
This short article will prepare players for release, so those hoping to enjoy a piece of gaming history can do so as soon as the game releases. Fans will be glad to hear that the developer is trying to be as faithful to the source material as possible, as this should mean all the original genre-defining aspects the game originally had should be easy to experience in the modern day.įor those interested, the wait is growing short.

System Shock is being remade, with its developer Nightdive Studios seeking to keep the feel of the original game while updating some of the controls and UI elements that may have aged poorly. System Shock is an important title to understand for those who want to learn more about the history of video games, and it may be easier than ever for players to give it a try soon enough. The intent of this release was to make the original game easily playable on modern systems and with updated settings. The progenitor of the Sci-fi Shooter genre, games like Bioshock and Deus Ex cite System Shock as a direct influence, hoping to emulate its sci-fi shooter physics and focus on emergent gameplay and storytelling. System Shock: Enhanced Edition is a port of System Shock developed by Nightdive Studios and available on GOG and Steam as of September 15th, 2015. Very few games have ever been as influential as System Shock.
