System Shock Review: 77 Ratings, Pros and Cons
3.8
5
62 ratings

System Shock Review: 77 Ratings, Pros and Cons

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Theses reviews and tests from Video Games magazines and websites give 62 ratings, we get this average rating to this System Shock product : 3.8/5.

System Shock ratings

62 Ratings ranked from best to worst, green to good grades, red to bad, Average rating: 3.8/5 (76.23/100)
9/10Game-eXperience.it
9/10GameKult.com
4.5/5PXLBBQ
8.8/10GameScore.it
87/100GamerClick
87/100Games.ch
8.5/10Tom’s Hardware (it)
8.5/10TechRaptor
8.5/10PlaySense
8.5/10M2 Gaming
8.2/10The Games Machine
82/100Generación Xbox
82/100MeuPlayStation
8/10Shacknews
80/100PCGamer
8/10Pizza Fria
8/10wccftech
8/10GameReactor
4/5TechRadar
8/10PCGames
8/10GamingBolt
80/1004players
4/5Geeks By Girls
8/10TestingBuddies
8/10XBoxEra
4/5TheXboxHub
80/100Console Tribe
78/100COGconnected
7.8/10SpazioGames
7.8/10tuttoteK
7.7/10GamingGuardian
7.5/10Press Start
7.5/10GameSoul
7.5/10LeCafeDuGeek
15/20Consollection
7.4/10GamesVillage
7.4/10GeekNPlay
7.3/10Vandal
7.2/10Geeko
7/10GBATemp
7/10MKAU Gaming
7/10Comunidad Xbox
7/10GameHope
3/5GamesRadar
3/5GodIsAGeek
6/10Push Square
3/5RPGamer
5.6/10Xbox Tavern
5.5/10Well Played
5.5/10Checkpoint Gaming
5.5/10Beyond Gaming
Preview or review without rating: Cooldown, Vamers, GameStar, Multiplayer.it, CoupleOfGamer, EuroGamer.fr, TierraGamer, Vida Extra, PC Magazin, Game IT, SuccesOne, Console Creatures, SpiritGamer

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9
10
GameKult.com

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

8
10
GameReactor
System Shock reviewed by GameReactor
System Shock reviewed by GameReactor
Great atmosphere
great design
excellent story
fantastic music
old-fashioned game design
iconic villain and great voice acting.
Weak AI opponents
weapons feel lacklustre
[8/10] reviewed at 30/05/2023 -[read the full review on GameReactor]
[9/10] reviewed at 20/05/2024 -[read the full review on GameReactor]
4.5
5
PXLBBQ

