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System Shock

Originally a survival horror game made in 1994, created by LookingGlass Technologies, System Shock is also an upcoming remake of this classic game survival horror game by Nightdive Studios. Both games feature a protagonist dropped into Citadel Station, overrun by mutated humans and a deranged AI, SHODAN.

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Action
Adventure
Released
September 23, 1994
ESRB
M For Mature 17+ due to Animated Blood and Gore, Animated Violence
Developer(s)
Looking Glass Technologies
Publisher(s)
Origin Systems
Engine
Dark Engine
Franchise
System Shock

System Shock is the fully fledged remake of the ground breaking original from 1994, combining cult gameplay with all-new HD visuals, updated controls, an overhauled interface and all-new sounds & music; it even has the original voice actor of SHODAN, one of gaming’s most iconic villains. Witness the rebirth of one of the greatest and most influential games ever created.

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