System Shock review – you versus a murderous AI in revived sci-fi horror classic

Originally released in 1994, System Shock is best known through the games it inspired. Its blend of first-person shooting, sci-fi roleplay, and survival horror made it a touchstone for Deus Ex, BioShock, Dead Space and Prey. But it never enjoyed the success of its descendants; it lives in the shadow of its children. The greatest accomplishment a remake could achieve, then, would be to afford System Shock the credit it deserves. Nightdive Studios' remake does this, but not in ways you might expect.