Shadowrun has remained one of the most popular tabletop RPG series since its introduction in the late 1980s. Shadowrun Returns brings the franchise back to its roots. Funded in part via Kickstarter, it has attracted a lot of attention. Shadowrun Returns seemed to revitalize a genre that has long been neglected.
History
Shadowrun Returns is a tactical RPG set in the same sci-fi world as the tabletop franchise it is based on. In a dystopian future, corporations engage in constant warfare with each other. They attempt to carry out industrial espionage activities to steal the best available technology. Shadowrun Returns takes this premise and adds a murder mystery to the proceedings. The result is a compelling story that will leave you incredibly satisfied.
Without a doubt, the best part of Shadowrun Returns is the fantastic writing. The plot is mostly hermetic, although the narrative loses some focus towards the end.
Characters
Players take on the role of a Decker, a type of hacker, who they can customize to create their own. The Decker receives a message from a friend after his death. He awaits a reward if you can unmask his killer him and make sure he faces justice. Along the way, you’ll come across some familiar characters from the old games. And you will discover a mystery greater than the death of a man.
Thankfully, the characters are given real reasons for their actions. You can understand the choices they make through the intuitive dialogue presented to you in each conversation. But nothing is ever given too much explanation. The characters you meet and the places you find yourself in have an air of mystery about them. You leave each meeting as if you never truly understand everything that is going on.
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