Shadowrun Chronicles: INFECTED Director's Cut

In Shadowrun Chronicles: INFECTED Director's Cut, players delve into a combined campaign of Boston Lockdown and INFECTED! set in a cyberpunk universe. After a dragon's rampage releases a deadly virus, players must navigate the chaos, combatting enemies and uncovering a conspiracy in Boston. The Director's Cut offers updated balance and viability for all races and backgrounds.

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47%

Audience ScoreBased on 76 reviews

story20 positive mentions

The game offers a solid multiplayer experience with captivating turn-based combat in the Shadowrun universe.
Customization options for characters are appreciated, allowing players to tailor their experience.
The game has an interesting concept and was enjoyable while it lasted, showcasing potential for future improvements.

The game is no longer playable due to server shutdowns, rendering it a dead title and a poor investment.
Many players found the combat and RPG elements to be shallow and lacking depth compared to previous Shadowrun titles.
The game suffers from connectivity issues and feels incomplete, with many players expressing disappointment in its execution.

story
110 mentions
18 % positive mentions
75 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for being shallow and linear, lacking the depth and engaging dialogue choices typical of the Shadowrun series. While some players appreciate the overall narrative and find it enjoyable, many express disappointment with repetitive missions, poor voice acting, and a lack of meaningful side quests. Overall, the story fails to deliver a compelling experience, especially for those seeking a rich narrative in a multiplayer setting.
- “Boston lockdown has very little filler and the excellent story keeps you going.”
- “It really is disappointing some people would let that get in the way of this exceptional story.”
- “You will want to play this if you have already played the other Shadowrun titles and want another good story, or you have some runner friends you trust enough to watch your back, or you have some fond memories of adventures in the combat zone.”
- “If you like turn-based games like XCOM and adore the Shadowrun universe so much that you are willing to endure a lifeless grind with a shallow story, the answer is yes - in most other cases you might save your 10 bucks for a game that's more entertaining for an even longer time.”
- “But if you're in for a deep story and game-changing dialogue choices, better stick with single-player games.”
- “The missions are dull, the story is poorly written, the voice acting is spotty where it exists at all, and the mechanics are a joke.”
gameplay
22 mentions
18 % positive mentions
68 % neutral mentions
14 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its oversimplification and lack of character depth compared to previous titles. While some appreciate the cooperative elements and customization options, others criticize the dull missions, linear story, and low-quality mechanics. Overall, the gameplay is seen as sound but lacking in replayability and depth, particularly for a single-player experience.
- “In terms of gameplay, we liked having to work off of each other's strengths and weaknesses, and the customization made everything feel more personal.”
- “So far, I am pretty enamored of the mechanics.”
- “I don't know that I like the RPG mechanics of this as much as the Harebrained Schemes games, but I love the action and shorter missions.”
- “The gameplay itself is extremely dumbed down, with not even close to the amount of character depth and configuration normally available.”
- “The missions are dull, the story is poorly written, the voice-acting is spotty where it exists at all, and the mechanics are a joke.”
- “The story is linear, the mechanics are oversimplified, and the customization has a few wonky quirks.”
graphics
8 mentions
50 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally well-received, showcasing good visuals for gear and guns, though they do not reach the level of AAA titles or include full voice-over. While the game captures the charm of the Shadowrun universe, it lacks depth in exploration and collection, which may disappoint MMORPG fans. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the gameplay experience, despite some limitations.
- “Good visuals for gear and guns.”
- “Anyway, great gameplay, good story, good graphics; zero replayability.”
- “The game does not have the graphics of a AAA title or a full voice-over, but it offers the charm of the Shadowrun universe, sadly with little to explore or collect, like you would expect from an MMORPG.”
- “Not because of a bad story, or poor graphics, or even because it doesn't capture the Shadowrun feel.”
replayability
4 mentions
50 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The game offers great gameplay, a compelling story, and impressive graphics, but it suffers from a lack of replayability, as the solo mode concludes definitively, leaving little incentive for players to revisit it.
- “Solo ends with the story, so there is zero replayability for me.”
music
4 mentions
50 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with many users highlighting the excellent soundtrack as a standout feature. Additionally, the cosmetic customization options complement the overall experience.
- “Standouts for me are the soundtrack, which is excellent, and the cosmetic customization.”
character development
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game features engaging character development that enhances the overall experience, complemented by a fluid and playable combat system and a compelling theme.
- “It has interesting character development, quite fluid and playable combat system, great theme.”