rumor: system shock 2 infecting GoG and steam thanks to legacy IP troll

it would appear that we can be thankful a legacy gaming IP troll exists. n ight dive studio's a game publishing company that has basically been buying old game ip's and relisting them on the market has according to sources bought up system shock 2 and will be making an imminent release on both steam and GoG.

http://www.vg247.com/2013/02/11/system-shock-2-headed-to-digital-distributors-at-last-rumour/

while i dont approve of their methods to make money i can appreciate the end result for us the consumers. now maybe they will scored warcraft II or rise of nations :D

Do homeworld series next:)

System Shock 2 actually had a recent patch that makes the old copies work perfectly on modern computers.

System Shock 2 actually had a recent patch that makes the old copies work perfectly on modern computers.

SAGE_OF_FIRE

I'm curious to see how it runs, have you tried it yourself?

Has system shock 2 aged well? How does it compare to modern shooters such as Bioshock for example.KodiakKoolaid

It's amongst the best of the horror genre, and is one of the only true roleplaying games in existence.  It's not a FPS and it's far better than Bioshock in every conceivable aspect.

Has system shock 2 aged well? How does it compare to modern shooters such as Bioshock for example.KodiakKoolaid

[QUOTE="SAGE_OF_FIRE"]and is one of the only true roleplaying games in existence.Socijalisticka

What?

[QUOTE="KodiakKoolaid"]Has system shock 2 aged well? How does it compare to modern shooters such as Bioshock for example.Moloch121

[QUOTE="SAGE_OF_FIRE"]and is one of the only true roleplaying games in existence.Socijalisticka

What?

[QUOTE="SAGE_OF_FIRE"]

System Shock 2 actually had a recent patch that makes the old copies work perfectly on modern computers.

Socijalisticka

I'm curious to see how it runs, have you tried it yourself?

Yes, it runs great.

Has system shock 2 aged well? How does it compare to modern shooters such as Bioshock for example.KodiakKoolaid

SS2 is the best first-person RPG...

...after Deus Ex, that is :D

Seriously, its a classic in the truest sense: it does not age, it is as fun now as the first time you played it.  Still scares the crap out of me at times lol.

I'm sorry, i'm sure it's an amazing game but i don't understand how you guys can still play it right through till the end to this day. Personally it hasn't aged well to me at all (the story might have but definitely not the graphics).

Just looking at some pictures makes me cringe at even the thought of playing System Shock 2. I'm sorry but i admit to being a graphics wh0re :oops: lol

[QUOTE="KodiakKoolaid"]Has system shock 2 aged well? How does it compare to modern shooters such as Bioshock for example.Moloch121

Agreed. I finally played through SS2 not too long ago and I'm glad that I played it after Bioshock. Bioshock is more accessible, but in terms of mechanics it is inferior imo.

Nice, but there is a game I want on Gog more than any other. 

That is Emperor: Battle for Dune.

Oh my... I'd definitely replay it again. 

DAT SHODAN! UHMPPPPFFFF

[QUOTE="Socijalisticka"]

and is one of the only true roleplaying games in existence.Moloch121

What?

It's one of the few games in which character-types are distinct enough, with regards to how you are able to interact with the environment, and how efficient you are against certain obstacles, that it gives purpose to role.  In other supposed roleplaying games like Deus Ex, the choices you make are, for the most part, arbitrary.  The notion of divergent paths, with regards to character build, or NPC interaction, or with plot, is in itself meaningless.

Yes, it runs great.

SAGE_OF_FIRE

Great, time for another playthrough:).

I'm sorry, i'm sure it's an amazing game but i don't understand how you guys can still play it right through till the end to this day. Personally it hasn't aged well to me at all (the story might have but definitely not the graphics).

Just looking at some pictures makes me cringe at even the thought of playing System Shock 2. I'm sorry but i admit to being a graphics wh0re :oops: lol

BattleSpectre

At least you admit to being a dirty graphics wh0re though !

And yes... SS2 crushes Bioshock. 

Good news. More older games need to come to digital distribution. 

