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Sega CD · RPG
Shadowrun
| System | Sega CD |
|---|---|
| Released | 1996 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Compile |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Shadowrun |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 5 |
Released for the Sega CD in 1996, Shadowrun is a role-playing game developed by Compile.
It landed about 4 years into the Sega CD's life. Among the 11 Sega CD RPGs in our database, it ranks #5 by legacy score.
It is part of the Shadowrun series. The series also appears on other systems with Shadowrun (Genesis). Compile also made Robo Aleste for the Sega CD.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you are looking for something to play with friends
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Shadowrun is like
Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.
Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.
Shadowrun walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Shadowrun.
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Playing Sega CD games today
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Shadowrun FAQ
When did Shadowrun come out on the Sega CD?
Shadowrun was released for the Sega CD in 1996.
Who made Shadowrun?
It was developed by Compile.
Is Shadowrun multiplayer?
No. Shadowrun is a single-player game.
How long does Shadowrun take to play?
As a role-playing game, Shadowrun typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Shadowrun on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.