System Shock 2 HD Review (Detailed Installation Tutorial In Description)

[MrBubblesZX]

Is there anywhere I can watch your old Resident Evil review?

[LLLookAtYouHacker]

@MrBubblesZX

Despite that I have posted an upgraded version of my Resident Evil review, I do not have the original. Sorry.

[MrPremetheus]

I can't find any website to buy this game

[LLLookAtYouHacker]

@MrPremetheus

Read my description, there are alternative ways.

[TheAverageJoe154]

thanks

[jamieross1991]

That was a masterfully made review.

[LLLookAtYouHacker]

@jamieross1991

Thank you :D

[Skullkan6]

I'm sad to say that the 1st time I played SS2 was through pirating, but soon it became my favorite game. I got to the point where you have to abandon the area that leads to the bridge, and later you find the laser sword before I decided I should try to buy a copy. The problem with this is that copies on amazon and Ebay go for anywhere from $50-$300, with most copies in the $50 range being rather low quality. EA has a death grip on the license and won't re-release the game or let gog.com sell it.

[LLLookAtYouHacker]

@Skullkan6

Don't be sad that was how I played it for the first time too. As for finding a copy I waited until one was available on Ebay, but I don't see why you can't Torrent it again.

[xxzxxw]

@Skullkan6 Didnt SS2 do really well? I wonder why they wouldnt want to re-release it.

[DylanPenev]

I am playing System Shock 2 right now for the first time. In the game, when comes the moment you have to purchase a special object and if you do not have enough nanites, you must start all over?

[LLLookAtYouHacker]

@DylanPenev

Just make sure you have lots of nanites :)

[LLLookAtYouHacker]

@DylanPenev

As for the time... it's kind of near the end of the game.

[Raverque]

@DylanPenev Have fun! And try not to have a heart attack :)

[DylanPenev]

@Raverque

Thanks. I am not worried about my heart, I am worried about my underwear. Maybe I should wear a diaper in order not to piss in my pants.

:P

[NIMHFS]

@DylanPenev Yeah, that's a "bug" in the game. I did that my first play through and had to cheat and give myself some nanites :(

[darkentity1000]

@DylanPenev if you dont have the nanites, dont bother restarting, just use cheats

[DylanPenev]

@darkentity1000

I have over 1500 nanites now. So I think I'll be fine.

[LLLookAtYouHacker]

@DylanPenev

Christ...

[private420]

Also the part where you have to start over that in the video game industry is called a class A bug which most companies try to ship without and are considered game breaking. I am right there with you though in the merciless style really brings horror to life =D

[private420]

oh man can I know you made this like a year ago but can you make a spoiler video that goes over the whole story ? =D

[cadmus98]

I remember eagerly following the development of this game back in '99, because I was a big fan of the original. Every screenshot of this game is filled with atmosphere - I've never seen a game which is so morbid. Amnesia perhaps, but there's still something about this one.

[demoleus]

i enjoyed this - well done!!!!

[LLLookAtYouHacker]

@demoleus

Thanks, the footage took me ages to assemble.

[skymonkeyGTFO]

oh btw my first death came from a psioni monkey in the game >.<....

[LLLookAtYouHacker]

@skymonkeyGTFO

Same, lol. 

[skaarj658]

I love this game soo much its one of the best games i ve ever played also the first one that was awesome too i think we need a system shock 3 not bioshock because it lacks the shodan and the cyborgs i loved reading the logs in system shock reliving the events that happened on the ship even in teh cd version of the first one where you found the log of the resistance member parovski i actually felt like i was near her dying one of the best games ever really need a sequel

[PubbertheGreat]

my god, ive played bioshock so much...but never system, always wanted to just never knew how... from a dedicated bioshock to a dedicated system shock, thank you.

[LLLookAtYouHacker]

@PubbertheGreat

Your story is identical to mine ;) I wanted to talk more about Bioshock in the review. Due to the time limit and fear of possible hostility from dedicated fans, I decided not to involve it.

[JJMerrill]

Great review. I can tell you have a true passion for the game. I made a wrench-only playthrough on my channel as my own tribute. Favorited.

[LLLookAtYouHacker]

@JJMerrill

Wrench only... i'm so watching that.

[ccabrera153]

Another excellent review of one the finest games ever created

[LLLookAtYouHacker]

@ccabrera153

Thank you, I would have made it even longer if I hadn't been limited to only 15 minutes at the time.

