(Note: I completed the game, logging 24 hours on a prior jewel-case playthrough.). The scariest first person shooter I've ever played. Yes, I've been exposed to Undying and I've had my fill of Outlast, or Doom 3. Sure, Metro 2033 had its moments and Singularity could be creepy at times. I'm sure many will remind us of Amnesia but the king of FPS horror games is still the cerebral and immensely rewarding System Shock 2. While the graphics are already sorely outmoded, the musical score and sound design are still top notch and better than many games that are almost 20 years newer.

A spiritual predecessor to Bioshock, developed by the self-same Irrational Games, System Shock 2 predates its successor in the provision of one hellishly devious plot twist that sets up the game's true villain. The frailty of the main character and the utter isolation in such a hostile environment does much to sustain a brutal sense of dread throughout the title.

Consequently, you're immersed in a powerful and overwhelming atmosphere. The game has mutliple RPG upgrade paths, modifiable items, breaking weapons and open, non-linear levels. While the plot is a bit hackneyed, it does have an excellent villain and an interesting plot twist that is sure to please. The game has coop and will now run on effectively any system, including Mac OS X! From a time when first person shooters were challenging, deep, as well as atmospheric, System Shock 2 is both a classic and a must buy.

Highly Recommended.

9/10.

(Note: I completed the game, logging 24 hours on a prior jewel-case playthrough.). The scariest first person shooter I've ever played. Yes, I've been exposed to Undying and I've had my fill of Outlast, or Doom 3. Sure, Metro 2033 had its moments and Singularity could be creepy at times. I'm sure many will remind us of Amnesia but the king of FPS horror games is still the cerebral and immensely rewarding System Shock 2. While the graphics are already sorely outmoded, the musical score and sound design are still top notch and better than many games that are almost 20 years newer. A spiritual predecessor to Bioshock, developed by the self-same Irrational Games, System Shock 2 predates its successor in the provision of one hellishly devious plot twist that sets up the game's true villain. The frailty of the main character and the utter isolation in such a hostile environment does much to sustain a brutal sense of dread throughout the title. Consequently, you're immersed in a powerful and overwhelming atmosphere. The game has mutliple RPG upgrade paths, modifiable items, breaking weapons and open, non-linear levels. While the plot is a bit hackneyed, it does have an excellent villain and an interesting plot twist that is sure to please. The game has coop and will now run on effectively any system, including Mac OS X! From a time when first person shooters were challenging, deep, as well as atmospheric, System Shock 2 is both a classic and a must buy. Highly Recommended. 9/10.