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 25/05/2024 -[read the full review on PXLBBQ]
8.8
10
GameScore.it
System Shock reviewed by GameScore.it
System Shock reviewed by GameScore.it
Wonderful and always relevant plot;
Well-made remake.
Successful and clean graphic interface.
Crazy and atypical graphic style.
Enveloping and even unsettling atmosphere.
Gameplay rooted in the past;
A somewhat outdated feeling in charge: one must adapt quickly.
7.4
10
GamesVillage
System Shock reviewed by GamesVillage
System Shock reviewed by GamesVillage
A classic, but presented in a way that is accessible even to beginners.
Long-time fans will immediately feel at home.
Obsolete despite modernizations.
Difficulties not to be taken lightly.
Essentially "latest generation".
[7.4/10] reviewed at 29/05/2023 -[read the full review on GamesVillage]
[8.8/10] reviewed at 20/05/2024 -[read the full review on GamesVillage]
87
100
GamerClick
System Shock reviewed by GamerClick
System Shock reviewed by GamerClick
Still today a milestone
Intelligent technical redesign.
The atmospheres are all there.
Comments on weapons.
Too basic, even for a remake of this kind.
reviewed at 13/06/2023 -[read the full review on GamerClick]
87
100
Games.ch
System Shock reviewed by Games.ch
System Shock reviewed by Games.ch
Impressive, labyrinthine level design
Many secrets for clever players
difficult riddles
An exceptional retro look with new modern elements.
Close combat is a bit heavy.
Few automatic save points
Inventory management with the controller is rather laborious.
reviewed at 26/05/2024 -[read the full review on Games.ch]
8.5
10
Tom’s Hardware (it)
System Shock reviewed by Tom’s Hardware (it)
System Shock reviewed by Tom’s Hardware (it)
Level design still works today.
The graphic style is unique...
The impact of punches is not always convincing.
...but sometimes it sounds a bit off.
8.5
10
TechRaptor
System Shock reviewed by TechRaptor
System Shock reviewed by TechRaptor
Amazing visuals that capture the original's mood perfectly
Varied weaponry that feeds into the game's resource management system
90s-style mazes and key hunting
Difficulty tuned for existing fans
reviewed at 30/05/2023 -[read the full review on TechRaptor]
8.5
10
PlaySense
System Shock reviewed by PlaySense
System Shock reviewed by PlaySense
Technically stable
Intriguing story.
An incredible setting that gives the impression of being a real place.
SHODAN as the ultimate "bad girl".
Interesting and attractive presentation.
The endless exploration of the Citadel station.
Cool fight and panic
Not very accessible.
The sections of cyberspace are becoming boring.
reviewed at 03/06/2023 -[read the full review on PlaySense]
8.5
10
M2 Gaming
System Shock reviewed by M2 Gaming
System Shock reviewed by M2 Gaming
A story carried by one of the best antagonists in video games
A skillful blend of contemporary visuals with those of the past
Possibility to modify each difficulty element to have the desired experience
Common fights with a lack of impact from the blows dealt. A tough game that is not suitable for the impatient. Some mini-games may be forgotten.
reviewed at 02/07/2024 -[read the full review on M2 Gaming]
8.2
10
The Games Machine
System Shock reviewed by The Games Machine
System Shock reviewed by The Games Machine
System Shock playable as it should be.
Manual gameplay
Graphically a bit outdated.
Below average fights
82
100
Generación Xbox
System Shock reviewed by Generación Xbox
System Shock reviewed by Generación Xbox
One of the greats has returned
Its new graphic and visual aspect
His level of immersion and exploration.
SHODAN, you either love her or hate her, she is spectacular.
It is a demanding game and it is wonderful.
This is not for all players
The fight feels awkward.
The menu and some of its options appear outdated.
It can easily be overshadowed by more current proposals.
82
100
MeuPlayStation
System Shock reviewed by MeuPlayStation
System Shock reviewed by MeuPlayStation
Creative mechanics
Visual transformed
Immersive sound track
Customization of difficulty
Underexplored history
Absence of more modern elements
Plastered combat
8
10
Shacknews
System Shock reviewed by Shacknews
System Shock reviewed by Shacknews
Citadel Station is awesome to explore
SHODAN & her minions are terrifying
Exploration, puzzle-solving, & combat feel good
Every new tool feels like a satisfying addition to your kit
Environments are very well upgraded from the original
You can arrange the difficulty by segments of the game
No waypoints & objectives make tracking progress hard
Reused models for corpses is a little silly
Map can be confusing and difficult to follow
Not optimized for gamepads
reviewed at 01/01/1970 -[read the full review on Shacknews]
80
100
PCGamer

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 29/05/2023 -[read the full review on PCGamer]
8
10
Pizza Fria
System Shock reviewed by Pizza Fria
System Shock reviewed by Pizza Fria
Well-told story, with excellent atmosphere.
Always maintaining an atmosphere of tension, in which survival depends on a lot of caution and preparation.
SHODAN remains an excellent villain.
Exploring is very fun.
It is very easy to get lost and not know what to do.
The parts of cyberspace are boring.
reviewed at 29/05/2023 -[read the full review on Pizza Fria]
8
10
wccftech

