System shock 2 - Still worth playing?

Is System Shock 2 still worth playing?

Played a demo or something a long time ago, but I was so young and scared.
Did not fully understand what I was playing back then. :D

Found it very cheap at  my local game shop.
Thinking of buying it.

So guys, should I go for it? :roll:
Please tell me what you thought about the game and if it still is worth playing. :)

Don't hesitate, buy it !

It's not too common anymore to find the game new in stores, so even if you don't like it, you'll be able to make a profit on eBay with it.

But that won't happen 'cause you are going to love System Shock 2. It's one of my favorite games of all time.

Cheers,

T.

Is System Shock 2 still worth playing?

Played a demo or something a long time ago, but I was so young and scared.
Did not fully understand what I was playing back then. :D

Found it very cheap at my local game shop.
Thinking of buying it.

So guys, should I go for it? :roll:
Please tell me what you thought about the game and if it still is worth playing. :)

Caxen

I just checked out the screenies... It looks fun but if you are into the graphics as much as the gameplay itself like me then you should probably play something else. They should remake or sequel this game with better graphics so I can play :PBurnThisCity

There is a mod where it makes the game look alot better can't remember where I saw this though.

Got it!

Bought on my lunch. :D

Thanks for all help!

yes!Definitely!I replayed it recently (since there has been a shortage of decent PC games lately) and it is still one of the best games ever made!I would recommend also installing the updates, SHTUP and rebirth,which upgrades the  creatures and environments to better quality graphics.

"look at you Hacker,pathetic creature of meat and bones,panting and sweating as you run through my corridors..........."

System shock 2 is great most all the old classic games are better then stuff out to day.jamesgj

Just let me say this... THERES NO GAME NOW THAT CAN BUILD AN ATMOSPHERE AS SS2 DOES... The game is absolutely creepy... You are going to think twice before you enter a room or turn on a corridor... You will become paranoid and start pointing your gun in every direction after hearing those damn "psi-monkeys"... Not to mention that you will s***t your pants when one of those automated sentry drones is coming at you and your gun just breaks down after firing the first shot...

The game has everything: an RPG stats system, 3 different character clases, lots and lots of scary moments, and a great story. Its the dream of a gamer...

I dont get these posts. Why should the age of something affect if its worth it or not? God Father is an old movie...is it still worth seeing? -_-DarKre

Of course its worth to see the God Father. Its a classic. That doesnt mean that you will like it though... The same happens with SS2. The game is a classic. There are people that dont like it (not everyone has the same taste). But the game managed to breakaway the barrier of being considered "another game in the bunch". Not all games can do that...

my advice would be to get that game at Mach 7 speed...

that game is by far one of the most unique, intriguing, and well thought out games of all time..

i still play that game every couple of years...

get it  - play it - keep it

it's highly unlikely you'll find that anywhere else than  that store you're talking about ... kinda like when my local game store in Illinois, when i lived there that is, had an X-Eye game console for only $50... i didn't buy it then cause i was 10 and had no money... the next time i went it was gone... *cries*

one more thing:

just don't scream at your computer screen at the ending... you'll see what i mean

I actually started playing this game today and... WOW, it's completely blowing me away.

It's so intense I have a hard time continuing. What I love the most about this game is the voice-acting and the wonderful script. The only thing I'm not liking right now is the fact that enemies can spawn infinitely, it seems like a really dumb feature in an otherwise unbelievable game.

Is System Shock 2 still worth playing?

Played a demo or something a long time ago, but I was so young and scared.
Did not fully understand what I was playing back then. :D

Found it very cheap at my local game shop.
Thinking of buying it.

So guys, should I go for it? :roll:
Please tell me what you thought about the game and if it still is worth playing. :)

Caxen

Heck ya! Great game!

And if you really want to go OLD SCHOOL, try:

http://wcuniverse.sourceforge.net/

http://www.priv.solsector.net/

Wing Commander: PRIVATEER !!!! And yes it FREE !!!!

System shock 2 is a good game, still fun today and hard to find aswell, if you have a chance to get it, go for it.

Although the graphics are poor now and it does detract from the horror of the game its still very fun and atmospheric.

I think its obvious what i think of the game...

I hope you enjoy it as much as i did.

get the texture mods and play it, save often and listen to the story, play it with headphones r a good surround sound, immerse yourself and get to know the characters, you wont be disappointed.

Good that you got it, but too bad you paid for it. At least it was very cheap apparently.

The studio that developed it was shut down a few years ago (Looking Glass I believe), so the game has no rights attached to it, it's freeware now. You can download the whole game at Home of the Underdogs - you might have to do a bit of research though, as the link to the download is on an old page that was replaced or something. I haven't bookmarked it so I can't help.

I do NOT encourage piracy. This is legal, even more than buying it actually. Basically some retailers are still selling the few copies they can get their hands on because it's a net profit for them, they don't owe the developer anything.

I ALWAYS pay for my games, but my money should support the developers rather than the retailer.
sabazios

One of the best (yet older) RPG out there

Even though it's old, it's still one of the best games I've played. And if you get bored of playing SP the game has full MP COOP. Alos there are mods out there to upgrade to graphics so that the games looks 2-3 years newer.Cassus_Fett

Some things are timeless, and just dont go out of style.

Pearl Jam, a mom's cooking, and....System Shock 2.  Its gonna always be worth playing, no matter how innovative or beautiful newer games become.

[QUOTE="sabazios"]Good that you got it, but too bad you paid for it. At least it was very cheap apparently.

The studio that developed it was shut down a few years ago (Looking Glass I believe), so the game has no rights attached to it, it's freeware now. You can download the whole game at Home of the Underdogs - you might have to do a bit of research though, as the link to the download is on an old page that was replaced or something. I haven't bookmarked it so I can't help.

I do NOT encourage piracy. This is legal, even more than buying it actually. Basically some retailers are still selling the few copies they can get their hands on because it's a net profit for them, they don't owe the developer anything.

I ALWAYS pay for my games, but my money should support the developers rather than the retailer.
Alaris83

What you say might be true, but EA has made no attempts to prevent its distribution across the net.  The fact that it is still offered as a free game on a popular website lessens the fact that its actually piracy...thats word is a bit extreme in this case.

What you say might be true, but EA has made no attempts to prevent its distribution across the net. The fact that it is still offered as a free game on a popular website lessens the fact that its actually piracy...thats word is a bit extreme in this case.

mrbojangles25

[QUOTE="mrbojangles25"]What you say might be true, but EA has made no attempts to prevent its distribution across the net. The fact that it is still offered as a free game on a popular website lessens the fact that its actually piracy...thats word is a bit extreme in this case.

Alaris83

Ya, its a really screwy law or loophole, whatever you want to call it.  Theyre not enforcning their copyright at the moment, but they could at any time and punish anyone who downloads/uploads it.  Sort of like a cop writing you a speeding ticket three months after you broke the law.