[ccabrera153]

@LLLookAtYouHacker Your Welcome man I am looking forward to your next review.

[Koopsas]

The end annotation is very thoughfull of you : )

[LLLookAtYouHacker]

@Koopsas

He deserves more than an annotation :) Thank you.

[naruto12345678912]

ah, fatman will be missed.

R. I . P.

[TheRedTomminater]

i LOVED half life and this looks pretty similar i'm super excited to play this game i'm just sitting here staring at the download bar :)

[LLLookAtYouHacker]

@TheRedTomminater

Hope it all goes well, and good luck ;)

[MAT0R0]

I found my dad's old game and played it. Everything worked fine. But I came across any actual movie cutscenes though, like I do in the Thief game series. Is it supposed to be like Half-Life where you just go in a area, and your actually within that cutscene type of thing? Because I never remembered those clips from the game (in the beginning of your vid)

[LLLookAtYouHacker]

@MAT0R0

The cutscenes were recorded in a specific resolution, so they may not be able to play. There are only two significant cutscenes, Watch the introductions before you play the game, then watch the end cutscene when you think you have completed the game.

[naruto12345678912]

while I love antisocialfatmans review for ss2, I hate to admit it, but this one was betyer, and in case you didn't know, that is one of the biggest compliments a reviewer can get. i love ss2 a lot, and it is one terrifying game, the audiologs were so well done and it seemed like people doing their normal lives, ss2 deserves more credit, one of, if not THE best games ever

[LLLookAtYouHacker]

@naruto12345678912

I'm lost for words, thank you "so" much.

[naruto12345678912]

@LLLookAtYouHacker no problem, you deserved it :)

[PROSTO4Tabal]

great game

[LLLookAtYouHacker]

@PROSTO4Tabal

I know, some of the oldest games are still the best ;)

[sherlika]

Loved your review!! I also played Bioshock and found very similar to System Shock 2, but not nearly as good.

[LLLookAtYouHacker]

@sherlika

Thank you!

[KH2Finatix]

@sherlika It's made by the same people, but Bioshock was dumbed down so much which was incredibly aggravating for me

[Zeetreks]

@sherlika bioshock is a steam punk version with pretty much no rpg elements still great though

[LLLookAtYouHacker]

@datacore04

I'm truely flattered and so glad you enjoyed the video. If you have the time, feel free to view my review for the Resident Evil Remake :)

[Str1keRS1R]

You don't necessarily have to start the game all over, some of the random spawning enemies carry nanites on them so you can scavenge for nanites, even though it would take a while...

[LLLookAtYouHacker]

@Str1keRS1R

Good point.

[2013doom]

SYSTEAM SHOCK 3 HER RETURN ! !

[64bitni]

THE BEST VIDEO ON YOUTUBE

listen i have some problems with my system shock if you can help

but not here if you have xfire or facebook add me and tell me how to fix it becose i canot throught here i would make things worse (xfire-64bitni,fb-marin britvic (Nacist)

[LLLookAtYouHacker]

@64bitni

If you go on my YouTube channel, you will find the link to my Facebook Account. Feel free to add :)

[theodnum]

Hi!

Does someone know where i can buy SS2? I saw it on Amazon but they don't send it in my country :'(... And i can't find it somewhere else. if someone knows wher ei can buy it it could be great !

[LLLookAtYouHacker]

@theodnum

Are you interested in Torrent versions? That's how I played it for the first time.

[MiLOzzkilo]

Unique review! 10 out 10. Seriously you did an excellent job, and this is an example of how the sci-fi game reviews should be done.

[LLLookAtYouHacker]

@MiLOzzkilo

Thank you so much. I'm doing a Resident Evil Remake review at the moment.

[goneski]

Nice Review. very informative and i like your voice over+music sound just like a real mystery documentary.

[LLLookAtYouHacker]

@goneski

You're very welcome!!

[johnTRAN93]

can someone tell me the item this guy was talking about in the middle of the game in order to go to the next mission? i was near the end of the video. 12:15 i dont want to start over. im a noob

[LLLookAtYouHacker]

@johnTRAN93

Just make sure you save alot of nanites.

[lloydy187]

This is one of those games i never played back when it came out and have recently really wanted to play, do you think i should play the first game in the series first? or just go for the sceond! it looks good with the mods :)

[LLLookAtYouHacker]

@lloydy187

I just read the story of SS, then I could instantly enjoy SS2. I suggest you do the same :)

[lloydy187]

@LLLookAtYouHacker yeah i think i will do the same! looks like a awesome game!

