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[mcz117chief]

 

[Teasing_Pink]

Always loved Rise of the Dragon. Still not on GOG unfortunately. Played the original DOS version, but I think there was a (censored) Sega CD version.

 

[OmegaFax]

Zone of the Enders felt a bit like Blade Runner to me. It's a stretch but it was something about the atmosphere.

 

[Trago]

Since everyone has posted all the best games, be on the lookout for Cyberpunk 2077.

It's literally my most anticipated game at the moment. Open world cyberpunk by CDPR, which means the story/writing/characters and side quests will be at a level above many other big games.

 

[Mister0079]

remember me looks nothing like blade runner's aesthetics, way too clean and sterile.

good pick

 

[Thraktor]

Shit, why is there no GOG version :/

Louis Castle talked about this on a recent Designer Notes podcast, apparently the source code and original assets are gone, which makes re-releasing it very difficult. There seems to be a bit of work going on to get the game supported in ScummVM, though, so hopefully if that goes through they can use it for a re-release.

The podcast is a worthwhile listen for anyone interested in the history of Westwood Studios, including a decent bit of discussion on the development of Blade Runner. You can listen here.

 

[AaronMT86]

Hard Rest

Reset

$1.69 http://store.steampowered.com/app/98400/

 

[mcz117chief]

good pick

It really has a blend of so many aesthetics but Blade Runner is definitely one of them.

 

[Opa-Pa]

You should definitely play Snatcher for the Sega CD, yeah.

 

[DemWalls]

The actual game doesn't come close to that concept art.

Maybe, but honestly I think not even the best teams in the industry could truly do them justice. The game's graphics are still pretty good.

 

[Dog Problems]

With that new Blade Runner movie coming out, hopefully it gets that point-and-click adventure game on distribution services like GOG and Steam. Whoever owns the rights might want to capitalize on the hype.

 

[Psychoward]

The new Shadowrun games are pretty good

 

[Theonik]

Snatcher/Policenauts.

 

[thenexus6]

Shame I could never get the Blade Runner game to run on my computer. I bought it earlier in the year and was excited to play it.

 

[UnemployedVillain]

With that new Blade Runner movie coming out, hopefully it gets that point-and-click adventure game on distribution services like GOG and Steam. Whoever owns the rights might want to capitalize on the hype.

Lol, there is no chance of this happening. If it gets anything, it'll be the typical (nowadays) 3rd person narrative driven action game

 

[Sinatar]

Satellite Reign, which is conveniently under $5 on Steam right now

I think they might've taken a cue or two from BR

Yea this is a great game and it's 85% off right now.

 

[fluffydelusions]

Shadowrun: Dragonfall

this

 

[giant_frying_pan]

Haha, you can't beat that first post! Shame it's a tricky game to get a hold of.

Maybe with the new movie out soon, EA will be able to renew the license to throw it up on Origin or GOG.

[EDIT -

Lol, there is no chance of this happening. If it gets anything, it'll be the typical (nowadays) 3rd person narrative driven action game

If System Shock 2 can happen (IP previously owned by a law firm) and Windjammers can happen (so much Japanese company insolvency and IP inheritance) and X-Wing / TIE Fighters can come to GOG, and Marvel vs Capcom 3 can get re-released...

...Blade Runner can absolutely happen. ]

 

[Dog Problems]

Lol, there is no chance of this happening. If it gets anything, it'll be the typical (nowadays) 3rd person narrative driven action game

Yeah, you're probably right. But there's been a lot of old games in recent years getting put on those services so I'm holding on to hope that it might happen with Blade Runner.

 

[Alebrije]

 

[tuxfool]

Louis Castle talked about this on a recent Designer Notes podcast, apparently the source code and original assets are gone, which makes re-releasing it very difficult. There seems to be a bit of work going on to get the game supported in ScummVM, though, so hopefully if that goes through they can use it for a re-release.

The podcast is a worthwhile listen for anyone interested in the history of Westwood Studios, including a decent bit of discussion on the development of Blade Runner. You can listen here.

