Shadowrun Trilogy

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Complete your tactical RPG Shadowrun collection from developer Harebrained Schemes with this definitive bundle which contains: Shadowrun Returns + Deluxe upgrade (includes Anthology pdf + Official Soundtrack), Shadowrun: Dragonfall - Director's Cut, and Shadowrun: Hong Kong + Deluxe upgrade (includes Art Book pdf + Official Soundtrack).

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

60%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

atmosphere3 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The Shadowrun Trilogy offers a well-written narrative with engaging storytelling and strong character development across all three games.
The games feature excellent controller support and are approachable for both newcomers and veterans of the RPG genre.
The atmospheric settings of Seattle, Berlin, and Hong Kong provide a unique and immersive cyberpunk experience.

The technical performance on the Switch is poor, with issues such as stuttering frame rates, long loading times, and unresponsive controls.
Combat mechanics are simplistic and could benefit from more depth and impact.
There is a lack of new content for players familiar with the original PC versions, and the visuals do not take advantage of next-gen hardware.

atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The Shadowrun trilogy is praised for its rich atmosphere, featuring immersive worlds and compelling narratives that enhance the tactical RPG experience. Set in vibrant locations like Seattle, Berlin, and Hong Kong, the games offer well-crafted stories, engaging characters, and a plethora of dialogue choices, making it a standout choice for both newcomers and seasoned RPG fans.
- “Shadowrun Trilogy has a ton of atmosphere, and if you’re looking for a strong narrative RPG, you could do a lot worse.”
- “Shadowrun Trilogy is an excellent trio of tactical RPG titles that serve up wonderfully atmospheric worlds, well-written stories, and entertaining turn-based combat to boot.”
- “Three fantastic RPG adventures in one great package, perfect for newcomers to the genre and diehard RPG fans alike. Seattle, Berlin, and Hong Kong are superb settings for well-written, atmospheric stories, brilliant characters, lots of dialogue choices, and plenty of twists and turns along the way. Top-notch writing and fun XCOM-lite combat.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the game has been widely criticized, with users reporting significant performance issues such as stuttering frame rates, long loading times, and unresponsive controls across all platforms. Additionally, next-gen hardware is underutilized, failing to enhance visuals or performance, and serious bugs can lead to game freezes, making it difficult to recommend the game at launch.
- “However, constant performance issues, including stuttering frame rates, long loading times, unresponsive and sticky controls, and a serious bug that freezes your game entirely at points, means that this is a series of ports we find it very difficult to recommend picking up as things currently stand at launch.”
- “Performance on Switch is pretty poor across the board, with constant frame rate issues in the first two games, long loading times, and unresponsive button prompts in all three. Both Dragonfall and Hong Kong are affected by a bug that completely freezes your game during certain interactions.”
- “No new content for previous PC players; it doesn’t utilize next-gen hardware to improve visuals or performance.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story across the trilogy is praised for its strong build-up and fantastic storytelling that enhances with each installment, effectively translating the original PC experience to console with excellent controller support.
- “Good build-up across all three games; the story is done well.”
- “A faithful reproduction of the original PC games, with excellent controller support and fantastic storytelling that improves with each installment in the series.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with users reporting frequent performance issues such as stuttering frame rates, long loading times, unresponsive controls, and a critical bug that can freeze the game entirely. These problems are prevalent across all versions, making it difficult to recommend the game at launch.
- “However, constant performance issues, including stuttering frame rates, long loading times, unresponsive and sticky controls, and a serious bug that freezes your game entirely at points, means that this is a series of ports we find it very difficult to recommend picking up as things currently stand at launch.”
- “Performance on Switch is pretty poor across the board, with constant frame rate issues in the first two games, long loading times, and unresponsive button prompts in all three. Both Dragonfall and Hong Kong are affected by a bug that completely freezes your game during certain interactions.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The graphics have been criticized for lacking new content for previous PC players and failing to take advantage of next-gen hardware to enhance visuals or performance.
- “No new content for previous PC players; it doesn’t utilize next-gen hardware to improve visuals or performance.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from a modern title.”
- “Textures are low resolution, making the game look unappealing compared to other recent releases.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is characterized by accessible core mechanics and concise playtimes, making it an ideal choice for both newcomers and veterans of tactical RPGs. It is highly recommended, especially as part of the Xbox Game Pass.
- “With surprisingly breezy core mechanics and fairly short running times for all three entries, it's a perfect series for newcomers to the genre and tactical RPG veterans alike. It's another fantastic addition to Xbox Game Pass that we highly recommend you check out ASAP.”