Shadowrun (if you're waiting to buy it for reviews, look here....)

1) Rumor has it, reviewers did not receive advanced copies of the game.  Therefore they will be analyzing it at the same time we all do.

2) Since Shadowrun is a predominantly online game (there is the option to run through training and set up bot matches, but no campaign), you can imagine that reviewers need to wait until the game launches to even begin the reviewing process.  Therefore nothing can happen until the game launches and the online community is built up.  This is the same process used when reviewing MMOs, which is why MMO reviews don't happen until up to a month after launch.

3) I picked up the game yesterday, and I must say it is pretty effin cool.  I have been running through the training levels (there are 6 of them, each one explains important components, most of which have never been explored in a tactical FPS) followed by a bot match where you use what you just learned.  I have played a couple of games online, and like any game of this specific genre, a good team can make a good game.  This game is much like your Counter Strike, where tactics are highly important.  Take that and add in the fact that you have four different races (each with very unique abilities) and a number of magic and tech options that are unrivaled in other games like this.  I am not a reviewer, and like I said, I have only played it a little bit at this point....but I'm seeing this game getting high reviews (8.0 and above) and being a must have game of the 2007 (or at least summer 07).

I imagine when it does get reviewed, it wont be any less than an 8. Awesome game.

A little hard to get used to and learn at first. But totally fun. 

Shadowrun is Simply awsome . Anyone who own a Xbox live gold account should go buy this game , so worth it .

DWARF FTW . 

I'm glad I did not wait for a review, it is awesome.SouL-Tak3R

my prediction is a 7.3 from GS and 8.2 from IGN_LEGIONS_

my prediction is a 7.3 from GS and 8.2 from IGN_LEGIONS_

Hey your sig, that's from a music video right?

my prediction is a 7.3 from GS and 8.2 from IGN_LEGIONS_

What movie is that in your sig?

wow i thought shadowrun would get a low rating but apparently a lot of people are liking it, anyways im getting it form gamefly. the already shipped it yesterday. i was in the indecision of wether to buy Forza 2 or Shadowrun, and i chose Forza 2 because i love the concept of the game and it got an awesome rating.halopower67

Thast exactly what i thought.... had no expectations at all, expected nothing and have been very surprised with a great game.

ALOT better then i ever thought it would be.  Love when games surprise you! 

apparently its true that reviewers got their game a little late...look here

[QUOTE="_LEGIONS_"]my prediction is a 7.3 from GS and 8.2 from IGNjdub03

What movie is that in your sig?

Darkwatch 

Here's one review, I don't quite know the source but it's well written enough to at least read.

http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=165065

this game sounds like fun and i was going to get it...but no singleplayer? :?

- can you atleast create different sp matches with bots and is there alot of maps to do it on without going online?

thanks

this game sounds like fun and i was going to get it...but no singleplayer? :?

- can you atleast create different sp matches with bots and is there alot of maps to do it on without going online?

thanks

nascar1

this game sounds like fun and i was going to get it...but no singleplayer? :?

- can you atleast create different sp matches with bots and is there alot of maps to do it on without going online?

thanks

nascar1

read my post

I've played the game quite a bit already.  It's kinda difficult to get the hang of if you're used to run and gun.  You have to come up with just the right combination of weapons, magic, and tech to really have an effect on the opposition.  That being said, it is indeed a fun game.  It's great fun extending your glider wings, teleporting through a third story wall, and then assassinating someone with a katana.  I only have a few problems.  1) I have a blazing fast connection, and I am experiencing server and lag problems.  A good number of games have already been discontinued due to server connection problems.  2) There are no leader boards, making team kills and dropping out of a game an occurrence without penalty (members can vote to boot you though).  3) There are only 2 game types.  4) The first player element is somewhat anorexic.

There is allegedly an update to come.  Who knows if anything will change.  I like the game.  I will stick by my purchase, but I still have to wonder why there are not more game types.  That's probably the biggest flaw I see.  Just my opinion.

[QUOTE="SouL-Tak3R"]I'm glad I did not wait for a review, it is awesome.donalbane