[QUOTE="BattleSpectre"]

I'm sorry, i'm sure it's an amazing game but i don't understand how you guys can still play it right through till the end to this day. Personally it hasn't aged well to me at all (the story might have but definitely not the graphics).

Just looking at some pictures makes me cringe at even the thought of playing System Shock 2. I'm sorry but i admit to being a graphics wh0re :oops: lol

bussinrounds

At least you admit to being a dirty graphics wh0re though !

And yes... SS2 crushes Bioshock.

AH what the hell who am i to argue? i guess i'll always be a filthy graphic-loving son of a b!tch! lol :D

It's no longer a rumour.

It's out in 23 hours, 16 minutes and 41 seconds (and counting). Check GOG's homepage!

It's no longer a rumour.

It's out in 23 hours, 16 minutes and 41 seconds (and counting). Check GOG's homepage!

Planeforger

Damn, you beat me to it. Just saw it when I went over the GoG. I wonder what sort of bonus content will be released with it. It's a bit strange that I'm more excited for a release of a 14 years old game than for many new games...

Story > Gameplay >>>> Graphics but i have a rule with really old looking games.

AH what the hell who am i to argue? i guess i'll always be a filthy graphic-loving son of a b!tch! lol :D

BattleSpectre

The graphics are ugly as sin in SS2, especially those horrible models, but it is a great game despite that. That horror atmosphere is still bone chilling, the soundtrack is brilliant, the gameplay mechanics are remarcably non-clunky, the level design is excellent. I played this beast two years ago. 

And re-played it again about a month ago with that new patch, and a few other mods that i found on a forum. It was a genuine hassle, but after it was all said and done, i was playing the game with much better graphics, and it was so worth it.

I'm also a graphic whore, probably a bigger one than you since i never pass up to chance to shower games with countless graphical mods so i can unleash what the hardware is capable of. But i'm more impressed by how i can make a old game look, modded, than how a current game looks now.  

 There is an interview about the rerelease on RPS:

http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2013/02/13/many-questions-system-shock-2-comes-to-gog/

Great read if you want to know more about how this finally happened.

 There is an interview about the rerelease on RPS:

http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2013/02/13/many-questions-system-shock-2-comes-to-gog/

Great read if you want to know more about how this finally happened.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

G-Lord

System Shock 2 actually had a recent patch that makes the old copies work perfectly on modern computers.

SAGE_OF_FIRE

will purchase

System Shock 2 actually had a recent patch that makes the old copies work perfectly on modern computers.

SAGE_OF_FIRE

[QUOTE="SAGE_OF_FIRE"]

System Shock 2 actually had a recent patch that makes the old copies work perfectly on modern computers.

Toxic-Seahorse

35 bucks is pretty cheap for an average of 15 - 20 hours of length, never mind replayability. But i understand your logic, with PC games, there are always a ton of deals around. I once bought Age of Empires 3 for 50 cents or less a wile ago. 

Well it appears I will be getting a Valentine's day gift afterall if System Shock 2 comes out tomorrow on GOG. Sure it's a gift I have to pay for but just to have it available is nice. Count me in for a purchase.

[QUOTE="Toxic-Seahorse"]

[QUOTE="SAGE_OF_FIRE"]

System Shock 2 actually had a recent patch that makes the old copies work perfectly on modern computers.

Lucianu

35 bucks is pretty cheap for an average of 15 - 20 hours of length, never mind replayability. But i understand your logic, with PC games, there are always a ton of deals around. I once bought Age of Empires 3 for 50 cents or less a wile ago. 

The content of the game isn't the problem, the age is.Toxic-Seahorse

I look at the length wen i'm buying an old game, i don't assess its price based on its age if i have a pretty good idea that its aged mechanics wont hinder my enjoyment. 

I'll get it what the hell! ;), say,didn't someone remake it using the source engine?

Last time I played System Shock 2 was when it was released, and it was at a classmate's house.

That was 14 years ago.

I'll probably repurchase this tomorrow just so I don't have to dig out the discs.  Yep, I am just that lazy.

I'd suggest everyone take a look at the main page at Gog.com - The game will be available in roughly 11 hours