System Shock 2 (1999)
Electronic Arts, Irrational Games, Looking Glass Studios, Nightdive Studios
A first-person cyberpunk exploratory horror RPG and sequel to System Shock (1994) in which a soldier wakes up in the starship Von Braun in the aftermath of a disaster and finds himself in the midst of a conflict between SHODAN, the artificial intelligence antagonist of System Shock seeking mastery over humanity, and The Many, a flesh-based psychic hive mind led by the ship's corrupted AI.
About the story
The game takes place on board a starship in a cyberpunk depiction of 2114. The player assumes the role of a lone soldier trying to stem the outbreak of a genetic infection that has devastated the ship. Like System Shock, gameplay consists of first-person shooting and exploration. It also incorporates role-playing system elements, in which the player can develop unique skills and traits, such as hacking and psionic abilities.
Platforms
Linux Mac PCGenres
Role-playing (RPG) ShooterThemes
Action Horror Science fiction Stealth Survival
Languages: English and 1 more
| Interface | Audio | Subtitles | |
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