Looking Glass Studios

System Shock 2

A first-person cyberpunk exploratory horror RPG and sequel to System Shock (1994) in which a soldier wakes up in the starship Von Braun in the aftermath of a disaster and finds himself in the midst of a conflict between SHODAN, the artificial intelligence antagonist of System Shock seeking mastery over humanity, and The Many, a flesh-based psychic hive mind led by the ship's corrupted AI.

Released: 11 August 1999
Developer: Looking Glass Studios
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Engine: Dark Engine
Perspective: First person
Age rating: ESRB M · USK 16
Metacritic: 92/100
Steam recommendations: 6,286
Platforms: Linux · PC (Microsoft Windows) · Mac
Genres: Shooter · Role-playing (RPG)
Also known as: Junction Point · SS2
Estimated owners: 200,000–500,000 (est.)

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Player rating: 384
Ratings counted: 93.8%
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System Shock 2

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System requirements 2 GB RAM Download size 2.0 GB Steam Deck Playable Player counts 18

System Shock 2

The story

The game takes place on board a starship in a cyberpunk depiction of 2114. The player assumes the role of a lone soldier trying to stem the outbreak of a genetic infection that has devastated the ship. Like System Shock, gameplay consists of first-person shooting and exploration. It also incorporates role-playing system elements, in which the player can develop unique skills and traits, such as hacking and psionic abilities.

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