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System Shock® 2 (1999)

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4.8/5

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4.8

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System Shock® 2 (1999)
Description
"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. You awake from the cold chill of...
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Product details
1999, Irrational Games and Looking Glass, ...
System requirements
Windows 10, 1.8 GHz, 2 GB RAM, 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 9.0c, DirectX 9.0c, 1 GB ava...
Time to beat
13 hMain
17 h Main + Sides
22 h Completionist
15.5 h All Styles
Description



"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.


You awake from the cold chill of your cryo-tube to discover cybernetic implants grafted to your flesh and the crew of the starship Von Braun slaughtered. The infected roam the halls, their screams and moans beckoning you to join them as the rogue artificial intelligence known as SHODAN taunts and ridicules your feeble attempt to unravel the horrifying mystery of the derelict starship Von Braun.

Your Training Has Prepared You For This.

  • Choose from 3 specialized branches of the military to utilize unique skills, weaponry, and paranormal psionic powers.
  • Upgrade and enhance your skills to improve hacking, weapon proficiency, and psionic abilities.
  • Discover cryptic audio logs, encounter ghostly apparitions and conduct research to give you the advantage in combat and unlock exotic weapons and items.
  • Play with up to three friends in multiplayer co-op (co-op works in Windows only)

System Shock™ 2 is a genre defining experience that established innovative game-play mechanics that are a staple of the FPS and RPG genre today. It has gone on to inspire some of the greatest titles of our generation with games including Deus Ex® and Bioshock®
Discover how a haunting story, innovative game-play and a terrifying atmosphere has made System Shock™ 2 one of the greatest games of all time.

The Mac OS and Linux versions of System Shock 2 use a technology called "WINE" to function on those operating systems.

©1999 Night Dive Studios

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avatars artworks Ken Levine radio interview pitch document soundtrack (FLAC) soundtrack (MP3) wallpaper manual concept maps SHODAN full size render Install Guide
System requirements
Minimum system requirements:

Notice: the co-op feature is available for Windows only.

Mac notice: The game is 32-bit only and will not work on macOS 10.15 and up.

Notice: the co-op feature is available for Windows only.

Mac notice: The game is 32-bit only and will not work on macOS 10.15 and up.

Why buy on GOG.COM?
DRM FREE. No activation or online connection required to play.
Safety and satisfaction. Stellar support 24/7 and full refunds up to 30 days.
Time to beat
13 hMain
17 h Main + Sides
22 h Completionist
15.5 h All Styles
Game details
Works on:
Windows (10, 11)
Release date:
{{'1999-08-11T00:00:00+03:00' | date: 'longDate' : ' +0300 ' }}
Size:
503 MB

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Changelog (13 November 2024)
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Posted on: March 16, 2013

Valdorek

Verified owner

Games: 83 Reviews: 4

There is no other rating than 5/5

This game deservers nothing less than 5/5. Imagine it's 1999 and surpasses most modern action rpgs in nearly every way. The game has really nice system of upgrading your character and keeps you searching for more cybernetic modules in EVERY dark corner of the game. You just visit 100% of the game space, just to have more of them. Atmosphere, you can't deny even if it's old, textures, level design and sounds are pretty scary, add to this lack of ammo, medical supplies and constant feeling that somewhere in there could be a hybrid or servobot even if you were there 10 seconds ago and you are focused 100% time. I can't recommend this game more. To those who already played this game and new players alike. This is the true gem and if you play it today, you just forget it's nearly 15 years old already, so excellent its. Lock and load your assault rifle and show the Many who is the real killer is.


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Posted on: April 14, 2016

PutCashIn

Games: 28 Reviews: 11

Could have been the best. Great Sound.

This could have been the best game ever, especially in 1998. However, the continual usage of Engineering Level 2 removes this game from any attempt at greatness. Thus $2.50 game, or free, depending on where you look. Never, every, think your game is flawless. This game has the WORST level 2 since Quake 2, and sold appropriately.


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Posted on: April 26, 2025

xxeross

Verified owner

Games: 559 Reviews: 2

NOT "Available on Luna"

I bought this game because it's marked as "Available on Luna" in GOG, but it's not available there (at least in Poland). Only the new, much more expensive remake is available there. Please fix it.


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Posted on: February 14, 2013

godspeed7

Verified owner

Games: 52 Reviews: 1

Amazing & Unique!

This should be added to the wonders of this world... It is required of anyone who values GOOD video game, to actually play this game. While the graphics are dated, the gameplay offered here is unrivaled! If only more modern games could be as "complex" and fun as SYSTEM SHOCK 2! Many games have many elements contained in System Shock 2.. but no game has them all combined in a cool "spooky" sci-fi setting! A MUST-PLAY!


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Posted on: February 14, 2013

daniel.poposki

Verified owner

Games: 11 Reviews: 1

I can't believe it!

I've been wanting this game to be released through legitimate means for some time. It has now happened. BUY THIS NOW!!! Greatest FPS RPG you will ever play. Incredible atmosphere, terrific graphics and sound, and most importantly, the best game play going around.


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