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Recommended
0.0 hrs last two weeks / 2.7 hrs on record (2.6 hrs at review time)
Posted: 17 Mar, 2015 @ 9:46pm
Updated: 19 Apr, 2020 @ 9:45am

System Shock 2 is a top notch survival horror game! I completed this game when it first came out, and it was one of the most gripping and exciting experiences I've ever had in a video game. I'll never forget the chilling and suspenseful atmosphere, especially when you were hiding in a corner with a monkey wrench, waiting for the alarm you accidentally tripped to end, hoping no more enemies show up. The models looked a little dorky then and still do, and sometimes the balance of your choices can make the game harder than you might like, but aside from that the game was spot on!

The Dead Space and Bioshock series offer a similar experience that this game offers (System Shock 2 probably inspired them both). While the aforementioned games have better graphics, in my opinion their experiences are a bit watered down in comparison to System Shock 2. So, if you're a fan of those games, and want to see where they got their stuff from, this is the game to try!

With the mods to update the graphics and sound as well as the ability to play in Linux (all covered in the community hub), this is a must-have game - it's a classic!!! If you still haven't bought it yet, or are still on the fence about it, wait for it to go on sale and get it - this is one you won't regret!!

10/10
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