maxlords
08-11-2005, 01:13 PM
Jack in. Hack the ICE. Get the cash. Shadowrun is the ultimate futuristic RPG. A lot of people talk about how good the SNES version of Shadowrun is. I’m here to say that the Genesis one is easily as good if not better. The plot is simple. Find out who killed your brother. Along the way you’ll get involved in gang wars, corporate espionage, and explore magic as well. Shadowrun runs the gamut from the mundane to the truly bizarre. Learn to blackmail your friends for fun and profit! Kill some thugs! It’s a lot like an early Grand Theft Auto….though I enjoy it far more.
In Shadowrun, you choose one of three main character types, specializing in magic, computer skills, or physical prowess. To progress in the game, you must first learn to surivive the streets of Seattle in which the game takes place. Gangs shoot at you, people assault you, cops chase you. Find your way into a local watering hole and get someone to hook you up with some cash. Since you’re low on it, jobs of dubious legality won’t pay well, but you’ll soon work your way up the ladder and become a full-fledged thug! You can buy a multitude of armaments, computer accessories, and magical items as well to help you on your way. Once you have the skills, break into various corporate office buildings and computer systems and steal what you need. Liberate execs who fear for their lives, steal secrets and sell them to the highest bidder, it’s all up to you. Shadowrun is very open-ended, allowing you to tailor your character and preferences to how you want to play the game. There’s an ending to be sure, but most of the game is left up to you how to accomplish what you need to do.
Graphically, Shadowrun is a bit old-school. Even for the Genesis, it’s not all that impressive looking. Parts of the game are reminiscent of old top-down shooters like Ikari Warriors but with a bit more polish. Hacking computers looks a lot like a battle sequence in Phantasy Star II. But overall, the game has a lot of ambiance and detail that make it surprisingly immersive. Hacking is very unique too, with a very cyberpunk feel to it. If you’ve ever read any William Gibson or Bruce Sterling, you’ll know what I mean, but it’s kind of hard to explain. This of course make sense because FASA Corp. (the makers of Shadowrun and Battletech) loosely based the game off of another pen and paper role playing game by the name of Cyberpunk. Shadowrun is also a pen and paper RPG, and has had several incarnations over the years. The music isn’t stunning…I found it to be kind of sub-par, but it has a nice techno flavor to it.
Control-wise, Shadowrun is very straightforward. Point and shoot stuff, but you can have your character in different postures depending on the situation, and you will run out of ammo. Hacking is more menu-driven, and magic is action-based but tends to be area effective. In addition, you can also hire a team of runners to help you out on those particularly big or bloody jobs. Be careful who you pick for your crew though, as some of them are not as good as others. You get what you pay for! Overall, Shadowrun has something for everyone in it. Expect action, story, some RPG-ish qualities, and a fairly long quest. It’s a damn good game and a lot of people missed this one thinking it was the same as the SNES one. For a completely different name by the same title, you’ll be surprised!
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In Shadowrun, you choose one of three main character types, specializing in magic, computer skills, or physical prowess. To progress in the game, you must first learn to surivive the streets of Seattle in which the game takes place. Gangs shoot at you, people assault you, cops chase you. Find your way into a local watering hole and get someone to hook you up with some cash. Since you’re low on it, jobs of dubious legality won’t pay well, but you’ll soon work your way up the ladder and become a full-fledged thug! You can buy a multitude of armaments, computer accessories, and magical items as well to help you on your way. Once you have the skills, break into various corporate office buildings and computer systems and steal what you need. Liberate execs who fear for their lives, steal secrets and sell them to the highest bidder, it’s all up to you. Shadowrun is very open-ended, allowing you to tailor your character and preferences to how you want to play the game. There’s an ending to be sure, but most of the game is left up to you how to accomplish what you need to do.
Graphically, Shadowrun is a bit old-school. Even for the Genesis, it’s not all that impressive looking. Parts of the game are reminiscent of old top-down shooters like Ikari Warriors but with a bit more polish. Hacking computers looks a lot like a battle sequence in Phantasy Star II. But overall, the game has a lot of ambiance and detail that make it surprisingly immersive. Hacking is very unique too, with a very cyberpunk feel to it. If you’ve ever read any William Gibson or Bruce Sterling, you’ll know what I mean, but it’s kind of hard to explain. This of course make sense because FASA Corp. (the makers of Shadowrun and Battletech) loosely based the game off of another pen and paper role playing game by the name of Cyberpunk. Shadowrun is also a pen and paper RPG, and has had several incarnations over the years. The music isn’t stunning…I found it to be kind of sub-par, but it has a nice techno flavor to it.
Control-wise, Shadowrun is very straightforward. Point and shoot stuff, but you can have your character in different postures depending on the situation, and you will run out of ammo. Hacking is more menu-driven, and magic is action-based but tends to be area effective. In addition, you can also hire a team of runners to help you out on those particularly big or bloody jobs. Be careful who you pick for your crew though, as some of them are not as good as others. You get what you pay for! Overall, Shadowrun has something for everyone in it. Expect action, story, some RPG-ish qualities, and a fairly long quest. It’s a damn good game and a lot of people missed this one thinking it was the same as the SNES one. For a completely different name by the same title, you’ll be surprised!
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