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Shadowrun Returns

2013
StrategyIndieRPG
⏱ ~4h to beat (main story)
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Shadowrun Returns was released in 2013. It is a Strategy, Indie, RPG game. The main story takes approximately 4 hours to complete.

About Shadowrun Returns

Shadowrun Returns is a science fiction tactical RPG. The game became a revival of the original Shadowrun series, as the new chapter had some references to the 1993 Shadowrun. The Shadowrun universe includes several fictional cyberpunk elements because the main action takes place in the future. The game gives an opportunity to assume the role of a shadowrunner and to investigate a mysterious crime. To start a single campaign called Dead Man’s Switch players are offered to create their own character. The story begins in 2054 in Seattle, when the nameless protagonist receives a message from their shadowrunner accomplice Sam Watts, which was triggered by a dead man’s switch. The message is about Sam’s assassination, and the protagonist is aksed to investigate the case for Sam’s 100 thousand of local currency. The investigation will lead players through the story of serial killer Emerald City Ripper to the large-scale intergalactic conspiracy. In the course of the investigation, the character will participate in turn based fights and complete in-game objectives. Although the gameplay is mostly linear, it features some exploration and interaction with the environment.

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atmosphericfantasystory-richrpgsci-fifemale-protagonistturn-based-strategytacticalturn-basedisometriccyberpunkdystopian

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Frequently asked questions about Shadowrun Returns

How long does it take to beat Shadowrun Returns?

The main story of Shadowrun Returns takes approximately 4 hours to complete. Total completion time may vary depending on playstyle and difficulty.

What genre is Shadowrun Returns?

Shadowrun Returns is a Strategy, Indie, RPG game, released in 2013.

Is Shadowrun Returns worth playing?

Shadowrun Returns is a strategy game from 2013. Fans of this game often enjoy titles like Divinity: Original Sin, The Banner Saga 2, The Banner Saga. You can add it to your backlog on ivoo.pl to track it.

What games are similar to Shadowrun Returns?

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