System Shock (2023) Reviews

System Shock (2023) is ranked in the 71st percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
8 / 10.0
May 20, 2024

System Shock on PS5 is a great opportunity for console players to experience Nightdive Studios excellent remake of a classic.

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VG247
Top Critic
May 29, 2023

Nightdive Studios may have taken seven years, but it's finally managed to do the impossible and thread the unlikely line between reboot and remake.

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TJ Denzer
Top Critic
8 / 10
May 29, 2023

Nightdive’s System Shock remake keeps much of its successful elements intact while doing away with a lot of its archaic issues that would drag down a modern game.

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Eurogamer
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May 29, 2023

A remake that closely follows the original classic, with a slightly different overall effect.

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80 / 100
May 29, 2023

It might be a little conservative, but this is a smart, faithful remake and easily the de facto way to play System Shock in the modern era.

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82 / 100
May 20, 2024

It's a game that may not be for everyone, but it has that charm that many of its fans will like. It would be unforgivable not to give a chance to one of the games that served as inspiration for other successes.

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8.2 / 10.0
May 29, 2023

Won't be easy to drop the game before defeating SHODAN. This happens mainly thanks to an excellent gameplay set in superbly designed levels, despite some technical inaccuracies. Many hours await you in a continuous challenge between human and artificial intelligence.

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84 / 100
Jun 15, 2023

System Shock has brought a 30-year-old classic back to life in the most successful way possible. Even though we sometimes encounter problems that show the age of the game, they managed to make a great remake.

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8.5 / 10.0
May 21, 2024

The System Shock remake is exceptionally well built featuring bright and beautiful retro-style graphics, lots of welcome game optimizations and redesigned controls to support the PS5 gamepad. The immersive world-building drew me in, but it was the high-stakes combat and deep exploration that kept me hooked over the game's surprisingly long 20+ hours.

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8.5 / 10.0
Jun 21, 2024

System Shock remake is a fantastic success in bringing a beloved cult classic to todays standards. Nightdive clearly put a lot of love and effort into making sure this felt new, but didn’t ruin the ambiance and feeling of the original. Luckily, they put that same care into the console port since it doesn’t lose anything from the PC version. Unfortunately, there is a bit of annoyance with the inventory management, but overall it is a flawless port. For any fan of the immersive sim that perhaps never had a chance to play this classic, this is the perfect chance to hop in.

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8.5 / 10.0
May 20, 2024

Nightdive Studios has breathed new life into System Shock, and probably in the best possible way! The antagonistic SHODAN is as menacing as ever with its small army populating the claustrophobic corridors of the Citadel Station. With the individual difficulty level, some factors of the game are mitigated, but in any case you can feel the mercilessness of the original - as well as its pioneering gameplay! The remake masters the challenge of bringing badly aged aspects up to date without losing any of the atmosphere of the original.

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8.5 / 10.0
May 29, 2023

System Shock is indeed a good remake, capable not only of replicating the wonderful and distressing atmospheres of the 1994 original, but of expanding on them thanks to a decidedly distinctive -- if occasionally a bit strange -- visual style and a level design still capable of setting the standard. Nightdive Studios has brought to life what is probably their best remake work; an act of love towards the work of Warren Spector and Doug Church, which now everyone can finally enjoy in its modern form.

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8.5 / 10.0
May 29, 2023

For those who are huge fans of the original release, I am sure that this will be highly regarded as a fantastic remake. But this is more than that: for those new to the franchise, this is also a great point to step in at. Nightdive’s System Shock remake is one that will appeal to both audiences. The core gameplay mechanics may not the best or most polished, but it’s the world design, atmosphere and engaging plot that make for an experience that is still very much unique, and well worth the gigantic wait.

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85 / 100
May 21, 2024

System Shock is a great immersive sim, even after many years of its original release. This faithful remake is the best way to enjoy it today. It now remains to be seen how long we should wait for us to receive its sequel.

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8.5 / 10.0
May 31, 2023

System Shock it's a masterful version that takes creative liberties without forgetting its roots or losing its way. Without a doubt, a classic that everyone should play.

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8.5 / 10.0
May 29, 2023

System Shock Remake might not be without flaws, but remaking one of the greatest games ever made after almost 3 decades was never an easy task to start with. Nevertheless, the Remake is solid enough to give the new generation of gamers a taste of one of the pioneers of the video games industry.

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85%
May 20, 2024

Making its console debut, Nightdive's excellent System Shock remake retains all of the meaningful changes from last year's PC version alongside a smattering of refinements for controller-wielding players, and succeeds as a brilliantly accomplished redux of a truly revolutionary FPS.

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GAMES.CH
Top Critic
87%
May 26, 2024

"System Shock" is the gold standard for remakes of old classics. It shows that old and new do not have to stand in each other's way, but also complement each other. Although there are some old burdens, especially in the operation of the inventory and the hand-to-hand combat, these are quickly covered up by the timeless exploration of the beautifully implemented space station. Whether for fans of the original or for those who grew up with the titles that learned from "System Shock", this remake is a worthwhile trip into video game history.

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90 / 100
Jun 25, 2023

System Shock (2023) is a fantastic remake of the groundbreaking 1994 original with an eagle eye for attention. Above everything else, it’s a love letter to the original made by folks who knew the ins and outs of the Looking Glass classic. The striking visual design, rewarding exploration, challenging puzzles, and a menacing performance by Terri Brosius make System Shock not just a great remake, but one of the best games of this year. The wait was worth it.

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4.5 / 5.0
Jun 3, 2023

The System Shock remake is a striking homage to a gaming masterpiece, maintaining its core essence while skilfully modernizing certain aspects. Balancing nostalgia with novelty, it serves as a thrilling ride for both seasoned fans of the original and newcomers to the series. Despite its minor misses, it’s an adventure that every sci-fi horror gaming enthusiast should embark upon.

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