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Game Information
Game Title: System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster
Platforms:
Review Aggregator:
OpenCritic - 84 average - 86% recommended
Metacritic - 81 average - Based on 4 reviews (PC version)
Critic Reviews
Analog Stick Gaming - Jeff M Young - 5.5 / 10
CGMagazine - Philip Watson - 8 / 10
Eurogamer - Rick Lane - 4 / 5
PC Gamer - Ted Litchfield - 85 / 100
TechRaptor - Austin Suther - 10 / 10
Xbox Achievements - Josh Wise - 80%
XboxEra - Jesse Norris - 8 / 10
Game Title: System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster
Platforms:
- PC (Jun 26, 2025)
- System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster - Extended Multiplayer Trailer
- System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster - Official Extended Multiplayer Trailer
Review Aggregator:
OpenCritic - 84 average - 86% recommended
Metacritic - 81 average - Based on 4 reviews (PC version)


Critic Reviews
Analog Stick Gaming - Jeff M Young - 5.5 / 10
System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster will certainly find its audience, but I'm unsure the dated design will cause new players to have the same appreciation for it that its established fan base already has. It's a shame Nightdive Studios didn't offer the same remake treatment of the original, considering how great the previous game's remake played and the wealth of visual upgrades that greatly helped its trek into modern gaming. While System Shock 2 is certainly not for me, I can still respect what it did many years ago, even if it hasn't aged particularly well.
CGMagazine - Philip Watson - 8 / 10
There has never been a better time for System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster to grace consoles once again, and it's a must try for fans of Sci-Fi.
Eurogamer - Rick Lane - 4 / 5
Still a classic, but a little of that vital weirdness is gone.
PC Gamer - Ted Litchfield - 85 / 100
This light touch remaster makes a perfect pairing with Nightdive's far-reaching System Shock 1 remake.
TechRaptor - Austin Suther - 10 / 10
System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster is engrossing, deep, and atmospheric. It's a game that has aged marvelously, but even so, Nightdive's efforts in remastering this classic make it more accessible than ever before.
Xbox Achievements - Josh Wise - 80%
Nightdive Studios has dipped back into the past again, surfacing this time with System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster. The title is slightly out,...
XboxEra - Jesse Norris - 8 / 10
System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Edition is a solid upgrade for an all-time classic. While I didn't personally get to test it, the thought of playing the title with friends in co-op sounds amazing, and the full mod support built into the game on PC should lead to some crazy scenarios.
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