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ShadowrunCyber‑magic mashup RPG where you hack, slash, and explore a 2050s open world.
Shadowrun
ShadowrunCyberpunk RPG blending magic and technology in a dystopian future
Overview
Description

Shadowrun drops you into a gritty 2050s universe where technology and magic collide. As corporations rule and the Matrix awakens, you can jack into cyberspace, wield sorcery, and battle mutant foes across a sandbox Seattle. The game blends action‑role‑playing, beat‑em‑up combat, and open‑world exploration, letting you choose between hacking, gunplay, or spellcasting while uncovering the political turmoil of the newly formed United Canadian and American States.

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.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Action RPG
CRPG
Best for
Fans of cyberpunk RPGs
RPG and cyber‑punk fans
Specifications
General
msrp
$49.99
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release date
1993-03-25
1993-05-01
Specifications
developer
BlueSky Software
Beam Software
publisher
Sega, Tec Toy
Data East
age rating
ESRB M
ESRB M
multiplayer
Single player
Single player
critic score
78/100
79/100+1%
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deep cyber‑magic lore
  • Open‑world freedom
  • Varied character races
  • Real‑time combat variety
  • Rich cyber‑punk setting
  • Deep character customization
  • Strategic turn‑based combat
  • Engaging branching story
Cons
  • Dated graphics by modern standards
  • Limited multiplayer options
  • Steep learning curve for mechanics
  • Limited multiplayer options
  • Aging graphics compared to modern titles
  • Steep learning curve for mechanics
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