Shadowrun - Xbox 360

I played the demo of this before i bought it and thought the demo was great. then i bought it and it was nice to have all the powerups and characters unlocked but it wasnt very different from just playing the demo online. this game is a nice break off of the usual online shooters though. imagine counter strike with magic and characters with special characteristics. You buy your weapons and ammo every round like counter strike but you can buy magic and technical abilities as well such as teleporting(very nice) a glider that lets you jump and soar in the sky, to x ray vision that allows you to see where your enemies are. The weapons are pretty cool in addition to all of the basics you find in a game like smg, sniper, shotgun,rocket, minigun they added a sword to the weapons which i thought was a nice touch. there is really no story mode its just one team killing another

Shadowrun is a tactical shooter that puts the player in round-based combat. It's very similar to Counter Strike in that it's round based, there are two opposing teams, and before each round players purchase their weapons (and for Shadowrun, magical abilities and technology). By doing well in each round the player gains money and can therefore, buy more abilities and better weapons. Also, before each game the player chooses a "race" to play as. They consist of Human, Troll, Elf, and Dwarf. Each has it's own unique pro's, con's and default ability. All these things combine to make Shadowrun the PERFECT tactical shooter. To succeed in the game you must have the skill associated with other shooter (like aiming and positioning). However, because of the abilities and races Shadowrun stresses mastery of advanced tactics and teamwork. You must learn how to use each ability to it's best and you must do it in a way that supports your team. Many complain that Shadowrun lacks a campaign, but it was designed for flawless competitive play, and that's what it excels at.

Do not buy this unless you have xbox live. I started playing this game about 2 days ago and i am so hooked. The gameplay is about like counterstrike with better graphics and more characters. The weapons, magic and extra abilities you can use in this game are unbelievable. I played the training missions and gave up on it real quick till one day i had a friend invite me to a multiplayer map and once i got a real feel for the controls and weapons it was on. I played it over 12 hours just yesterday alone. This is a must for competitive gamers and is very cheap on the budget. Just buy it u will not be disappointed.

The studio that made this game has closed it's doors and they apparently knew about the closure at the start of Shadowrun's development. The quality of the game reflects what i'm sure was low office morale. This game could be played on a PS2 or Xbox Classic, it isn't even close to being 'next gen' quality. With only a handful of maps, 3 game types, 4 races and no single player, this game gets old fast. On a positive note, with the inclusion of tech and magic, this game is easy to pick up and play but it takes time to master. Bringing a gun to the fight isnt' always your best solution to a win. There have been three patches to the game which in some respects seem to have made it worse instead of better. The biggest issue though is without any more support from the developer, there will be nothing new added to the game via downloadable content. I would recommend you stay away from this game.

The choice of characters is good in this game. A Dwarf, A Troll, An Elf, and A Soldier. They all specialize in certain things, which makes the game interesting. For instance, the elf has shortened health, but is quick, and can use a sword. The way the combat is set out makes it an intense, and fun game. The only con about this game is the Tree of Life. The Tree of Life is thrown down to regenerate your health. However, the enemy can use your tree to heal them too, until it is destroyed.

The multiplayer mode in this game is pretty average for a FPS game, but the thing that really elevates it is the customization. You have three different races (elf, human, dwarf) that are well balanced, and each can buy things like teleporting, resurrection, glider (flying), and all sorts of crazy options. By mixing up the options, there's a really deep level of play that can be achieved on the various maps. It also rewards cooperative team play. The community that plays it is pretty consistent, so there's always someone to play online. It's just a drag that the lack of campaign mode makes it a more limited experience than it should be.

this game is a hybrid of halo and unreal. The use of magic spells and technology really adds to the FPS genre. You can summon minions, gust people around the map, resurect dead team mates and even teleport through walls... and thats not even the half of it. There is also the tech side of battle which includes a glider, smartlink which increases accuracy, wired reflexes which makes you faster, and enhanced vission which gives you the ability to see through walls! This game is never the same just beacuse you never know if someone is going to teleport through the floor or if they are going to glide down from the sky. I recomend trying this game out atleast. I LOVE IT.

overall, great game. I dont like how easy it is to die but how rare it is that you resurect (respawn). Online play isnt that great, halo is better