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System Shock

aka: Alien Commander
Moby ID: 681

DOS version

A great game by Game God , by Warren Spector

The Good
System Shock produced by Game God , Warren Spector. Is one of the most chilling if unsettling game expereinces. When it's by a Game God you know a game is good. As for the likes of System Shock, the storyline and graphics. Are what make System Shock work so well. The storyline is pure genuines of Science Fiction. And the graphics have to show you the story the Game Designer is trying to convey to the gamer. From SHODAN's evil plans for the world.After taking over the Citadel space station. And isn't ironic that you caused it all. By your greed for freedom from the law. I guess Edward Diego, of the corporation, system you broke into. Was playing you for a fool.

The Bad
Well, mostly people I have talked to. Like the game , System Shock. Some as for the not so Hardcore gamers. Didn't understand if the game was FPS, CRPG or such. Basically if you have played anything from a Hardcore gamers prospective. You know the game is a challenge, that leaves you with a smile after playing it. As for some not so familiar with Game Designs and such. Well, you have to be one, a Game Designer to understand the Designers vision for a game. And yes I am a Game Designer, of a soon to be established, game studio.

The Bottom Line
Try it and the Sequel, System Shock 2. Both are classics in Game Design. It is like a good graphic novel or movie. With all the good parts. Rolled into one that takes you by the shirt. Like the bully who wants your lunch money or always has the girl. And drops you into the mud puddle hard, with never ending laughter.

by David Trombley (2) on July 23, 2003

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