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 29/05/2023 -[read the full review on wccftech]
4
5
TechRadar
System Shock reviewed by TechRadar
System Shock reviewed by TechRadar
Phenomenal aesthetic
Tight combat
A terrifying antagonist
Poor checkpointing
Clunky movement
reviewed at 30/05/2023 -[read the full review on TechRadar]
8
10
PCGames

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 31/05/2023 -[read the full review on PCGames]
80
100
4players
System Shock reviewed by 4players
System Shock reviewed by 4players
close to the original
A graphic design that is unique in its own way, yet pleasing to the eye, and does not appear to be exaggerated.
Harmonious soundtrack
The non-linear gameplay allows for a lot of freedom.
Cool antagonist
technically almost free of errors
Individual determination of possible difficulty.
Perfectly captured retro science-fiction vibrations.
strong story
Varied riddles and excursions into cyberspace.
Only partially set to music, therefore very focused on reading, but this is considered a revolutionary approach to the original.
Boring flashback
lack of landmarks / lack of orientation signs
Partially opaque tasks.
only one English voice output (German texts)
The opponents look visually similar and are rather obtuse.
Repetitive fights and explorations.
I love you.
I love you.
I love you.
reviewed at 03/06/2023 -[read the full review on 4players]
4
5
Geeks By Girls
System Shock reviewed by Geeks By Girls
System Shock reviewed by Geeks By Girls
The aesthetics of System Shock, translated for 2023.
Love-hate for SHODAN
A faithful remake
Maybe a little too faithful.
Respawning enemies can be annoying at times.
8
10
TestingBuddies
System Shock reviewed by TestingBuddies
System Shock reviewed by TestingBuddies
Dense atmosphere
Captivating story
Elegant graphic style
Good performance
Harmonious soundtrack
No quest markers
Confusing map or unclear map
It can be frustrating.
[8/10] reviewed at 04/07/2023 -[read the full review on TestingBuddies]
reviewed at 17/06/2024 -[read the full review on TestingBuddies]
8
10
XBoxEra
System Shock reviewed by XBoxEra
System Shock reviewed by XBoxEra
Looks Beautiful
Easy mode Helps a Lot
Hard mode is there for a true challenge
Controls on console are stiff
reviewed at 20/05/2024 -[read the full review on XBoxEra]
3
5
GodIsAGeek
System Shock reviewed by GodIsAGeek
System Shock reviewed by GodIsAGeek
Very faithful
Solid atmosphere
Looks great
Combat feels dull
Awkward menus
Very little guidance
[3/5] reviewed at 30/05/2023 -[read the full review on GodIsAGeek]
[4/5] reviewed at 20/05/2024 -[read the full review on GodIsAGeek]
4
5
TheXboxHub
System Shock reviewed by TheXboxHub
System Shock reviewed by TheXboxHub
Brilliant storytelling
Stylish updated visuals
Chunky single player campaign
Cyberspace segments are great fun
Fiddly controls
Punishing difficulty at times
reviewed at 20/05/2024 -[read the full review on TheXboxHub]
9
10
Game-eXperience.it

