System Shock Infinite

[SeriousToni]

So did you guys try this one out already?

 

I must admit I never played System Shock, although I already own it on gog.com. Is it important to play it chronological or can I just start directly with System Shock 2 (which seems to be the most famous)? System Shock Infinite will continue the story of the second game, so I guess I should at least start at the second game at least

 

Is the first game a must?

 

How are your thoughts on System Shock Infinite?

[speak]

Whoa, I'd never even heard of Infinite!

 

System Shock 1 is amazing, but it can definitely be tricky to get into. It'll help to install all the modern fixes in it to get proper mouselook etc.

 

I wouldn't give yourself too much of a hard time if you just want to start straight from 2, it gives you a rundown of what happened during System Shock 1, so you won't get lost plot-wise. But yes, I do highly recommend playing 2 before you play any newer version!

[Melan]

The first game isn't required to play SS2, and it is very different in style. The second game is one of the moodiest horror games, but the first is more ambitious, and has much more interesting mechanics/equipment. You really feel like a hacker going up against a vast, super-intelligent computer system.

 

Definitely play SS2; and SS1 if you are okay with a wonky control scheme and mid-90s graphics.

 

I have heard a few things about SS2: Infinite, but as I recall, they weren't very favourable.

[chakkman]

Always wonder why they don't use a more modern engine for those remakes, or unofficial sequels. I mean, i can imagine it's a lot more work, but look at Skywind for example. Or TDM of course. Same with Deus Ex: Revision. How nice would that be in a modern engine.