System Shock 2
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Immersive sim sickos rejoice: the makers of Void Bastards are creating their most choice-driven game to date in Godzone…
Blue Manchu is developing Godzone 6, an immersive sim roguelike that offers players unprecedented choice in character customization and gameplay approaches. Director Jonathan Chey highlights the game's focus on emergent gameplay and player-driven solutions, drawing inspiration from classic immersive sims and deckbuilders. The studio plans to engage the community early through demos and beta testing.
The 15 best sci-fi survival horror video games you can play right now
This article lists and describes 15 of the best sci-fi survival horror video games available now on PC and consoles. The list includes titles like Alien: Isolation, System Shock 1 & 2, Dead Space, and Resident Evil 2, highlighting their unique atmospheres and gameplay mechanics.
MandaloreGaming’s System Shock Remake Review Highlights the Remake Renaissance
Influential critic MandaloreGaming's review of System Shock Remake has reignited discussions about the quality of modern remakes and the importance of game preservation. The review highlights Nightdive Studios' careful approach to updating the classic immersive sim, balancing fidelity to the original with necessary modernizations.
Evening Interviews
This article delves into a fan-made trailer for System Shock 2, featuring insights from Andrew Fleming. The discussion likely explores the creation process and reception of the trailer within the community.
Nightdive's Larry Kuperman retires after 25-year career in games: 'We never looked at games as products'
Larry Kuperman, Vice President of Business Development at Nightdive Studios, has announced his retirement after a 25-year career in the games industry. Kuperman, who was instrumental in Nightdive's game preservation efforts and the System Shock 2 remaster, cited personal losses and a desire to support new industry entrants as motivations for his decision. He plans to remain active with the International Game Developers Association.
Morning Postmortems/Retrospectives
Nightdive Studios' Sam Reki discusses the development of the System Shock 2: Anniversary Remaster in a deep dive video. The retrospective covers various aspects of bringing the classic title to modern platforms.
System Shock 2.1 Update Brings Massive Improvements To Performance
Nightdive Studios has released update 2.1 for System Shock and System Shock 2, significantly improving performance across all platforms, with a particular focus on the Nintendo Switch. The patch addresses bugs and enhances frame rates and resolutions, aiming to provide a more polished experience for players.
MEGASPHERE - New trailer for this promising "Roguevania" with destructible environments!
A new trailer for the ambitious 'Roguevania' MegaSphere showcases its lighting engine, gunfights, and music. Developed by Anton Kudin, the game features destructible environments, a sci-fi story, and is available in Early Access on Steam, Itch.io, and Humble Store. The article also draws comparisons to System Shock 2 and Dead Cells.
