System Shock (2023)

"At the end of the day, System Shock is the faithful remake of a 30-year-old game, and you can feel that age in every facet of its being. In some ways, this is a tantalising look back at the game …"

"System Shock is the remake fans have been waiting since 2015 and it succeeds in bringing back all that 90s PC gaming experience. Including the outdated feel in an era flooded with greater and more attractive games."

"If you&s;ve been waiting for a facelift to experience this historic title, this is a fantastic time to hop in, but expect some of the rougher parts of its original design to irritate."

"The graphics won’t blow you away and it won’t be making too many “best graphics of the year” lists. But it’s a loving tribute and beautifully recreated edition of a much-beloved classic. There’s a lot to like in this remake, …"

"System Shock on PS5 is a great opportunity for console players to experience Nightdive Studios excellent remake of a classic."

"If only for the historical value of the original, it is worth trying. Its non-linear gameplay can choke for some players, but if you&s;re into challenges, here&s;s a curious incentive."

"The System Shock remake is the best way to play the PC classic, making it an enjoyable first-person experience for the modern age. However, it still clings to some somewhat outdated mechanics that will frustrate newcomers."

"Won&s;t be easy to drop the game before defeating SHODAN. This happens mainly thanks to an excellent gameplay set in superbly designed levels, despite some technical inaccuracies. Many hours await you in a continuous challenge between human and artificial intelligence."

"Though held back from greatness by gameplay flaws and performance issues, System Shock still presents a fascinating world and interesting story that&s;ll be more than worth the effort for dedicated players."

"It&s;s a game that may not be for everyone, but it has that charm that many of its fans will like. It would be unforgivable not to give a chance to one of the games that served as inspiration for …"

"While the changes to the ending and some quality-of-life improvements do great work in improving this remake, System Shock still brings with it the thirty years of baggage that the original game did. Despite its resounding influence and its impact …"

"Nightdive Studios&s; System Shock remake is the definitive version of the classic 90s PC title whose influence is still felt in today&s;s sci-fi shooters."

"System Shock deftly returns a classic immersive shooter to its place on top of the heap, updated for nearly anyone to enjoy."

"It might be a little conservative, but this is a smart, faithful remake and easily the de facto way to play System Shock in the modern era."

"A remake that closely follows the original classic, with a slightly different overall effect."

"An oddly pitched remake that has its moments but adds very little to the original beyond a visual upgrade"

"While we wait for a genuine reboot, System Shock is worth playing as a reminder of how important great ideas were, and still are, to the hobby we love."

"If you&s;ve always wanted to play System Shock but never had the chance, then this remake is the ideal entry point for you."

"System Shock is a brilliant game any way you slice it, though for my money I’ll always go for this remake on consoles."

"System Shock is, on paper, a brilliant remake that thoughtfully updates the 1994 original for modern systems, introducing both gyro aiming and mouse support along with a host of graphical upgrades. Unfortunately, the move over to the Switch 2 has …"

"System Shock returns in 2024 as a premiere FPS narrative experience that shocks the player with each step. An easy recommendation for First-Person fans."

"SHODAN once again displays all its charm, this time on PS5 and Xbox Series, by the grace of a Nightdive that once again demonstrates the love and respect it feels for the original System Shock. Played on PS5 the result …"

"System Shock&s;s remake is a love letter to the original and its fans, but also an opportunity for new fans to rediscover an authentic video game classic."

"Making its console debut, Nightdive&s;s excellent System Shock remake retains all of the meaningful changes from last year&s;s PC version alongside a smattering of refinements for controller-wielding players, and succeeds as a brilliantly accomplished redux of a truly revolutionary FPS."

"Lovingly remade, this game is no longer the trailblazer it once was, but there is an enduring majesty to the design of its space-station setting"

"Given its development problems, the fact that System Shock is a functional, stable game is a mini-miracle, but by sticking so rigidly to the original&s;s ancient design it will appeal more to series fans than newcomers."

"The System Shock remake is the best way to experience the original System Shock in all of its glory. While this is a largely faithful remake, the changes it introduces, like the modernized interface and controls, are a welcome change …"

"Nightdive Studios may have taken seven years, but it&s;s finally managed to do the impossible and thread the unlikely line between reboot and remake."

"System Shock may not be an experience suited to everyone, but it&s;s still a fantastic game, and this remake makes it slightly more accessible thanks to its new graphics, interface, and control schemes while staying true to the original game&s;s …"

"Not the high-end remake that some fans would have been hoping for but even as a, at times, too faithful remaster this is a fascinating second look at one of gaming&s;s great unsung heroes."

"However commendable Nightdive’s efforts to preserve the spirit of the original may be, it doesn’t take much frustrated wandering before questioning whether their modernization efforts have gone far enough."

"Nightdive’s System Shock remake keeps much of its successful elements intact while doing away with a lot of its archaic issues that would drag down a modern game."

"Nightdive&s;s System Shock remake is a strange game, and whether it will appeal to you may largely depend on your nostalgia for the era of gaming from which it came. This remake still shows its age, despite the considerable and …"

"The System Shock remake offers a lot of great graphical enhancements and beautiful stylistic choices that make for an overall enjoyable experience. Unfortunately, it&s;s dragged back by several aspects that haven&s;t aged well over the years and have become more …"

"A hallmark of excellence. There may be flaws, but they are negligible and won&s;t cause massive damage."