Shadowrun

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Summary

Shadowrun, based on the pen-and-paper RPG of the same name, is a futuristic sci-fi/fantasy game, taking inspiration from Neuromancer, Blade Runner, and other cyberpunk stories.

Genres

Role-playing (RPG)

Platforms

Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Super Famicom

Developers

Beam Software

Release Date

April 30, 1993 (32 years and 1 month ago)

Publishers

Data East

Franchises

Shadowrun

Community

Twitch Wikipedia

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