System Shock 2 isn't a bad game, but it could be much better if it didn't try to be all things to all people. Unlike most shooters, System Shock 2 does not offer the option of joystick control to handle movement and shooting.
I found myself so distracted paying attention to cursor keys and mouse movements and clicks that it took away from the immersive elements the game strives for and left me all too painfully aware that I was at my computer, struggling with controls. One reason System Shock 2 suffers from this rather schizophrenic (if noble) attempt at fusion is the rather clumsy control arrangement. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. The graphics and sound, using the same engine as the popular Thief: The Dark Project, are outstanding.īut I spent so much time watching over my shoulder for killer hybrids that provide the kill-or-be-killed element of the game that it dampened my attention to and appreciation for the role-playing aspects. Developed to appeal to both first-person shooter and role-playing enthusiasts, System Shock 2 capitalizes on the groundbreaking System Shock game design. System Shock 2 - Gameplay 'COMMAND CONTROL' - part 10. On each level, you pick up clues and begin to unravel the mystery.
As the game begins, you develop a character as either a Marine, naval officer or a specialist in psychic powers. With System Shock 2, the developers have tried to fuse elements of science-fiction/horror roleplaying with the traditional shooter.
