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System Shock

by Looking Glass Studios1994
93
Universal Acclaim86 ratings
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About System Shock

A seminal cyberpunk first-person exploratory adventure game with RPG elements in which, waking up in the Citadel Space Station, a lone hacker has to surviv

93/100Universal Acclaim
1994Release Year
4Platforms
Single playerGame Mode

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You are a hacker. You have attempted to hack into the TriOptimum Corporation Network, and gain unauthorized access to protected files concerning the Space Station Citadel. Unfortunately, your hacking attempts have been detected, and your location is soon tracked. Edward Diego (an executive at TriOptimum Corporation) sees your potential, and is eager to make a deal with you. He will drop all charges against you, if you hack into SHODAN, the artificial intelligence that controls Citadel Station. You will also gain a military grade neuro interface if you are successful. Naturally, you agree to this offer, and Edward Diego gives you Level 1 access to SHODAN. You receive your neuro implant, and undergo a 6-month healing coma. The game starts when you awake from your coma. But somehow, things a

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About System Shock

System Shock is a game developed by Looking Glass Studios and published by Origin Systems. Released in 1994, System Shock falls under the Shooter and Role-playing (RPG) genres. It holds an overall rating of 93/100 based on 86 ratings.

The game is available on PC-9800 Series, PC, Mac, DOS.. Game modes include Single player.

The game explores themes of Action, Science fiction and is played from a First person perspective.. Players who enjoy System Shock might also like the 8 similar games listed above.