How to solve System Shock Remake Node Puzzles

In the System Shock remake, solving puzzles will threaten to take up a lot of your time. In particular, not knowing how to solve System Shock Remake Node Puzzles will keep you from some necessary loot. The System Shock Remake offers a cyberpunk adventure onboard a space station where your security hacking abilities are needed to stop a vicious artificial intelligence called SHODAN.

Originally released in the 90s, System Shock was renowned for its 3D engine, physics simulation, and immersive environment. After years of development, the game received a faithful remake in the middle of 2023. Its puzzles can be a turn-off for some, but with the right know-how, you can make quick work of the conundrums.

How to solve Node Puzzles in System Shock Remake

To solve Node Puzzles in the System Shock Remake, it helps to break up the problem, making it easier to tackle piece by piece.

First, note the locations of the nodes. These are signified by their glowing red light seen at the corners of the puzzle. Your goal is to connect these nodes and let the power source flow from the starting node to its end - typically in the opposite corner.

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Once you know the start point and the destination, the rest should come naturally. Your job is to rotate the pieces of the circuit board to let the current run from the start to the end.

You do this by clicking the blue circular pieces, straight-lined pieces, or corner pieces to create one long, uninterrupted circuit. The blue pieces have connectors upwards, downwards, left, and right. For straight pieces, they can either go up and down or left and right.

Corner pieces usually go in an L-shape direction, making them great for getting around any obstacles blocking your path.

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Once you get the hang of solving Node Puzzles in System Shock Remake, subsequent puzzles shouldn't take too long. When you've reconnected the circuit to the power source, press the green activation button on the small platform to access whatever the Node Puzzle was keeping you from.

For more guides on the System Shock Remake, you can always stick around and check out our other pieces such as how to solve the Flow Puzzle in the game, and our guide on all weapons in System Shock Remake. There are some standout arms that can make the whole journey much easier than it would otherwise be.