System Shock 2

The Good
This game immediately stands apart from other games of its kind because there are none. It is completely different than any other PC game (besides, well, the original System Shock). Looking Glass has made masterful use of immersive sounds and interweaving plotlines in this game, which the player slowly unravels as the game progresses. The sounds are completely immersive, the depth and atmosphere they create are unmatched. The Shock 2 soundtrack also defies description, it is completely amazing. Looking Glass paid attention to every small detail and it really shows.

The Bad
System Shock 2 can be extremely difficult in certain places. Weapons also tend to degrade too quickly. The player should have some a priori knowledge of how different skills are needed throughout the game, as to make wiser choices about how to spend their cyber modules.

The Bottom Line
This game will scare you to death. Try and play it with the lights off, I promise you, you can't. You'll go to bed at night and you'll swear Shodan is chasing after you.