Shadowrun

About

Shadowrun is a first-person shooter that mixes cyberpunk with magic. Set in 2031 Santos Brazil you pick a side between a corporate giant and a rebel faction. Four races human elf troll dwarf each bring distinct traits to combat. Shooters and looters will find competitive multiplayer and co-op modes let you team up or clash over a city shaped by shifting power struggles. The game stands out for its odd fusion of high-tech and arcane warfare. Corporate mercenaries and magic users fight over a mysterious artifact while the city’s future hangs in the balance. Though its 2007 release date shows in the visuals fans of tactical shooters appreciate the deep character customization and fast paced gunplay. The setting never fully takes off but the clash of ideologies and playstyles keeps matches fresh.

Storyline

On one side is RNA Global, a powerful multinational corporation that has been researching magic seemingly since before it returned. Driven to control magic as an economic tool, they find themselves with a powerful but precarious toehold in a city ravaged by change. On the other side is the Lineage. Led by the Chancela family and dedicated to defending the Santos ziggurat, they struggle to keep its magic free of anyone’s control, no matter the cost. And in the middle is the strange artifact that seems to be the key to everything. The year is 2031. The place is Santos, Brazil. The future is up in the air. It's up to you to determine who will win, and who will lose.