[LLLookAtYouHacker]

@lloydy187

Hope you enjoy it!

[FemaleFrogger]

Excellent video. One day I have to get around to playing this. I had trouble getting it to work about a year ago but will try again soon. LLLookAtYouHacker you are definitely a true game player and know how to make great reviews.

[LLLookAtYouHacker]

@FemaleFrogger

*Hugs*

[crash91798]

Yea, How do you use the modmanager? I have downloaded a handful of mods and some of them do go to the mod list, the ones with the .ss2mod end, but all the others go to winrar and I want to transfer them to my "DataPermanantMods" folder but I don't know which files to send and sometimes the ones that go directly to my mods list don't show their effects in the game even after I activate them. So if anyone can help me with that please send me a message.

[LLLookAtYouHacker]

@crash91798

If they end with .ss2mod, then you should be able to simply drag them into the SS2 Modmanager, without having to do it all manually. That's how I did it.

[felphero]

why does Polita's face on her dead body look like an anus at 5:43?? it looked normal when i played it

[LLLookAtYouHacker]

@felphero

I guess the faces do look quite bizzare today, maybe it's just the way the footage was taken. 

[felphero]

@LLLookAtYouHacker hmm i think i know why, you weren't using any graphical enhancement mods here were you? i was (am actually cuz i haven't finished the game yet) using that rebirth thingy, that's why it must look different, anyway this is a brilliant game! we need more survival horror-FPS-RPG-kickass games like this (ohhh and that's why the cut scenes weren't playing for me, i started the game having no idea what happened to the ship)

[LLLookAtYouHacker]

@felphero

I see.

[omglollmao123]

Are you using any texture mods? Or is it just the HD resolution that's giving me the impression of SS2 looking really damn sharp here?

[LLLookAtYouHacker]

@omglollmao123

*Nods* It's a widescreen mod.

[FrostedFlakesify]

so this game is a little like the fisrt deus ex?

[LLLookAtYouHacker]

@FrostedFlakesify

I've played both games, and I would say yes.

[buddyconnor331]

Very nice review also like your site

[LLLookAtYouHacker]

@buddyconnor331

Aww thanks :)

[foobrewage]

That's a very nice review! Thanks, I think I have to setup some Windows 98 PC to play i properly (got only linux here), urge grows ... cannot withstand..... must....

How much time would it take to complete it?

[LLLookAtYouHacker]

@foobrewage

It took me more than two weeks, that is on Impossible difficulty and without a walkthrough.

[TheUnknownD]

i installed this working fine but i can't install the patch it says cant find the installl

[LLLookAtYouHacker]

@TheUnknownD

If you're talking about the torrent, then you have nothing to worry about. The torrent is the patched version ;)

[TheUnknownD]

@LLLookAtYouHacker no this is the 1.1.3 not 2.3 so can you update this torrent to the latest patch 2.3 with multiplayer?

[LLLookAtYouHacker]

@TheUnknownD

Unfortunatly I was unable to update the torrent. I'm afraid you will have to try out the other options.

[TheUnknownD]

@LLLookAtYouHacker why cant you update the torrent?

[LLLookAtYouHacker]

@TheUnknownD

I'm actually surprised myself.

[LLLookAtYouHacker]

@TheUnknownD

I know the patch will only install, if the game folder is in a "specific" area on your computer.

[TheMrAsianK]

woooooo, no dislikes? thats because you vids are sooo good. love em

[LLLookAtYouHacker]

@TheMrAsianK

I truely am flattered, thank you so much :)

[W00T110]

hey, when are you going to put up your new resident evil review? Or put back the old one, I really like it.

[LLLookAtYouHacker]

@W00T110

The new Resident Evil is a vast improvement over the previous version. It's ALOT longer, and will have a truely emotional ending. When will I post it up? I'm afraid I can only say, when its done. I'm very fussy when it comes to wording e.t.c I'm glad you admire my reviews :)

[W00T110]

@LLLookAtYouHacker

Your welcome! It was your resident evil review that made me break down and buy the 4th. I love 4 so much that I'm gonna buy the remake as SOON AS POSSIBLE!!! Keep up the good work.

[IronAlpha10]

i know a website where you can download this game free and legally just send me a massage

[defiantlyrandom]

i have no idea waht the hell to do. it will not work on either my vista or my xp. i downloaded it and it will get to the menu but when i click to start game. it will not play and crashes. what do i do?

