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[Katatonic]

In like Flynn.

 

[Pasta la Vista]

Hoping it's available to download at midnight EST.

 

[JimmyRustler]

Still can’t buy it either…. So strange…
Loved this game on PC and double dip and play on PS5 as well next month.

 

[Big Baller]

I still havent got my backercode

 

[xrnzaaas]

My physical PS5 copy arrives today, can't wait to replay the game.

 

[Feel Like I'm On 42]

Past 4 am and can't buy it. This a pet peeve of anyone else?

 

[Rob_27]

9:10am (UK) cant buy. They better not push it out at 4pm like normal!

 

[Lunarorbit]

In the US I guess it comes out on an hour. 11am ET

I can do math. I mean 3 hours

 

[JimmyRustler]

It’s finally up for me and only bloody 40 EUR. That must be the biggest deal I’ve seen in years. What a steal.

 

[StereoVsn]

I really liked it when I played it on Steam. I wonder if there are physical copies available.

Edit: Oh, PS5 version is available. Ordered! Also, this game is $40 from a small publisher yet it has a physical somehow.

 

[Rob_27]

Up UK £34.99

 

[Saiyan-Rox]

Awe man no demo?

Also don't forget Shopto in the UK £35 PSN credit got 31 https://www.shopto.net/en/sony-giftcard35/

 

[Rob_27]

I like it.

 

[AJUMP23]

A brilliant game and I remember playing it and feeling the tension. I should pick this up.

 

[KeepThemEyesOpen]

I forgot this was getting a console release. I just bought it on sale from Gog for $17.

 

[AREYOUOKAY?]

As expected only ONE copy available to buy for Xbox while PS5 had multiple. Luckily I knew that would be the case so I showed up early.

 

[Kydd BlaZe]

Does anyone know if this has HDR on consoles?

 

[semiconscious]

Awe man no demo?

Also don't forget Shopto in the UK £35 PSN credit got 31 https://www.shopto.net/en/sony-giftcard35/

demo would've been very helpful. as is, i'm stuck waiting for impressions...

 

[Rob_27]

DF

 

[xrnzaaas]

From what I've played so far the game plays and looks very well on the PS5, but:
- it would be nice to have some basic aim assist since the controls are very sensitive to any stick movement
- some text and pad icons can be tiny, the subtitles are opposite of that and they're pretty big
- the game lacks information about the buttons used to organize items the inventory, there was some trial & error involved to learn stuff like dismantling items, it's not like on PC where you can easily figure out to press the rmb
- using the big map is a bit awkward on the controller - you move the cursor with the stick to highlight items and use the dpad to move the map
- the same button is used for interaction and reloading weapons so it's easy to use up batteries for the energy gun even if you didn't want to

Don't get me wrong, the game is still very much playable. I just expected it'll be a little more polished for the consoles considering how many months it's been since the PC release. What I do like is that the quick items bar works very well with pad controls, no complaints there.

 

[Pimpbaa]

Does anyone know if this has HDR on consoles?

I would also like to know this.

 

[@pp13533d]

Dualsense integration?

From the PS Store Listing:

• PS5 Version
  Vibration function and trigger effect supported (DualSense wireless controller)

 

[OoO Speznas OoO]

Does anyone know if this has HDR on consoles?

No HDR sadly

 

[ClanOfNone]

This game is dope! Never played the original but I was a huge fan of System Shock 2. It’s tough too, I’m playing on easy and still having to creep my way through. Great to hear Shodan again after all these years.

 

[JimmyRustler]

No HDR sadly

Bolloks. My TV jumps right to HDR mode when I boot the game.

I just played it for a few minutes and immediately had to force myself to stop. Sooooo good. And it runs butter smooth on the PS5 (ran…. Suboptimal on my old rig). Can’t wait to replay next month.

 

[Doczu]

Any PS4 (Pro) users want to share how it runs on the system? Still on the edge if i should buy or wait and get it on the PS5.

Also, no physical for PS4, digital only?

 

[Johnny Concrete]

Bought it. 2 hrs in and I really like it!

Never played the original, but I missed out for sure.

 

[Hudo]

Here's my review: It's a pretty good remake of the original System Shock. Go play it.

And after that: Go play System Shock 2, which is Irrational Games' best game.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

 

[Umbral]

We need gyro aim on PS5. They’ve done it in their other games. It’s a no-brainer here that wasn’t implemented for some reason. It doesn’t feel too good on sticks.

 

[Chuck Berry]

Missed out on this one growing up because in 1994 I was too busy playing LucasArts stuff, Carmen Sandiego and Doom II.

And while I do know the history and its influence on the medium, I've never actually seen the game in person aside from some YT vids Ive watched for a few minutes.

Fast forward to last night and I decided to take a first peep at the remake and HOLY SHIT. Like, Ive already been impressed with NightDives work but this just looks fucking incredible (and just what I need after character action with Stellar Blade and romping around Paper Mario). I had no idea these guys were this capable. I always saw them as a team that were real good at cut n dry remasters, not full blown remakes. Im beyond impressed.

Needless to say I just grabbed it on PSN and cant wait to jump in after work

 

[rm082e]

System Shock 1 and 2 were before my time, but I love Bioshock 1 and 2. Is this game significantly different from those in terms of the structure, game loop and progression, or about the same?

