As many others, I got the game on Epic, since I didn't know it was coming to GOG, but I did play it in full. I guess I am one of the lucky ones, since I got NO bugs, just an intriguing story and cool gameplay mechanics. It's not super original but it's still really enjoyable to play through. I watched the trailer and decided to get the game. Having completed it now, I think I got what I expected, based on that trailer, and more.
The ONLY reason I give this demo 4 stars instead of 5 is that I did experience some crashes. This may either be my personal problem or an actual issue that hopefully is fixed for the release. Just something to keep in mind. Other than that, I hadn't played the original System Shock before trying this demo. I went back and gave it a try and I have to say it's quite faithful to the original, while also really modernized but with a retro feeling at the same time. What I mean by all that is, that it just feels right. I would be really interested to hear what the developers behind the original game think about this remaster.
I admit, not all songs on the track list are enjoyable without playing the game, but the ones that are, are in fact amazing bangers that you can always listen to, provided you like them in the first place. Tracks like Dirthmouth, Crossroads, Greenpath, Hornet, Mantis Lords, City of Tears etc. I've listened to those so many times and I never skip them when they play in any of my playlists.
Other people have pointed out there is no lossless format included. If that doesn't bother you, just get the soundtrack.
The game was amazing back in the day but somehow it just feels really wrong when you play it today, even though it still looks good. It's definitely playable and enjoyable, but if someone tried it today for the first time he/she'd be surprised how average it feels. The soundtrack though is absolutely amazing! At least half of the songs are in my playlists and I never skip them.
... if you like city builders and the art style. I don't think a regular gamer will beat the game, but personally I played a couple of levels and enjoyed it every time. There is also some challenge there that can be tweaked to your liking. I think this is a good purchase even at regular price.
My save game was just before completing the main story, and I am breezing through this DLC, so it's not well balanced for my case, but I bet it will be pretty good for a fresh playthrough. This addition to the game expands on the history of the town and I found that quite interesting. Overall, I'd say it's a good expansion, without drastic changes, so get it if you want more Graveyard Keeper to play.
...if you know what to expect. It's a Fallout/TES game in space and it's really well done compared to Bethesda games. Maybe a bit shorter, but I think that's a good thing if you don't play games to pass time but for the ride. I wish I knew this was coming to GOG a few months ago when I got it from Epic. Not that I care that much... I just discovered Epic games don't actually have DRM unless it's one of the specifically bad infamous ones, I assume.
I got the game on Epic when it was heavily discounted and I used a $10 coupon on top. I think I got a hell of a bargain. $40 for the game and the DLC sounds like a great deal as well. Story: My only complaint here is that a lot of it is hidden in collectables(reports, case files, etc.) I tried to keep up with those but I gave up pretty early on. Otherwise the storytelling is classic Remedy, that is to say, bonkers at times. Graphics: You can see screenshots and clips for yourself. All I want to say here is I played the game on close to max detail on an $250 AMD GPU and it looked amazing even without RTX. Gameplay: Combat was amazingly satisfying, reminded me of how I felt when I first played Max Payne back in the day. There are a few fights with really significant difficulty spike that can spoil your fun if you don't like the "git gud" attitude. Overall I don't think this is a perfect game, but for me it clicked right. Looking at all the reviews here I now realize a lot of other people didn't like it at all.
