Looking Glass Studios were the originator of a new design philosophy in gaming, that still sees ripples in games like Dead Space, Bioshock and Dishonored.
What we have here is the original System Shock, pulled out of it's clunky PC era veneer, and given a new paint job. It does turn into a mix of old and new. The layout and story mimick the original well, but it feels more in line with Bioshock to play. Even though the controls can still be arcacic at times.
Maybe the closest comparison is Resident Evil 2 Remake. It has the same setting and story as the original, but so much of the moment to moment gameplay has changed to almost be unrecognizable. A museum piece for the modern era.
What we have here is the original System Shock, pulled out of it's clunky PC era veneer, and given a new paint job. It does turn into a mix of old and new. The layout and story mimick the original well, but it feels more in line with Bioshock to play. Even though the controls can still be arcacic at times.
Maybe the closest comparison is Resident Evil 2 Remake. It has the same setting and story as the original, but so much of the moment to moment gameplay has changed to almost be unrecognizable. A museum piece for the modern era.