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System Shock

System Shock is a classic action-adventure game first launched in 1994, spawning a sequel, a full remake in 2023, and inspiring the likes of BioShock, Deus Ex, and Prey. Played in first person, you play a hacker who must stop a rogue AI. 

System Shock Cover
System Shock

Franchise
System Shock
Platform(s)
PC
Released
May 30, 2023
Developer(s)
Looking Glass Technologies , NightDive Studios
Publisher(s)
Origin Systems , Prime Matter
Genre(s)
Action , Adventure
Engine
Dark Engine (original) // Unreal Engine (remake)
ESRB
M For Mature 17+ due to Animated Blood and Gore, Animated Violence

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