Testseek.com have collected 29 expert reviews of the Shadowrun Returns and the average rating is 74%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Shadowrun Returns.
October 2013
(74%)
29 Reviews
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Abstract: Remember when Shadowrun was an online-only multiplayer shooter? I do, mostly because the memory wipe that Dr. Walter Bishop has performed on me eight times hasn't worked yet. Sorry, I'm watching Fringe. Harebrained Schemes' Kickstarter-approved RPG, Shado...
Not a particularly remarkable or lengthy game, but still worth picking up if you're a Shadowrun fan or just looking for a good narrative to fill the hours....
The total package that is Shadowrun Returns reminds me of a pen-and-paper game's core rulebook. The main focuses are on mechanics and flavor and on creating tools to make your own stories. The story is fun and authentic but not very deep....
Intriguing cyberpunk world with lots of handcrafted detail, Central mystery holds your interest, Intricate skill tree makes for diverse, entertaining combat.
Unfriendly save system, Linear structure and simplicity of exploration dull the journey
Shadowrun Returns is a pleasant role-playing game with a potent setting....
Intriguing cyberpunk world with lots of handcrafted detail, Central mystery holds your interest, Intricate skill tree makes for diverse, entertaining combat.
Unfriendly save system, Linear structure and simplicity of exploration dull the journey
Shadowrun Returns is a pleasant role-playing game with a potent setting....
While there are a few flaws in Shadowrun Returns, most notably linearity, the lack of a save function and a slightly under-utilized world, the excellent and consistently fun writing and XCOM-inspired combat make it a worthwhile experience. Even better as...
Abstract: What happens when magic suddenly awakens in a dystopian, cyberpunk future? A lot of craziness results, and the way magic has integrated into a high-tech world is the basis for the Shadowrun role-playing setting. While there have been a number of attemp...
Respectful resurrection of classic franchise by the original creator, Brilliant characterization and neonnoir art direction.
A few gameplay systems lack depth, Game ends too abruptly
Shadowrun Returns lacks some of the depth that made classic isometric RPGs so excellent, but it successfully manages to revitalize a much-loved genre, franchise, and universe....
Faithful reimagining of the Shadowrun universe for PC/Mac gamers, Great writing joins with flexible dialogue mechanic to draw you into the story, Robust platform for future expansion
Minimal focus on character progression and loot collection, Autosave feature not aggressive enough to justify the absence of a "save anywhere" option
Serious RPG-loving gamers may want for more depth, and rightly so, but this first story does a commendable job of exploring the breadth of what's possible in Shadowrun Returns. Harebrained Schemes clearly built a framework here that will serve as a plat...
