![]() ![]() Similarly to that game, System Shock strived to represent realistic physical interaction in a 3D world. Released in 1994, System Shock was based on the engine implemented in Ultima Underworld. ![]() Related by plot (including a common antagonist, the malevolent artificial intelligence known as SHODAN), the games share similar science fiction horror scenarios, in which the protagonist is trapped in an abandoned, enclosed environment (space station, space ship, etc.), trying to fend off enemies (cyborgs, mutated creatures, and others), find clues that would reveal past events, survive, and escape. Two pieces of concept art have also been revealed, one depicting the above-mentioned AI, the other Citadel Station, a place that served as the main setting of the first installment.System Shock games were notable for incorporating elements of first-person shooter, puzzle-solving, and role-playing. So we’re going to be exploring the idea of a super intelligence and what would motivate a super intelligent AI.”, he added. But we never explained why she wants to destroy humanity. “In the first two games her plan was to destroy humanity because, with the removal of her ethical constraints by the hacker in the first game, she’s going insane. The storyline, he went on, will be dealing with Shodan’s motivations, and exactly why she wants to destroy all of humanity. Another important aspect of the sequel will be its returning characters, and Spector confirmed that all the previous survivors will be featured in the new title, including both the protagonists of System Shock 1 and 2. “Shodan is the heart and soul of System Shock games”, he said, noting that the insane rogue AI will undergo some changes that might “infuriate” a few fans, although he didn’t reveal any further details. And since that was quite a while ago, the industry needed a bit of catching up to do: in an interview given to Polygon, Spector finally opened up a bit regarding what the game is going to be about.įirst off, Shodan is back. ![]() ![]() Back in February of this year, it was also revealed that renowned game designer Warren Spector will be joining the System Shock 3 team. The System Shock series is back – not only are we getting a full-fledged remake of the first game, the story is also set to continue with a third installment, so fans are understandably quite excited. ![]()
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