If you want to read about the game I also recommend this article on Dead End Thrills:

http://deadendthrills.com/future-imperfect-the-lost-art-of-westwoods-blade-runner/

 

[knight123]

The Last Night

 

[Soulblighter31]

yeah, i mean the game even has an entire level named Electric Sheep

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHBCmRJRj9E

 

[Vigilant Walrus]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FhjOx92W_Y < Jesus fucking christ:O

 

[Senior Lurker]

Gemini Rue is about as close as it gets.

I loved Gemini Rue. Enjoyed how it focuses on a certain slice and takes it to the end.

shadowrun for snes the genesis one is ok but snes one is the best
syndicate old pc version the console ports are ok though

I loved both Shadowrun Games even if the Genesis one was my favorite of the two. Highly recommended.

And the new Shadowrun Returns games are sort of similar.

 

[notacat]

Just finished Deux Ex, mankind on ps4. First i'd ever played in the series. Surprisingly great, and a bit blade-runner-ish being cyberpunk.

Sad I didn't try this series before now.

 

[Gitaroo]

That syndicate fps but online might be dead

 

[Screaming Meat]

Such a good game.

 

[Alpha Phoenix]

Deus Ex games.

 

[FaintDeftone]

Bingo. One of my top ten favorite games of all-time. It compliments the film SOOO well.

 

[FrankWza]

Watching Blade Runner for the first time? I guess theyll be a lot of that since there's a sequel coming. I think ive watched it 25 times. Amazing blu ray.

Edit: Snatcher

 

[Bl@de]

Another vote for Gemini Rue. It was the first thing I thought about when reading the OT.

 

[etta]

The first system shock was quite cyberpunkish.

And then wait another year for dat signature CDPR patch treatment

 

[Stimpack]

Always loved Rise of the Dragon. Still not on GOG unfortunately. Played the original DOS version, but I think there was a (censored) Sega CD version.

Beat me to it.

 

[Zushin]

Thanks for the suggestions all. Question about Shadowrun, do you need to play any of the others before playing Dragonfall for story reasons?

 

[Sinatar]

Thanks for the suggestions all. Question about Shadowrun, do you need to play any of the others before playing Dragonfall for story reasons?

Nope, all 3 of them are standalone stories.

 

[Disorientator]

Amazing atmosphere but got mixed reviews back in the day.

Not sure how playable it is on modern machines. (guess should be fine under DOSBox)

 

[allintospace]

Thinking a little outside the box here.

https://youtu.be/AOz7Uk52PkY

 

[Zushin]

Nope, all 3 of them are standalone stories.

Excellent, thanks.

 

[DiipuSurotu]

Does Midgar in Final Fantasy VII count?

 

[manzoman96]

Love Snatcher. Need to try the Blade Runner game at some point.

 

[Cosmic Schwung]

remember me looks nothing like blade runner's aesthetics, way too clean and sterile.

Depended on the location. Makes sense that the more affluent areas were clean whilst everyone else made do amongst the filth.

It's a shame the gameplay didn't live up to the visuals.

 

[Grief.exe]

Shit, why is there no GOG version :/

Fucking licencing

 

[Nokterian]

Thank god i still own the game, still can't believe westwood made it.

 

[Rolodzeo]

CYPHER

 

[Sinatar]

can't believe westwood made it.

Why is that?

 

[Phthisis]

Lots of good suggestions here.

Also want to throw in Void & Meddler, a P&C episodic on Steam. Only the first ep is out right now, but it was pretty cool (it is, however, a little out there in terms of story and stuff).

http://store.steampowered.com/app/377970/

 

[Vic_Viper]

Snatcher is by far the best Blade Runner esc game ever. Give it a look Op, you won't regret it! Also check out Policenauts as its very similar.

Aside from Snatcher, MGS4 has a straight up chapter that is a huge Blade Runner call back.

 

[MattKeil]

Snatcher is by far the best Blade Runner esc game ever.

Snatcher is not better than the Westwood Blade Runner game. Not even close.

 

[Easy_D]

Prey 2 (R.I.P.)

Everytime it's mentioned, it hurts a little more. I will forever hate Bethesda for this.

Edit: Holy alien nipples :Lol that billboard!