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

[9/10] reviewed at 29/05/2023 -[read the full review on Game-eXperience.it]
[8/10] reviewed at 20/05/2024 -[read the full review on Game-eXperience.it]
80
100
Console Tribe
System Shock reviewed by Console Tribe
System Shock reviewed by Console Tribe
Excellent conversion work...
The gameplay has aged very well
Long life, fun and captivating
...but we can see that it is not a game designed for the controller.
Final confrontation a bit weak
8
10
GamingBolt
System Shock reviewed by GamingBolt
System Shock reviewed by GamingBolt
Interesting visual style
SHODAN is still an all-time great villain
The intense exploration and combat still work incredibly well in modern times.
Cyberspace hacking segments are still dumb
Maze-like level design won?t be for everyone.
[8/10] reviewed at 31/05/2023 -[read the full review on GamingBolt]
[8/10] reviewed at 09/07/2024 -[read the full review on GamingBolt]
78
100
COGconnected
System Shock reviewed by COGconnected
System Shock reviewed by COGconnected
Excellent writing and voice work
Innovative design
Effective lighting
Lots of modern options
Combat lacks punch
Textures are simple
Unimpressive audio design
7.8
10
SpazioGames
System Shock reviewed by SpazioGames
System Shock reviewed by SpazioGames
Story worthy of the original.
Excellent overall atmosphere.
Graphically very intriguing...
...a bit dated in terms of gameplay.
Relatively short
reviewed at 15/06/2023 -[read the full review on SpazioGames]
7.8
10
tuttoteK
System Shock reviewed by tuttoteK
System Shock reviewed by tuttoteK
Very current and more than interesting narrative
All the charm of 90s FPS...
A true pillar of the immersive sim genre
... but also all the flaws
Gunplay has remained rooted thirty years ago
AI of the enemies too basic
reviewed at 05/06/2024 -[read the full review on tuttoteK]
7.7
10
GamingGuardian
System Shock reviewed by GamingGuardian
System Shock reviewed by GamingGuardian
The staging is exceptional and the story surprises as much as it hooks.
Grand artistic style, which is both original and faithful to the classical title.
Its soundtrack is catchy and allows for total immersion.
The gunplay is too rough and its mapping is as confusing as possible.
Dialogues and descriptions somewhat artificial.
Presents both graphic and technical issues.
7.5
10
GameSoul
System Shock reviewed by GameSoul
System Shock reviewed by GameSoul
Eye-catching but retro graphics.
He offers original and always terrifying sets.
Perhaps too loyal.
Terrible setback
It may be frustrating.
reviewed at 29/05/2023 -[read the full review on GameSoul]
7.5
10
Press Start
System Shock reviewed by Press Start
System Shock reviewed by Press Start
Still a wonderfully realised sci-fi world
A great demonstration of emergent gameplay
Feels like the blueprint for the immersive sim
SHODAN earns her reputation
Some old world design doesn?t age well
The lack of onboarding might turn off more casual fans
Cumbersome combat and enemy A.I.
[7.5/10] reviewed at 29/05/2023 -[read the full review on Press Start]
[7.5/10] reviewed at 20/05/2024 -[read the full review on Press Start]
7.5
10
LeCafeDuGeek

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

15
20
Consollection

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

7.4
10
GeekNPlay
System Shock reviewed by GeekNPlay
System Shock reviewed by GeekNPlay
Very good remake
A remarkable soundtrack
A classic of the genre
Many additions
Quite short
lack of clear objectives
reviewed at 05/06/2024 -[read the full review on GeekNPlay]
7.3
10
Vandal
System Shock reviewed by Vandal
System Shock reviewed by Vandal
The design of labyrinthine levels and the sensations it provokes.
What the game requires of the player: it is one of those titles that make us take notes.
It is very interesting to see in their raw state elements that have been the identity markers of modern video games.
The fight, the behavior of enemies, the shooting game.
Sometimes, it can be too complicated.
This can become repetitive in the last third of the adventure.
reviewed at 29/05/2023 -[read the full review on Vandal]
7.2
10
Geeko

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 22/05/2024 -[read the full review on Geeko]
7
10
GBATemp
System Shock reviewed by GBATemp
System Shock reviewed by GBATemp
Enhanced and faithful presentation
Improved controls that plays like a contemporary title
New enemies and areas to explore are welcome additions
Occasionally unclear objectives Managing the inventory is awful with a controller Tiny text font size
reviewed at 29/05/2023 -[read the full review on GBATemp]
7
10
Comunidad Xbox
System Shock reviewed by Comunidad Xbox
System Shock reviewed by Comunidad Xbox
Its oppressive and terrifying atmosphere
SHODAN remains one of the best villains in video games.
At the technical level, there have been many improvements...
but the mix of styles did not completely convince me.
In the fight, this is where we notice the most that it is a game dating back several years.
Pipe puzzles and Cyberespace zones can become boring.
7
10
MKAU Gaming
System Shock reviewed by MKAU Gaming
System Shock reviewed by MKAU Gaming
Captures 90?s, sci-fi style gameplay of the genre
Updated modern controls and graphics, a more accessible version of System Shock
Intense gameplay moments once SHODAN is encountered
Gameplay in exploration can feel slow and combat is clunky
Very little guidance on how to play and what?s going on
Still feels dated without some modern quality-of-life improvements
[7/10] reviewed at 29/05/2023 -[read the full review on MKAU Gaming]
[7/10] reviewed at 21/05/2024 -[read the full review on MKAU Gaming]
7
10
GameHope

