System Shock
A seminal cyberpunk first-person exploratory adventure game with RPG elements in which, waking up in the Citadel Space Station, a lone hacker has to survive corrupted enemies and collect audio logs and…
System Shock is a role-playing (rpg) developed by Looking Glass Studios, released 22 September 1994 on DOS, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows) and PC-9800 Series. It currently starts at $1.99 at Humble Store.
What System Shock is
System Shock is a role-playing (rpg) game developed by Looking Glass Studios and released in 1994. It was published by Dong Seo Interactive. It is available on DOS, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows) and PC-9800 Series.
The premise, in the publisher's words
You are a hacker. You have attempted to hack into the TriOptimum Corporation Network, and gain unauthorized access to protected files concerning the Space Station Citadel. Unfortunately, your hacking attempts have been detected, and your location is soon tracked. Edward Diego (an executive at TriOptimum Corporation) sees your potential, and is eager to make a deal with you. He will drop all charges against you, if you hack into SHODAN, the artificial intelligence that controls Citadel Station. You will also gain a military grade neuro interface if you are successful. Naturally, you agree to this offer, and Edward Diego gives you Level 1 access to SHODAN. You receive your neuro implant, and…
How it plays
It is played from a first person perspective. Its themes are action and science fiction. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component. There are 6 achievements to unlock.
How long it takes, and what that costs
A full completion run takes around 36.8 hrs.
What you need to run it
The minimum specification calls for 1 GHz Processor, 128 MB RAM and Any 100% OpenGL capable card (Card or Onboard). At 0GB of RAM, it will run on essentially any working PC — that is below what a budget laptop ships with today. Install size is roughly 1GB. Both tiers are compared side by side on the requirements page, and you can check your own parts against them without installing anything.
What it costs, and where
The cheapest verified price right now is $1.99 at Humble Store, 80% below its usual price.
What it launched against
System Shock launched on 22 September 1994, within three weeks of DOOM II, Doom II: Hell on Earth, System Shock (1994) and Earthworm Jim.
Released around the same time: DOOM II, Doom II: Hell on Earth, System Shock (1994), Earthworm Jim.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.
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