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System Shock 2

Classic-PC-Games.com > PC > Role Playing > S > System Shock 2
Genre: Role-Playing    |     Year: 1999    |     Publisher: Electronic Arts    |     Developer: Looking Glass Technologies
Game Review (written by Izmejojo) Added on: 09/20/2006
System Shock 2 is a great FPS/RPG game. I found it at the local store for around $10 and thought there'd be something horribly wrong with it. Boy was I mistaken.
One of the best and most fun games I'd played in awhile, this game took me for a ride. From the moment I started it up, to the time I beat it, I played it many times. Even after beating it, you can replay it and get a different game out of it.
System Shock 2 is a great FPS/RPG game. I found it at the local store for around $10 and thought there'd be something horribly wrong with it. Boy was I mistaken.
One of the best and most fun games I'd played in awhile, this game took me for a ride. From the moment I started it up, to the time I beat it, I played it many times. Even after beating it, you can replay it and get a different game out of it. There are many skills and different strategies you can use to go around the game. You can choose to use physic powers to help you throughout the game, or you can decide to use guns and blast your way through
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instead. The beauty of it is you can mix and match skills to make characters that suit whatever style of play you like.
The AI in the game isn't too bad either. It gets scary at times if you just walk around. They jump up out of nowhere. Or you'll think you have an area cleared and be walking back through it and more enemies will be there. So don't think you’re safe just because you've gone through there before.
There are many puzzles in the game. Not that any of them are that hard to figure out but they do add some more fun to the game. Some do take some time to figure out, but once you do the game gets right back to rolling.
The RPG part of the game comes in with the customization of your character. There are many skills to choose from. Although you don't gain levels, you find items lying around throughout the game that you can use to make your skills stronger.
The graphics aren't that bad for the game being as old as it is either. I was surprised when I started playing it about how well it looked. The weapons have decent detail put into them. The enemies are quite detailed and give the feeling that they are actually real.
The weapons add some fun to the game too. There are melee weapons such as a wrench, or guns you can use to shoot the enemies. Or you can go the physic way and use the orb arm attachment thingy and blast your opponents via your mind.
I'm glad this is a game I found, and have loved it since I first picked it up. It'll be a game that even in the future I'll pick back up and play again because it's that great. For $10, this was a blast of a game I'm glad I took the time to look at.


 
 
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Sputnikus (05/07/2008)
Outstanding! A must try for everybody!
 
 
Pwpigwater (05/04/2008)
Great game!
 
 
Syborg20 (04/26/2008)
This game is so scary, but so awesome. Play it. Watch out for the mothers, they're freaking crazy. The cutscenes are done very well and add a scary element to the game. I probably should have given a 10.
 
 
Abovedefault (04/14/2008)
This is definitely on the top of my list of best shooters of all time. It was so innovative.
 
 
Kiablo0 (03/17/2008)
This game is great.
 
 
Osek1994 (03/16/2008)
This game looks amazing.
 
 
Pandasrock (02/21/2008)
This game is amazing and I do recommend it to everyone.
 
 
Spartancanuck (02/17/2008)
Probably the hands-down winner for 'best FPS' in my books. Whatever you can say about the graphics relative to today, it still has the sort of chilling atmosphere and engaging story that's hard to match. Play it with the lights out - it will have you jumping at every ambush, and holding your breath every time you hear a sound out of place. The character development system was also a nice touch. The weapons had a good feel, and you were required to think about how you employed them rather than just run and gun.
 
 
Zacandari (01/27/2008)
This game scares the hell out of me.
 
 
Wyattlh (01/24/2008)
Good game.
 
 
Deano199314 (01/18/2008)
This game is the best.
 
 
Mariex (01/16/2008)
This a great entry rpg/action game. I remember buying the game when it originally came out and being blown away by it. At the time it had great. Highly recommended!
 
 
Jean rothen (01/14/2008)
System Shock 2 is one of the greatest games of all time and the best FPS ever.
 
 
Sukoi (01/01/2008)
I love this wonderful and exciting game! I recommend it to everyone!
 
 
Madlord (11/30/2007)
This game is the greatest I’ve ever played!
 
 
Golfcain0001 (11/27/2007)
Had System Shock decades ago and it was brill. Been playing this none stop since yesterday and it is one scary quality game. Download it if you dare!
 
 
Nuclearmecca (10/28/2007)
This game is absolutely terrifying, in a good way. It has great atmosphere, killer sound, good graphics, and great rpg-shooter controls. With the deep ability customization you can literally play this game over and over and you can go through situations completely different each time.
 
 
(10/28/2007)
This game is absolutely terrifying, in a good way. It has great atmosphere, killer sound, good graphics, and great rpg-shooter controls. With the deep ability customization you can literally play this game over and over and you can go through situations completely different each time. Your character isn’t a god-like killing machine, so you are in danger and any encounter with an enemy can be fatal. Enemies will sneak up behind you and combined with the creepy atmosphere and the cries of monsters telling you that they are sorry or to kill them coming from behind you just moments before they attack, this may just be the scariest game ever made. I cannot think of another game or movie or book that has ever made my heart race or me scream out more times than SS2. This game IS art and is nearly perfect except there is some balance issues in the powers and abilities. It also runs pretty well on my Windows XP computer. Overall, this is a must have for all gamers and is one of the greatest and the scariest games of all time.
 
 
Holstena (10/13/2007)
For those who appreciate a game that involves far more than shoot-em-up or pure problem solving, this is the one by which all other games can and should be judged. Those who enjoy the horror games such as the Resident Evil or Silent Hill series can appreciate the horror elements within this game. One part Myst, one part Halo, one part Silent Hill. It’s a wonderful glance at the past when playing a game could be a completely immersing experience!
 
 
Clausborge (10/03/2007)
By far the most underrated game ever. No one I personally know have ever played this gem, even though it easily is on par with other great games as Half-Life and Doom.
 
 
Daonos (09/04/2007)
Truly one of the greatest games that has effectively combined elements from multiple genres. Despite its minor faults, it will remain in that timeless group of games that can be enjoyed no matter how far gaming technology will advance.
 
 
Gabber803 (08/31/2007)
This game was creepy sometimes as the AI can't spawn farther than 6 feet away but the atmosphere was really good, I personally feel that half life could use certain aspects that this game offers. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. style, and rpg kind of way to buy things, managing your inventory and such things.
 
 
Slouchmd (08/31/2007)
Like a lot of people on this site, I simply don't understand why this game isn't known by more people. Easily worth a play. And a replay.
 
 
Adventwings (08/15/2007)
I can't believe this game is such an underdog. In all seriousness, the puzzle elements and gameplay far outshines Half-Life 2 by far. And I can tell this because I've played both. Dumped HL2 seconds after finishing its lackluster ending. Now, if only someone brought back a true successor to System Shock 2.
 
 
Daguerre (07/10/2007)
One of the best game ever. I do not play much more now of this type of game, but system shock is truly an exception. I simply got hypnotized by the genre of this game. Truly creepy (don't forhet the sound!) This game is really a must have.
 
 
Raven t3h kat (11/14/2006)
Half-Life 2, go to hell! You'll never be as good (or creepy) as System Shock 2!
 
 
Pimplunchbox (10/07/2006)
This game is really addictive. I like it
 
 
Biboldo (06/04/2006)
care for zombies .they can run.so scary for me though i play many times :))) .great game
 
 
Daveed (04/08/2006)
If you get any error messages about Direct3D, put the following at the end of the cam.cfg file, using Notepad: safe_texture_manager And don't forget to run OggSetup.exe if you want any sound. :)
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