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System Shock 2

A dark and moody cyberpunk RPG that brings back to life SHODAN one of the best realized arch-nemesis in computer gaming.

This time around it is a ship - not a station that has been taken over.

Story telling elements such as voice mail as 'ghost' residue are used to great effect. You can see similar mechanisms being used in F.E.A.R and others.

Uses a modified Thief engine so there is a significant focus on 'sneak'- although the game can be player through in multiple ways.

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Publisher: Electronic Arts

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by BigDaddyGoose 1178884203

If this game were given a graphic update that took advantage of new cards and NO other changes were made... it would PWN any game on the market today!

by GeneralSkaal 1175315019

I played this when i was, like, 7. TRAUMA.

by Kevin Fox 1174752087

Think of it as Deus Ex if written by Isiac Asimov and Ray Bradbury

by Madilloman 1171602455

Probably the best game I've ever played. The atmosphere was great and even now with its outdated graphics, it's still one of the creepiest games out there. There's a pack you can download that has better models and textures but some of the enemies are not included in the pack (it made the monkeys and robots invisible for me).

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by Amadeus 1166743474

Unfortunately the engine doesn't age very well, but in every other aspect it beats 99% of the games out there to this day.

by Khabal 1166635570

SS2 should easily be on every gamer's Top 10 list of all-time. Each year, we get a slew of games ... some good, some bad ... and then there are times when we get a masterpiece. SS2 is definitely one of those.

SS2 is one of the most immersing and truly nerve wracking games ever. If you've never played this, please do yourself a huge favor and get it. There is absolutely no way you will be disappointed.

by Levistus 1166303641

One of the best games i have ever played. Oh, if only LGS hadn't caved :(

by Cael 1166219388

Awesome game!

by Graham Goring 1165954039

Utterly terrifying masterpiece. Okay, the interface is a bit cluttered and the scarcity of ammunition grates a bit, but this game is hands down the scariest experience on PC.

Any game which makes you scurry to a safe place to listen to the audio logs because the sound of them might drown out an approaching minion of the Many has got scaring the crap out of you down to an art.

by Dan Taylor 1165681923

This came out around the same time as Halflife and, in my opinion, beats it hands down for atmosphere and coolness. Shodan's voice still send shivers up my spine. The original System Shock was also exceptional. It's a crying shame that the rights are tied up so no sequel is on the way. Still, Bioshock - the spiritual successor - will definitely be worh a look...

by Living Dead Boy 1165440255

Still a "must play" title, and it works fine for me on XP, though there are FAQ's for people that have issues.

Even as old as this game is it remains quite immersive, and if you really must, there are some updated textures and models to be found.

Cooperative mode is fun, but that character model has to be the ugliest part of the game lol.