KickStarter System Shock 1 Remake by Nightdive Studios

[prengle]

in other news:

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noun
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Definition of vaporware:
a computer-related product that has been widely advertised but has not and may never become available

 

[randir14]

New screenshots https://www.pcgamer.com/system-shock-remake-is-coming-next-year-so-heres-15-all-new-screens/

 

[cvv]

I don't know, IMO it looks like they dug up a corpse, put a make-up on it and here, play our gaym you faggots. Not biting so far but my mind remains open.

 

[Infinitron]

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1598858095/system-shock/posts/3385696

December Update

Welcome back Hackers,

We are excited to announce that the System Shock remake is going to be published by Prime Matter!

Read More at PC Gamer

About Prime Matter

Headquartered in Munich, Prime Matter is a premium gaming label dedicated to delivering a range of immersive and diverse games from amazing gaming development talent all around the globe.

Working across projects of all styles, scopes, and sizes, from distribution to publishing, from ambitious indies taking their first step that need full support without compromising their dream to larger established studios searching that next step in the global market and building of brands.

Prime Matter looks to lead through creativity, expression, and passion, with games that will grip and enchant with enthralling story-telling, winning an audience with its incredible moments and larger-than-life experiences.

Now, what does this mean for you backers and the game?

How will this affect the release and distribution?

-Our partnership will allow a simultaneous release on PC and console platforms.

(PS4/PS5/XboxOne/Xbox Series)

Will backers still be receiving their rewards?

-Yes, of course, everything is still on track for backer rewards.

When will backers have access to the beta?

-We are currently on track to have beta to backers in early 2022.

What’s going on with System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition and VR?

-System Shock 2: EE is coming along, and the goal is to still release it during the same window as the System Shock remake.

A sneak peek of what’s to come:

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See you next time!

 

[soulburner]

The newer the screenshots are the more the graphics look like something running on the Doom 3 engine - there's no light bouncing off surfaces. The difference between light and shadow is too big and unnatural. Shit looks too dark.

 

[Feyd Rautha]

Doesn't this look nice though?

 

[LudensCogitet]

Doesn't this look nice though?

Yeah it does. Somehow these most recent screenshots seem to really capture the feel of the original while also being very snazzy.

 

[Curratum]

Well, I sure am glad they took eleven years to find the right art direction for this remake...

 

[ironmask]

CAN they please. Stop fucking putting blue lights all over the damn place!

 

[Nano]

I prefer the lighting in these newer screenshots, tbh.

 

[kangaxx]

I'm still not getting that tingling in my peepee over this. And I don't believe they'll have a beta ready in early 2022.

 

[Lutte]

Doesn't this look nice though?

Looks utterly retarded. These people need to go through a "bouncing rays of light 101" course ASAP because this extreme contrast shit looks terrible and doesn't even make sense unless you're supposed to have eyes that work with the dynamic range of a 30 years old CCD sensor.

 

[Feyd Rautha]

Only nerds care about that right? And what would you say about the lightning in the original then?

 

[Lutte]

Only nerds care about that right?

Because wanting to see shit is a nerd thing? you really think crushed blacks in 1/3 of everywhere is good taste?

And what would you say about the lightning in the original then?

It was fine for its time and it didn't look like you were seeing things through satan's clenched asshole.

 

[Feyd Rautha]

I'm just a regular gamer and don't know anything about graphics but as a gamer I would probably not notice stuff like that.

I mean if you hadn't pointed it out I would have remained oblivious.

 

[Magnum]

Doesn't this look nice though?

Wonder if it will have the option for a full computer UI with interactive mouse.

 

[don_tomaso]

I work with raytracing daily and I don´t think everything needs bounce lighting. I think the quoted screenshot looks nice, not realistic but artistic. I enjoy the extreme contrasts. Looks retro yet new. Maybe I´ll nudge the gamma just a tiny bit, but stuff usually feels different in motion so we´ll see.

 

[Riskbreaker]

I don't mind the pronounced ("unnatural") contrast for it is reminiscent of the looks of prebaked lighting in Dark Engine games, or of lighting in 2.5d shooters - think Doom in software renderer with pronounced brightmaps and difference in light levels between sectors. I appreciate it. It's faithful to the original.

 

[toughasnails]

Yeah it does. Somehow these most recent screenshots seem to really capture the feel of the original while also being very snazzy.

Yeah, it's probably as close as you can get to replicating the original's look with new engine and assets. I don't see anything wrong with it.

 

[Maggot]

I don't mind the pronounced ("unnatural") contrast for it is reminiscent of the looks of prebaked lighting in Dark Engine games, or of lighting in 2.5d shooters - think Doom in software renderer with pronounced brightmaps and difference in light levels between sectors. I appreciate it. It's faithful to the original.

Except none of the areas in the original game are like this. That's why Dark Engine has an ambient light setting so everything that isn't directly lit is not ridiculously pitch black.

 

[anvi]

Really need to see the it in motion.

 

[kangaxx]

The carpet in that screenshot is more concerning than the lighting choices. It makes Citadel Station look like a Czech strip club.

 

[Feyd Rautha]

Most passenger ferrys have carpets like that. I imagine they would have that on Space Stations as well, it's not Grand Hotel.

 

[don_tomaso]

The carpet in that screenshot is more concerning than the lighting choices. It makes Citadel Station look like a Czech strip club.

The carpet looks awesome imo. It feels like.. wolfenstein blue. I think the contrast in both luminance and saturation gives me something new and different that I really enjoy looking at, bleak browns and greys have had their time.

 

[JDR13]

Not going to make a judgment based on a few screenshots. I'll try the new demo later tonight.