System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster

System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster

June 26, 2025

PC

How can you challenge a perfect, immortal machine? 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 and more. It’s the year 2114 and as you awake from cryo sleep on the FTL ship Von Braun, …

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Alessandro Tosoni Gamesource Italia Jun 2025
75.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

62.0

Story

75.0

"System Shock 2 Remastered it&s;s a part of videogame history and still holds up as an interesting experience."

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Andrea Peroni Uagna Jun 2025
78.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

93.0

Story

84.0

"The remaster of System Shock 2 brings us back to a great masterpiece of the past... with a few too many years under its belt. It was light years ahead of its time, but some of its systems haven&s;t aged …"

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Andrew Camac WayTooManyGames Jun 2025
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

85.0

"Sometimes it feels like I am banging the same drum when it comes to these Nightdive remasters. They almost always take great titles and make them even better. Seeing Nightdive take on System Shock 2 as a remaster after the …"

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Andrew Thornton Hey Poor Player Jun 2025
80.0 /100

"System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster still plays really well, but the gameplay feels a little bit less special than it once did, if only because so many popular games have taken its innovations and run with them. The good …"

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Antti Saavalainen Fintendo Jun 2025
60.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

45.0

""I was creeped out by ghosts and bugs.""

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Austin Suther TechRaptor Jun 2025
100.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

100.0

Story

98.0

"System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster is engrossing, deep, and atmospheric. It&s;s a game that has aged marvelously, but even so, Nightdive&s;s efforts in remastering this classic make it more accessible than ever before."

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Brandon Perkins SmashPad Jun 2025
60.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

80.0

"System Shock 2 is still a good game. Even after all these years, it still manages to be engaging and scary. But a lot can change in twenty-five years, gaming included, and when compared to games from that era that …"

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Coller Entragian Cubed3 Jun 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

80.0

"PC gamers may have been enjoying System Shock 2 for decades, but now it&s;s time for console owners to get in on the fun. There is no escaping the fact that this is a true PC experience. The UI and …"

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Dariusz Matusiak GRYOnline.pl Jun 2025
85.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

85.0

"System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster will be a nostalgic trip to the past for some, and a visit to an interactive museum for others. Either way it’s worth to look past some archaic solutions, respect the developers’ approach and …"

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Ethan Krieger DualShockers Jun 2025
65.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

70.0

"The lore and vibe are still incredible, but the moment-to-moment gameplay can sadly be a downright slog. You&s;ll already know if this remaster is for you, and I think you&s;ll enjoy it if that&s;s the case. Curious newbies should just …"

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Fábio Castanho Emídio Nintendo Blast Jun 2025
90.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

87.0

Story

78.0

"System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster is easily one of the best games I&s;ve played this year. I&s;d always heard great things about it, and this re-release lived up to expectations and beyond. Minor hiccups don&s;t tarnish the reputation of …"

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Francesco Destri IGN Italy Jun 2025
85.0 /100

Graphics

94.0

Gameplay

93.0

Story

87.0

"A timeless classic, restored with care and respect: System Shock 2 remains a deep and unforgettable experience."

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Gabriel Fuentes Generación Xbox Jun 2025
78.0 /100

Graphics

82.0

Gameplay

76.0

Story

74.0

"The remastering of this classic makes it the version that should be played today , it contains everything that made the game a classic in its day and gives modern audiences a visually improved experience that is much smoother than …"

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Gareth Brading Entertainium Jun 2025
90.0 /100

Graphics

73.0

Gameplay

81.0

Story

68.0

"System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster modernizes the visuals, but leaves the gameplay of this classic title unaltered."

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Gareth Newnham Impulsegamer Jun 2025
90.0 /100

Graphics

96.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

84.0

"A sensational remaster of one of the greatest games ever made."

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Jack Coleman DualShockers Jun 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

84.0

"All in all, Nightdive has done right by System Shock 2, and with this remaster, the next generation of players can enjoy this classic with all of the bells and whistles of a modern release: It&s;s a net good for …"

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Ján Kordoš SECTOR.sk Jun 2025
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

75.0

"The return to the Von Braun Space Station was a source of embarrassment, but in the end, nostalgia won out. The cult classic is back and still has its unique charm."

