Shadowrun Trilogy
June 25, 2013
The Shadowrun Trilogy comprises 3 cult tactical RPG games taking place in a dystopian cyberpunk future in which magic has re-awakened, bringing back to life creatures of high fantasy. Initially created as a tabletop RPG over 30 years ago, this one-of-a-kind setting that has gained a huge cult following during …
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"The collection&s;s biggest strength, and the games&s; best selling points individually, all boil down to their wonderful cyberpunk storytelling. There isn&s;t a weak link among the three, with each story feeling relevant today. The exploration of hopelessness in the face …"
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"Though the technical presentation of the three games encompassed in the Shadowrun Trilogy is modest, each of them nonetheless provides an entertainingly told narrative wrapped up in an old-fashioned CRPG shell with involving, but not especially sophisticated turn-based combat. If …"
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"I always have mixed feelings about turn-based games because if they don’t hit right then they turn me off almost immediately. It’s only natural to compare every game in the genre to the greats such as XCOM and the Shadowrun …"
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"The Shadowrun Trilogy may be dated, but it is a worthy game to check out for people who enjoy turn-based combat. The fact that it is available on Game Pass also makes the barrier to entry much easier. This is …"
Read original review"Shadowrun Trilogy has a ton of atmosphere, and if you&s;re looking for a strong narrative RPG you could do a lot worse."
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"Harebrained Schemes has done an excellent job porting the Shadowrun Trilogy to consoles. I only tried the PlayStation 5 version, but I would expect to have the same experience on the PS4 or any of the Xbox consoles. As a …"
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"The Shadowrun Trilogy is a superb trio of RPG classics that we were psyched to get stuck into all over again on Nintendo Switch. However, constant performance issues, including stuttering frame rates, long loading times, unresponsive and sticky controls, and …"
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"If you can stomach its rough exterior, Shadowrun Trilogy is an easy recommendation for RPG fans. The games&s; straightforward structure makes them approachable in ways that other tabletop-based titles on PlayStation aren&s;t, and the role-playing options are engaging throughout. Combat …"
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"The Shadowrun Trilogy is for everyone, and I’m glad it can finally be played by everyone. These fast-paced incredibly linear games are the opposite of the sprawling unfocused experiences people expect from the genre. Very story and dialogue based, though …"
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