Have you played the original lately?Yes really. SS1 had a better story, better level design, better weapons, better gadgets, better music, no weapon breakdowns, no magi---er---psyonics, no experience poin---er---Cybernetic Modules. I think the graphics are more interesting and varied in SS1 then SS2. Every floor in SS1 is unique and interesting. SS1 had cyberspace which was an interesting chance of pace. SS1 even has an entire clone of wing commander. SS2 was good and had some amazing sound design but I'll never comprehend how people would prefer it to the original.
How come? People can't use that patch if they can't buy the game from somewhere. Everyone wins either way.I'm gonna laugh if this re-release falls short of this recent patch: http://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=140088
Me and a friend have been discussing this game for a while. Would be nice if you could do co op.
How come? People can't use that patch if they can't buy the game from somewhere. Everyone wins either way.
They say it isn't so...And if the patch is incompatible?
Fans will be able to apply the mods they know and love, and hopefully we may see some new mods from the community in the future.
My god
I forgot just how glorious the music in SS2 is
You guys were talking about SS1. Are they going to release both tomorrow?
Does this game hold up well today?
BioShock is one of my favourite games of this generation.
I assume System Shock 2 is still classed as essential reading despite playing BioShock first?
Absolutely, though it might negatively affect your opinion of Bioshock.
Marines = soldierI played it for the first time about 5 years ago. The graphics were on par with the original Half-Life. In terms of gameplay, I would say it's like Zelda: Link to the Past on SNES in the sense that even though it came out ages ago, it's still more fun to play than a lot of the $60 games being released today.
If I remember correctly, there were also three paths your character could follow, depending on how you distribute your skill points, like Hacker, Weapons Expert, and I think the other was Psionics where you could attack stuff with your mind?
TV & IUnternet prevent you from enjoying demanding games? Oh dear.I gave SS2 serious time after I've completed Bioshock and no, it didn't affect my perception of Bioshock in a negative way. SS2 is a very demanding game with wealth of options which are thrown at you right from the beginning. It is stressful, you are always low on resources, death is quick and swift, there is a lot of micromanagement and it's not a pleasure with outdated clunky interface. There are reasons why it has bombed other than EA botching the marketing. It's not a game for short bursts of playtime. I had to actually allocate time to play it because it wasn't possible to do it as a relaxation after spending a day at work. Back in 1999 such games worked for me because I had no Internet, no TV, no job and no girlfriend. Now I certainly prefer more forgiving Bioshock with vita chambers turned off. I actually can experiment with gameplay in Bioshock instead of barely surviving.
The only serious drawback of Bioshock is that Ken has used his twist again. If I'd completed SS2 before playing Bioshock I'd be disappointed with that.
Stupid question: If I purchase from GOG can I play it on Steam?
Stupid question: If I purchase from GOG can I play it on Steam?
Me and a friend have been discussing this game for a while. Would be nice if you could do co op.
I played it for the first time about 5 years ago. The graphics were on par with the original Half-Life. In terms of gameplay, I would say it's like Zelda: Link to the Past on SNES in the sense that even though it came out ages ago, it's still more fun to play than a lot of the $60 games being released today.
If I remember correctly, there were also three paths your character could follow, depending on how you distribute your skill points, like Hacker, Weapons Expert, and I think the other was Psionics where you could attack stuff with your mind?
Stupid question: If I purchase from GOG can I play it on Steam?
As I already pointed in the past, you never fail to disappoint me.I gave SS2 serious time after I've completed Bioshock and no, it didn't affect my perception of Bioshock in a negative way. SS2 is a very demanding game with wealth of options which are thrown at you right from the beginning. It is stressful, you are always low on resources, death is quick and swift, there is a lot of micromanagement and it's not a pleasure with outdated clunky interface. There are reasons why it has bombed other than EA botching the marketing. It's not a game for short bursts of playtime. I had to actually allocate time to play it because it wasn't possible to do it as a relaxation after spending a day at work. Back in 1999 such games worked for me because I had no Internet, no TV, no job and no girlfriend. Now I certainly prefer more forgiving Bioshock with vita chambers turned off. I actually can experiment with gameplay in Bioshock instead of barely surviving.
The only serious drawback of Bioshock isIf I'd completed SS2 before playing Bioshock I'd be disappointed with that.that Ken has used his twist again.
Of course, by distracting my attention. When you have no option except playing games or reading books it's easy to allocate time and attention. Now I check news, Neogaf, answer my mail, chat with people on Skype, watch YouTube and so on. I can dedicate an hour at best in the evening and I'm usually too tired for anything like SS2 by that time.TV & IUnternet prevent you from enjoying demanding games? Oh dear.
Were those completed or will there be inconsistencies where you get to a new area or encounter a new enemy and it's far uglier than another?Go ahead and download SHTUP (hi-res object textures) and Rebirth (hi-res enemy textures).
now put it on Steam please.
I gave SS2 serious time after I've completed Bioshock and no, it didn't affect my perception of Bioshock in a negative way. SS2 is a very demanding game with wealth of options which are thrown at you right from the beginning. It is stressful, you are always low on resources, death is quick and swift, there is a lot of micromanagement and it's not a pleasure with outdated clunky interface. There are reasons why it has bombed other than EA botching the marketing. It's not a game for short bursts of playtime. I had to actually allocate time to play it because it wasn't possible to do it as a relaxation after spending a day at work. Back in 1999 such games worked for me because I had no Internet, no TV, no job and no girlfriend. Now I certainly prefer more forgiving Bioshock with vita chambers turned off. I actually can experiment with gameplay in Bioshock instead of barely surviving.
The only serious drawback of Bioshock isIf I'd completed SS2 before playing Bioshock I'd be disappointed with that.that Ken has used his twist again.
Were those completed or will there be inconsistencies where you get to a new area or encounter a new enemy and it's far uglier than another?
I'm fighting my tears here.As I already pointed in the past, you never fail to disappoint me.
I wondered why since I had only read half the post before and it sounded like sweet praise... Wow at the rest of it.Me reading this post:
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Go ahead and download SHTUP (hi-res object textures) and Rebirth (hi-res enemy textures).
Praise be to GOG. Does SS1's story relate to SS2 where I should play it first?