It's remade but not improved.

Do I recommend it? Yes, but only because the original was already great and this version is faithful to it.

Am I disappointed? Yes, because this had the opportunity to go so much further, either updating the game design to make it more fun, or going full ham and making the gameplay even clunkier in a tribute to the original. This version is essentially an HD mod of the original.

TBH I recommend playing System Shock Enhanced Edition first. Even though it's objectively harder to play (horrific mouse controls), the retro style let my brain overlook all the jank and I actually found it more immersive, scary, and fun.

It's remade but not improved. Do I recommend it? Yes, but only because the original was already great and this version is faithful to it. Am I disappointed? Yes, because this had the opportunity to go so much further, either updating the game design to make it more fun, or going full ham and making the gameplay even clunkier in a tribute to the original. This version is essentially an HD mod of the original. TBH I recommend playing System Shock Enhanced Edition first. Even though it's objectively harder to play (horrific mouse controls), the retro style let my brain overlook all the jank and I actually found it more immersive, scary, and fun.