VGChartz's Paul Broussard: "Ultimately, I come away from my return trip to Citadel Station feeling very whelmed. It’s very clear that this is a remake primarily for people who feel like the original title has aged like a fine wine (barring its older aesthetics). Unfortunately, it’s tough for me to feel that same level of appreciation. I appreciate System Shock for laying the groundwork for future immersive titles, but it definitely feels dated now, and the few changes made in the remake are a mixed bag that don’t do enough to fix its problems, while also adding new ones of their own. If you’re looking for a chance to experience a significant portion of gaming history, or are part of the group that feels the general design of System Shock has aged well, then this is likely worth a serious look. For anyone else, consider waiting for a sale or skipping it altogether."
Nightdive’s remake masterfully preserves Citadel’s oppressive atmosphere and ingenious UI, yet the Switch 2 port lacks technical refinement.
"Nightdive Studios — renowned video game remaster developer and subsidiary of Atari® — proudly announced yesterday that its award-winning sci-fi horror action remake of the classic System Shock is now available on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2." - Nightdive Studios.
All I've ever wanted in life was Night Dive to remake Deus Ex. Unfortunately we get Aspyr.
The VideoGamer Podcast is joined by Xbox creator Seamus Blackley to discuss his storied career across the games industry.
