In the new System Shock Remake, there’s been some debate among players about the role of melee attacks in the game. This conversation started because early players of the demo felt that melee attacks were a bit clunky and didn’t land properly. However, those who’ve played the beta version said that melee attacks have been greatly improved since the demo, sparking a discussion among fans of the original game.
Purpose of Melee
While the game developers have been responsive to feedback and improved melee attacks, it’s important to note that melee isn’t the be-all and end-all of this game. The original “System Shock” intended melee to serve as a backup while ammo was scarce, adding an extra layer of challenge and thrill to the game.
In the early stages of the game, melee weapons like Lead Pipe or Monkey Wrench can be handy, especially when dealing with weaker enemies like humanoid mutants and repair bots. But after you get weapons like the minipistol or plasma rifle, you might not find yourself using melee as much.
Players have used melee attacks in specific situations, like before getting a ranged weapon, while battling certain tough enemies, or when they can sneak up on a robot. However, many seem to agree that melee is more of an early game tool and isn’t heavily relied on throughout the game.
Melee or No Melee?
Some players find melee combat satisfactory and appreciate the realistic recoil effects when landing a hit. However, other players mention it can be tricky to use melee weapons against enemies with strong ranged attacks, particularly on higher combat difficulty levels.
Overall, it seems that while melee combat is a part of System Shock Remake, it’s not the main feature of the game and may be less relevant as the game progresses and ranged weapons become available.
It’s certainly not a game that heavily focuses on melee combat.