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

[7/10] reviewed at 22/05/2024 -[read the full review on GameHope]
[7/10] reviewed at 22/05/2024 -[read the full review on GameHope]
[7/10] reviewed at 22/05/2024 -[read the full review on GameHope]
[7/10] reviewed at 22/05/2024 -[read the full review on GameHope]
[7/10] reviewed at 22/05/2024 -[read the full review on GameHope]
3
5
GamesRadar
System Shock reviewed by GamesRadar
System Shock reviewed by GamesRadar
+
Fastidiously accurate recreation of the original game
+
Lovely chunky retro sci-fi looks
-
Fastidiously accurate recreation of the original game
-
Unclear objectives and progression
-
Lacklustre combat
reviewed at 29/05/2023 -[read the full review on GamesRadar]
6
10
Push Square
System Shock reviewed by Push Square
System Shock reviewed by Push Square
Gorgeous retro visuals
Forces you to pay attention
Smooth performance on PS5
Some fun puzzles
Bland combat
Tedious inventory management
Exploration doesn't always feel rewarding
Respawn system ruins suspense
No difficulty options mid-game
reviewed at 20/05/2024 -[read the full review on Push Square]
3
5
RPGamer
System Shock reviewed by RPGamer
System Shock reviewed by RPGamer
Interesting cyberpunk-noir narrative
SHODAN is a compelling villain
Excellent voice acting
Awkward UI
Unbalanced challenge
You will die... a lot
reviewed at 20/05/2024 -[read the full review on RPGamer]
5.6
10
Xbox Tavern
System Shock reviewed by Xbox Tavern
System Shock reviewed by Xbox Tavern
A commendable remake of a 30 year-old classic
Some cool weapons
The story and the SHODAN A.I are reasons to give it a go
Archaic design makes this remake hard to enjoy
Enemies are unimaginative and generic
Environments are a slog to tread through
reviewed at 02/06/2024 -[read the full review on Xbox Tavern]
5.5
10
Well Played
System Shock reviewed by Well Played
System Shock reviewed by Well Played
SHODAN
Cool as heck retro-modern reimagining of a classic
Junction puzzles
Decent storytelling via audio logs and comms
Cyberspace sections
Combat mostly feels weightless and unsatisfying
Glitches & jank
Exploration is tedious
reviewed at 29/05/2023 -[read the full review on Well Played]
5.5
10
Checkpoint Gaming
System Shock reviewed by Checkpoint Gaming
System Shock reviewed by Checkpoint Gaming
SHODAN remains a threatening and creepy main antagonist
Improvements in controls and user interface are very welcome
Hacking minigames test the player's reflexes and puzzle-solving quite well
Advanced lightning and visuals substantially improve the horror atmosphere
Enemies have simple AI, cheap tactics and far too much health
Too little guidance regarding where and how to proceed
Dull busywork drags the game's pacing
5.5
10
Beyond Gaming
System Shock reviewed by Beyond Gaming
System Shock reviewed by Beyond Gaming
Faithful and atmospheric presentation
Technically and graphically impeccable.
SHODAN is a delicious antagonist.
Designing complex levels
Modular difficulty levels
Most of the rooms look alike.
Attract hordes of stupid enemies towards you.
Weapons do not provide satisfaction.
Painful user interface with controller.
The segments of cyberspace are repugnant.
Puzzles not really intuitive.
Unreliable audio
Options far too limited to talk about "immersive simulation".
-
Cooldown

