About the Game
"System Shock 2" is a 1999 action RPG and survival horror game developed by Irrational Games and Looking Glass Studios. It is known for its complex story, deep RPG mechanics, and atmospheric horror elements.
Getting Started
- Character Creation:
- Career Choice: Choose between Marine, Navy, or OSA careers, each offering different skills and playstyles.
- Skills and Stats: Carefully select your character’s stats and skills, specializing in combat, hacking, psionics, or engineering.
- First Section:
- Missions: Complete various missions and side quests to progress.
- Resource Management: Manage your ammo, health, and nanites wisely as resources are limited.
Gameplay Tips
- Combat:
- Weapons: Use various weapons effective against different enemy types. Pay attention to ammo types.
- Stealth: Sometimes avoiding enemies or sneaking past them is the best strategy.
- Hacking and Engineering:
- Hacking: Gain advantages by hacking computers, security systems, and locked doors.
- Repair and Modification: Repair and modify your equipment to make it more effective.
- Psionics:
- Psi Powers: If you choose the OSA career, use psi powers to neutralize enemies or manipulate the environment.
Progression and Development
- Experience Points (XP):
- Gaining XP: Earn experience points by completing missions and defeating enemies.
- Skill Development: Use XP to develop new skills and improve stats.
- Equipment and Items:
- Item Collection: Find important equipment and items by exploring the environment.
- Inventory Management: Keep your inventory organized and discard unnecessary items to make room for valuable ones.
Story and Atmosphere
- Story Progression:
- Audio Logs and Diaries: Understand the story and background by listening to audio logs and reading diaries.
- Character Interactions: Interact with NPCs to delve deeper into the storyline.
- Atmosphere and Horror:
- Horror Elements: The game uses lighting, sound effects, and music to create atmospheric horror and tension.
- Exploration: Be cautious while exploring, as danger can lurk around every corner.