You are only referred to as ‘The Hacker’ or ‘Employee #2-4601’ (we see you, Les Misérables reference) as you are taken to the Citadel Station and charged with stealing vital information from a rather evil TriOptimum Corporation. System Shock’s remake follows closely in the footsteps of the original’s story. Sure, there’s a solid foundation to build upon, which this remake follows rather closely, but its unique yet stunning visuals and improved gameplay only broaden and strengthen System Shock’s reach. Now that we’ve gotten that out of the way, I have to say it System Shock’s remake is without a doubt one of the biggest surprises of 2023. Visuals aside, the gameplay felt clunky and exploration and overall progression generally hinge upon small notes in passing that if left unnoticed, virtually leave you perpetually lost. But upon playing it, I have to admit that it just feels a little too dated by today’s standards. I had understood its impact as a spiritual predecessor to one of my favourite games of all time in Bioshock, and appreciated it for its nuanced storytelling. The original System Shock was admittedly released the year I was born, but even though I’ve had plenty of time over the past 28 years, I had never gotten around to playing it until only a few years ago.
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