System Shock® 2 (Classic) on Steam - User reviews, Price & Information

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"Remember, it is my will that guided you here. It is my will that gave you your cybernetic implants, the only beauty in that meat you call a body. If you value that meat... you will do as I tell you." The cult classic sci-fi horror FPS-RPG has returned.

System Shock® 2 (Classic) is a cyberpunk, rpg and horror game developed by Nightdive Studios, Irrational Games and Looking Glass Studios and published by Nightdive Studios.
Released on May 10th 2013 is available on Windows and MacOS in 2 languages: English and German.

It has received 7,558 reviews of which 7,138 were positive and 420 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. 😍

The game is currently priced at 9.99€ on Steam.


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Windows
  • OS *:Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8
  • Processor:1.8 GHz Processor
  • Memory:2 GB RAM
  • Graphics:3D graphics card
  • DirectX®:9.0c
  • Hard Drive:2 GB HD space
  • Additional:Game Patched to version 2.48
MacOS
  • OS:OS X 10.14 Mojave
  • Processor:1.8 GHz Processor
  • Memory:2 GB RAM
  • Graphics:3D graphics card
  • Hard Drive:2 GB HD space
  • Additional:Game Patched to version 2.48

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March 2025
Best immersive sim game. One of a kind. If you love slow-paced, tactical, survival horror game, this one's definitely for you. Can't wait for the 25th Anniversary Remaster
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Feb. 2025
I originally played this game in highschool but would learn it was formative to how i would approach my love life as i only date evil women with a god complex. want me to go shoot some alien hive mind that you created from your fuck up 42 years prior at your previous place of employment? yes babygirl i gotchu. 10/10 game.
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Jan. 2025
System Shock 2 is definitely one of the games of all times. These are certainly words and they are part of a review. It was written by me, myself and I. We are many, and you are one. How can you hope to prevail against us? The good: >aged like fine wine >works well on Win11 >should run on pretty much any modern PC >doesn't need mods to be enjoyed like a modern game >has great atmosphere >allows for several different playstyles >makes conquering further levels feel rewarding >artistic design, especially the last two levels >music >1999 graphics (for the nostalgia) >dommy mommy AI waifu for those who consider GLaDOS too tame >the ending (like, seriously wtaf?) The bad: >1999 graphics (nostalgia aside, the 3D models look like shit) >relies on sudden enemy spawns too often >too generous in respawning mobs out of literally nowhere >can get unclear in its objectives in the second half >the Body of the Many level (looks great, plays like ass) >a scarcity of replicators with ammo in the second half The "I don't know" >can be save-scummed through >has abusable healing methods >ammo is almost always worth more than health >junk items are useless until they aren't Verdict: In space, people will hear you scream if you record it on an audio log. Should you do that? *dramatic pause* Nah... *shoots screen*
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Aug. 2024
good fucking game. some friendly advice; first time players, ignore psi
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May 2024
It works and doesn't require a widescreen fix... Even though the game is from 1999. That alone is worthy of a Recommend.
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System Shock® 2 (Classic)
9.1
7,138
420
Online players
27
Developer
Nightdive Studios, Irrational Games, Looking Glass Studios
Publisher
Nightdive Studios
Release 10 May 2013
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