[LLLookAtYouHacker]

@defiantlyrandom

I'm not saying you haven't, but have you tried "everything" I suggested in the description?

[defiantlyrandom]

@LLLookAtYouHacker yup ive tried everything that u said. ive gotten the opening video to work on my xp though. then it crashes once it it over.

[LLLookAtYouHacker]

@defiantlyrandom

Ok, tell me exactly how you installed it.

[defiantlyrandom]

@LLLookAtYouHacker i click the exe and press install. once i am done i click the icon on my desktop.

[LLLookAtYouHacker]

@defiantlyrandom

Ok, if the torrent didn't work, i'm afraid your only options are these.

1. Buy the original System Shock 2 disc and follow the disc tutorial.

2. Buy the original System Shock 2 disc and play it on an old computer.

3. Right click on the System Shock 2 icon, then properties and try running it in a different compatability mode.

4. Reinstall and leave the default destination if you haven't already.

5. If it really is hopeless, you can always watch a playthrough on here ;)

[defiantlyrandom]

@LLLookAtYouHacker haha okay thanks for the help. i think ill just buy it. sorry for like replying with the same thing like 3 times. i didnt realize it goes like below the comment bar and like not on the same stream.

[defiantlyrandom]

@LLLookAtYouHacker i click the exe and install it. is your link only for 64 bit? because if it is that might be the problem.

[defiantlyrandom]

@LLLookAtYouHacker i clicked the exe and installed it

[LLLookAtYouHacker]

@defiantlyrandom

Also, tell me the size of your moniter.

[LLLookAtYouHacker]

@defiantlyrandom

And remember, you can ask me as many questions as you like. I'm here to help.

[LLLookAtYouHacker]

@magarigiji

Thanks.

[Yellowswift3]

Super review. Subscribed. Nice to hear someone speak clearly, too. You obviously have put in a lot of effort, which is great to see. :)

[LLLookAtYouHacker]

@Yellowswift3

You're welcome :)

[FunkMastaMegaFlex]

This is one of the best reviews I have seen, well done. Yeah this game is over 10 years old but you know what, in both graphics + sound, and also story and gameplay it still holds up very well today. A remake would be cool but what would be even more chilling and fantastic is if they made a 3rd one. This time on a massive outpost/facility on a planet the von braun was visiting. And guess who or what hacks the systems. Man I I thought computers were suppose to help us, not become evil gods lol.

[metsubishi]

Best Game Ever!!

[metsubishi]

Best Game Ever!!

[evilhomerdoomer]

Excellent review! It's the psychological games that are played on you in SS2 that make it such a powerful experience.

[LLLookAtYouHacker]

@evilhomerdoomer

Im glad you enjoyed it :)

[Willsuitt1]

I used the utorrent option, but the game is missing it's cutscenes

[LLLookAtYouHacker]

@Willsuitt1

Same for me, and I can tell you exactly what the problem is. If you have screen that’s larger than the games native res, they won't be able to play. The cut-scenes are actually recordings of the cut scenes in AVI format, you can even find them if you explore the disc.

Notice that in the video the cut-scenes are not in HD, I had to literally fetch them from the disc :)

[LLLookAtYouHacker]

@Willsuitt1

There are only 2 cut-scenes that really matter, the Intro and the ending. You can find them here on YouTube. Play the intro after you have completed the training exercises, and play the ending after you think you have completed the game.

[LLLookAtYouHacker]

@Willsuitt1

Any more questions are welcome, have fun :)

[DownTownDJ1]

thumbs up from me. this was a very informative and well done review, you really did the game justice. :) however, i have one complaint with this review, you mentioned the tired clech'e that ss2 is a survival horror game, which i dont agree with. i mean, if you die you just respawn, and move on. sure dying has a penalty, but all games do. my point is, if ss2 is a survival horror game, then so is super mario brothers. but this really is one of the best review ive ever seen, keep up the good work

[LLLookAtYouHacker]

@DownTownDJ1

I do that a lot with games. For example, I consider Diablo 2 an RPG, when really its a hack and slash with RPG implements. With System Shock 2, I consider it survival horror, because horror is its prerogative and your surviving "in my mind anyway". What in your mind makes a legitimate survival horror game?

[DownTownDJ1]

@LLLookAtYouHacker well, ss2 is definiteley a horror game, but my idea of a survival horror game is one where you restart from the begining when you die, or if it had very few save spots, then it could qualify in my mind. in other words, when death is final, or sets you back alot.

