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System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster

Nightdive Studios Looking Glass Studios Irrational Games Atari

System Shock® 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster is a genre defining experience that established innovative game-play mechanics that are a staple of the FPS and RPG genre today. Survive the wretched corridors of the Von Braun. Your training has prepared you for this.

Jun 26, 2025

Action
Adventure
RPG
Gore
Multiplayer
First-Person

Strengths

Ahead-of-its-time immersive-sim structure with freedom in exploration, combat, stealth, and improvisational problem-solving
Tense atmosphere, horror elements, puzzles, and environmental storytelling using logs, messages, corpses, and other details
Classic game design whose influence and feel remain intact even after 25 years

Weaknesses

The AI feels dated, and the dragging and acceleration of melee attacks make hits feel awkward
Psionic abilities and some weapons, especially the assault rifle, are criticized for lacking effectiveness and fun
Repeated assessments that the game's polish drops sharply during the final hour and final boss fight

Story100
Content100
Sound100
Gameplay88

This AI-generated analysis is provided for reference only and does not represent the official views of WAME. It may differ from the original reviews or contain inaccurate information. Analyzed Sep 27, 2026

Game Schedule

ReleaseJun 26, 2025PC·Nintendo·PlayStation · GLOBALAdd

Game Description

Accolades About the Game System Shock® 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster by Nightdive Studios brings to you the modernized remaster of the FPS/RPG classic, featuring Cross-Play Co-Op multiplayer, Mod Support and more. It’s the year 2114 and as you awake from cryo sleep on the FTL ship Von Braun, you are unable to remember who or where you are… and something has gone terribly wrong. Hybrid mutants and deadly robots roam the halls while the cries from the remaining crew reverberate through the cold hull of the ship. SHODAN, a rogue AI bent on the destruction of mankind has taken over and it's up to you to stop her. Delve through the corridors of the derelict ship Von Braun and immerse yourself in the story rich atmosphere and environments. Explore deck by deck and unravel the horrifying fate of the Von Braun and her crew. Cross-Play Co-Op multiplayer. Choose from 3 branches of the Military; O.S.A, Marines or Navy and experiment with different play styles. Additional Mod Support Up to 144FPS performance with ultra-widescreen support. 50 Achievements to unlock. Enhanced Characters, Weapon Models and Animations. Optimized Controller support. Quality of Life Improvements.

System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster

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