Shadowrun
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(Super Nintendo - US, RPG)
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Beam Software
Published_By:
Laser Beam Entertainment
Released On:
01 Jan 1993
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After the Awakening, magic has been re-discovered, and human beings have accepted the existence of those they thought to be fantasy creatures. Mega-corporations and cyberworlds had to give space to elves and Native American shamans. Jake Armitage was a seemingly ordinary data courier, assassinated by a hit squad in Seattle, Washington, in 2050. Miraculously, his true story began after his death. A mysterious figure approached Jake and cast a spell on him; after that, he woke up in the morgue.
Jake doesn't know what happened to him, he doesn't even remember his own name. He is contacted by a shamanistic Dog totem with a cryptic message about his mission. Wandering through the large city where monorails, computers, and street gangs co-exist with orcs, dwarves, and vampires, he begins to unravel the mystery, gradually learning about dangers awaiting him around every corner, and his own past.
Shadowrun , based on the pen-and-paper role-playing game of the same name and the novel Never Deal with a Dragon by Robert Charrette, is a skill-based RPG with action-oriented combat. The player controls Jake as he uses firearms; he can also learn magic spells, primarily with defensive and support capabilities. The player can hire "deckers", temporary party members who can aid Jake in battles, and to whom the player can assign basic commands or let them be controlled by the AI.
Karma points are awarded to the player for successfully eliminating enemies. These act like experience points in other RPGs and can be manually distributed by the player. The player can increase the character's basic parameters, as well as have him master various skills. These include firearms, computers, negotiation, leadership, and others.
Jake can also use his cyberdeck to access cyberspace known as the Matrix, for plot-related purposes or in order to obtain money. Represented by an icon, Jake moves through the cyberspace, fighting programs that protect data from intruders. Jake's success in these endeavours largely depends on his computer skill.
Dialogue with non-playable characters plays an important role. Most quests involve Jake exploring various locations in Seattle and gathering information from people. Conversations are topic-based; often it is necessary to learn about a particular topic from a specific character and then choose it in a conversation with another one to obtain the necessary information.
Shadowrun offers an engaging experience for fans of RPGs, combining skill-based gameplay with action-packed combat. The addition of magic spells and cyberdeck usage adds depth to the game, making it stand out from other RPGs in its genre.
UPC-A:
013252011021 (United States)
eBay Product ID:
5078 (United States)
Nintendo Media PN:
SNS-WR-USA (United States)
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Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This cyberpunk action-roleplaying game is set in a futuristic, dystopian Seattle where magic and high technology coexist. Players take on the role of Jake Armitage, an amnesiac Shadowrunner who must navigate a dangerous criminal underworld dominated by ruthless megacorporations. To survive, players must piece together the mystery of Jake's past while hiring untrustworthy mercenaries and specialists to assist them in their missions.
Story
Welcome to the Shadows
The sprawl is a dangerous place, and only experts survive. If you are looking for extra nuyen and are willing to face the heat, there is always room for another runner in this nasty world.
Seattle has changed for the worse over the last fifty years. Giant Megacorps and their employees reside in massive, city-sized arcologies. Below these structures, the real action happens on the streets, where adventurers-for-hire known as Shadowrunners can be hired for any job.
The Runners and the World
Shadowrunners consist of various specialists, from high-tech cyborgs to spell-casting mages. Many of these individuals are Metahumans, including elves, trolls, dwarves, and orcs, who reappeared after the "awakening" centuries ago. This has created a constant struggle to maintain the balance between magic and technology.
Your Mission
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Take on the role of Jake Armitage, a runner suffering from amnesia.
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Piece together the mystery of your past to stay alive.
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Find assistance along the way, but remain cautious, as anyone can be bought.
Controls
CONTROL PAD
Moves your character in eight directions.
X BUTTON
Brings up the SPELL GLOVE while on the MAIN GAME SCREEN.
Y BUTTON
Directly brings up the ITEMS INVENTORY sub-menu on the STATUS SCREEN.
A BUTTON
Brings up the weapon CROSS-HAIR while on the MAIN GAME SCREEN.
B BUTTON
Brings up the ACTION GLOVE while on the MAIN GAME SCREEN.
LEFT BUTTON
Directly activates EXAMINE action where the ACTION GLOVE is pointed.
RIGHT BUTTON
Directly activates OPEN on the door the ACTION GLOVE is pointing to.
START BUTTON
Press to bring up the STATUS SCREEN while on the MAIN GAME SCREEN.
SELECT BUTTON
Brings up the PARTY STATUS SCREEN while on the MAIN GAME SCREEN.
How to Play
Main Game Screen
The MAIN GAME SCREEN is where all the action takes place.
Moving
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Use the CONTROL PAD to move along streets, through doorways, down stairs, and into buildings and rooms.
Tags
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The TAG BOX appears in the lower right corner of the screen to identify the item or character your ACTION GLOVE, SPELL GLOVE or CROSS HAIR is positioned on.
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In order for an action or spell to have any effect, the TAG BOX for the item or character must appear.
Doors
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Many of the people and items in Shadowrun can be found behind closed doors.