[LLLookAtYouHacker]

@DownTownDJ1

I see.

[DownTownDJ1]

@LLLookAtYouHacker i think its more silly that some people consider this a stealth action game too. stealth and espionage does not mean destroy every camera you see and/or hack them and youll be fine XD.

[FunkMastaMegaFlex]

@DownTownDJ1 Good points. The same people who made this though also made the ultimate stealth/action game. Thief and Theif the Dark Project were awesome games. It is a 1st person game like this but it requires a lot of thought process as oppose to reflexes, muscle memory, and aiming. Its an excellent game and like this game it has stood the test of time.

[Fironkkuify]

System Shock 2 is a true masterpiece. This is the kind of art you create with love, not a desire for money. Many video game companies could learn a thing or two from games like System Shock 2. That's my honest opinion. -w-

And cool review. You should consider doing a commentary of the game, your style is pretty amazing. And that ending sequence was pretty damn awesome. Great work X3

[LLLookAtYouHacker]

@Fironkkuify

If you knew where that music was taken from for the ending sequence, you wouldn't believe me :)

[Fironkkuify]

@LLLookAtYouHacker Although I've never played the game before, I get the feeling that music is from Deux Ex. Probably wrong but still -w-;

[stabman900]

Centered around your chosen closssss 1:30

[LLLookAtYouHacker]

@stabman900

LOL, sorry about that.

[stabman900]

@LLLookAtYouHacker it was still a great review though :)

[draganeeeeeee]

Good stuff man, well made review.

[Zemon95]

your video link is now in my video how to make system shock 2 work on your windows xp that i did long time ago XD

[Zemon95]

Thanks great man! I will put this link to my video to recruit this video. You've totaly deserved it :)

When i got some time of i will try to do as it says, thanks :D

[LLLookAtYouHacker]

@Zemon95

Your welcome friend :)

[Zemon95]

Thanks, ill try that. Also i think you should do a tuturial video of how to install it.

First of all i would be super greatfull but not only that, you would help many more people.

I did a tuturial video on how to install it on xp, Worked for me a year ago, not anymore though XD

I will subscribe 2 you and if you did it would be awesome XD

Also i would post the link to that video in my system shock tutorial on how to install :)

[LLLookAtYouHacker]

@Zemon95

It would have to be done in screenshots, but I could also do it in the description under the video posting links and telling you what to do. At the moment im doing another review for Age Of Empires: 2, but i'll probably do it afterwards.

[LLLookAtYouHacker]

@Zemon95

Actually i'll do it now...

[LLLookAtYouHacker]

@Zemon95

Ok, i've put everything I know into the description.

[Zemon95]

Okay thanks haha :D Well does the same method work on a macbook?

Because if that would be able on mac it would be awesone :P

We borrow a mac from the school, and then i could play in the school also xD

[LLLookAtYouHacker]

@Zemon95

Hmmm...im not sure, worth a try though.

[LLLookAtYouHacker]

@Zemon95

Try the disc in the mac as well, but im not 100% sure.

[Zemon95]

Oh okay thanks, so when i download torrent do i need the system shock 2 cd or so?

Thanks for your help :)

[LLLookAtYouHacker]

@Zemon95

Nope, no disc needed, it just uploads the files FROM the disc into your comp. Feel free to ask as many questions you like, it took me a long time to get it going ;)

[Zemon95]

Thanks for the help but i can't even install the game. When i insert the CD nothing happens etc. I know that the cd isin't to scrathy so it's not that problem. Played it a year or so ago. Im also not really good at computer stuff xD :D

[LLLookAtYouHacker]

@Zemon95

I know exactly what you mean, System Shock 2 was made for Windows 98/95. The way I installed it was via a torrent, you just download UTorrent. That allows you to open torrent files, then download a System Shock 2 torrent file thats repacked for Vista or XP. Of course, you could just get a good old comp, but thats up to you :)

[Zemon95]

Great review! Thumbs up :)

I so wanna play system shock 2 now, i got the cd and all but it refuses so start on my computer XD ''/

[LLLookAtYouHacker]

@Zemon95

I know how that feels. Try installing patch 2.03. Or if you can bare a torrent, there are plenty around that have been repacked for Vista, XP e.t.c

[vanzetti7]

This is probably one of the best video game reviews ever - it's intelligent, informative and most of all passionate!!!

Great work - hope you do more.

[LLLookAtYouHacker]

@vanzetti7

Thank you for the comment, it really helps :)