It takes place in the Shadowrun campaign setting from the science fantasy tabletop role-playing game. Welcome to /r/Shadowrun, chummer. Shadowrun Returns' primary depth and replay value come from its skill tree, an intimidating array of magical abilities, hacking skills, firearm aptitudes, and more.
It combines genres of cyberpunk, urban fantasy and crime, with occasional elements of conspiracy, horror and detective fiction.From its inception in 1989, Shadowrun has remained among the most popular role-playing games. Want to start summoning spirits as an ork Shaman and evolve into a cybered-up weapon specialist? Shadowrun Returns is the name of this classic-style isometric role-playing game, but it's really just a venue for telling stories in its long-dormant sci-fi/fantasy universe. Do it! For Shadowrun Returns on the PC, a GameFAQs message board topic titled "Best weapons and skills? Shadowrun Returns’ classless skill system allows you to grow your character in any direction you choose. Mostly the pen and paper role playing game, but also the board games, video games, and literature of Shadowrun. The game was successfully crowd funded through Kickstarter, part of a trend of high-profile developers launching projects on the site. Here at /r/Shadowrun we talk shop about all things in the shadows.