Shadowrun: Hong Kong Review

If you’re a fan of Dungeons & Dragons podcasts that are story-rich with diverse battle options, Shadowrun: Hong Kong is the game for you.

Set in 2056, Shadowrun: Hong Kong is a cyberpunk dystopian fantasy. You must explore the city’s seedy underbelly to solve the mysterious disappearance of your adopted father.

Story

It’s been a decade since you spoke with Raymond, the man who took you in off the streets when you were a kid. He was like a father to you, raising you alongside fellow orphan Duncan. The three of you were a makeshift family, and Raymond did his best to shape you into decent people. But, you went your own way, and now Raymond needs your help. He’s asked you to return to Hong Kong and meet him there. He sounds desperate. So, you go.

That’s when everything goes downhill. Raymond isn’t there, but Duncan is. The two of you team up to try and find out what happened to your father figure. In the process, you end up tangled in a web of seedy Hong Kong crime and politics.

In this engrossing story, you’re instantly bound to this group of outlaws and misfits, determined to ensure they survive. The world of Shadowrun: Hong Kong is gritty enough to make you realize survival isn’t a guarantee. As you wind your way through it, you find yourself waiting on baited breath for the next path in the story. The characters are well-developed, something that shows in the customizable dialogue options. Your choices truly have an impact in the way this all plays out.