance. Its biggest drawbacks stem from too much visual detail hurting readability and navigation, plus a recycling-and-vaporize loot economy that drags down exploration pacing. The cyberspace overhaul is a big improvement, though the FPS-in-cyberspace finale falters.
Our analysis
A surprisingly faithful, well-executed remake of an all-time classic, worth the long and troubled development. It preserves the original's modular difficulty, obscure no-handholding design, and labyrinthine Citadel Station while updating it with a striking hybrid art style, solid sound, and the still-chilling SHODAN. The lack of guidance and the near-mandatory keyboard-and-mouse controls (no real controller support, manual quick-saving) hold it back, but for fans of old-school immersive sims it's a fantastic, highly recommendable experience.
About
- Released
- 2023-05-30
- Genre
- Shooter, Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Adventure
Creator Mentions · 2
- GGmanLives😐 mixedWatch
Our analysis
Night Dive Studios has crafted an excellent remake that brings Looking Glass Studios' classic into the modern age with improved mechanics, stunning presentation, and faithful level design. While the unabashedly old-school approach and confusing maze-like levels may turn away newcomers, patient players will find a rewarding and impressive experience.
- RRagnarRox👍 positiveWatch
Our analysis
A masterfully executed remake that modernizes the 1994 classic while faithfully preserving its core design philosophy, standing as one of the greatest video game remakes ever created.
Base Game
From Nightdive Studios
