System Shock 2

System Shock 2

1999 Irrational Games

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About System Shock 2

System Shock 2 is an action and Role-playing (RPG) game developed by Irrational Games and published by Electronic Arts, released on 11 August 1999.

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.

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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.

Gameplay

Specs

Genres

ActionRole-playing (RPG)Shooter

Modes

Co-operativeSingle player

Perspective

First person

Multiplayer

Online co-opCampaign co-opLAN co-op

Engine

Dark Engine

Rankings

Best Action gamesBest RPG gamesBest Shooter games

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