Title: Shadowrun Returns is looking really great
Slug: shadowrun-returns-is-looking-really-great
Date: 2013-03-09 09:49:00
Tags: RPG,Shadowrun,Videogames

 <p><img alt="Shadowrun Returns logo" src="https://images.kartones.net/posts/theelderthoughts/shadowrun_returns/logo.jpg"></p>  <p>When I backed Shadowrun Returns <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1613260297/shadowrun-returns">at Kickstarter</a> nearing a year ago I did it based on pure faith. SR was a game I read about when I was young but never had the chance to play. I now have the third edition book + companion so at least I can read and learn specific rules, but in general I love the aesthetics of this futuristic fantasy world and was curious about how the computer videogame might result.</p>  <p>Well, the first screens and "alpha gameplay" footage is here, and I can't be happier.</p>  <p><a title="Click to see full screen" href="https://images.kartones.net/posts/theelderthoughts/shadowrun_returns/srr_screenshot01.jpg"><img alt="Screenshot" src="https://images.kartones.net/posts/theelderthoughts/shadowrun_returns/srr_screenshot01.jpg"></a></p>  <p><a title="Click to see full screen" href="https://images.kartones.net/posts/theelderthoughts/shadowrun_returns/srr_screenshot02.jpg"><img alt="Screenshot" src="https://images.kartones.net/posts/theelderthoughts/shadowrun_returns/srr_screenshot02.jpg"></a></p>  <p><a title="Click to see full screen" href="https://images.kartones.net/posts/theelderthoughts/shadowrun_returns/srr_screenshot03.jpg"><img alt="Screenshot" src="https://images.kartones.net/posts/theelderthoughts/shadowrun_returns/srr_screenshot03.jpg"></a></p>  <p><a title="Click to see full screen" href="https://images.kartones.net/posts/theelderthoughts/shadowrun_returns/srr_screenshot04.jpg"><img alt="Screenshot" src="https://images.kartones.net/posts/theelderthoughts/shadowrun_returns/srr_screenshot04.jpg"></a></p>  <p><iframe height="379" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9MiMjQwd2VE?rel=0" frameborder="0" width="620"></iframe></p>  <p>In the video we see conversation options, skill points assignment, combat and exploration modes (the first turn-based, the second realtime). It also has the "old school CRPGs" isometric view, but with hi-res graphics and what looks to be a simple but powerful user interface.</p>  <p>And best of all, the level editor is going to come with the PC version!</p>  <p>I love how the whole game is being done: open and transparent communication with backers, frequent updates, early screenshots and even videos, and no desire to get greedy; As they already have quite some money, even non-backers will get a nice RPG that will feature near-endless hours of fun due to the editor.</p>