Yakoob on 10/3/2013 at 01:27
Hmm I've tried the old SNES Shadowrun but couldn't quite get into it. I wasn't sure what it was, either a bit wonky control or maybe difficulty, but I just remember getting lost and dying a lot :/ I needed a walkthrough pretty quickly, Im not good with adventure games and it did seem to stray a bit in that area.
gunsmoke on 10/3/2013 at 04:36
I bought it in the last couple years on cartridge. That sucker was excellent.
EvaUnit02 on 15/4/2013 at 04:08
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http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1613260297/shadowrun-returns/posts/453037)
The current controversy is that only KS backers will be getting DRM free versions of the game. Non-backers can only get a Steamworks (with DRM enabled) release, due to their license agreement with Microsoft. All subsequent DLC after the Berlin campaign will be Steam exclusive.
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The reason is that our license to develop Shadowrun Returns actually requires that the game and its DLC be distributed under DRM. This didn't come up earlier because the situation was complicated by the number of parties involved in the license and because the process was “ongoing”. Ultimately, we were able to successfully negotiate an exception with Microsoft for us to provide our Backers with a DRM-free version of the Kickstarter rewards (specifically the game and the Berlin Campaign) but that exception does not extend to non-reward DLC. So unfortunately, we cannot sell or give away DRM-free versions of the game or DLC on stores like GoG, and that's why any future Shadowrun Returns DLC will only be available for purchase on Steam.
They did the best that they could in the situation and props to them for successfully negotiating an agreement with MS to honour their original promises to backers.
Let's be honest though, Steamworks has FAR, FAR more benefits to both users and developers and has the fairest online DRM solution out there. Eg Shadowrun Returns will utilise Steam Workshop for easy browsing of user campaigns and one-click installation. The situation is fine, unless you're a foaming at the mouth, "free software" anarchistic zealot.
icemann on 15/4/2013 at 06:05
Makes perfect sense to have the game on steam either way. And I have no problem at all with their being DRM.
For me the only thing that matters is that there will be a new Shadowrun game that's a top down rpg and that it's original creator Jordan Weisman is involved, and that the games are heavily influenced by both the SNES and Genesis games. All else doesn't matter. The fact that we are even getting this game at all, let alone how long it's been since the other 2 games came out is a miracle.
icemann on 30/4/2013 at 02:59
Sweet there's cyberspace. Looks inspired by the SNES game sort of.
Dresden on 30/4/2013 at 14:20
Quote Posted by gunsmoke
I bought it in the last couple years on cartridge. That sucker was excellent.
I beat it a few months ago just because I wanted to play it along with a gaming podcast. It's very...unforgiving. If you buy the wrong things and run out of money you had to grind for literally hours for more money. Other than that, it was pretty good.
icemann on 2/5/2013 at 06:54
Preordering for the game became available today on Steam (which gets you a 10% discount). The deluxe edition of the game features:
The Shadowrun Returns Soundtrack
From the composers of the much-loved Shadowrun SEGA and SNES games, the Shadowrun Returns Soundtrack will pay homage to the classics but with a modern twist.
Shadowrun Returns Anthology
Explore the story of Shadowrun Returns even more with an illustrated PDF of short stories written for the game and edited by Jordan Weisman, the creator of Shadowrun.
Being the Shadowrun nut that I am I immediately jumped on this one.
Hope this is a good game when all is said and done and it's released.
icemann on 25/7/2013 at 07:29
Cant wait. Cant wait. Can't wait.
