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Shadowrun: Hong Kong confirmed for August 20th release
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E_Darkness
Member
I'm really looking forward to this. Dragonfall was amazing and one of my favourite games I played last year.
If they can improve on Dragonfall as much as they did from Returns, this could be pretty great.
If they can improve on Dragonfall as much as they did from Returns, this could be pretty great.
toastyToast
Member
Great news. After playing through Dragonfall this was the the most no brainer kickstarter pledge I made. HS handled the whole thing like pros.
It only feels like yesterday that the Kickstarter wrapped up! I'm usually really bad at starting games when I get them, but I'm curious enough about the setting and the new features that I may just play Hong Kong as soon as it releases. If this game lives up to the expectations, Harebrained may well be the best developer at using Kickstarter: a short time frame between announcement date to Kickstarter campaign to delivering the game quickly and on time. Their project management puts just about everyone else to shame.
Shadowrun Returns and Dragonfall Director's Cut are separate games that only have an overarching world in common. Their plots have nothing to do with one another so you can just play whatever you want. Bear in mind though that Dragonfall is widely considered to be the better game so Returns might be a bit disappointing if you play it second.
They will probably go on sale in order to publicize the release of Hong Kong.
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
Still need to run through Dragonfall. I was so let down by the original campaign that I haven't bothered yet.
Visually, this one looks pretty fantastic.
Visually, this one looks pretty fantastic.
Mr. Nice_Guy
Member
Got the email this morning, so happy I backed this and such a well handled kickstarter. I need to finish Dragonfall, was really enjoying it before I got distracted.
Werewolf Jones
Member
Dunno if I can play it on release but I'll be buying it upon release.
Chairman Yang
if he talks about books, you better damn well listen
Very excited. Shadowrun has snuck up from behind to become one of the most promising ongoing RPG series; and that's saying a lot considering the recent competition.
NonexistentK
Member
Dragonfall was a masterclass act, cannot wait to jack-in to harebrained's updated matrix.
I just kept getting wrecked in Dragonfall with grenades. Seems like everybody and their mother was doing 15+ damage with those things early game, and they just wouldn't stop coming.
I stopped playing, maybe I should try an Adept build or something, see if I can't just run to people then punch their faces in.
Still, very excited for Hong Kong.
I stopped playing, maybe I should try an Adept build or something, see if I can't just run to people then punch their faces in.
Still, very excited for Hong Kong.
Poodlestrike
Banned
My body is READY. So, so very ready.
Still waiting on that messenger bag, tho.
You having bad luck? Probably not.
Still waiting on that messenger bag, tho.
You having bad luck? Probably not.
You need to put more points in to guns and quickness. I played a total gunlord in Dragonfall DC and it was impossible for me to miss. Even using a full automatic rifle from across the screen I could totally mow people down. It was hilarious.
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Deleted member 471617
Unconfirmed Member
Any chance this Shadowrun franchise/series gets developed and released on PS4 and/or Xbox One?
That and use the accuracy buffing spells.
It's a non-zero chance, but it's probably not too likely. Games like this historically aren't very popular on consoles so the hassle might not be worth it. However, I think that the Wasteland 2 and Divinity OS ports act as bellwethers for how much of an audience for CRPGs can be found on consoles.
RandomSeed
Member
Already bought it, recently replayed Returns and DF....hyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyype. Mage first as always, but that gif makes me want to throw some points in melee.
GavinUK86
Member
That's just the kinda game it is. Using a shotgun pressed against the enemies nose still sometimes ends up missing. They're focusing on adjusting that a bit according to one of the older updates so maybe it'll be less frustrating this time around.
Vyse The Legend
Member
Have they showed off the revamped, upgraded Matrix yet? I cannot wait to see it!
The hit percentages arent lying. This is the same "problem" people had with XCOM. Its just confirmation bias on the part of the player. You remember the times you miss.
RandomSeed
Member
XCOM is the first thing that came to mind. People tested that and the % came out pretty fair, but honestly, I do think the high 90% in Shadowrun is iffy. I played through 4 times I think, ànd those shots missed more often than XCOM.
If you want to play Returns, do it before Dragonfall because its such a leap going back will just be unsatisfying.
I could see them eventually doing some sort of collection release.
And Stasis I believe is August as well.
GavinUK86
Member
Stasis looks really good.
ashecitism
Member
Yes, on the 31st.
I thought I saw you playing this on Steam already.
Oh yeah I remember that game. Haven't been following its development, but I'm certainly interested. Looks like all 3 will be back to back.
KyanMehwulfe
Member
Neon-laden club, a rat infested dock, and a corner slum... Those shots are wiz.
Time to prepare ammo and practice shooting straight, and cut enough deals without dragons.
Time to prepare ammo and practice shooting straight, and cut enough deals without dragons.
MichaelFassbender
Member
I cannot wait. Harebrained campaigns are the crème de la crème of style and substance.
I had no idea about that or Satellite Reign. Is there a way to keep track of upcoming PC releases? Steam's upcoming section is hit and miss (for example, still no Stasis page) and I find sites generally only list 'big' upcoming games in their new section.
BrokenFiction
Member
I'm so excited for this - I've backed every SR game and haven't really been disappointed in any of them, although Dragonfall was just flat out way better than SR.
I just want this to sell well so we get a 4th one!
I just want this to sell well so we get a 4th one!
It's impossible to say for certain, but Dragonfall really needed a "relaunch" so to speak for its quality and significance not to get lost as "just" Shadowrun Returns DLC.
Seriously, I made the OT for the original (expansion) release and the level of interest/discussion was terrible given the quality of the game -- and I don't think this was restricted to just GAF. Launching it standalone was absolutely necessary, and I'm happy it brought the game some much-needed recognition.
Anyway, my point is that Hong Kong is launching as a standalone title right away, and is also at least as "feature complete" as Dragonfall DC was. Furthermore, they already have some work lined up with the high-level followup mini-campaign. So I don't think a DC-level overhaul is all that likely.
phantomspiker
Member
This is the first game I backed on KS, and I'm glad I did.
Lies. MotB.
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I think Microsoft still technically has the rights to Shadowrun for consoles or something like that, so Harebrained would have to negotiate with them again to be able to do it. And even then it'd probably only be Xbox One.
Functionally the first two campaigns could certainly work, though.