System Shock

Nightdive does it again.

Takes the good stuff from the old and ads the good stuff from the new. Lovely remake.

Nightdive really knocked it out of the park. The first system shock is infamously rough to play so having this version that still stays true to the concept and feel was an absolute joy to experience.

It just feels good, a great remake of the original. Has a lot of game design choices that are just really excellent and it shows in the tight gameplay. Not super sophisticated, either, tight controls and tight gameplay loop. So far not the most challenging on normal with puzzles on hard difficulty. Still feels very 90's despite how modern it plays. All around a joy.

Now THIS is how a remake should be made. It's the best of both worlds, keeping many aspects that made the original Shock iconic while updating the graphics and adding quality of life stuff. Game really does look amazing, and they managed to keep the feel of the original. Even enhance it in some places. All the weapons feel and sound great. The enemies are challenging but fair. SHODAN is amazing and what every main big bad should strive to be. Only complaint I have is how the game is sort of confusing at time, esspicially if you don't pay attention to audio logs too often (like me). I honestly suggest putting the story on diffculity 1 on first playthrough so you get some help. Other than that, take your time and explore throughly. There are secrets all over the station. Have fun insect.