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ShadowrunCyberpunk RPG blending magic and technology in a dystopian future
Shadowrun Chronicles: Boston Lockdown
Shadowrun Chronicles: Boston LockdownLead your runners against corporate intrigue in a turn‑based cyberpunk showdown.
Overview
Description

Shadowrun brings the classic pen‑and‑paper role‑playing experience to the screen, immersing players in a gritty 2050s world where megacorporations rule and magic has returned. Inspired by cyber‑punk classics like Neuromancer and Blade Runner, the game offers a deep narrative and strategic combat.

Set in the iconic Shadowrun universe, Boston Lockdown puts you in command of a team of Runners fighting a corrupt megacorporation's deadly plot. The game blends role‑playing depth with strategic, turn‑based combat across a gritty, sci‑fi backdrop. Play solo, team up with friends in co‑op, or dive into competitive multiplayer as you make narrative choices that shape the fate of thousands. With cross‑platform support for Linux, PC, and Mac, the experience is accessible to a wide audience of cyberpunk enthusiasts.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
CRPG
CRPG
Best for
RPG and cyber‑punk fans
Fans of tactical cyberpunk RPGs
Specifications
Specifications
developer
Beam Software
Cliffhanger Productions
publisher
Data East
THQ Nordic, Cliffhanger Productions
age rating
ESRB M
ESRB T
multiplayer
Single player
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
critic score
79/100+22%
65/100
General
release date
1993-05-01
2015-04-28
msrp
—
$29.99
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Rich cyber‑punk setting
  • Deep character customization
  • Strategic turn‑based combat
  • Engaging branching story
  • Rich cyberpunk narrative with meaningful choices
  • Robust turn‑based tactical combat
  • Cross‑platform multiplayer support
  • Strong co‑op experience for up to four players
Cons
  • Limited multiplayer options
  • Aging graphics compared to modern titles
  • Steep learning curve for mechanics
  • Graphics are modest compared to AAA titles
  • Steep learning curve for new players
  • Limited post‑launch content updates
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