Just two weeks after the huge PlayStation 5 event, Nintendo held its own. On September 23rd, 2021, a plethora of new titles were announced and showcased during a Nintendo Direct, including a newKirbygame,a look atBayonetta 3, and footage ofSplatoon 3. While these larger titles primarily stole the spotlight, many fans of the original Shadowrun titles were pleased to see thatShadowrun Trilogywill be released on Nintendo Switch.
Shadowrun Trilogyis an RPG that features tactical turn-based combat and immersive branching narratives.Shadowrunwas initially a science fantasy tabletop gamewhen it was created in 1989, but it was ultimately adapted into a videogame in 1993.
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Shadowrun Trilogyis being published by Paradox Interactivefor the Nintendo Switch, with the collection being developed by Harebrained Schemes. It will consist ofShadowrun Returns,Shadowrun Dragonfall Director’s Cut, andShadowrun Hong Kong Extended Edition. As can be inferred from the title,Shadowrun Dragonfall Director’s CutandShadowrun Hong Kong Extended Editionare both upgrades to the original titles. These upgrades includes a bonus campaign forShadowrun Hong Kongand multiple story missions forShadowrun Dragonfall, among other content.
Shadowrun trilogyhas been previously well-received on PC, with favorable reviews from critics and users alike. Although it wasn’t confirmed what types of changes or upgrades theNintendo Switch trilogywill have, the trailer that was showcased appears to have a slightly higher resolution.
Shadowrun Trilogycoming to the Nintendo Switch is a potentially large move for the franchise, as it can be introduced a new group of players that never experienced the game on PC or mobile.The game has a stylish cyberpunk aestheticto it that could keep players on the Nintendo Switch interested, with all the content the trilogy is providing sure to keep them occupied for a while. If upgrades are announced for theShadowrun Trilogy,this could also bring in fans of the original, as they may be interested in experiencing the game on the go.
As it stands, it is unclear ifShadowrun Trilogywill actually receive an upgrade, which could be problematic when porting it over to the Nintendo Switch. Although the original still looks sharp, the text and small details of the trilogy could be lost while the Nintendo Switch is in handheld mode. While docked, the details could be potentially muddied if not given a slight visual boost. If the trailer is any indication of the quality of this version, however, gamer won’t have to worry about either of these two issues.
