Shadowrun

GameInformer got a chance to play a beta build of Shadowrun. They had great things to say about the game. Some thoughts from the article:

Graphically, Shadowrun is quite pretty, and filled with next-gen effects. Metal shines, light blooms and shadows are cast. One of the levels we played was set during the next-gen friendly time of the sun setting, allowing a nice amber tone to wash over everything. Player models look a bit glossy, but it’s nothing anyone will really notice during the chaos. The sound also works out quite well and playing on a 5.1 system will give you an edge, because you will easily hear the chatter of an enemy’s gun behind you.

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When it all boils down to it, Shadowrun’s core game play is very fun. This is one of those games that you and a bunch of your buddies will have a blast just shooting each other in the face with. Fans of the genre will enjoy the game but fans of the series may be a bit disappointed because there are no single-player elements. A big part of the Shadowrun world is the dirty, grimy feel that was created by the giant corporations. And where the hell is the hacking? We need some time in the Matrix. While it’s fun to grab artifacts for the sake of the corporation, it’s hard not to question the games overall longevity at this point. One thing is for sure—shooting SMGs and launching rockets will never get old, but it’s just not the way of a Shadowrunner.