Up for sale is an original CD-ROM copy of System Shock for MS‑DOS (Origin / Looking Glass era). This listing is for the pictured single-item: the game disc seated in a standard black tray jewel case. The disc shows original printed artwork with the System Shock title and SHODAN-themed face art. The jewel case is present and the disc is secured in the tray.
Condition summary (visual): The disc surface shows no obvious deep cracks from the supplied photos; printed face is intact. The jewel case has light scuffs and surface scratches consistent with normal storage and handling; the clear lid shows surface wear and slight clouding. The black tray appears intact and holds the disc. There is no visible paperwork or insert in the case from the photos. Please see photos, these form part of the description.
System Shock (1994) is a seminal first‑person action/adventure / immersive sim originally developed by Looking Glass Technologies and published by Origin Systems. The CD edition adds full voice work for logs and optional SVGA graphics (higher resolution) compared with the floppy release. This copy is the physical CD disc in a jewel case — great for collectors restoring a shelf or for retro gamers who want an original disc to use with period hardware or preservation.
System Shock is widely regarded as a classic. It has received generally favorable critical reception across retrospective and aggregation sites; average aggregate scores place it in the high‑70s to mid‑80s range out of 100, and it is frequently praised for its storytelling, SHODAN as a villain, atmosphere, and its early use of environmental storytelling and audio logs. Many retro reviews call it a landmark title in immersive sims and PC gaming history.
Collectors prize original physical editions of early PC classics. The CD release with full speech and SVGA support is sought after by retro collectors; complete boxed sets with manuals and inserts are harder to find. Loose CD + case copies are more common than fully complete boxed editions but still desirable to fans of classic PC games.
Packaging & shipping: item will be wrapped and packed securely in bubble wrap and a small box to protect the disc and case in transit. I take care to cushion the jewel case so corners and hinges do not crack during shipping.
If you have any questions about the photos, condition, or want additional high‑resolution images of the disc underside or case hinges, message me and I’ll respond promptly. Thanks for looking — this is a piece of PC gaming history and a great find for retro collectors or fans of classic immersive sims! 🚀