A new very old game.

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I played a computer game a long time ago, when I could still afford computers on which I could play games.  Well, and when there were games worth playing.

System Shock.  I had heard it was being remade.  Then... nothing.  I checked for it, from time to time.  I was hoping it might get to consoles, but that was doubtful.  Though, maybe, for the computer but with low requirements?  I checked every few weeks, then every few months, then yearly, then... it... dropped off my radar.

While looking around, I heard that it had been made.  So I went looking for it.  Couldn't find it.  Went to playstation's site, through the console, and... did a quick scan there.  To my great surprise, it was on.  Not even that expensive, if I remember correctly.

What surprises me was that there was no fanfare, no... anything.  Maybe not for others, but this was probably the first game that eventually lead to things like the matrix, cyber punk (the game... the idea is older than I am), and lots of other things.  Is it the father, or mother?  No... but one of the first best interactives, showing the potential.  Definitely got me going in that way.

I purchased it a bit ago.  But... have... been busy.  Was almost afraid to play it, fearing they might have liberalized the thing, destroyed it somehow.  And... maybe they have.  I haven't seen signs of that yet.

As to the game, so far?  It... sure seems right.  So far, it looks like they just improved visuals (a bit).  But the interface is still janky (it's a very old game).  A lot of 'manual labor' involved.  Your visual doesn't click to things that need pushed or picked up.  It's manual aim.  Shooting is all manual (which I often do anyway, unless playing 'easy mode' for the story rather than challenge on some games).

Look, it isn't a modern AAA game (thank God).  It is a hunt and peck, janky combat, pseudo story driven, game.  I loved it back when.  Played it... I don't know how many times.  Over the years even, until I lost my copy to a dead computer or lost the dish and so on.  So glad to see it available.

 I remember dying so many times.  Then again, I was probably playing on the hardest settings the last many times I played it.  To be expected.  Incredible to see this back.  And... with no fanfare, fairly reasonably priced, and on consoles?  Wow.  Would love to play it on computer, but this thing is as old as junior high schoolers, or even some high school students?  So... yeah, no.

I need to turn the heat up.  It's chilly.  68 in the front room.  I think the furnace is still on 66, or 70?  Then, I need to collect recycling, and get that out, then the barrels to the roadside.  As well, would be good to begin in on the kitchen table.  I may also do just a small amount of work in the master bedroom.  More making room for easier access.  And sorting clothes for laundry, since laundry is one of the things I agreed to allow myself to do.

I know the jeans that are more likely to fit well are in there, too.  So I'd like to get those out, washed, folded, and ready.  Probably just bag them, in airtight bags, until I have the time, inclination, energy, and will, to begin trying things on to see what still fits, or may fit in the near future.

So... I've been moping around in my robe.  I'd best get pj's on.  for the run outside.  And because it'll be warmer.  Robe can go back on over the top, or a jacket.  Whatever.  Then to work.  A shower, too, after a few things.  So cold though.  Very strange... unless it really is still down on 66.  That... is chilly, for me.  Later.