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 04/07/2016 -[read the full review on Cooldown]
-
Vamers

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 29/05/2023 -[read the full review on Vamers]
-
GameStar

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 29/05/2023 -[read the full review on GameStar]
-
Multiplayer.it
Excellent graphic revision.
The gameplay still works.
Combat system comments
Very scared of disappointing the fans.
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CoupleOfGamer

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

-
EuroGamer.fr

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

-
TierraGamer

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 01/06/2023 -[read the full review on TierraGamer]
-
Vida Extra
The triumphant return of a well-deserved cult game.
More explicit in action, more intuitive in gameplay and interface.
Its retrofuturistic artistic section has an excellent balance between nostalgia and unique character.
While making requests, it would have been good to add multiplayer content and development extras.
reviewed at 05/06/2023 -[read the full review on Vida Extra]
-
PC Magazin
Exciting and current history.
Challenging game
Play and visually close to the original.
Only an English voice output (German texts).
repetitive game elements
The graphic style may seem outdated.
reviewed at 16/06/2023 -[read the full review on PC Magazin]
-
Game IT
The gameplay associated with freedom makes the game addictive.
SHODAN is an extraordinary villain.
The graphs are correct, although they could be better.
Artificial intelligence could be improved. Sometimes, it is questionable.
The fact that you are not playing System Shock Remake right now.
reviewed at 20/05/2024 -[read the full review on Game IT]
reviewed at 25/06/2024 -[read the full review on Game IT]
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SuccesOne
Faithful remake
Successful aesthetics
Granularity of difficulty levels
Oppressive atmosphere
Soft fights, imprecise controller aiming
Where do I have to go?
BUT WHAT ARE THESE GRENADES?
The audiologs
reviewed at 10/06/2024 -[read the full review on SuccesOne]
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Console Creatures
Graphics look great
Combat is fun
Exploration can be rewarding
Progression stalls can be frustrating
Dated game design
Can be really difficult
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SpiritGamer

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 16/07/2024 -[read the full review on SpiritGamer]
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An average rating of 3.8/5 with 62 ratings.

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System Shock is available at the price of 28.18€.

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System Shock ratings

62 Ratings ranked from best to worst, green to good grades, red to bad, Average rating: 3.8/5.
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  9/10  Game-eXperience.it  9/10  GameKult.com  4.5/5  PXLBBQ  8.8/10  GameScore.it
  87/100  GamerClick  87/100  Games.ch  8.5/10  Tom’s Hardware (it)  8.5/10  TechRaptor
  8.5/10  PlaySense  8.5/10  M2 Gaming  8.2/10  The Games Machine  82/100  Generación Xbox
  82/100  MeuPlayStation  8/10  Shacknews  80/100  PCGamer  8/10  Pizza Fria
  8/10  wccftech  8/10  GameReactor  4/5  TechRadar  8/10  PCGames
  8/10  GamingBolt  80/100  4players  4/5  Geeks By Girls  8/10  TestingBuddies
  8/10  XBoxEra  4/5  TheXboxHub  80/100  Console Tribe  78/100  COGconnected
  7.8/10  SpazioGames  7.8/10  tuttoteK  7.7/10  GamingGuardian  7.5/10  Press Start
  7.5/10  GameSoul  7.5/10  LeCafeDuGeek  15/20  Consollection  7.4/10  GamesVillage
  7.4/10  GeekNPlay  7.3/10  Vandal  7.2/10  Geeko  7/10  GBATemp
  7/10  MKAU Gaming  7/10  Comunidad Xbox  7/10  GameHope  3/5  GamesRadar
  3/5  GodIsAGeek  6/10  Push Square  3/5  RPGamer  5.6/10  Xbox Tavern
  5.5/10  Well Played  5.5/10  Checkpoint Gaming  5.5/10  Beyond Gaming
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