Tom Naylor
RPGFanSystem Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster Review | RPGFan
Published 8/20/2025
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE / Switch - 6/26/2025
System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster
The original System Shock 2 is a genre-defining experience that established innovative gameplay mechanics that are a staple of the FPS and RPG genre today. Delve through the corridors of the derelict ship Von Braun and immerse yourself in the story rich atmosphere and environments. Explore deck by deck and unravel the horrifying fate of the Von Braun and her crew. System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary modernizes the 1999 sci-fi horror classic using Nightdive Studios’ proprietary KEX Engine for a definitive version of the game featuring Enhanced Characters, Weapon Models and Animations, Up to 144FPS performance with ultra-widescreen support, Optimized Controller support, 50 Achievements to unlock, Additional Mod Support and Quality of Life Improvements.
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- Nightdive Studios
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- Nightdive Studios
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The critic average is 81 across 16 scored reviews, with a 35-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Stephan Adamus
COGconnectedSystem Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster Review – Still a Terrifying, Clunky Classic
Published 7/15/2025
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70
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Read originalJohn Rairdin
Nintendo World ReportSystem Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster (Switch) Review
Published 7/10/2025
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70
-11 vs critic avg
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Read originalOllie Reynolds
Nintendo LifeReview: System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster (Switch) - The Best Way To Play BioShock's Spiritual Predecessor
Published 7/8/2025
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90
+9 vs critic avg
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Read originalTimothy Nunes
PlayStation UniverseSystem Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster Review (PS5) - A Benchmark Example Of Game Preservation - PlayStation Universe
Published 7/7/2025
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75
-6 vs critic avg
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Read originalKhayl Adam
Push SquareReview: System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster (PS5) - Cult Classic Returns, Cybernetically Enhanced
Published 7/7/2025
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70
-11 vs critic avg
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PS4Blog.netSystem Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster Review
Published 7/7/2025
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85
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalEthan Krieger
DualShockersSystem Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster Review
Published 7/4/2025
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65
-16 vs critic avg
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Read originalGareth Newnham
ImpulsegamerSystem Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster (XSX) Review
Published 6/29/2025
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Read originalRavi Sinha
GamingBoltSystem Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster Review – Neuromancer
Published 6/27/2025
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