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6About Shadowrun Returns
MAN MEETS MAGIC & MACHINE. The year is 2054. Magic has returned to the world, awakening powerful creatures of myth and legend. Technology merges with flesh and consciousness. Elves, trolls, orks and dwarves walk among us, while ruthless corporations bleed the world dry. You are a shadowrunner - a mercenary living on the fringes of society, in the shadows of massive corporate arcologies, surviving day-by-day on skill and instinct alone. When the powerful or the desperate need a job done, you get it done... by any means necessary. In the urban sprawl of the Seattle metroplex, the search for a mysterious killer sets you on a trail that leads from the darkest slums to the city’s most powerful megacorps. You will need to tread carefully, enlist the aid of other runners, and master powerful forces of technology and magic in order to emerge from the shadows of Seattle unscathed. The unique cyberpunk-meets-fantasy world of Shadowrun has gained a huge cult following since its creation nearly 25 years ago. Now, creator Jordan Weisman returns to the world of Shadowrun, modernizing this classic game setting as a single player, turn-based tactical RPG.Key Features. Gripping Tactical Combat
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Hard to put down
The first game in the Shadowrun series by Harebrained Schemes, this game is a relatively short classic RPG with a linear plot. If you are expecting a large open world with lots of different choices, you've come to the wrong place. However, the game excels in its world building and writing, immersing you in its cyberpunk setting and offering interesting characters. The environments are created from different building blocks, but still offer enough variety that the different setting remain unique. Especially the color palette helps to create a futuristic atmosphere. The combat is competent, mechanically it is reminiscent of the two original Fallout games with action points used for movement and attacks. If you're looking for a shorter RPG experience (~15h for me) without any major padding, you'll find enjoyment here.
- Graphics4.0
- Gameplay4.5
- Story4.0
- Value4.0
First all, let me tell you about my background - 39, working professional, married with kids
First all, let me tell you about my background - 39, working professional, married with kids. Was looking for an RPG game that I can really sink my teeth into without getting bored, and coming from a gamer background myself, not many games can catch my attention. Then saw a recommended game review somewhere about this Shadowrun, so being the typical gamer that I am since I dont like to pay for something I haven't tried yet....so I *cough*cough* got a copy of the game to try..... ...and then I closed the game, went to the Steam website, and purchased a legitimate copy. Let me tell you why :- a) this is an RPG - story, story, story - this is what's it all about b) the interface and game - slick, modern XCOM style combat, with that turn based system thats good for my pace and strategy. c) the real world/cyber world - the transitions are nice, a good break from the routine. d) Story - did I mention story? I like how I have to slow down to read, even the freaking Splash screens got something to really read So I parted with my cash to show support to this developer. Keep up the good work and I look forward to purchase Dragonfall and any more of DLC of this kind :)
- Graphics4.5
- Gameplay4.0
- Story4.0
- Value4.0
Edit 06/20/14:
Edit 06/20/14: Base game review: Pros: - Vibrant characters - Smart writing - Fun combat - Included editor that allows the making of a lot of user generated content. Cons: - Too short (12 hours) - Too linear Base game 8/10 Dragonfall review: Pros: - A lot less linear than the first campaign. - Story is a page turner with a lot of twists. - The characters have a lot of depth and are well developed. - Combat, and gameplay in general, has improved siginificantly. - Improved editor. Cons: - Minor bugs from the base game are still present but they're not game breaking. Dragonfall campaign: 9/10
- Graphics4.5
- Gameplay4.0
- Story4.5
- Value4.0
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