System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster Announced
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Grildon Tundy
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Ah, they renamed it with this announcement. It was called "System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition" before.
Puscifer
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I looked it up, apparently because it's taken so long that it's actually coming out on the 25th anniversary.
Robot Carnival
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truly the best Valentine for this special day.
Grildon Tundy
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SHODAN could get it ngl
Buggy Loop
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Fuck yea
Didn't last time Nightdive tease that they were implementing VR for it too? That would be fucking nuts to play SS2 in VR.
One of the all time GOAT in my book. This is THE game that basically made me fall in love with immersive sims for the rest of my life.
vaibhavpisal
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Pimpollo818
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CORRECT
Hudo
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Right decision. Remaking a master piece like this without fucking it up is most likely vastly out of scope for Night Dive.
Rocinante618
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Incredible game.
The old one still is great ( just needs a mod ) and is super cheap on Steam right now.
The old one still is great ( just needs a mod ) and is super cheap on Steam right now.
N0S
Al Pachinko, Konami President
I dont think they want to attemp a full on remake ever again after the shitshow with the first one. I just hope they do Deus Ex next. And release SiN for fucks sake!
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darrylgorn
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Ulysses 31
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Incorrect, models and textures might've been improved or dynamic shadows added.
Just look at what Nightdive did with The Thing Remastered. Let's hope SS2 got the same effort put in.
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ShadowNate
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Bioshock felt like a simplified version of this masterpiece almost on every aspect, but thankfully still had its own cool moments going for it.
I wonder how people who only played Bioshock will receive the System Shock 2 remaster.
I wonder how people who only played Bioshock will receive the System Shock 2 remaster.
SkylineRKR
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Nightdive does gods work with forgotten FPS and I think I prefer a remaster. Turok, Doom 64, Exhumed are the classic experiences with just about enough QoL improvements and very clear but authentic visuals.
There is still a lot they could potentially do, like SiN or No one Lives Forever. That era had some seriously great PC games.
There is still a lot they could potentially do, like SiN or No one Lives Forever. That era had some seriously great PC games.
JimmyRustler
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Awesome, one of the best games ever made now also coming the consoles.
phant0m
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It only took them 7 years to remake the first one
Ulysses 31
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They are doing Sin Reloaded, announced in 2020 but dunno what's taking so long to release it.
Northeastmonk
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isn't this free to people who preordered the SS1 remake? I thought we were suppose to get that or something.
poppabk
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One of my favorite game experiences of all time. Sad that this won't be a remake because whenever a game gets a remake it always looks like I remember the original looking. A remaster will likely look, to me, far worse than I remember the game looking.
bundylove
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They created a master piece with ss1 remake.
They have the talent to make ss2 as a remake
Grildon Tundy
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Yes, or at least that question was asked in the comments of the post in the OP and folks said it will indeed be given to those who preordered SS1 Remake.
mansoor1980
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why is this release taking such a long ass time?
MiguelItUp
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Cannot wait for this. It's gotta be this year, and that's enough for me.
Unsure. I'd like to think it's because they know it's loved and are wanting to treat it right.
Hudo
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I am not doubting their talent. I am doubting their resources.
The SS1 Remake, as good as it was, is very obviously made under a budget.
bundylove
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Well for once i am just happy its coming.
Much better game anyways than 90 percent of todays output
MrTroubleMaker
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Hudo
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That we can absolutely agree on. It's very easily the best "Shock" game (if you want to count the BioShock games, as different as they are, to the franchise).
Grildon Tundy
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I've played SS2 to the halfway point twice now. Never finished it. It's good still, and I'm sure was incredible at the time of its release, but it's hard to go back to the late 90s graphics and interfaces for an immersive sim when Prey and Dishonored exist. Tbh, I'm bummed they aren't giving it the remake treatment like they did with SS1.
Puscifer
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Part of this remaster is making it controller friendly. How much, though? I dunno but let's give em a chance eh?
TintoConCasera
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Ain't this supposed to be free for those that pre-ordered the SS1 remake?
Grildon Tundy
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Yup. Promise kept; decade or so later.
Buggy Loop
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StereoVsn
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Oh, Hype is deflated. Thought this has similar sort of work done as the first game. So is this mostly for consoles?
Because there are mods for this game that help with visuals.
Edit: Sigh.. kind of disappointing but at least folks on consoles can check out this excellent title.
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Stitch
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They were working on it with 3D Realms, but 3D Realms doesn't exist anymoreThey are doing Sin Reloaded, announced in 2020 but dunno what's taking so long to release it.
kiphalfton
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If I ever get around to playing system shock 1 (remake) or this, I'll make sure to follow back up in this thread. Could be 15 years lol.
Seriously though I played BioShock 1 on Xbox 360 many years ago. Played part of BioShock 2, but never actually beat it.
Only imm sim I've played is Prey, and I thought it was better than BioShock 1 by a country mile.
Pimpollo818
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They have taken their damn sweet time with this remaster. I wouldn't be surprised if they announce a SS2 Remake tease.
StereoVsn
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They did a great job on SS1, it would be a shame if SS2 Remake doesn't happen.
Pimpollo818
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I agree. I think they have more than earned the opportunity. I know SS3 is in Tencent's court, but IDK about a SS2 Remake.