Shadowrun Returns

This game has a weird charm to it, very rare combination of elements that work really well together. The graphics are not great, even for the time. The combat is not impactful. The RPG mechanics are passable, the idea of fantasy-cyberpunk is silly... But the pacing, the writing, the world building, and the moment to moment elements of managing the combat are all great. This game is kind of ugly at first glance, but a prime example of not judging a book by its cover. I'm currently working through my third playthrough over several years, and I every time I come back I'm surprised how well it hooks me.

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Moja pierwsza styczność z tym typem gier. Ściana tekstu, ale ciekawego. Walka całkiem w porządku, choć irytuje fakt, że pomiędzy walką w w całych etapach nadal trzeba się poruszać turowo. Ogólnie jak na tak starą grę w którą grałem po raz pierwszy to było naprawdę dobrze

С виду неказистая на первый взгляд очень затягивает сюжетом по мере игры. Стало понятно откуда в киберпанке 2077 раннеры,лёд. Жаль последующие части без русификации.

(게임 켜놓고 다른 일 해서 실 게임 시간은 10시간 내외) 사이버펑크 배경의 X-COM, 웨이스트랜드3 을 기대했지만 현실은 디스코 엘리시움에 가까웠다. 사이버 펑크 특유의 음침하고 축 처진 분위기는 있지만 그게 이 게임 매력의 전부다. 종족, 직업과 같은 세계관은 방대하지만 뭘 골라도 결국 전투에 들어가면 총쏘고 끝나는게 되고 메인 캐릭터의 스탯을 찍어도 크게 달라지는걸 느끼기 어려우며 동료 개념이 없어서 거의 매 번 새로운 파트너들과 진행을 해나가기 때문에 RPG처럼 누적되며 발전한다는 느낌을 받기 어렵다. 다소 오래된 게임이라 전투가 재미있는 것도 아니고, 스토리는 중간에 애매하게 튀어버린다. 유명세에 비해 여러모로 실망한 게임.

I was first introduced to the Shadowrun universe and lore when the FPS shooter game set in the universe came with my Xbox 360. I never realised it was a TTRPG until a few years later. This game is overall a fantastic blend of sci-fi, cyberpunk, and fantasy. Ever wanted to play an elf who can hack into computers? Or a dwarf who can deploy drones? Or maybe an Ork who specializes in assault rifles and fragging? This game offers that and more. Based on the rich lore of the tabletop RPG, though not as complex in its RPG systems, it provides a solid foundation for other games in the genre. The game is short and simplistic. While you get to sample the lore and setting of Shadowrun, and some basic aspects of the tabletop rule set, it doesn't encourage much experimentation with crazy build ideas or alternative playthrough styles. To be efficient, you’ll need to focus your character on one or two, maybe three, skills. The game is as linear as it can be, with no real options or alternative outcomes. Almost everything you do will come to the same conclusions. If the developers had expanded the game’s systems and made the story longer and less linear with just a few alternative outcomes, this could have been a top CRPG. Unfortunately, it falls short, and its simplicity in all aspects doesn't fully do justice to the Shadowrun universe and its tabletop game origins. I still recommend it, despite wishing for a more in-depth experience. Sometimes It's nice to play a shorter and simpler RPG. I just wish the game did the universe and Tabletop justice.

My troll is called Hot Hunk Meister. I finished the game. I didn't think a game I got for free years ago would enamor me so much. I had a lot of fun, the dialogue and gameplay were very enjoyable. Loved the art and the environments. My favorite part of the game was the different outfits you can wear that changes how your character looks. I had a bunny mask on my troll guy for a while, and the black coats are classics. I also want to mention the campaigns you can find on the workshop. I played Nightmare Harvest and it was utterly amazing, it had just as much quality as the main campaign and lots of humor to go along with it. Thank you for a great game!