Developed by Beam Software and released in 1993 for the SNES, Shadowrun is a gritty cyberpunk action-RPG based on the classic tabletop universe. You play as Jake Armitage, a shadowrunner who wakes up in a morgue with amnesia and a datajack in his head. The game stands out for its unique blend of point-and-click adventure mechanics, a keyword-based dialogue system for interrogating NPCs, and real-time isometric combat in the neon-lit streets of 2050 Seattle.
How to Play
Your main objective is to survive assassins, piece together Jake’s missing memories, and uncover the conspiracy behind his attempted murder. Navigation and combat rely on a cursor-based interface to interact with the environment and shoot enemies.
| Gamepad control: | |
direction buttons | โโโโ |
| action button A | Z |
| action button B | X |
| action buttons X, Y | A, S |
| shoulder buttons L, R | Q, E |
| SELECT | Shift |
| START | Enter |
Tips
- Talk to NPCs multiple times and try every keyword you discover; some characters only reveal crucial information or new keywords after being pressed on specific topics.
- Examine defeated enemies and their dropped items for nuyen (currency) and essential plot items before leaving a screen.
- Hire runners like deckers or street samurai from local bars when facing tough encounters, as you often need their specialized skills or extra firepower.
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