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{{Game | {{Game | ||
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|title=System Shock 2 | |title=System Shock 2 | ||
| | |developer={{colist|Irrational Games|Looking Glass Studios}} | ||
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|publisher=[[Electronic Arts]] | |publisher=[[Electronic Arts]] | ||
|year=1999 | |||
|systems={{syslist|win|macos}} | |||
|ratings={{ESRB|M}}{{ELSPA|15}}{{OFLC|MA15}} | |||
|designer=Ken Levine | |designer=Ken Levine | ||
|genre=[[Action-adventure]], [[RPG]] | |||
|genre= [[Action-adventure]], [[RPG | |||
|modes=[[Single player]], [[Multiplayer]] | |modes=[[Single player]], [[Multiplayer]] | ||
|preceded by=[[System Shock]] | |preceded by=[[System Shock]] | ||
|series=System Shock | |series=System Shock | ||
|pcgamingwiki=System Shock 2 | |pcgamingwiki=System Shock 2 | ||
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'''System Shock 2''' (commonly abbreviated SS2 or Shock 2) is an [[action]] [[role-playing game]], designed by Ken Levine for the personal computer ([[PC]]). The title is a sequel to the [[1994]] PC game [[System Shock]]. It was originally co-developed as a separate game by [[Irrational Games]] and [[Looking Glass Studios]]. After [[Electronic Arts]], who owned the Shock franchise rights, signed on to publish, the game became a sequel. System Shock 2 was released on | '''System Shock 2''' (commonly abbreviated SS2 or Shock 2) is an [[action]] [[role-playing game]], designed by Ken Levine for the personal computer ([[PC]]). The title is a sequel to the [[1994]] PC game [[System Shock]]. It was originally co-developed as a separate game by [[Irrational Games]] and [[Looking Glass Studios]]. After [[Electronic Arts]], who owned the Shock franchise rights, signed on to publish, the game became a sequel. System Shock 2 was released on August 11, [[1999]] by Electronic Arts. | ||
System Shock 2 received positive reviews when released, but failed to meet commercial sales expectations. The game has since become a cult classic, and is widely regarded by critics as one of the greatest ever made. | |||
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Revision as of 05:37, 30 March 2023
| System Shock 2 | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Irrational Games, Looking Glass Studios |
| Publisher(s) | Electronic Arts |
| Year released | 1999 |
| System(s) | Windows, macOS |
| Preceded by | System Shock |
| Series | System Shock |
| Designer(s) | Ken Levine |
|---|---|
| Genre(s) | Action-adventure, RPG |
| Modes | Single player, Multiplayer |
| Rating(s) |    |
System Shock 2 (commonly abbreviated SS2 or Shock 2) is an action role-playing game, designed by Ken Levine for the personal computer (PC). The title is a sequel to the 1994 PC game System Shock. It was originally co-developed as a separate game by Irrational Games and Looking Glass Studios. After Electronic Arts, who owned the Shock franchise rights, signed on to publish, the game became a sequel. System Shock 2 was released on August 11, 1999 by Electronic Arts.
System Shock 2 received positive reviews when released, but failed to meet commercial sales expectations. The game has since become a cult classic, and is widely regarded by critics as one of the greatest ever made.
Story
The game takes place on board an adrift starship in a cyberpunk vision of 2114. The player assumes the role of a lone soldier trying to stem the outbreak of a genetic infection that has devastated the ship. Like System Shock, gameplay consists of first person shooting and exploration, while a role-playing system allows the player to develop unique abilities and traits.
Sequel and successor
In 2007, Irrational released a self-proclaimed spiritual successor to the System Shock series, entitled BioShock, to critical acclaim and strong sales. In January 2006, Computer and Video Games magazine reported System Shock 3 was under development; as of January 2016, official news state that the game is still under development.