Funded through Kickstarter, this game is a little gem for fans of isometric, party-/turn-based RPGs. The unique, intriguing setting is a blend of cyberpunk and fantasy: a seedy, Blade Runner-ish future where advanced technology meets magic and non-human races.
The game is very linear, but looks nice and features competent writing, an interesting character system and entertaining - although not particularly complex - turn-based combat. And the setting is compelling, a refreshing break from usual Tolkien-esque fare - as much as I love the Lord of the Rings, RPGs can't keep parroting it. Funny how good writing and lore can convey the impression of a real, lived in world more than hundreds of virtual miles full of trash mobs seen in many other less successful RPGs.
Buy it with the Dragonfall DLC - more like an expansion, really, as it took me longer than the original campaign to complete - which is a major improvement in terms of characters and encounter design. Eager to see future content for this.
Shadowrun Returns 7/10 Dragonfall 8/10
The game is very linear, but looks nice and features competent writing, an interesting character system and entertaining - although not particularly complex - turn-based combat. And the setting is compelling, a refreshing break from usual Tolkien-esque fare - as much as I love the Lord of the Rings, RPGs can't keep parroting it. Funny how good writing and lore can convey the impression of a real, lived in world more than hundreds of virtual miles full of trash mobs seen in many other less successful RPGs.
Buy it with the Dragonfall DLC - more like an expansion, really, as it took me longer than the original campaign to complete - which is a major improvement in terms of characters and encounter design. Eager to see future content for this.
Shadowrun Returns 7/10 Dragonfall 8/10
