The J! (VG Podcast) Ep. 384 - Playing "Shadowrun Returns" on the Nintendo Switch

The J! (VG Podcast) Ep. 384 - Playing "Shadowrun Returns" on the Nintendo Switch

What is this game about?

Welcome to Shadowrun, a unique tactical RPG where cyberpunk meets fantasy!

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x Magic & Machines. The year is 2054. Magic has returned to the world, awakening mighty creatures of myth and legend. A world where body and mind blend with technology. Elves, trolls, orcs and dwarves mingle on the streets, and ruthless corporations are milking the world dry. You are a Shadowrunner - a mercenary living on the fringes of society in the shadow of the corporate jungle, surviving each day relying only on your abilities and instincts. When the powerful or the desperate call for a job, you get it done... by any means necessary.

Searching for a mysterious killer in the Seattle Sprawl, you will follow a trail that leads from the dark slums to the city's largest megacorporations. Only with the help of other Runners can you make careful steps and harness the power of technology and magic to emerge from Seattle's darkness unscathed.

Shadowrun's unique cyberpunk-fantasy world has garnered a cult following since its creation over 30 years ago. Return to the cult classic, Shadowrun, in this turn-based strategy RPG that's finally coming to consoles. Key Features: Thrilling Strategic Battles: When you're fighting as a Shadowrunner, every turn counts. Choose your actions carefully - support your allies, charge into melee combat, or hurl fireballs at hordes of enemies. With a variety of weapons and spells at your disposal, every turn will require a critical decision. To succeed in your mission, you must lead your team of Runners by finding the right balance between combat, technical, and magical abilities.

Skill-Based Character Growth: Choose your starting character type and grow from there! Street Samurai and Physical Masters dominate the battlefield with their advanced combat skills. Shamans and Mages summon powerful allies and cast deadly spells. Rigger and Decker project their consciousness directly into drones and computer systems to provide essential tech support. Shadowrun Returns lets you develop your character any way you want with a pan-class skill system. Want to evolve into a spirit summoning Orc Shaman and cyberweapon specialist? Well, you can!

2D/3D Art Style: Shadowrun Returns mixes dynamic 3D characters and lighting effects with vibrant, hand-drawn environments. Character illustrations bring every conversation to life. Explore a meticulously detailed world, from the slums of the Redmond Barrens to the opulent offices of a megacorporation.

Improved and redesigned UI: To make this cult classic even more enjoyable on console, the UI has been redesigned to meet the demands of console players!