Everyone loves a bit of cyberpunk Hong Kong.
Blade Runner sort of did it, Pacific Rim did it, and now indie videogame Shadowrun is doing it in its third edition, Shadowrun: Hong Kong.
The game, which is already several months into development, will be a full-length standalone cyberpunk tactical cRPG (that’s computer role playing game, for you n00bs out there) set in our very own Fragrant Harbour in 2056, when tech meets magic, and weapons meet spirits.
Harebrained Schemes, the maker of the game, promises “strong storytelling and sharp writing, lots of morally gray choices, a crew of memorable characters with distinct personalities, challenging tactical turn-based combat, [and] a robust character creation system”.
The company has already raised over USD260,000 (HKD2 million) on Kickstarter from more than 6,500 backers with 34 days to go.
Though that may seem like a lot, their first game Shadowrun Returns raised USD1.8 million (HKD14 million).
If you’re intrigued, here’s their full description of the game:
A stable and prosperous port of call in a sea of chaos, warfare, and political turmoil. The Hong Kong Free Enterprise Zone is a land of contradictions – it is one of the most successful centers of business in the Sixth World, and home to one of the world’s most dangerous sprawl sites. A land of bright lights, gleaming towers, and restless spirits where life is cheap and everything is for sale.
The lure of a quick payday draws you from Seattle into the neon glow of Victoria Harbor… and into a corporate conspiracy nearly thirty years in the making. A terrifying threat looms on the horizon – a supernatural force that corrupts and consumes everything it touches. Dragged into the shadows of Kowloon City, you will need to forge new connections and gain “face” to survive.
Game on!
