Posted on: July 9, 2023

ThatRadioGeek

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Spiritual Successor to SNES Shadowrun

Shadowrun Returns is the first good Shadowrun game to see the light of day since Shadowrun on the SNES in 1993. For those who have no idea, Shadowrun is based off of a cyberpunk/fantasy tabletop RPG set on Earth in the year 2050-something, where magic has returned to the world and elves, dwarves, orcs, and trolls (not the 13-year-old Call of Duty player kind) exist. In Shadowrun Returns, you run through the streets of Seattle to investigate the murder of an old friend/fellow runner, uncovering a massive conspiracy along the way. Character creation options include your average warrior types, mage types, Riggers (who control drones) and Deckers (who are basically glorified computer hackers). It's a fantastic entry into the Shadowrun universe if you've never played the tabletop game, or even if you have. The combat is turn-based (sort of X-COM style), and in some areas later in the game this can get annoying as the game will force you to be in combat mode even when there are no enemies. The game is also pretty short; I think my first playthrough took about 10 hours, and that was going through and talking to everyone possible and doing every possible side job. That said there is a degree of replay value as there are a lot of different character types and trying them all out is just fun. Sure, Dragonfall and Hong Kong make better use of the game engine and the mechanics, but this is still a solid game that is definitely worth playing.

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Posted on: February 25, 2024

Unfallen_Satan

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Enjoy the appetizer

Shadowrun Returns is short. It is almost completely linear. It has a pretty simple skill system. There is one mission that is well designed with multiple approaches and a bit of good detective-type puzzles. A few missions give you some minor different approaches. Most just have you kill everything, or are entirely expository. After I finished, I felt... good. It didn't wear out its welcome. It was bug free. I found the story cliche but satisfying. Even the lack of voice-acting didn't bother me. It's like one of those movies that wouldn't even get nominated for the Golden Globe, but after you watch it, you think it wouldn't be so bad to buy the DVD. Do they still make DVDs? Anyway, if SR: Dragonfall and SR Hongkong are even better, then I say the trilogy is definitely worth your money and your time. I can't wait to play those. For now, SRR has given me a taste of what these games are like. From that one mission that was really good, I figured the game engine and the team has potential. Although the foundation is straightforward, they could build it into something complex and smart. I advice you to play this first. It is a low commitment way to get a feel for the Shadowrun trilogy universe. If you like the feel, you could dive in deeper with the next two games. If you don't, I am sure the hours you would have spent on the sequels would far outweight whatever you paid for the trilogy.

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Posted on: December 30, 2013

johnhaslach55

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Linear, but a great game all the same

This was my introduction to the Shadowrun series and it was great. I have never played the Shadowrun Table-Top RPG myself, but I consider this a good introduction to the series. The linearity might throw people off, but the game makes up for it with a pretty good campaign, as well as the ability to create your own or subscribe to the campaigns of others. The customizations you can have with your characters are limitless and I highly recommend it.

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Posted on: June 25, 2014

Socratic Daemon

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Surprisingly Good!

While I wish that the game could have been longer, I was thoroughly impressed throughout. Even though it was a relatively short game, the story that it told was deeply satisfying. Wonderful story, interesting characters, engaging dialog, and a beautifully realized setting. I am simply staggered by how much they were able to do on their small Kickstarter budget.

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Posted on: July 30, 2017

oddtail

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Not flawless, but pretty damn close

This is a great game if you enjoy old-school cRPGs. Pure and simple. But, for me personally, it goes a small step beyond that. What I find remarkable about Shadowrun Returns is how CONSISTENTLY good it is. All ingredients are of highest quality and joined seamlessly. The game has no real weak point. Combat is tight, the writing is not spectacular, but well-thought-out and fits the genre. The story is solid, with a few pretty good twists and turns, and it doesn't feel like it's trying too hard. The graphics do their job - they are clear and good-looking in an inobtrusive way. The NPCs are very memorable and feel alive. The game feels like a classic cRPG, but streamlined, cleaned up and with all cruft cut out. There's no busywork, no tedious micromanagement, no pointless sidequests (there are extra missions, but they are all well-crafted). The combat is involved but approachable. It gives the game a "sharp" feel, the story and the missions unfold in a way that does make you feel like a mercenary for hire. Keep in mind, that also means the game is linear and rather short. It *could* use slightly more complex runs, with more paths to take. But it didn't spoil the great fun I had. There's still PLENTY to choose from when preparing for a mission, selecting gear, spending experience points. The game is simple, but a good kind of simple. There's one more goal the game accomplished. It sold me on the concept of Shadowrun. Despite being a fan of tabletop gaming, I never got into the setting. This game may've changed that, actually. You'll like the game if you enjoy old school cRPG, if you enjoy Shadowrun, if you like a game that's to-the-point and enjoyably accessible. You might like it less if you mind that it's linear, if you want a very long game or an extreme challenge. The game's biggest strength is how clear and clean and streamlined and to-the-point it all is, but if you're looking for a huge world or a freeform, sandbox-y experience, look elsewhere.

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