GOG.com has word that the
Kickstarter campaign for Nightdive Studios' System Shock remake is now live,
supported by a playable demo with a sample of what they've got planned. Here's a
pre-alpha trailer, and
here's word:
Play the Demo, then head to Kickstarter and support the re-imagined version
of the seminal sci-fi thriller.
A little over two decades ago, a first person action/RPG dared to blend diverse
gameplay elements with narrative-driven 3D exploration in a sci-fi horror
setting. System Shock soon became a timeless classic, its haunting charm still
resonating with thousands of people to this day. Now, Night Dive Studios wants
to bring it back as a new, faithfully re-imagined game and you can help them
fulfil that promise by supporting their
Kickstarter campaign.
System Shock is a
complete remake of the genre-defining classic from 1994, rebuilt from the ground
up with the Unity Engine and coming day one to GOG.com. The best part? You don't
have to believe the enthusiastic rumours circulating around cyberspace, you can
try out a Demo of
this ambitious effort right now and see for yourself! "We want to demonstrate
our commitment and passion for System Shock by providing a fun and exciting
experience to potential backers", said Night Dive. "This demo represents the
look and feel that we want to achieve with the final version we'll deliver to
you, our backers. Please be aware, this is a proof of concept; the performance,
features, and visuals are subject to change."
Grab the Demo and
enter the derelict halls of Citadel Station crawling with the horrors unleashed
by SHODAN, the maniacal A.I. with her own plans for the future of humanity. If
this is a future you want to live in, make sure to head over to the System Shock
Kickstarter page and help make it a reality.