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To open a door, press the B BUTTON to bring up the ACTION GLOVE, position it over the door until the tag box appears, then press the B BUTTON again to bring up the ITEM ACTION WINDOW. Select OPEN from the ITEM ACTION WINDOW to open the door.
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LOCKED DOORS require that you find the correct key to open them. Once you have a key, you can bring up your ITEMS INVENTORY, choose the key and use it on the door.
Items
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To EXAMINE and PICKUP an item, call up the ACTION GLOVE and position it over the item, press the B BUTTON to bring up the ITEM ACTION window, choose the appropriate action word, then press the B BUTTON to enter that command.
Money (Nuyen)
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Nuyen, the currency of the day, can be found in many places.
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When an enemy is defeated, in many cases they will leave behind nuyen which you can pick up using the ACTION GLOVE.
Status Screen
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Press the START BUTTON to bring up the STATUS SCREEN, which shows your condition and allows you to access your various inventory items.
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The main area of the screen lists your ATTRIBUTE LEVELS, the amount of KARMA and MONEY you have, and which SPELL, WEAPON and ARMOR you are currently using (if any).
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To access an INVENTORY sub-menu, use the CONTROL PAD to move the arrow to the sub-menu you want to view and press the START BUTTON. If no items exist in the sub-menu, the arrow will automatically return to EXIT.
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To EXIT the STATUS SCREEN and return to the MAIN GAME SCREEN, choose EXIT from the STATUS SCREEN menu or press SELECT to abort.
Attributes and Inventory Status
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BODY: Ranges from Level 0 - 20. Begins on Level 3. The maximum number of STAMINA points you can have is controlled by your BODY level. For example, if you have BODY strength of 7, you can regenerate your STAMINA to a maximum of 70 points.
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STAMINA: The number of hits you can take. Each hit you suffer takes off a varying number of STAMINA points. When your STAMINA reaches 0, you will lose your life.
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MAGIC: Ranges from 0 - 20. Begins on level 0. The maximum number of SPELL POINTS you can have is controlled by your MAGIC level.
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SPELL POINTS: Used to cast magic. Even if you have spells, you must have enough SPELL POINTS in order to cast a spell.
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STRENGTH: Ranges from 0 - 6. Begins on level 0. Your STRENGTH level controls which WEAPONS and ARMOR you are able to use. You can only USE a WEAPON or WEAR a type of ARMOR if you have the strength to do so.
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CHARISMA: Ranges from 0 - 6. Begins on level 3. Your CHARISMA level controls how many Shadowrunners you can have working for you at any one time. At the maximum level of 6, you can hire up to three Shadowrunners.
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KARMA: Magical energy you can spend in order to upgrade your attribute and skill levels.
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MONEY (NUYEN): This shows the amount of money you currently hold.
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SPELL: This shows the spell currently selected.
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WEAPON: This shows the weapon you are currently using.
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ARMOR: This shows the armor you are currently wearing. For ARMOR to be effective, you must wear (or USE) it and not just carry it in your ITEMS INVENTORY.
Inventory Sub-Menus
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ITEMS MENU: Lists all the items you have acquired during the game. Depending on the item, you can either EXAMINE, GIVE or USE it by calling up the ITEM ACTION WINDOW and selecting the corresponding verb.
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MAGIC MENU: Lists all the magic spells you have learned during the game. The LEVEL of each spell is listed to the right, and the number of SPELL POINTS required to cast the spell is indicated in brackets. From this menu, you can choose your default spell assigned to the X BUTTON.
Shooting Innocent People
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You should contain your attacks to combat situations.
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If you shoot characters that are not posing a threat to you, your spirit guide will warn you.
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If you continue shooting innocent people, an additional message will appear and one point of Karma (if you have any Karma) will be deducted.
Shadowrunners
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Mercenaries: Always ready for combat, usually well armed, and wearing decent armor.
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Deckers: Primarily useful in handling trips into the Matrix. They also usually carry a firearm and armor.
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Magic Users: Rarely carry a firearm—they cast POWERORBS by default. With Magic Users, you can tap into their SPELL POINTS and SPELL INVENTORY and cast some spells they may not have the knowledge
Items & Weapons
Zip Gun
A weapon requiring a strength level of 1.
Beretta 101T Pistol
A weapon requiring a strength level of 1.
Colt American L36 Pistol
A weapon requiring a strength level of 1.
Grenade
A weapon requiring a strength level of 1.
Ares Viper Heavy Pistol
A weapon requiring a strength level of 2.
Fichetti Light Pistol
A weapon requiring a strength level of 3.
Uzi III SMG
A weapon requiring a strength level of 4.
Defiance T-250 Shotgun
A weapon requiring a strength level of 4.
Ruger Warhawk Pistol
A weapon requiring a strength level of 4.
HK227 Assualt Rifle
A weapon requiring a strength level of 5.
AS& Assualt Cannon
A weapon requiring a strength level of 6.
Leather Jacket
A piece of armor requiring a strength level of 1.
Mesh Jacket
A piece of armor requiring a strength level of 2.
Bullet Proof Vest
A piece of armor requiring a strength level of 3.
Full Concealable
A piece of armor requiring a strength level of 4.
Partial Body Suit
A piece of armor requiring a strength level of 5.
Full Body Suit
A piece of armor requiring a strength level of 6.
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