Shadowrun: Dragonfall PC

1. rodericrinehart

   Feb 8, 2015

   10

   SCORE: 10/10 ( and I am picky about my reviews and will often give amazing games around 9.0-9.5 due to minor issues). This game justSCORE: 10/10 ( and I am picky about my reviews and will often give amazing games around 9.0-9.5 due to minor issues). This game just transcends even otherwise stellar games due to it's flawless combination of turn-based strategy and RPG elements in a world that is gritty, believable, and engaging.
   
   If X-COM and Fire Emblem had a baby in the Matrix, this would be it. Shadowrun Dragonfall is even better than Shadowrun Returns, both of which are just a breath of fresh air in the RPG and turn-based strategy worlds.
   
   This has all the turn-based goodness of X-COM and FIre Emblem, but all the RPG mastery of Divinity Original Sin and the best of Dragon Age.
   
   The story is truly exciting. But the WRITING ITSELF IS PHENOMENAL. It is as good as the best sci-fi novel, with details and scene setting that takes your mind to details that the already superb graphics don't.
   
   I have already backed Shadowrun: Hong Kong and look forward to whatever this studio tries to do. But they have pretty much combined my two favorite genres into a perfect game. Just make sure to get the Director's Cut.… Expand

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2. Mortmal

   Mar 8, 2014

   10

   This is what i expected shadowrun to be at release. There's more of everything, multiple dialogue choices according your skills and teamatesThis is what i expected shadowrun to be at release. There's more of everything, multiple dialogue choices according your skills and teamates as well . Level design is way better, and finally a save system was implemented.
   I cant wait for the next campaign now .… Expand

   • 3 of 4 users found this helpful
4. pavel1

   Mar 7, 2014

   10

   Awesome story, great characters. It improves the original in every single way. I hope the developers continue to make such great campaigns.Awesome story, great characters. It improves the original in every single way. I hope the developers continue to make such great campaigns. There are some bugs, but nothing a patch wont fix.… Expand

   • 14 of 18 users found this helpful
5. ddarcy

   May 31, 2014

   9

   For anyone who trades virtual currencies; has read Cryptonomicon; knows what the hidden wiki is; and wonders what a hyper-technologicalFor anyone who trades virtual currencies; has read Cryptonomicon; knows what the hidden wiki is; and wonders what a hyper-technological anarchistic society might look like. This is the game for you. Between the beautiful settings and the first-rate story, there is a lot to like. It is a rare game that manages to capture the essence of a genre, but Dragonfall pulls off cyberpunk flawlessly. Highly recommend.… Expand

   • 1 of 2 users found this helpful
6. Fuz

   Mar 13, 2014

   8

   While Dragonfall is just a more of the same of the original game, it improves it in every single way. You can now save everywhere and canWhile Dragonfall is just a more of the same of the original game, it improves it in every single way. You can now save everywhere and can upgrade cybernetic implants, for example.
   The story is also good (not many twists on it tho), but I liked the original one better.
   On the "con" side, the keybinds aren't redefinable, which is something really dumb for a 2014 game, but it's not a big deal in this game.
   Definitely a very good expansion if you liked Shadowrun.… Expand

   • 4 of 9 users found this helpful
7. Trypsinogen

   Apr 1, 2014

   8

   Preface: I haven't played any custom campaigns, which might (probably?) be a huge part of the entire game's package.
   
   Good about the game inPreface: I haven't played any custom campaigns, which might (probably?) be a huge part of the entire game's package.
   
   Good about the game in main story: I love the cyberpunk twist on high fantasy themes, the mood and environment is really enjoyable, and the writing is good (which is vital since a LOT of the game is reading dialogue).
   
   The bad: Having just finished playing the recent XCOM, the battle mechanics are very lacking. Trying to guess how the line of sight works in any given situation is awful. The controls are super clunky and on top of that you aren't even told the key binds in game, making matters a lot worse if you don't look them up. The battles picked up in how interesting they were towards the end of the game when you earn an extra action point. The problem there is that the game ends shortly afterwards! Also, there are NO new spells. It's the same old from the base game in that regard.… Expand

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8. fell

   Mar 5, 2014

   0

   As buggy and broken as the "core" game. If only the editor provided what was promised MAYBE the blatant and shameful state of SR and itsAs buggy and broken as the "core" game. If only the editor provided what was promised MAYBE the blatant and shameful state of SR and its expansion would not be such an egregious betrayal of kickstarter backers and SR fans. The problems with the game as bone deep, the tools to fix the game are not provided within the editor.
   
   Which explains while as of now all user content with any ambition has been abandoned and what currently exists isnt worth the 35 seconds to download. Shame on you HBS shame.… Expand

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