# System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster

> 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.

## Game facts

- Developer: Nightdive Studios, Looking Glass Studios, Irrational Games
- Publisher: Atari, Nightdive Studios
- Release status: Released
- Release date: Jun 26, 2025
- Region for this schedule: GLOBAL
- Platforms: PC, Nintendo, and PlayStation
- Genres: Action, Adventure, RPG, Shooting, FPS
- Steam Deck: Verified (Steam, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://store.steampowered.com/app/866570/)
- Playtime: Main + some extras 15 hr (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/system-shock-2-25th-anniversary-remaster)
- Languages: Interface: Italian (Italy), French (France), German (Germany), American English, European Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese; Subtitles: Italian (Italy), French (France), German (Germany), American English, European Spanish; Audio: American English (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/system-shock-2-25th-anniversary-remaster)

## AI Review Analysis

Analyzed Sep 27, 2026

### 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

## Links

- [System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster on WAME](https://www.wame.is/game/6407)
- [Player reviews](https://www.wame.is/game/6407/reviews)

Updated: 2026-11-10T04:49:01.575Z