System Shock (1994)

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8.9

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Score Breakdown Based on 506 ratings

1. 10 (208)
2. 9 (228)
3. 8 (38)
4. 7 (15)
5. 6 (1)
6. 5 (2)
7. 4 (3)
8. 3 (1)
9. 2 (2)
10. 1 (8)

Most Helpful Positive Player Reviews

• Rating:10

  Today, I just completed System Shock. It was the first time in my life that I’ve ever played it. I can’t stop blaming my

  By BoldoAsesino | Review Date: Dec 18, 2005 | PC

  Back in 1993-1994, I was a worshiper of LucasArts, Sierra, Microprose and Id Software; so I didn’t heard anything about System Shock: I was very busy helping Larry Laffer, killing mutants and aliens, and handling evil te... Read Full Review

  21 of 21 users found the following review helpful

What Gamespot Users have to say about System Shock (1994)

• Rating:9

  Doom on crack!

  By Alexander2cents | Review Date: Aug 11, 2013 | PC

  System shock is a really cool dos game. Its not like most typical FPS games of its time. It inspired games like Deus Ex and Bioshock and Dead Space. It was derived from a first person fantasy action RPG called Ultima und... Read Full Review

  1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
• Rating:8.5

  while everyone was playing Doom 2, the best game of 1994 went right over their heads.

  By MagUnreal | Review Date: Jul 10, 2011 | PC

  Computer gaming has aged A LOT since the 90's. This is back when people thought Doom looked good. And back then System Shock was the Crysis to gaming computers, as it was one of the first games to utilize the ability to ... Read Full Review

  4 of 5 users found the following review helpful
• Rating:10

  For an old game, this is really fun!!!

  By skeleme | Review Date: Sep 01, 2010 | PC

  I only played system shock 2, so then I decided to see what the first system shock was like. I played it and I was so surprised that no one bought this game because they where all playing Doom2!!! This game is a lot bett... Read Full Review

  1 of 2 users found the following review helpful
• Rating:9.1

  It's a shame there is no review for the first System Shock, so here's one.

  By dryden555 | Review Date: Aug 24, 2006 | PC

  If you can get this DOS game to run on your PC and you liked DeusEx 1 or System Shock 2, do yourself a favor and play this game through to the end. For its time, the level of immersion and interactivity you have in the ... Read Full Review

  34 of 37 users found the following review helpful
• Rating:9

  A gaming experience that will grip your imagination like one of the great literary classics.

  By Larenel | Review Date: Jul 28, 2006 | PC

  This game is old. Naturally, the graphics and sound seem initially rather primitive. But, believe it or not, they still do the job and once you've mastered the interface, you will have embarked on a journey that will h... Read Full Review

  12 of 12 users found the following review helpful
• Rating:9.6

  A classic genre defining game which in its time went under appreciated. but to this day remains a masterpiece.

  By ubiquityxx | Review Date: Jul 10, 2006 | PC

  Initially, it was a challenge to control with a steep learning curve. It payed back with depth of simulation, gameplay and interaction with the environment. Taking queues from Ultima Underworld (same developer) your c... Read Full Review

  4 of 4 users found the following review helpful