 

[R6Rider]

Can anyone confirm if the PS5 version has an FoV slider?

 

[Umbral]

Can anyone confirm if the PS5 version has an FoV slider?

Yes.

 

[FinalBossWithTheMostPower]

Missed out on this one growing up because in 1994 I was too busy playing LucasArts stuff, Carmen Sandiego and Doom II.

And while I do know the history and its influence on the medium, I've never actually seen the game in person aside from some YT vids Ive watched for a few minutes.

Fast forward to last night and I decided to take a first peep at the remake and HOLY SHIT. Like, Ive already been impressed with NightDives work but this just looks fucking incredible (and just what I need after character action with Stellar Blade and romping around Paper Mario). I had no idea these guys were this capable. I always saw them as a team that were real good at cut n dry remasters, not full blown remakes. Im beyond impressed.

Needless to say I just grabbed it on PSN and cant wait to jump in after work

Waiting for your impressions.

I'm in the same boat, for one reason or another never got around to playing the original or the sequel.

It's only 40 bucks...I even went to gamestop with my son and casually looked at the box.

Purchase imminent.

 

[Pasta la Vista]

There is no physical PS4 version, right? Only PS5? Definitely want to own a physical copy regardless. Been trying to get PS4 versions of games that have the PS5 upgrade included.

 

[Ben87fr]

6 hours in and i'm completely lost, i have no idea what to do next, i like the game but this is frustrating, i had no problem finishing System Shock 2 but this ?

 

[vaibhavpisal]

6 hours in and i'm completely lost, i have no idea what to do next, i like the game but this is frustrating, i had no problem finishing System Shock 2 but this ?

Sounds encouraging.

Will try to get to this ASAP.

 

[DirtyBast8rd]

6 hours in and i'm completely lost, i have no idea what to do next, i like the game but this is frustrating, i had no problem finishing System Shock 2 but this ?

Probably means you missed a clue in the audio logs and area you haven't explored.

 

[Chuck Berry]

Waiting for your impressions.

I'm in the same boat, for one reason or another never got around to playing the original or the sequel.

It's only 40 bucks...I even went to gamestop with my son and casually looked at the box.

Purchase imminent.

I think it’s fucking awesome so far.

Pretty much the same reaction to it as Colin

Timestamped

 

[xrnzaaas]

6 hours in and i'm completely lost, i have no idea what to do next, i like the game but this is frustrating, i had no problem finishing System Shock 2 but this ?

Audio logs hold all the answers and steps required to activate panels etc. Some bigger puzzles involve doing various things on different levels of the station or going back to the previous levels.

I actually love that this remake wasn't super modernized and still doesn't just show you an objective marker, turning off any thinking about what should be done next.

 

[FinalBossWithTheMostPower]

I think it’s fucking awesome so far.

Pretty much the same reaction to it as Colin

Timestamped

Translation of Bioshock? Enough for me.

I'm in.

 

[Glass Prison]

This game and IP went completely over my head for the last 30 years, I knew it was very influential and inspired Bioshock, Prey 2017, but never cared to try it for some reason... I tried the demo on Steam and holy shit I was immediately hooked lol.
I decided to go with the console version because of physical realease and the price was the same as the Steam version in my country.

To anyone that played the original, how faithful is it to the 1994 release?

 

[TintoConCasera]

how faithful is it to the 1994 realease

Very. Same story, and mostly the same level design with very few small changes here and there.

The final boss changed. It was horrible in the original and they managed to make it even worse for the remake. That said, I think they have reworked it for the console re-release, so it might be ok now.

 

[Ben87fr]

Audio logs hold all the answers and steps required to activate panels etc. Some bigger puzzles involve doing various things on different levels of the station or going back to the previous levels.

I actually love that this remake wasn't super modernized and still doesn't just show you an objective marker, turning off any thinking about what should be done next.

Yeah i probably should listen again but i have the memory of a goldfish, i should start again i guess

 

[Guilty_AI]

Yeah i probably should listen again but i have the memory of a goldfish, i should start again i guess

hint 1: explore everything you can in any giver floor before moving on.
hint 2: THE NUMBERS.

 

[xrnzaaas]

Yeah i probably should listen again but i have the memory of a goldfish, i should start again i guess

No need, just browse the ones you've already got and pay attention to those mentioning mechanisms, steps or number combinations. The important audio logs are always in the open so it's very likely you've collected them.

 

[R6Rider]

Went ahead and bought it on Steam instead of PS5 as originally planned. It's currently on sale for $18.

 

[Chuck Berry]

Poppin in to say the level design in this game is so fucking good. Even after not playing for a few days I come back tonight and it’s like I never left the ship. It’s like Medical is already permanently imprinted on the brain piece. I love when games do this

 

[TintoConCasera]

Poppin in to say the level design in this game is so fucking good. Even after not playing for a few days I come back tonight and it’s like I never left the ship. It’s like Medical is already permanently imprinted on the brain piece. I love when games do this

Right? I went to the game expecting an absolute maze, being a remake of such an old game and all that, but in the end, while still being "maze-y", the level design sort of makes sense and you end up memorizing the layout of every level without too much of a problem. It's great.