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Game Design and Analysis

DevBlog #1: Random Fun

Updated on October 24, 2024

After playing through System Shock 2 many times, I have become a little bored with the game. At this point, most of the encounters are predictable, and there are certain areas within some maps I don’t even bother visiting, because I know there’s nothing worthwhile there. While the game is still quite fun on its own, I figured it would be nice to experience it again as if it was my first time - looking in every nook and cranny, being surprised by enemies around corners, being caught by ambushes, etc. ... Read More

System Shock 2 Setup Guide

Updated on October 21, 2024

System Shock 2 offers a stunning, but flawed, gameplay experience. This guide explores how to address many of it’s balance problems with mods, while also improving it’s graphics and replayability.