What a total disappointment.
User Rating: 3 | Shadowrun Returns PC
I loved the first Shadowrun (1989). What a shame that the 2013 release has done away with everything that made the first one great. Shadowrun Returns (2013) is completely linear , has a shallow storyline, poor character development options, has no replay value whatsoever, offers unrewarding combat, and is mind-numbingly boring overall. No voice over work means you either read a ton of small text or you quickly revert to clicking through the conversations without reading anything. The music is unfortunately the BEST part of this game, and even that is still relatively mediocre. The monetary system seems to be almost an afterthought, as there are very few opportunities for side quests, and thus, virtually no way to make extra money. You receive specific amounts of money at specific points in the game which just happen to be directly before the next mission. When you get money , you always receive enough money to buy whatever the best weapon/armor and followers. However your choices for items only expands after specific parts of the game. Harebrained Schemes LLC does at least live up to their company name with this release. Hang on to your receipt.
