Shadowrun Returns: Passage. Computer games

In 2013, the world of gaming computer industry presented the project Shadowrun Returns. Passage of it became possible only thanks to users. The fact is that this game has a prototype, which appeared in 1994. Lovers, nostalgic for the past universe, decided to fold and collected as much as 1.5 million dollars. This money developers enough for a so-called remake. And now, almost 20 years later, a new "Running in the Shadow" appears.

How it all began?

How does the emergence of the universe Shadowrun Returns? Passage does not begin with history, which, by the way, is very interesting. If you do not get acquainted with it, then there are a lot of questions about the world inside the game. The fact is that in 2011 people started genetic expression, and it could not be explained. So, ordinary parents were born gnomes and elves.

At the same time, Aboriginal tribes suddenly find themselves capable of magic. They consider themselves strong enough to attack America and Canada. So the war begins.

Mankind is gradually dying out, and this is due not only to military operations. Earthquakes and illnesses also amaze him. Global corporations seize power by accumulating resources and money. They also conflict with each other, although they do not declare it openly.

The main character in Shadowrun Returns, whose review begins with his creation, is a mercenary. In the game it is called "running in the shadows". It is hired by corporations or individuals. Since he does not have his number, it's impossible to keep track of him. Therefore, he is able to perform tasks without consequences.

Character Creation

The player needs to determine the character with which he will interact with the universe of Shadowrun Returns. Passage begins with its creation. To do this, the player chooses the following:

1. Appearance. It can change skin color, hair length, clothes and so on.
2. Sexuality - you can play for a girl or a guy.
3. Class. The choice is offered to mages, warriors, hackers, shamans and technicians, who can control droids.

Naturally, after the gamer determines all these parameters and enters the game, they will not be able to change later. Therefore, it is recommended that people take a lot of attention to this step.

After the creation of the character will open the universe of the game, full of amazing moments from the very beginning. For example, here weave flat objects with 3D animation. And the developers managed to combine them fairly harmoniously.

Main character

As in all games from the genre of RPG, the main character is also available in Shadowrun Returns. Passage begins with the fact that the main character (the mercenary) is sent a message. He looks through it using a chip built into the head. He sent a friend of the protagonist, he asked to find the killer, of course, for the reward. And the victim is exactly the character from whom the video came.

The investigation of the murder begins with a questioning of witnesses and the search for evidence. It would seem, quite a boring beginning. However, later the main character is in the thick of events of universal scale. He has to disclose a system of conspiracies.

It should be noted that at each stage the player believes that the ending is already close. But even the familiar characters from the game begin to show themselves on the new side. Therefore, the plot of unexpected turns is very much.

In fact, the main character deals with only three basic things. First, he talks to the beings he meets on the way. Secondly, he needs to collect various things, starting with evidence and ending with all sorts of trash, which will only take up space in the backpack. And, thirdly, the character has to fight with the opponents, which is very much.

Gameplay

What mainly attracts players to RPG, including Shadowrun Returns? Review, and anyone, first of all, considers the gameplay. After creating a character, you need to start distributing skills and abilities. All of them are presented in large numbers. It is recommended to develop several skills to bring them to perfection. Game time for the development of all abilities is not enough. But the better, because you can relive the storyline again, but already another character.

Fights are not fast, they are turn-based, which is very convenient for a battle with several opponents. That is, they will depend not on the speed of the player's reaction, but on his tactical knowledge.

The character is controlled by the mouse, but there are hotkeys on the keyboard. The speed and result of all battles will depend on properly distributed skills, as, indeed, in any other RPG.

Classes

The game has 6 classes, each of which is unique in its own way:

1. Street Samurai. These are strong and persistent warriors that are present in every RPG. Therefore, playing for this class is the easiest. The fact is that there is no need to understand the intricacies and nuances, everything is clear.
2. Mages. They do not fight, but throw in various spells. Surprisingly, there is no mana (magical energy). However, each spell is updated for some time.
3. Physical Adherents. They are a cross between a warrior and a magician.
4. Shamans. In themselves, they are weak enough, but are able to summon spirits, which are very helpful in battle. Still shamans are available to communicate with the dead.
5. Dekkers. These are hackers of the future who are able to influence the characters from the inside, thanks to the built-in chips and identification numbers.
6. Riggers. This is the technique of the future. The army of droids helps them.

The last two classes are complex enough to quickly pass Shadowrun Returns. Codes, of which there are infinitely many, will help you to understand, to understand the storyline. For example, you can omit the console and enter "deathray", then all visible enemies will die, or restore the health with the "restoreAP" command.

Russifier

Unfortunately, there is only the English version of the game Shadowrun Returns. Russifier is meant for Russian-speaking players to enjoy it in full. You just need to download it. It should be noted that the standard program is suitable for any version of the game, including add-ons.

Also it is necessary to pay attention to the fact that the Russifier will translate only textual information. That is, it gives you the opportunity to participate fully in the dialogues. If you download the latest version, then bugs and difficulties of translation will not be observed - the player will understand what is said in the dialogs. In particular, the program helps when, based on the conversation, you need to continue the passage. Everything becomes understandable and accessible.

The system requirements of the game can not be called serious. It runs on all Windows, starting with XP and ending with 7. It also requires 2 GB of RAM and the same amount of free space on the hard drive. The processor is at least 1.4GHz, and the graphics card is enough for 256MB. Therefore, you can run it on virtually any computer or laptop.

Thus, the game Shadowrun Returns leaves quite a contradictory impression. On the one hand, it is completely linear, there are no branches. But on the other hand - a full-fledged world with different and multi-faceted characters overcame this shortcoming. Therefore, if the game is not capable of attracting every gamer, it certainly has the right to exist with its audience.