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Jay Krishnan Gameffine Jun 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

85.0

"The System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster stays true to the original’s eerie vibe and immersive sim core, but takes a step back by skimping on modern quality-of-life tweaks, making the $30 price tag feel like a stretch compared to …"

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João Canelo Echo Boomer Jun 2025
75.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"System Shock 2 returns with a fresh look, featuring new high-definition textures and controls adapted to the limitations of gamepads, but the debut of the iconic sequel on consoles is anything but unmissable."

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John Rairdin NintendoWorldReport Jun 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

75.0

"On a technical level it does exactly what it sets out to do and does it very well. The game itself remains an important release that would lead directly into iconic titles like Bioshock and thus makes for a fascinating …"

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Josh Wise VideoGamer Jun 2025
80.0 /100

"Nightdive Studios has dipped back into the past again, surfacing this time with System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster. The title is slightly out,..."

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Khayl Adam Push Square Jun 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

70.0

"System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster is a fantastic way to revisit one of the most influential games ever made."

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Matheus Jenevain Pizza Fria Jun 2025
90.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

80.0

"System Shock 2 managed to be as decisive and influential a game as its predecessor, helping to define trends and inspire a legion of subsequent titles. This statement, I&s;m happy to say, becomes even stronger and clearer after spending a …"

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M.İhsan Tatari Oyungezer Online Jun 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

85.0

"System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster isn’t just a gift for longtime fans, it’s also a rare gem for those discovering this masterpiece for the first time. It doesn’t merely offer improved textures and controls; it also provides a chance …"

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Mobin Niamanesh CriticLenz Jun 2025
85.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

85.0

"The SS2 remaster successfully preserves the original&s;s groundbreaking legacy while delivering exceptional visual enhancements. While gameplay modernization opportunities were missed, this remains the definitive version of a genre-defining classic."

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Niko Lähteenmäki KonsoliFIN Jun 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

85.0

"In short, System Shock 2 is better than ever in its remastered form. It managed to win me over, even though certain aspects have inevitably aged over the past quarter of a century and the graphics scream the late &s;90s. …"

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Oliver Reynolds Nintendo Life Jun 2025
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

92.0

"System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster is a wonderful way to experience one of the most well-regarded FPS titles of all time. With an excellent narrative and a world that begs to be explored, it&s;s not only an incredible game …"

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Pascal Tekaia RPGamer Jun 2025
60.0 /100

"A classic it may be, though it never quite manages to be as memorable as its equally punishing predecessor despite coming close. Between its crass difficulty, clashing gameplay systems, and at-times-puzzling implementation, System Shock 2 is a game that aims …"

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Philip Watson CGMagazine Jun 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"There has never been a better time for System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster to grace consoles once again, and it&s;s a must try for fans of Sci-Fi."

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Ravi Sinha GamingBolt Jun 2025
90.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

86.0

Story

78.0

"Retaining everything that made the original great while enhancing its presentation, System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster is well worth it for newcomers and longtime fans."

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Rick Lane Guardian Jun 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

75.0

"Still a classic, but a little of that vital weirdness is gone."

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Russell Segui Gamer Social Club Jun 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

75.0

"Regardless of the few issues I ran into with navigation and vague directions. While this is an issue here, the original was much, much worse, and I’m glad there were some attempts after fixing that. I had a lot of …"

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Saras Rajpal Final Weapon Jun 2025
60.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

60.0

"The System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster is a hard game to recommend. On the one hand, if you&s;re extremely eager to experience the origin of the immersive sim genre or are looking for the definitive way to play System …"

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Stephan Adamus COGconnected Jun 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

40.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

85.0

"Undoubtedly, System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster is the best way to play this classic open-world survival horror FPS CRPG."

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Ted Litchfield PC Gamer Jun 2025
85.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

60.0

"This light touch remaster makes a perfect pairing with Nightdive&s;s far-reaching System Shock 1 remake."

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Timothy Nunes PlayStation Universe Jun 2025
75.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

75.0

"System Shock 2 25th Anniversary Remaster contains a complete package of the source material, lovingly maintained in its original form, alongside tons of assets and history that most preservation efforts can&s;t compare to."

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Tom Naylor RPG Fan Jun 2025
93.0 /100

Graphics

96.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

88.0

"System Shock 2 is every bit the incredible experience you&s;ve always heard it was, despite the times where it gets in its own way, and Nightdive&s;s 25th Anniversary Remaster is far and away the best way to experience it."

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